because that’s the only way to get through this phase of your life!
We will all encounter it. Menopause is defined as that time in a woman’s life when her period has stopped coming for one year in a row. No more eggs are released to be fertilised. Estrogen hormone levels decrease. Progesterone hormone wave’s bye-bye! FSH goes up as it can no longer regulate the sex hormones.; since they’ve all checked out!
There are 3 stages of Menopause:
- Peri-menopause.
- Menopause.
- Post Menopause.
For most women, 45 onward sees a significant change in the fat distribution on their bodies. The lower abdomen and hips gain fat and widen respectively. Your body has turned pear-shaped. It’s harder to lose weight in spite of all your effort. A new set of symptoms surface:
- Hot flashes
- Insomnia
- Achy joints
- Brain fog
- Mood swings (they never leave a woman!)
- Poor memory and poor concentration
- Urinary urgency and incontinence.
- Frequent UTI’s
- Depression
- Sarcopenia and osteopenia
…To name a few.
All because Estrogen levels have sharply declined.
Peri-menopause- menopause- post menopause. This whole process can last from 5-10 years. The good news is that it can be managed as you go along. First of all you have to accept the changes that are happening to your body and your mind. Acceptance helps bring down the stress that may arise from being helpless with the symptoms. Especially the body changes and hot flashes. They are the most physically obvious and common symptoms that come with menopause. You can actively discuss with a health coach, and your doctor, about your symptoms. Check-in with your friends if they’re experiencing the same things. Then you know you aren’t alone. A health coach such as myself can help navigate you through the changes and recommend dietary and lifestyle changes. Focusing on diet and lifestyle are the best ways to manage menopause naturally and for longevity. A health coach can offer you support with any of the symptoms you might be facing.
Book a session via WhatsApp or email if you are going through menopause and need help navigating this crucial step in your life. It’s like puberty all over again!
Looking forward.
Sonia.
“Good health practices are contagious.”
“I am a Nutrition and Being-Well Coach. My training is from IIN in NYC in Holisitc Health Counselling. I started my private practice in 2017 and as I gained clientele, I wanted to delve deeper in to the root causes of bad health whilst helping women reach their weight loss goals.
I earned 3 more certifications from IIN in Gut Health, Hormone Health and then later one in The Psychology of Food.
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