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Menopause, ADHD & Taking Control of Your Health with Elysia Humphries
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Bec sits down with Elysia Humphries for an open and insightful conversation about menopause, perimenopause, and the hormonal shifts that impact women's health. They dive into the emotional, physical, and mental challenges of this transition, including weight changes, anxiety, and the increasing diagnoses of ADHD and autism in midlife. Elysia shares practical strategies for managing symptoms, the benefits of hormone therapy (MHT), and how nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle adjustments can make all the difference. This episode is all about embracing this life stage with knowledge, empowerment, and self-care.
Takeaways:
🌸 Perimenopause can start as early as your late 30s.
🩸 Menopause is officially defined as one year without a period.
😔 Hormonal changes can cause mood swings, anxiety, and brain fog.
⚖️ Weight gain is often hormone-related but can be managed with lifestyle changes.
💆 Stress has a huge impact on hormonal balance and overall health.
🧠 ADHD diagnoses in women are rising, often triggered by menopause.
🌿 MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy) is a modern and safe treatment option.
🥗 Nutrition and herbal remedies can help ease menopause symptoms.
💪 Strength training becomes essential for maintaining muscle and bone health.
🙅 Learning to say "no" and setting boundaries can prevent burnout.
🔗 Connect with Elysia Humphries here:
Online consults via my website:
I work with this team of Gynaecologists:
Perimenopause research and info:
https://www.cemcor.ubc.ca/resources/life-phases/perimenopause
Permenopause diary chart
https://www.cemcor.ca/resources/daily-perimenopause-diary
Power of your period menstrual cycle phases to understand your cycle Lucy Peach Ted Talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yj5BaqXFNI
https://www.instagram.com/elysiahumphriesnaturopath/
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