A healthy diet—lots of veggies and fruit, lean protein, legumes and beans, healthy fats and carbs—is one of the best ways to manage your hormones and minimize menopausal symptoms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease -- the leading cause of death for people in the US. The CDC also says that about 697,000 people in the US died from heart disease in 2020.
Some signs of GI issues are hard to miss. However, other symptoms, especially those related to gut flora imbalance and issues with the gut microbiome, might surprise you. Signs that you need to check in on the health of your gut include: