The Margaret Journal

Gut health for your 40s, minus the jargon

Honest, warm reads on digestion, bloating and feeling like yourself again in midlife — from one wise friend to another.

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Menopause & Midlife

Best Probiotic for Women Over 50: What to Look For

How to choose the best probiotic for women over 50: strains, CFU, prebiotics, sugar, and why a combined gut formula often makes more sense.

Jul 16, 2026 · 4 min read

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Menopause & Midlife

Am I in Perimenopause? A Symptom Checklist for Women 40+

A simple perimenopause symptom checklist for women 40+, how to read the signs, what else could explain them, and what to do next.

Jul 14, 2026 · 4 min read

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Menopause & Midlife

The Perimenopause and Menopause Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid

What to eat (and what to limit) during perimenopause and menopause to support energy, digestion, and comfort, without a punishing diet.

Jul 9, 2026 · 4 min read

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Menopause & Midlife

Signs of Perimenopause: The Complete Guide for Women 40+

The complete, honest guide to the signs of perimenopause: what to look for, when it starts, how long it lasts, when to see a...

Jul 6, 2026 · 7 min read

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Menopause & Midlife

Menopause and Gut Health: The Connection Nobody Explains

How menopause and gut health are connected: the estrobolome, why digestion changes in midlife, and how supporting your gut helps you feel more comfortable.

Jul 6, 2026 · 4 min read

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Menopause & Midlife

Menopause Belly: What It Really Is (and What Helps)

Menopause belly usually means two different things, bloating and body changes. Here's what's really going on and gentle, honest ways to feel more comfortable.

Jul 6, 2026 · 4 min read

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Menopause & Midlife

Perimenopause Bloating: Why It Happens and How to Feel Lighter

Perimenopause bloating is real and common. What causes it, why digestion changes in your 40s, and gentle, honest ways to feel lighter.

Jul 6, 2026 · 5 min read

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