Women; what is happening to our health & body post 40??

Do you feel you are doing everything right? You’re still eating great as always and exercising but you don’t feel as good, the weight keeps coming on, etc….  I want to do a little series where we can answer those questions and give you the knowledge to make some positive changes. In each article we will tackle a different aspect.

Most of us start experiencing signs & symptoms of perimenopause around our 40’s. Things like brain fog, poor memory, trouble sleeping, weight increase, waist increase, cholesterol changes and more. Well, lots is happening on the inside that aren’t so easy to see.  For instance, our brain, bone, & heart health change for the worse. We have metabolic health changes such as how we handle glucose, alcohol, & store fat. Your microbiome is also negatively impacted. A big culprit for all these changes is loss of estrogen & progesterone.

I think all of us talk about the hot flashes, period irregularities, and the mood & sleep changes but there is a lot to add to the conversation on the rest of our health.  Now that we understand the data & studies that were done on hormone replacement therapy, most gynecologists feel comfortable offering this to their patients. Not just for symptom relief but also the positive impact it has on brain, bones, heart, and more.

Ladies do not feel completely at a loss about this information. Our goal with this series is to empower you with knowledge and tools to make changes that will have a positive impact on many areas of your health.

Remember, you are not alone and this is a normal biological process that happens to all of us females. Let’s get educated so we can feel and look our best in our 40’s, 50’s and beyond!

 Stay tuned as we dive in starting from the top with brain, bone, & heart health. 😊