The Menopause Reset: Get Rid of Your Symptoms and Feel Like Your Younger Self Again

Finally, a health guide that treats menopausal women like capable individuals rather than victims of their own biology. The five-step plan is remarkably actionable. If you are struggling with brain fog or that 'tired but wired' feeling, the microbiome section is a total game-changer. I wish more practitioners focused on gut health instead of just handing out prescriptions. Personally, I found the emphasis on high-fat, low-carb eating a bit restrictive, but the results speak for themselves. My energy has stabilized, and those midday crashes are finally a thing of the past. It's a quick read, though you'll want a highlighter nearby to catch all the specifics on fasting windows.

As someone who has struggled with 3 AM wake-up calls for months, the sleep chapter alone was worth the price of admission. Dr. Pelz explains the 'why' behind menopausal insomnia in a way that actually makes sense. I started implementing the sunset viewing and the specific magnesium suggestions immediately. My sleep has improved significantly over the last three weeks. It’s empowering to feel like I have tools other than just 'toughing it out.' While the diet transition to keto-style macros was a bit of a hurdle, I feel much less inflamed now. This is essential reading for any woman entering her forties who feels like she’s losing her mind.

Honestly, this book saved my sanity during a very dark perimenopausal patch. I was exhausted, snappy, and felt completely invisible to my previous doctors. The 'Menopause Reset' gave me my power back by teaching me how to work with my body instead of fighting it. Yes, the DUTCH test she recommends is an investment, but for me, it provided the clarity I needed to stop guessing. The seven types of fasts are explained clearly enough for a beginner to start today. I feel like I finally have a manual for this stage of life. If you are tired of being told that your symptoms are just 'part of getting older,' buy this book immediately.

Picked this up after seeing Dr. Mindy on YouTube and found the written protocols much easier to follow than scrolling through videos. The way she breaks down the seven types of fasting is brilliant. I never realized that a 36-hour fast could impact my hormones so differently than a simple intermittent window. To be fair, some of the suggestions are incredibly pricey. She mentions red light therapy and hyperbaric chambers which are simply out of reach for the average person. If you can ignore the high-end biohacking gadgets, there is still plenty of solid, free advice here. It has definitely changed how I view my morning coffee routine.

Not what I expected, but in a good way, as it moves beyond basic calorie counting into true functional medicine. The focus on detoxing heavy metals and environmental toxins was eye-opening for me. I’ve already swapped out my plastic containers and checked my makeup for endocrine disruptors. My only real gripe is that the instructions for the 28-day reset can get a bit muddled in the middle chapters. I had to create my own spreadsheet just to keep the fasting days straight. Still, the underlying science regarding estrogen and progesterone building is fascinating. It’s a holistic approach that feels much more comprehensive than the standard HRT-only conversation.

After hearing so much buzz about fasting for hormones, I decided to dive into the 'Menopause Reset' protocols. The concept of 'fasting like a girl' is actually quite revolutionary if you’ve only ever tried male-centric diets. I love that she acknowledges our bodies change every week of the month. The recipes are simple enough, though I wish there were more of them. Some chapters felt a little rushed, leaving me with questions about specific quantities and food pairings. Despite the brevity, the 5-step framework provides a much-needed roadmap. I’m already noticing a decrease in my hot flashes after just two weeks of the 'Reset' diet.

Dr. Pelz writes in a very accessible, encouraging way that makes complex hormonal shifts easier to grasp for the layperson. I appreciated the specific list of foods to support estrogen versus those for progesterone. It’s not just about what you eat, but when you eat it. My mood swings have definitely leveled out since I stopped the 'rushing woman' lifestyle she describes. My main criticism is the lack of alternatives for the more expensive therapies. Not all of us live near a place with a hyperbaric oxygen chamber! If you can look past the high-tech stuff, the nutritional foundation is very solid. It’s a proactive way to handle the transition.

The core advice about timing your meals with your cycle is solid, but the constant product pushing is exhausting. This book often feels more like a 160-page brochure for her clinic and specific supplement line. Frankly, I felt a bit discouraged when I realized the 'complete' protocol involves a $500 DUTCH test and expensive monthly powders. I did appreciate the chapter on 'the rushing woman' because it forced me to look at my stress levels. However, I’m still waiting for a version of this book that doesn’t require a second mortgage to implement. It is a decent starting point if you have the discipline to filter out the sales pitch.

Ever wonder why you feel like you're doing everything right but still gaining weight? This book offers some interesting answers regarding insulin resistance and cortisol. I found the information helpful, but the tone is very 'cheerleader-ish' which might not appeal to everyone. In my experience, the sheer volume of supplements recommended makes the program feel unsustainable for the long term. Do I really need six different serums and a vibration plate? Probably not. That said, her explanation of the 'estrobolom' was a lightbulb moment for me. It’s a quick read that serves as a good introduction to functional health, provided you take the marketing with a grain of salt.

Look, I wanted to love this, but the Kindle version is an absolute technical disaster that makes reading a chore. Every word containing a double 'f' has them completely deleted, turning 'effort' into 'e ort' throughout the entire text. It is incredibly distracting. Beyond the typos, I found the 'detox' claims to be a bit heavy on pseudoscience and light on peer-reviewed citations. She is a chiropractor, not a medical doctor, and it shows in the way she brushes over complex physiological risks. Not everyone can safely do a 3-day water fast. I think there are much safer, more evidence-based books on the market for women’s health.