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CHANGES
It's that timeofyearagain
when the smooth-sailing
days of sunshine, soft breezes and simple clothing shift towarddarker
days, coldwinds andmore preparation before headingout of doors.
Like this transition from tranquil tostormy,women'shormonesgo through
a similar phaseof unrest. For somewomenmenopause is nomore than
simplya cessationof menses, however formost it comeswitha host of
uncomfortable symptoms.
Q:When is the ideal time toaddressmenopausal symptoms?
A: When awoman is in her 40s -
A hormonal shift begins tooccur
whenwomenare in their40s (some in their late30s), so if this transition
is supportedbefore symptomsbegin then thenext10-15yearswill flow
muchmore smoothly. This is valuableprevention.
Q:What if Imissed the 'prevention' stage...
is thereany hope for
symptom relief?
A:Absolutely -
Symptomsarea signof an imbalance in thebody. The
goalofnaturopathicmedicine is to findandcorrect that imbalance.Treat-
ments may include supplementation, intravenous therapy, dietary &
sleephabitmodifications, stressmanagement andmore.
Whilesymptomsofmenopauseareoftensimplychalkedup to 'hormonal
issues' therecanbeother factorsenhancingeachexperience, suchas...
Hot flashes
canoccur at any timeandbe triggeredby theconsumption
ofcoffee,alcohol (specifically redwine)orother foods, stressors,or struc-
tural irritationof your nervous system.
Night sweats
canbe triggeredby evening sugar/carbohydrate intake
(includingalcohol, sorry), synthetic bed linens or PJs (preventing your
body from regulating temperatureefficiently), consumingBvitamins too
late in theday, or inappropriateambient temperature.
Poorsleep
isnotnecessarilydue tosweating. Ihaveseenseveralwomen,
who have only been able to obtain 3 hours of solid sleep since
menopause,noticeadrastic improvement (7hours)when theyeliminate
their food intolerances. Thebusymindat 3am canalsobedue toa re-
ducedability toadapt to stressors.
Belly fat
is a sign of a hormonal imbalance, however not the hormone
you typicallyassociatewithmenopause (estrogen) it is your 'stress hor-
mone' cortisol, producedby your adrenal glands.Manywomenwho
aremindfulof theirdietandexerciseareshocked to finda 'tire'beginning
to settlearound theirwaist; "Wheredid this come from?" is thequestion
Ioftenhear.Supportingyourbody'sability toadapt to stress isessential
for losing that newbelly.
ANaturopathicDoctor canhelpby:
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testingyour hormone levels (saliva)
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assessingyouradrenal gland function (urineor saliva)
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testing for food intolerances (blood)
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recommendingasuitablepractitioner toaddressyournervoussystem
(chiropractor, osteopath, acupuncturist)... and then provide an appro-
priate treatment plan relevant toyour results.
Let'shelpmakeyour transitionassmoothaspossible,gettingback tosun-
shineand smoothbreezes.
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