I specialize in helping women thrive through perimenopause.
In your 40s, hormonal changes can bring physical, cognitive, and emotional shifts. What worked for you in your 20s and 30s might not anymore. It's time to discover what your body needs to thrive now and for the long term!
As a Perimenopause Nutritionist, I use nutrition and lifestyle medicine to help women in my practice and online community achieve vibrant health and happiness during perimenopause.
Some symptoms of perimenopause include low energy, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, sleep issues, brain fog, worsened PMS, changes in menstrual cycles, and increased belly fat, as well as:
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⭐ Migraines/headaches
⭐ Breast pain
⭐ Heavy periods
⭐ Mood and sleep disturbances
⭐ Hot flushes - tend to occur just before or during period
⭐ Heart palpitations
⭐ Allergy-like symptoms
⭐ Disrupted sleep/insomnia
⭐ Insulin resistance
⭐ Metabolic derangement
⭐ Vaginal dryness
From around age 35, your body begins a gradual shift leading to menopause. This hormonal change can affect you physically, mentally, and emotionally—it's known as perimenopause.
The good news is that nutrition and lifestyle habits can significantly impact your experience of perimenopause and menopause! Isn't that wonderful?
Imagine learning new daily routines that you truly enjoy, which help you effortlessly manage your hormones, energy, mood, weight, and sleep.
It's never too late or too early to start taking care of yourself.
My approach to women's health and wellbeing is refreshing, down-to-earth, and practical.
Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading to menopause, is a natural and inevitable stage in a woman's life.
It is marked by hormonal fluctuations, particularly a decline in progesterone levels in the early stages and then decline in oestrogen levels in the later stages of perimenopause, leading to various physical and emotional changes.
While it is commonly associated with well-known symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, and irregular periods, there's a less explored aspect that has piqued the curiosity of both women and researchers alike: can perimenopause trigger allergy-type symptoms?
PERIMENOPAUSE AND ALLERGY-LIKE SYMPTOMS
While some women report experiencing allergy-type symptoms during perimenopause, such as sneezing, hives, itching, migraines/headaches and nasal congestion, it's essential to clarify that perimenopause itself doesn't cause allergies.
Instead, the hormonal changes during perimenopause may exacerbate existing allergic tendencies or trigger symptoms similar to allergies.
Researchers have found a correlation between increased oestrogen (remember, it's progesterone that drops off the cliff first which could lead to oestrogen "dominance"; high oestrogen exacerbates histamine issues and could lead to allergy-like symptoms like hives) levels and increased sensitivity to allergens, which may contribute to these symptoms.
A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology explored the relationship between hormonal changes and allergic responses. The research found that oestrogen plays a significant role in modulating the immune system's response to allergens.
Consult with a Registered Nutritional Therapist
If you're experiencing allergy-type symptoms during perimenopause, consult with a health professional to rule out other potential causes and determine the most appropriate course of action.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
In some cases, hormone replacement therapy may be recommended (especially for progesterone; if you are prescribed oestrogen as well in the early stages of perimenopause, when your oestrogen levels are already high, this will further exacerbate your allergy symptoms!) to manage perimenopausal symptoms, including those that mimic allergies.
However, the decision to pursue HRT should be made in consultation with a healthcare provider (perimenopause specialist), considering individual health risks and benefits. I collaborate with an amazing Female Health Doctor who can help you with HRT, so I got you covered.
Manage Allergies Proactively
If you have a history of allergies, take proactive measures to manage them. This may include avoiding known allergens, working on gut health (if you are not able to efficiently eliminate excess histamine from the gut, this will aggravate allergy symptoms) using air purifiers, and seeking help from a Registered Nutritional Therapist to work on gut health, immune modulation and reversing allergy symptoms.
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My goal is to help you manage your perimenopause. So if you are looking for a perimenopause nutritionist then I can help you.. I am dedicated to providing personalised care, simplifying complex processes, and supporting your journey to better health.
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