As we enter our 40s and beyond, the way we approach health practices, including fasting, needs to adapt to our body’s changing needs.

For those experiencing menopause, intermittent fasting (IF) can offer powerful benefits when done with care and alignment to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM emphasizes the importance of nurturing kidney energy—the body’s reserve of vitality—to help regulate hormones, metabolism, and sleep, all of which are sensitive during menopause.