Memory difficulties and cognitive complaints such as brain fog emerge during perimenopause due to the fluctuation and decline of estrogen. Approximately 60% of midlife women report problems with memory during the menopause transition. This article discusses why brain fog occurs during the menopause transition and how nutrition can help reduce the effects of brain fog.
It’s no secret, sleep quality and duration is a pillar of health and wellbeing, and one of the most significant changes you can face during perimenopause. Poor sleep is one of the most common complaints of women during perimenopause and menopause.
Read MorePerimenopause is the time between your 40’s and 50’s when you experience menstrual irregularity, fluctuating hormone levels and menopause-like symptoms due to the fluctuation and gradual decline in estrogen and progesterone. It can last anywhere between 2-10 years and the symptoms can vary in type and severity.
Read MoreThe perimenopause stage of the menopause transition is getting more airtime and we are now becoming much more informed about what is happening to our body during this phase, and experts are offering solutions on how to feel better and actually thrive during this stage of the lifecycle. As a menopause nutritionist and someone who has experienced the menopause since 32 years old, I can expertly and honestly say 'the food you eat can really help you feel better'.
Read MoreDo you feel like you are forever chasing your tail at work, at home, and socially? Your to-do list is non-stop growing and you constantly want to lock yourself away in the closet and hope nobody needs you for even just ‘a little while’? On top of all that, you’re not sleeping great, you keep forgetting things and–for crying out loud–what the hell has happened to your body???
Read MoreHealthy lifestyle habits such as nutrition, movement and sleep can really make a positive difference to a woman’s menopause transition. Dietary intake in particular can alleviate common symptoms such as hot flashes, mood disorders, sleep disturbances and lethargy. One important element of dietary intake that can make a significant difference to the menopause transition is the consumption of fibre.
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Read MoreIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the function of the digestive system for 1 in 7 people.
Read MoreAlthough there are dietary interventions to curtail the symptoms of IBS, determining the relationship between food and symptoms is very challenging.
Read MoreThere are many self-proclaimed ‘nutritionists’ offering services on social media and it can be a health risk to work with someone who is not fully qualified to give advice.
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