Menopause Divas

I am thinking about offering Transformational Nutrition in the Menopause program. I will focus on nutrients to improve imbalances that are related to many of the symptoms that are associated with perimenopause and menopause such as: Low thyroid Adrenal fatigue Dysglycemina (blood sugars) Gut Dysbiosis... Insulin resistance Estrogen dominance Liver toxicity Weight gain This program will be offered over Zoom so it will be interactive with information shared, group discussions, and questions and answers periods. It will be for 2 hours once a week for 4 weeks. Please let me know your thoughts on this by email or message. See more

The message in this video also applies to the awakening that happens during the menopause transition

Areas of Concern for Menopausal Women Especially During this ‘Trying Time’ Symptoms of menopause can be difficult enough to deal with on a ‘normal’ day without the added burden of the fear of Coronavirus. I started thinking about the impact of this on the functioning of our body and felt that many of us could benefit from this reminder. Stress and anxiety both have a major impact on digestion. We produce less stomach acid as we get older, and even less when we are experienci...ng either one of these states of being. Undigested food causes bloating, gas, and acid reflux, and it diminishes the absorption of key nutrients. I would recommend: Eating smaller meals preferably nutrient-dense foods. (high nutrient value, low-calorie intake). Be mindful when eating, chew your food properly. No water with meals as this dilutes stomach acids. Taking HCI and a digestive enzyme supplement to help break down foods more easily and absorb more of the nutrients. Stress and anxiety will also affect the health of our gut microbiome, and if left unchecked will impact our mental and emotional health. We produce more transmitters in our gut for serotonin our happy hormone than our brain. I would recommend: Include lots of probiotic-rich foods e.g kefir, sauerkraut Include a probiotic supplement Include lots of fiber-rich foods. Stress and anxiety can cause a drop in dopamine which is our ‘reward center’ and master motivator, so when feeling lethargic we tend to reach for those foods which give us the dopamine rush that we so crave. Unfortunately, those are usually processed carbs and sugar-laden foods. So, we can get into the vicious cycle of eating devitalized foods (high calorie, low nutrient value) to get our dopamine rush, our blood sugar spikes, then the crash and we are back to feeling ‘crappy’ again. I would recommend: L-Tyrosine supplement Chose carbs wisely- complex carbs from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Increase protein and good fat intake- to help decrease sugar cravings and increase satiety levels. Make exercise a daily habit- a 30-minute walk outside will do wonders for the soul. If you are struggling right now and need some guidance. Please feel free to message or call me. I am here for you in any way that I can. We are all in this together. 506-232-8859 [email protected]

If you have experienced anxiety during menopause you will know what I mean. Anxiety can have such a significant impact on a women's life, affecting work, relationships and eating behavior. Anxiety can come in many different guises that underlying knowing sense of If you have experienced anxiety during menopause you will know what I mean. Anxiety can have such a significant impact on a women's life, affecting work, relationships and eating behavior. Anxiety can come in m...any different guises that underlying knowing sense of unease, to feeling like you're having a heart attack. For some women, anxiety seems to occupy only the mind, but for others shortness of breath, chest pain, sweating, dizziness, and heart palpitations can be the physical manifestations of anxiety. A general feeling of tension, nervousness, panic, and worry is the hallmark of anxiety. But headaches and stomach problems are also common and can lead to significant issues in daily life. Anxiety is estimated to affect 1 in 4 women transitioning through menopause. Changes in hormone levels, sleep disruption, daily stresses of life, views on body image and perceptions of loss of fertility can all play a part in how anxious an individual feel, which is why rates vary so much. Some tips to help you cope with anxiety are: Include probiotics in your diet as there is much evidence that healthy gut flora has tremendous effects on the brain, helps to balance hormones and we actually make more neurotransmitters for serotonin in the gut (the happy feel-good hormone) in the gut than we do in the brain. Eat a whole food diet, avoiding all preservatives, coloring, chemicals, and stimulants as these add ‘fuel’ to feelings of anxiety. Mindfulness, meditation, yoga and deep breathing and relaxation also help to calm the ‘monkey mind’ chatter that can add to feelings of anxiety. GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric acid), L-theanine, Rescue Remedy, and CBD oil are good to have on hand for those times when you need quick relief. Keep blood sugar levels even as the ‘blood sugar level rollercoaster’ can make us feel crazy which can add to anxiety levels. Most importantly honor those times when you need a time out to be with yourself or to reduce activities, work stressors, and social obligations. #anxietyinmenopause #menopausesymptoms #perimenopausesymptoms

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Managing Menopause Naturally program will cover in addition to the extensive knowledge of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause a full understanding of how other imbalances can cause the symptoms that most women attribute to menopause. We will look at the symptoms and recommendations to correct: Adrenal Fatigue Hypothyroid... Dysglycemia Liver toxicity Heavy metal overload Estrogen dominance Insulin resistance Amino acid deficiencies Gut dysbiosis This program includes in-depth resources to facilitate easy to implement dietary, lifestyle and natural alternatives to help correct imbalances and restore health. We will also look at the psychological effects of menopause, how to maintain healthy body weight and image, improve sleep, mood and cognitive function. If you are in the throes of menopause- tiptoeing around the edges of it- not sure if it is perimenopause or not, definitely not there but curious for what’s to come, and wanting to be prepared, or you work with, live with or have clients in this stage of life, then this program is for you. To register for Managing Menopause Program go to the events and click on the link. If you have any questions message me or email me at [email protected]