Category: Menopause
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Reframing Menopause: A More Empowering Narrative Modern Women
The conversation around menopause is finally opening up — but not all narratives serve women well. For too long, perimenopause has been portrayed as a time of decline and discomfort. This article reclaims the story, exploring five guiding principles for a more empowering and holistic understanding of menopause — one that values women’s wisdom, diversity,…
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Four Reasons Why Gut Health is Important During Perimenopause
Gut health plays a powerful role in how we experience perimenopause. From balancing oestrogen levels to supporting mood, metabolism and immunity, your gut is at the centre of midlife wellbeing. Discover how nurturing your microbiome can ease symptoms and support a smoother menopausal transition.
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Menopause Management: Hormone Therapy vs. Holistic Approaches
Navigating menopause can feel confusing, especially when deciding between hormone therapy and holistic approaches. This article explores the benefits, limitations, and science behind both, helping you make an informed, confident choice about what best supports your body, mind, and long-term wellbeing.
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What Happens When We Pathologise Menopause?
Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life that signifies the end of her fertile years and the beginning of a more empowering time of life. However, in Western culture, perimenopause is often medicalised and framed as a hormone disorder or imbalance requiring pharmaceutical intervention. This viewpoint of menopause as a hormone deficiency syndrome…
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The Eight Limbs of Perimenopause: Wisdom from Goddess Durga
You know how researching on the Internet can lead you down some weird and wonderful rabbit holes—somewhere you never expected yourself to be, and you have no idea how you ended up there? My recent Google-athon led me to the discovery of my new favourite Goddess, Durga. Durga is a Hindu goddess of power, strength,…
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The Four Phases of Perimenopause
Understanding the four phases of perimenopause can help you make sense of the changes happening in your body — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Learn what to expect at each stage, and how to support yourself through this natural transition with clarity and confidence.
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Heart Health and Menopause: The Importance of a Gradual Transition
Heart health can change significantly during menopause. Learn how hormones affect cholesterol, blood pressure, and circulation — and what you can do to support your heart naturally.
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Top Lifestyle Tips for Better Cholesterol Levels
High cholesterol is one of the most commonly misunderstood health conditions in Western society. In many cases, prescription medications can be reduced or postponed with simple dietary and lifestyle changes. The following information is not intended to be an all-encompassing solution to hypercholesterolemia. I suggest researching, learning, and making properly educated decisions when considering ‘solutions’…
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12 Steps to Maintain Consistency in Perimenopause
One thing I have to admit these last few years is that I’m more easily distracted than ever. And I’ve been wondering: is it perimenopause, or is the world we live in? No matter the reason, maintaining consistency in our lives is the key to achieving our goals. And I know that consistency is probably…
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(re)Learning How to Rest: Seven Types You Need to Know
We all acknowledge the necessity of rest, yet we seldom allow ourselves this luxury. And when we do, guilt often creeps in. With work and family commitments, and for some, the fixation on ‘staying busy’, ‘being productive’, or keeping up with social media trends, we can be overtired and start each day with an energy…
