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Ann Marie McQueen has focused on the spectrum of complementary and mainstream health care for much of her 30-year journalism career. That includes covering the early days of marijuana law reform, holistic and alternative treatments, transgender issues and abortion rights in North America and accessibility, solar power, and the Special Olympics in the Middle East. She has worked as a national columnist for Sun Media in Canada, was part of the launch team and served as news, arts and life, and features editor for The National newspaper in the UAE, and was the first sustainability columnist in the Gulf. Ann Marie is the founding editor-in-chief of Live healthy, the only health and wellness platform for men and women in the Middle East. She has written and reported for the Globe and Mail, CBC Radio, CBC The World This Weekend, Women's and Men's Health Middle East, Vogue Arabia and Harper's Bazaar Arabia. She has been recognized with awards in health and excellence in feature writing from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario and ITP Publishing in Dubai. Ann Marie launched Hotflash inc in June 2020 to cover the latest clinical studies, treatments, products, guidance and more via a weekly research letter, podcastand across social media. Hotflash inc subscribers include some of the top CEOs, doctorsand other practitioners in the space, alongside curious, open-minded women and other folks seeking to connect the dotsand find their own solutions,all part ofafast-growing 20k+ global community living across 40+ countries.

Sign up the the Hotflash inc for more content like this!⁠⁠The Hotflash inc Substack, which answers your burning question...
27/01/2026

Sign up the the Hotflash inc for more content like this!⁠

The Hotflash inc Substack, which answers your burning questions about this transition, dives into the latest research, features q+a sessions with interesting people, covers recent trends, products, books and more and includes personal essays, too.⁠

Go to https://hotflashinc.substack.com/ for more.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My latest FREE Hotflash inc roundup is out.We’re diving into bone health, BMI (and why it’s still hanging around), demen...
26/01/2026

My latest FREE Hotflash inc roundup is out.

We’re diving into bone health, BMI (and why it’s still hanging around), dementia risk, nourishment that actually matters, and why exercise isn’t the symptom cure-all we’ve been told it is.

Highlights include
🦴 Fertility challenges + hormone disorders linked to higher osteoporosis risk
🧠 High BMI and blood pressure may cause dementia
🍓 Antioxidant-rich foods tied to lower risk of early menopause
🏃‍♀️ Exercise isn’t protective against menopause symptoms

If you want smart, research-backed menopause coverage without the fear or fluff — this one’s for you.

👉 Comment “get access” and I’ll send you the link to read it now.

At Hotflash inc our expert panel is made up of the very best experts who are curious, open-minded, forward-thinking, hum...
25/01/2026

At Hotflash inc our expert panel is made up of the very best experts who are curious, open-minded, forward-thinking, humble and confident.⁠

They pay close attention to the research, their patients or clients, and the landscape.⁠

They are open to changing their minds – and their practice.⁠

No one expert can inform a woman’s peri/menopause experience. That’s why we seek out so many of them.⁠

Explore now at hotflashinc.com/experts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Perimenopause impacts your stress response, as progesterone starts to recede affecting the HPA access and estrogen rises...
24/01/2026

Perimenopause impacts your stress response, as progesterone starts to recede affecting the HPA access and estrogen rises and falls.⁠

This can impact sleep, mood and more.⁠

Talk to your health care provider about your own unique situation.⁠

Follow here, listen to the Hotflash inc podcast, sign up for the substack and check out the website for great experts to follow.⁠

Not medical advice - for educational purposes only.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It takes a lot for something new to earn a spot in my rotation — especially when it comes to supplements, skincare or an...
23/01/2026

It takes a lot for something new to earn a spot in my rotation — especially when it comes to supplements, skincare or anything in the self-care realm.⁠

I’m always trying to pare things down, not pile more on. But every so often, something comes along that really stands out.⁠

Comment SHOP NOW for a link to explore the brands I’m affiliated with — including exclusive discount codes just for the Hotflash inc menopause.

📌 This is not an ad⁠
📌 If you order using one of my codes, Hotflash inc receives a small commission.⁠

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I don’t take a lot of supplements — and I’m always skeptical until something proves itself.But after talking to  a healt...
21/01/2026

I don’t take a lot of supplements — and I’m always skeptical until something proves itself.

But after talking to a health journalist and trainer I respect, I started taking essential amino acids (EAAs) daily. Within two weeks, I felt a difference: better sleep, more mental clarity, and steady energy all day.

In our chat, Liz shared why EAAs are one of the only supplements she believes in — and broke down the research behind them in a way that really landed. From muscle support to hormone health to faster recovery, it just made sense.

I pulled out the 7 things she taught me and turned them into this post. Save it if you’re curious – and if you want to go deeper, search PubMed for “essential amino acids.” The science is there.

Thank you again to Kion – not just for making this product, but for believing in the first-ever Hotflash Inc Summit before it even existed.

If you want to try, use code HFINC10 at getkion.com for 10% off.
I trust their products, their testing, and their transparency.

My weekend roundup is back - and the conversation is wide open.👉 How we talk about menopause now (and why fear + extreme...
19/01/2026

My weekend roundup is back - and the conversation is wide open.

👉 How we talk about menopause now (and why fear + extremes aren’t helping)
👉 The less-obvious sides of midlife women’s lives
👉 A fresh lens on power, perspective, and aging

Comment “get access” and I’ll send you the link for the full read.

I feel really good about sharing  with you.⁠⁠This isn’t just a light – it’s a deep healing experience. I wrapped it arou...
18/01/2026

I feel really good about sharing with you.⁠

This isn’t just a light – it’s a deep healing experience. I wrapped it around my sprained ankle (which felt like it had been swollen forever) and felt real progress. I’ve used it on my neck, back, even my liver – yes, red light can support internal healing too. It’s warm, comforting, and I genuinely believe it helped. If you’re curious about red light therapy, start here.⁠

As I often say, you have to learn to be the CEO, Director, Sleuth, Best Friend, Sister and Mama to your menopause experience. Maybe you want to give CuraYou a try. Maybe not.⁠

Above all, trust yourself.⁠

Get $15 off when using my promo code HOTFLASHINC at curayou.com⁠

📌 This is not an ad⁠
📌 If you order using my code, Hotflash inc receives a small commission.⁠

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17/01/2026

Let’s make sure we don’t lose each other forever in the algorithm.⁠

I’m here to help you move through perimenopause and menopause with clarity, confidence, and care.⁠

If that interests you, stay connected.⁠

Get more content like this and subscribe to my FREE weekly newsletters on Substack www.hotflashinc.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

16/01/2026

🚨 New episode alert!⁠

Episode 193 of The Hotflash inc Podcast is out now.⁠

This week I talk to Maryann Selfe — Zurich-based private banking expert turned women’s health investment advocate.⁠

After 25 years advising ultra-high-net-worth clients, Maryann is tackling the massive funding gap in women’s health.⁠

She’s the founder of Femme Health Alliance, editor of the Substack The Billion Dollar Blind Spot, and author of her forthcoming book.⁠

Highlights include:⁠
👉 How midlife women are an invisible economic powerhouse⁠
👉 Why capital markets and healthcare systems are failing women⁠
👉 Why smart employers must support women through menopause⁠
👉 The slow but important changes starting to take shape⁠

🎧 Listen to the full conversation wherever you listen to your podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Funny + Meaningful things I saw this week⁠.⁠⁠Which slide(s) for you?⁠⁠⁠Credit from the first post onwards:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠...
16/01/2026

Funny + Meaningful things I saw this week⁠.⁠

Which slide(s) for you?⁠

⁠Credit from the first post onwards:⁠




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15/01/2026

In episode 192 of The Hotflash inc Podcast I talk to Lauren Tetenbaum, aka ⁠

At 40, Lauren brings a fresh, younger perspective to a conversation that's long left her generation out.⁠

Highlights include:⁠
👉 Are supplements worth it? And why many women don't talk to their doctors⁠
👉 Why shame and dismissal still dominate menopause care⁠
👉 Her hope for Gen Z and how they’re different from millennials⁠

🎧 Listen to the full conversation wherever you listen to your podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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