As women, we often hear that our hormones are to blame for the changes we experience throughout life. While hormones do play a significant role, there’s something even more profound happening behind the scenes—brain remodeling. During three key life stages—puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause—our brains undergo significant changes in structure, function, and chemistry. This process, driven […]
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The Three Health “Thugs” that Influence Perimenopause – Part 1: Perimenopause Inflammation
While working with perimenopausal and menopausal women, I have come to realize that this normal hormonal transition is becoming more dysfunctional and challenging to navigate. Minor changes in sleep, weight, mood, and energy are normal at this time, but I am seeing women with debilitating fatigue, sleep disorders, significant weight gain, and cognitive changes. […]
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My Periods are Getting Weird…is this Perimenopause? A Summary of Beginning Perimenopause
Are you experiencing any of the following perimenopause symptoms: • Unusually heavy or light menstrual flow? • Shorter menstrual cycle lengths (≤25 days)? • New sore, swollen, and or lumpy breasts? • New or increased menstrual cramps? • New mid-sleep wakening? • Onset of night sweats, especially around flow? • New or increased migraine headaches? […]
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