Healing the Gut: A Wise Woman’s Guide to some very helpful herbs for Menopause and Perimenopause

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Let’s gather in the quiet warmth of this sacred circle and talk about the deep and rich changes stirring within. The journey through perimenopause and menopause is one of transformation—a rite of passage that calls us to listen deeply to our bodies, to honor their wisdom, and to care for them with gentle, loving hands.

At the heart of this transformation lies the gut, a powerful center of intuition, vitality, and balance. It holds the key to how we digest not just our food, but the experiences of our lives. During these years of shifting hormones, our gut can feel the ripples of change—bloating, discomfort, irregularity, and even mood swings. Yet, it also holds the power to guide us into this next chapter with strength and grace.

The earth, in her infinite wisdom, has provided us with herbs—gentle, grounding allies—to nurture and restore the gut during this sacred season of life. Let me share with you a few of my most trusted herbal companions, along with a recipe that has become a che…