Diana Caldwell
Women's Hormone & Menopause Nutrition Specialist
The Health News
Credentials
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Certified in Women's Health Nutrition
- 10+ years writing on perimenopause and menopause nutrition
- Member, Menopause Society (NAMS)
About
Diana writes about perimenopause, menopause, and women's hormonal health, translating clinical endocrinology into practical guidance for women navigating the hormonal transitions of their 40s, 50s, and beyond.
Her focus is on the substantial gray zone between 'do nothing' and 'full HRT' — the nutrition, botanical, and lifestyle levers that actually move the needle on hot flashes, sleep disruption, and metabolic shifts during menopause.
Areas of Expertise
Articles (13)
Ashwagandha for Menopause: Evidence on Cortisol, Sleep, and Hot Flashes
Ashwagandha keeps showing up in menopause formulas for a reason. Here is the 2026 evidence on how it shifts cortisol, sleep, and vasomotor symptoms, and when it genuinely makes sense.
Chasteberry (Vitex) for Menopause: What the Research Actually Shows
Chasteberry has been used for cycle support for decades, but how well does vitex for perimenopause hold up to 2026 evidence? Here is the honest research summary.
The Cortisol-Menopause Connection: Why Stress Makes Every Symptom Worse
Cortisol and menopause symptoms are deeply entangled. Here is the 2026 evidence on why chronic stress amplifies hot flashes, belly fat, and sleep disruption, and what actually lowers it.
9 Foods to Avoid If You Have Menopause Belly Fat (And What to Eat Instead)
In 2026, the best evidence on foods to avoid for menopause belly fat points to a short list of repeat offenders. Here is what to cut, what to keep, and why it matters.
Hot Flash Supplements: What Actually Works, What's Hype, What's Risky
A 2026 evidence-based breakdown of hot flash supplements: which ingredients have real clinical backing, which are marketing, and how to choose the best supplement for hot flashes.
Menopause Anxiety: Is It Hormonal? 7 Evidence-Based Relief Strategies for 2026
If menopause anxiety arrived out of nowhere in your 40s, you're not imagining it and you're not alone. Here's the 2026 evidence on perimenopause anxiety and what actually helps.
Menopause Belly Fat: Why It Happens and What Actually Works in 2026
If menopause belly fat appeared almost overnight, you're not imagining it. Here's the 2026 evidence on why meno belly happens and the strategies that genuinely shift it.
Menopause Brain Fog: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps in 2026
If perimenopause brain fog has you walking into rooms and forgetting what you came for, you're not losing your mind. Here's the 2026 evidence on hormonal brain fog and what actually moves the needle.
Menopause Weight Gain: The Real Cause and a 5-Step Evidence-Based Plan
Menopause weight gain has a biological explanation and a practical solution. Here is the 2026 evidence and the 5-step plan that actually works for midlife women.
Natural Relief for Hot Flashes: 7 Evidence-Based Options That Actually Help
Looking for natural relief for hot flashes in 2026? Here is what the evidence says about the options that work, the ones that don't, and how to choose between them.
Perimenopause Rage: Why You Feel So Angry (And What Actually Helps) in 2026
If perimenopause rage has you snapping at people you love and then feeling horrified, you're not a bad person. Here's the 2026 evidence on hormonal rage and what actually helps.
10 Signs You May Be in Perimenopause (Even If Your Periods Are Regular)
Wondering 'am I in perimenopause?' at 40? The signs start earlier than most women expect, often with regular periods. Here are 10 evidence-based signs of perimenopause in 2026.
5 Provitalize Alternatives in 2026: Ranked by Ingredient Completeness
Provitalize built a reputation on probiotics for menopause weight, but the formula has narrow scope. Here are 5 better-rounded Provitalize alternatives in 2026, ranked by ingredient depth.
