This phase of life can be seen as a metabolic and neurological transition. It is a time of life that can reveal any weak areas in metabolism, nervous system, or other systems of the body. Having a deeper understanding of these changes, alongside targeted nutritional interventions can be incredible helpful during this phase of life.
Menopause doesn’t need to be seen as a hormone ‘deficiency’ but a recalibration as the hormone production from the ovaries practically ceases and the adrenal glands take over production of the key hormones at a lower level, bringing the body into a new state of equilibrium.
Progesterone and oestrogen are ‘stress buffering’ hormones, they enable us to deal with stress thorough our lives and buffer the effect of things like adrenaline. When these hormones start to decline, we can directly feel the nervous system response as hot flushes or anxiety. It can also be a time for traumas to surface, other ‘stuff’ to come up and even more feelings of clarity and renewal.
The personalised approach to perimenopause will ascertain the key systems of the body that may be needing support, this is different for each woman as she arrives at perimenopause with a different story, health history and genetics.
For some it is helpful to take a deeper look at genetics,which can reveal how we process neurotransmitters & hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, dopamine, oestrogen & progesterone. The cutting edge field of NutriGenomics provides ways that we can use precision support for various pathways using dietary & lifestyle changes.