Perimenopause health fads: what works and what’s just hype?
When I’m walking down the aisles of my local health food store or super chemist (pharmacy), it’s impossible not to feel overwhelmed by the bottles and boxes claiming to "fix" your perimenopause symptoms that bombard me.
From hot flush, insomnia and energy cures to miracles via the latest super supp collagen — it’s so hard to resist these products with the promise of a quick fix to whatever it is that ails you. “A pill for every ill”
But are they really the answer? Are these popular pills and potions truly effective, or could they be diverting your attention from what truly matters in managing your perimenopause journey and health overall?
In this episode we are diving into the world of quick fixes and fads, especially those marketed towards perimenopausal symptoms, to answer these questions and more.
What we cover in this episode:
- Quick fixes and fads in the supplement landscape: Dive into the world of supplements marketed towards perimenopausal symptoms. Find out what questions to ask and what to consider before integrating them into your wellness routine.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Get a clearer picture of HRT’s role in managing perimenopause, including how to approach it as part of a broader health strategy. Is it the panacea it is being made out to be?
- A fad I can get behind - reducing alcohol: Consider the potential benefits of adjusting your alcohol intake as part of your holistic approach to managing perimenopause.
- Getting the basics right: Recognise the power of returning to the basics and how foundational health practices can significantly enhance your quality of life during perimenopause.
Ready to sift fact from fiction and take control of your perimenopause with proven advice? Listen to the full episode to start transforming your perimenopause journey from chaos to calm.
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- The Perimenopause Decoder is the ultimate guide to understanding if perimenopause hormone fluctuations are behind your changing mood, metabolism and energy after 40, what phase of perimenopause you're in, and how much longer you may be on this roller coaster for.
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