Do you know the symptoms most women experience in perimenopause and menopause isn’t normal although we’re told it is? I’m thankful I have found Ayurveda, but it wasn’t before I went through that stage of life, and I had a rather extreme experience.
I thought I was losing my mind. All my adult life I was able to juggle many things in my job. I worked in supply chain management which is rather hectic on a good day. To add to the turmoil I faced, I had just started a new job a few months earlier. One day I went to work and was so overwhelmed I didn’t know where to start. I was crushed. It got worse before it got better. Who I thought I was, was gone! I was so worried and scared because I didn’t know what brought it all on. I couldn’t imagine spending the rest of my life in this state of mind.
At first, I didn’t know what was going on but decided it could be related to menopause so I started doing some research. I did discover it could be a symptom of menopause. I felt a little better knowing this but I wasn’t sure how long it could last so, I made an appointment with my doctor. I was prescribed anti-depressants. I’m not one to take medication but I was desperate to have my identity back. The medication helped me get back on track but not after I suffered from a rare side effect that I still deal with to this day.
I tell you all this to say, I wish I had Ayurveda in my life before I went through all that because it all could have been avoided with the right food, herbs, spices and lifestyle. The common symptoms women experience during this time is a sign of long-standing imbalances that come to the surface as hormonal changes occur. When one is in balance, menopause is a seamless transition. The only symptom Ayurveda mentions is a normal 10-15 lbs weight gain that can occur to protect against disease. It is also a source of peripheral conversion of fatty tissue to estrogen and one of the ways the body compensates for the loss of estrogen from the ovaries.
The side effect we hear most is hot flashes. A common Ayurvedic treatment is ¼ cup of aloe vera juice 1-2 times per day for 4-6 weeks. However, it’s important to know the underlying imbalance to avoid further aggravation of those imbalances.
If you, or someone you know, would like to learn more, I would love to speak with them. Booking a discovery call is free and there’s no obligation. And if you’re not at this stage of life yet, it’s still worth a conversation. Prevention starts at any age.