Perimenopause
Perimenopause is characterized by three major hormonal changes that may begin in regularly menstruating women in their mid-30s. These hormonal changes include erratic and higher estrogen levels, decreased progesterone levels, and ovarian-brain communication changes. During this time your ovaries change the amount and timing of estrogen they produce. Perimenopause usually begins 3-4 years before menopause. It can start as early as 10 years before you actually reach menopause.
As a result, you will begin to notice some changes. You might see more of your hair on the shower floor. You might begin to have hot flashes or night sweats. You might notice that you are having trouble concentrating. Or you might be experiencing vaginal dryness. You might also note increased menstrual flow. You might notice challenges maintaining a healthy body weight. During perimenopause, some women are still able to conceive and have a normal pregnancy at this stage. Perimenopause is mother nature’s way of saying you are getting ready for a metamorphosis—you are beginning your transition to the next wonderful stage of womanhood.
Tools
Botanical Medicine & Supplements
Plants have been used as medicine since antiquity. Many pharmaceuticals attempt to imitate plant actions in a chemically altered (therefore patentable) form.
Environmental Medicine & Detoxification
Our health and that of our children depends on the health of the environment. Environmental medicine examines the relationship between the environment and human health, and the role of the environment in causing or mediating disease.
Nutrition & Gut Health
One of the simplest (and most delicious) steps we can take towards living healthier lives is by enjoying clean, organic, seasonal, local food with those we love.
Movement
In today’s society, we tend to eat more and move less. Dr. Naumes encourages all clients to play – hike? walk? dance? – outside in the fresh air daily.
Stress Modification Techniques
In today’s society, we are stressed. Holistic Wellness encourages all clients to practice stress modification techniques such as hypnosis, breath-work, visualization, biofeedback, yoga, evidence-based therapy/counseling, and meditation.