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It didn’t take me long during perimenopause to realize that coffee—my beloved morning ritual—was no longer serving me. Almost immediately after a cup, I’d feel the familiar flush of a hot flash, my patience would wear thin (hello, grinchiness), and by evening, I’d be wide awake, staring at the ceiling.

Our bodies change so much during perimenopause and midlife, calling for gentler rhythms and nourishment that truly supports balance. Coffee, with its ability to spike cortisol and stress our adrenals, often makes it harder for our bodies to find that balance.

But that doesn’t mean I’ve had to give up the comforting ritual of a warm, creamy drink in the morning. If I’m really craving coffee,

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