Naturopath for Perimenopause
Nourish your body naturally and start your next phase in ease
What is Perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the 2-10 year period leading up to Menopause (which is defined as 12 months since your last menstrual period).
Perimenopause can be a tricky time. Itβs when your ovaries are contemplating retirement (and probably deserve it after 30-odd years of hard work) β but it doesnβt have to be traumatic. There are many ways to support you through this powerful transition phase.
While your brain and body are adjusting to the changes in hormone activity, itβs an important time to re-evaluate your own patterns, boundaries and needs. And itβs especially important to gift some love to your adrenals with nourishing food, sleep, joy, movement and self-care.
Perimenopause symptoms can include:
- InsomniaΒ
- ExhaustionΒ
- Hot flushes or night sweatsΒ
- Anxiety, depression, or rageΒ
- Weight gain and increased cholesterolΒ Β
- Loss of libidoΒ Β
- Vaginal changes (dry, painful, sensitive)Β
- Increased candida/thrush and UTIsΒ
- Irregular cycles (long or short)Β Β
- Flooding or light periodsΒ
- Hair lossΒ
- Increased body hairΒ
- Sensory skin changes (like ants crawling on your skin)Β
- Zero tolerance for your significant other or kids (relating?)Β
But there is relief through the chaos.Β Β Β
It doesnβt have to be this hard
When youβre not getting the answers you need or hearing βitβs normalβ or βyou just need to ride it out – it will passβ, itβs hard to know where to turn. Donβt suffer in silence. Get the help you need.
Naturopathy for Perimenopause and Menopause
Perimenopause and Menopause are not βthe endβ. Itβs the transition to Wise Woman, the woman whoβs grounded, centred, and exudes radiance from within. Itβs finally your time.Β
You might feel like the βnormal youβ has left the building β but there is relief from the Perimenopause mayhem. By nourishing your adrenals and helping your hormones stay in balance through a few diet and lifestyle tweaks alongside herbs, supplements or body-identical hormones, Perimenopause and Menopause can not only be manageable β but magical.Β Β
Naturopathy can help if
- Youβre in your 30s or 40s, youβre suffering some of the symptoms and you know youβre not yourself β but think youβre too young for Perimenopause.
- Youβre in your mid-40s or 50s and your cycle is erratic, youβre flooding or barely bleeding and youβre not sure if or where to start with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) β or if you even need it.
- You havenβt had a period for a year or more and youβre unsure what you should be doing about your long-term bone, brain, or heart health.
- You know youβre in Perimenopause or Menopause and want to explore your options on your terms.
How I help
Weβll start by focusing on where youβre at mentally, physically and emotionally, discuss your main aims, goals and desires and determine a treatment plan thatβs right for you.Β
Iβm here to empower you with knowledge so you can move forward confidently.Β
Natural options include:
- Nourishing your adrenal glands with adaptogenic (or adrenal-loving) herbs. When our ovaries stop producing the hormones we need, our adrenals step in to take over. When we love on our adrenals, they produce the hormones we need to manage stress, sleep, and energy levels.Β
- Diet and lifestyle changes that improve your vitality, energy, mood, and connection to self.
- Natural supplements to assist with your emotional wellbeing, moods, sleep, hot flashes and libido.
- Considering body-identical hormones.
- Connecting to your soul through mindfulness, meditation or other body or energy work and making yourself the priority β crazy right? Itβs pretty essential actually.Β
Will you see results?
Because youβre a wonderfully unique woman, it can take a few sessions to find the perfect treatment for you. But with commitment and a willingness to approach your life in a new light, you may experience:
- Improved moods
- Less flooding
- Deeper, more restful sleep with minimal flushing
- Renewed energy and weight balance
- Mental and physical resilience
- Your spark back!
