Women all over the world will experience symptoms of peri- and post-menopause in their lifetime. This includes fatigue, difficulty sleeping, brain fog, hot flashes, weight gain, anxiety, depression, blood sugar instability and more. Though taking the medical route to treat these symptoms with hormone replacement therapy is an option, many women find themselves seeking alternate and more accessible routes—like dietary changes. Additionally, hormone replacement therapy changes

Thyroid hormones help control your metabolism. When the levels are too low, metabolism slows down. Symptoms can include feeling chilly, fatigued, getting constipation, feeling down, and gaining weight. When levels of thyroid hormone are low, it is called hypothyroidism. As estrogen decreases, so does your thyroid metabolism. If you are entering midlife and your menopause years, it is possible your thyroid will become less efficient which can worsen your menopause symptoms. Th

by dminich | Image: CFDraper, et al. Scientific Reports. 2018. Are you perimenopausal? Women in perimenopause continue to have a menstrual cycle but notice changes such as extreme premenstrual syndrome symptoms, sore breasts and prolonged periods. If you or someone you know has these issues, here is an excellent review by our respected colleague, Dr. Deanna Minich, on nutrition for the menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle involves a carefully orchestrated symphony of hormona

Midlife comes with a whole host of new stresses, raising children and attending to family matters, working outside the home. It can be exhausting and it doesn’t help when hormone change fatigue sets in. Staying in touch with your sensuality can be a challenge when other priorities take front and center stage. Time out from the pressures of life can be a libido life-saver, to relax and enjoy the moment with your partner. If vaginal dryness is an issue for you, there are a mult

We all want to glow. Hormonal changes in midlife directly impact skin physiology, changing its condition, its allure. The decline of estrogen, which regulates the quantity and quality of sebum in the sebaceous glands, leads to a sharp decrease in natural skin oil production, leaving the skin feeling dry and looking dull. The skin’s capacity to retain moisture is further aggravated by accompanying changes in lipid composition, elastin and collagen production (maintaining ela

Are you tired of feeling like you’re on a rollercoaster ride as you transition through your pre, peri-or postmenopausal years? Are hot flashes and night sweats ruining your sleep, leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed? Do mood swings and memory loss make you feel like you are slowly losing your mind? These symptoms are all associated with hormonal imbalance and seed cycling has become a popular, natural approach in finding relief! What is Seed Cycling? Seed Cycling is a true

One of the most commonly reported symptoms of menopause is sleep disturbances. Women going through menopause may experience difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up feeling rested. These sleep disturbances are thought to be related to changes in the body's circadian rhythm, which is the internal "biological clock" that regulates our sleep-wake cycle. Research has shown that menopause is associated with changes in circadian rhythm that can disrupt sleep. For ex

The progression of perimenopause to menopause is marked by declines in estrogen and progesterone that translate to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety and weight gain. This decline in estrogen has been shown to increase levels of oxidative stress and chronic inflammatory processes in the body. In fact, low levels of estrogen actually create antioxidant stress [1]. This leads to increases in inflammatory proteins and pro-oxidants in the blood that

This blog will talk about inclusivity and diversity and why they matter. PhenomX Health invited a special guest, Shay Fredericks (she/her), Inclusion Champion and Changemaker, to review this blog - check her out on LinkedIn, too! PhenomX Health strongly supports real world research. A consent form for research is included in the PhenomX Health smartphone app, and on 24 January 2024, the Sleep + Stress Reset clinical study and pilot program was launched. Your consent to partic

Dear Readers, This blog article delves into advanced concepts related to microbiota. For a comprehensive understanding, we recommend starting with our previous blog on the Microbiome Magic: Unraveling the Secrets of Your Inner Ecosystem as an initial step, providing a foundation for the more intricate details discussed here. Navigating Menopause: The Gut Microbiome's Impact and Hormonal Harmony Menopause is a transformative stage in a woman's life, signalling the end of her

The name intestinal “microbiota” signifies in Latin mikrós – “little” and bio – “living”, which represents the total of microorganisms living in the intestine. Intestinal bacteria make up 99% of this microbiota, affecting us – their host - in many ways. The remaining 1% of this small universe consists of archaebacteria, viruses and eukaryotes. Where are most of our bacteria located? Among all the microbiota of our body, the gut microbiome is the most diverse in microbes and

For many females in mid-life, hormone dysregulation and the onslaught of distressing symptoms is constant. Alongside hot flashes, nightly disruptions in sleep are on the list of concerns (and the challenge in putting healthy habits in place without enough of it is real). Melatonin is well-known for its role in promoting better zzz’s, but more recently it’s been gaining wide attention as a super-hormone and potent antioxidant with far-reaching benefits to health and longevity.

Your skin and your hormones play a vital role in your overall health and wellness. Your skin protects what’s inside you by keeping water and nutrients in, while keeping harmful bacteria and viruses out. It helps you maintain your body temperature and makes vitamin D when exposed to the sun. It’s also full of nerve endings to help you sense the outside world and avoid damage from things that are too hot, cold, or sharp. As estrogen and progesterone decline during our mid-life,

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