Being a woman it is easy to blame any of our hormonal symptoms on the main hormones in our menstrual cycle usually estrogen and progesterone, and rightfully so as both these hormones can create some pretty intense symptoms when they need some attention. Both estrogen and progesterone are very closely linked with our nervous system and are responsible for our mood, mental state, energy, libido and even in part for our heart and bone health. These hormones are very far down the list of hormones in the long list of hormones and neurotransmitters that are released, and although they do create some…

Who's currently feeling like their cycle is changing ? Are they heavier than they used to be? lighter? No longer monthly? 40-44? Perimenopause? I know same, totally dreading it.  Perimenopause is our bodies natural process when the ovaries stop working. Ovulation may become erratic then stop. Our menstrual cycles can lengthen and flow can become irregular.    We also get to experience some pretty cool changes ( I'm joking)  Mood changes. Changes in sexual desire. Trouble concentrating. Headaches. Night sweats. Hot flashes. Vaginal dryness. Trouble with sleep. Okay so can we tame some of these? YES! Our hormones are a beautiful thing but during perimenopause,  the level of estrogen in your body rises and falls unevenly during…