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Perimenopause Body Changes
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During the Perimenopausal Passage many body systems require special care and support.
Immune functions - Supporting the immune functions buffers against the possible weakening effects of long-term grief on immunity. Women may experience this long-term grief reaction directly or more subtly as a response to a perceived loss in menstruation or in response to the approach of menopause. Also, it is important to support immune functions because of the possibility that estrogen may make a women’s immune responses so sensitive that they attack her own body tissues.
Pituitary - The pituitary assists in stimulating all the glands of the body and releases FSH and LH. FSH and LH act directly on the ovaries to promote the development and enlargement of the follicles. In the post-menopausal years, the pituitary is responsible for secreting higher levels of FSH and LH. This post-menopausal increased production of FSH and LH results in more consistently elevated brain levels of these two hormones. Some think that these elevated brain levels of FSH and LH acting as neurotransmitters in the brain may be the mechanisms for the increased intuitiveness and awareness of post- menopausal women.
Adrenal glands - In the menopausal years the adrenal glands are important for balanced energy production and for the production of small amounts of testosterone from a precursor hormone called adrostenedione. The secretion of these small amounts of androgens (testosterone being one hormone from this class of hormones) help maintain the female sex drive, build bone and muscle strength and increase vaginal lubrication and elasticity. Androgens promote general well-being for the rest of a women’s life. The production of testosterone is thought by some to facilitate the developing assertiveness in post-menopausal women.
Pancreas - The pancreas is responsible for the production of balanced sugar levels that may become unbalanced by loss of estrogen. Fluctuations of blood sugar may play havoc with emotional responses.
Nervous system - The nervous system may need extra support in order to cope with and compensate for the effects of all the hormonal revamping that occurs in menopause.
Brain functions - Memory, concentration, and attention functions may become unbalanced by the changes in hormone levels.
Liver - During the perimenopausal years it is important that the liver is strong and healthy so that it can metabolize and break down estrogen and its by-products. The liver is responsible for transforming the main type of estrogen, called estradiol, into other forms of estrogen. Estradiol in too high amounts or for too prolonged a period of time may be carcinogenic. The liver prevents excessive build-up of estradiol in the blood circulation by inactivating it. When the liver is healthy the conversion of estradiol occurs quite efficiently.
Digestive processes - Poorly functioning digestion stimulates the growth of certain types of bacteria in the intestinal tract. These bacteria chemically change the breakdown products of estrogen into forms that can be reabsorbed back into the body. This elevates the levels of estrone and estradiol in the bloodstream. These elevated levels of estrone and estradiol may be carcinogenic to certain sensitive tissue such as breast, ovarian, and uterine tissue.
Bone cell growth - Maintenance of adequate bone cell growth protects against the development of osteoporosis.
Cardiovascular functions - The decline of estrogen may increase the stress on the cardiovascular functions resulting in increased heart attacks, cholesterol levels, and stroke in the menopausal years.
Thyroid - A well-functioning thyroid helps in lessening the severity, frequency, and duration of hot flashes. Healthy thyroid functioning reduces osteoporosis risk and the frequency of numb and cramping legs and feet. A healthy thyroid also reduces edema.
By regenerating and nourishing these and other processes and functions and supporting organs, glands, and cellular functions you can provide your body with the best possible support to navigate successfully through the Perimenopause Passage.
At the Evenstar Mood and Energy Wellness Center we are dedicated to helping you make your Perimenopause Passage the best time of your life.
Ways to start connecting to your Perimenopausal Passage rhythms:
Perimenopause Mood and Energy Management Program takes you systematically through a six month program designed to shift your health and self-care focus to provide for your new hormonal, mood, energy and well-being needs.
Brain Chemistry Optimization Profile reveals how to positively affect your mood and energy.
Functional Tests – to help you understand and correct fundamental health imbalances:
Bone Resorption Assay checks for accelerated bone loss - a high risk factor for osteoporosis.
Female Hormone Panel analyzes the bioactive levels of female hormones throughout your menstrual cycle (or in the absence of cycling).
Adrenal Stress Test - measures your response to stress and reveals adrenal imbalances that may be impacting your health
Gastrointestinal Health Panel - non-invasively evaluates gastrointestinal function and health
Food Allergy Test - With this test you can determine the primary cause of hidden adverse food reactions.
A Vision Quest for Women - This contemporization of the ancient ritual will bring forth your vision for the second half of your life.
Personal Coaching – design and create your second life, learn to take back your time, and discover and fulfill your life purpose.
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Mary Ann Copson is the founder of the Evenstar Mood & Energy Wellness Center for Women. With Master's Degrees in Human Development and Psychology and Counseling, Mary Ann is a Certified Licensed Nutritionist; Certified Holistic Health Practitioner; Brain Chemistry Profile Clinician; and a Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Coach. Reconnect to your physical, emotional, mental, psychological and spiritual natural rhythms at
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