Perimenopause and menopuse / 5 posts found
The Optimal Foods to Eat For Breakfast When You’re in Menopause
During menopause, women tend to gain weight. While this isn’t great it’s pretty common and there are many reasons why. Two reasons why women gain weight during menopause… Reason #1 Reduced muscle mass. Muscle mass uses energy (burns calories) so when we have less of it the body burns less energy overall, leading to weight gain. Unfortunately, this weight gain may appear as increased belly fat. Reason #2 During menopause there is an increase in the hunger hormone “ghrelin”. With an increase in this hormone comes the tendency is to feel hungrier. Menopause also decreased the “satiety” hormone “leptin” […]
How I Detox in a Time Crunch – The Castor Oil Pack.
Castor oil has long been used to rejuvenate hair and eyelashes. More recently, it has also been shown effective in natural healing and detoxification, especially in a pinch. I may not always have time for a full detox, but I always manage to find time for a castor oil detox. Here’s how and why. Why Castor Oil Castor oil is derived from the castor bean plant, which originated in Egypt and was used for restorative purposes in the Middle East over 5,000 years ago. In more recent memory, it has been used to promote bowel movements and better gut […]
Pomegranate Ancient Secret for Hormonal Imbalance
Pomegranate has been a significant historical fruit due to its mystery and magic. Ancient Greeks, Romans, Indians, Chinese, and the Middle East considered it as energizing and life-giving. Besides, the fruit has gained recognition in significant religions as a symbol of the Garden of Paradise, and the fruit of life. By eating it, the people developed a belief of invincibility and rebirth. As a symbol of civilization, the fruit was considered of power and legend. It was named “the jewel of winter” for it was used as a medicine that treated several symptoms. Today, studies have shown that Pomegranates […]
What are the hot flashes? What can you do prevent them and ease them
Menopause comes with many problems. One of the most common complaints I get from clients is hot flushes during menopause. Hot flushes or vasomotor flushes (nervous system reactions by the part of your brain which regulates your body temperature) are characterized by the sudden feeling of body heat, flushing, and sweating especially around the neck and head. They are unmistakable. You can feel pressure in the head, your pulse will speed up and your skin, head, neck, and chest will feel warm as your blood rushes to the surface. They can last form 2-5 minutes, then they will dissipate, […]
Mineralizing nettle infusion in pineapple smoothie
Feeling like you have no energy? Feeling like your adrenals are pooped out? I have been feeling pretty wiped out and out of balance lately. The beginning of this year was not easy for me and stress is taking a toll on my health. I feel like my adrenals are getting pooped out. I have a hard time staying focused and keeping my energy stable. It is time to give adrenals some love, as they deserve it as well as rest. Leaving for 10-day vacation in a couple of days, so that is the perfect timing too. In the meantime, […]