How to Manage Menopause — First, what is Menopause? Menopause is a natural process as a woman ages. It is when she has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. Perimenopause is defined as the year prior to menopause.
Some women proceed through menopause without effort and others may experience the uncomfortable side effects of it. Because I balanced my hormones premenopausal, menopause was a nonevent for me. Therefore, I urge younger women to start now to protect their bodies from toxins in personal care and replaced processed with whole foods.
What are the symptoms of menopause?
- Hot flashes/night sweats
- Sleeplessness
- Unwanted hair growth
- Weight gain
- Cravings
- Thinning skin
- Depression/anxiety
- Forgetfulness
- Foggy thinking
- Bone loss
- Libido changes
- Vaginal dryness
- Hair loss
Impact on the Body
Menopause happens gradually and may take up to 10 years to occur. The time leading up to menopause is called peri-menopause and occurs between 45-55 years. Peri-menopause is when progesterone levels decline significantly. Estrogen levels can change as well but are typically not as great as progesterone. The imbalance of estrogen to progesterone levels can lead to increased estrogen in relation to progesterone which is called estrogen dominance.
Estrogen dominance beings during peri-menopause and may contribute to hot flashes, mood swings, memory loss, and others. Long-term estrogen dominance can be a risk factor for diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis, dementia, and cardiovascular disease.
Menopause can also alter levels of testosterone and DHEA resulting in symptoms such as belly fat, scalp hair loss, low libido burnout, or rapid aging.
Cortisol levels should be monitored during this time to ensure they remain balanced. Imbalanced cortisol can escalate menopausal symptoms.
How Menopause Impacts our Bones
During menopause, bones may be broken down faster than they can be rebuilt. Our bone is made up of minerals and collagen. So adding high-quality nonGMO liquid collagen can be highly beneficial during this time. The best source is Liquid BioCell collagen with 13 phytonutrient-rich superfoods and resveratrol to improve joints, skin, and the aging process.
Best Testing for Menopause
Take charge of your health and request salivary hormone testing. A test kit can be shipped direct to your home and you will have online access to the results plus support and interpretation by a wellness professional. Our Menopause Test measures cortisol, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, and DHEA. Contact us today at info@brenewed.com.
You can be on your way to experience:
- Improved sleep
- Improved mood and cognition
- Maintain your weight
- Improve libido
- Curb your cravings
Most importantly, you can start to regain the vitality of your youth!
