@nourishingapothecary: Weight that suddenly won’t shift. Exhaustion. Brain fog. Waking at 3am. Changes in mood, sleep and energy. It can be tempting to put every new symptom in your 40s and 50s down to perimenopause or menopause. But Toni’s point here is important: we still need to investigate what else may be contributing. As oestrogen changes through the menopausal transition, body composition and metabolic health can change too. Declining oestrogen is associated with changes in insulin sensitivity, fat distribution and glucose metabolism, which can make metabolic dysfunction more apparent during this stage of life. But that doesn’t mean every woman in menopause has insulin resistance, or that insulin is responsible for every symptom. This is exactly why Toni looks beyond hormones alone. Depending on the woman, she may investigate glucose and insulin regulation, thyroid function, iron status, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, sleep, stress physiology, diet and other factors that can overlap with or amplify menopausal symptoms. The goal isn’t to blame everything on menopause. It’s to understand what is actually happening physiologically in your body and treat what can be addressed. Toni is our naturopath at Nourishing Apothecary specialising in perimenopause, menopause, thyroid health, metabolic health and weight management. If you’re struggling with symptoms and don’t know where to start, book a free Find the Right Practitioner call with our team at nourishingapothecary.com. Consultations are available Australia-wide via Zoom. #Perimenopause #Menopause #InsulinResistance #MetabolicHealth #WomensHealth

Jaime | Naturopath & Homeopath

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