I'm 43, perimenopausal, and I used to drink 4 cups of coffee a day. Here's the hormone-friendly drink routine I actually use — including my hibiscus spice tea recipe, the science behind caffeine and cortisol in perimenopause, and what changed week by week when I cut back.

I'm 43 & perimenopausal. I tested L-theanine, ashwagandha, magnesium & mindfulness for mood swings. Here's my honest 6-week protocol — what worked and what didn't.