Symptoms include

• Hot flushes

• brain fog, being forgetful, forgetting names and words

• low energy to feeling utterly exhausted

• Feeling anxious, sad, overwhelmed, depressed, panic attacks and as if there is no point to anything anymore, feeling that you are not of value, decreased self-confidence, a loss of interest in things that you use to love

• Feeling angry, a zero on feeling patient, flaring up over small things, grumpy, irritable, mood swings – often unexpected or for no apparent reason, feeling on edge, restless

• Difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night, waking tired and unrefreshed

• Breast pain, swollen breasts, heavy bleeding, fibroids

• Weight gain, difficulty shifting your weight (the old strategies are no longer effective)

• Your skins looks saggy and your face gets more lines which may come and go

• Prior health issues may flare up, or you may develop new health issues

• Muscle aches and joint pain

• Vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, urine leakage

• Bloating, weight gain, dry eyes, dry skin, thinning hair, brittle nails, itchy ears/skin, low libido

 

As you move closer to Menopause (no period for 12 months), menstruation will become erratic in presentation and timing, being lighter one month and heavier and longer another, with skipped periods in-between or closer together. Heart palpitations may show up more regularly at this point and migraines prior to your period. 

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Menopause on average is reached at 51 years old, however this is variable on either side for many women.  Your symptoms don’t unfortunately disappear once the milestone of no periods for 12 months has been reached, they may continue, however often will less intensity or may shift.  This stage does bring the need for a new approach to your health and wellbeing.  Yes certain risks with regards to your health increase, however knowledge is power when it comes to making changes, so that your future is a healthy and positive place. 

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The good news is that you are not crazy and it’s your hormones shifting which are creating all those symptoms and there is a lot you can do to support yourself. 

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The other side of Menopause - your best Chapter yet!

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This is a pivotal point for your health as your body has changed how it works.  It is important to understand that you need to be looking after your health in a new way to negate the health risks which this stage brings and to ensure that you age healthily and strongly. The good news is that aging well is indeed possible and not difficult when you understand what care your body needs. I think that this is an exciting period as you begin a new, exciting and meaningful chapter of your life.

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So, what is the PLAN you may ask

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One of my favorite things about being a Naturopath is that I get to work out an individual plan for each of my clients.  This means that I will spend time with you to work out where you are at in your health and investigate factors which are affecting your health.  We will then work out the best plan forward for YOU, so that this menopausal transition will be a positive and empowering journey ensuring that you have the support and resources you need .

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Your plan will involve working on your symptoms – they are a genuine challenge which need addressing. 

We will work together on your diet, lifestyle choices and factors to support your menopausal journey so that the factors which are negatively impacting you are reduced, removed or managed and that factors which will be beneficial are layered into your plan, enabling you to move forward confidently.

Your plan is designed to be attainable, moving and adapting with you, setting you up for success, not just through the menopausal transition, also moving forward into your future health and wellbeing. 

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I may well suggest herbs and nutrients to support you through this journey; they may change as you progress to ensure that you have the support you need at the stage your find yourself.  

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Areas we may work on, tailored to you, may include:

• Energy

• Mood

• Sleep

• Weight and body composition

• Health conditions alongside the menopause transition

• Liver health

• Hormonal support

• Menopausal transition symptoms

• Digestive health

• Inflammation

• Bone health

• Cardiovascular health

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Clients have the additional benefit of access to my creams which are natural and nourishing and acute herbal mixtures to support their health such as recovery/prevention from flu or travel bugs.

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Menopause is not meant to be navigated alone. With the right support, nourishment, and connection, this stage of life can feel grounded, vibrant, and deeply fulfilling.

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So if that is you then book in with me to begin your positive menopausal transition journey today. 

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