Is It Perimenopause or Stress? Learn How to Understand Your Hormones with Nat Kringoudis
Release Date: 04/02/2025
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info_outlineConfused by changes in your body in your 30s or 40s? Heavier or lighter periods ๐ฉธ, irregular cycles ๐๏ธ, night sweats ๐, anxiety ๐, mood swings ๐ ๐, or trouble sleeping ๐ด could be signs of perimenopause, the natural transition before menopause.
Join host Laurentine ten Bosch on the Food Matters Podcast for an insightful conversation with leading women's health expert, Nat Kringoudis ๐. Nat, a highly respected healthcare practitioner specializing in women's health โ๏ธ, natural fertility ๐ฑ, and hormone balance โ๏ธ, brings her extensive knowledge from degrees in Health Sciences ๐ฌ, Chinese Medicine โฏ๏ธ, and Acupuncture ้็ธ, and her experience helping thousands at her Melbourne clinic, The Pagoda Tree ๐ณ.
As the bestselling author of "Fertilise Yourself" and "Eat Fat, Be Thin", and co-host of The Wellness Collective podcast ๐๏ธ, Nat is passionate about empowering women with a deeper understanding of their bodies and cutting through the noise of hormone myths ๐ซ๐ฃ๏ธ.
In this episode, Nat provides crucial insights into understanding hormone imbalances during perimenopause, offering clarity โจ and practical guidance to help you navigate this significant life stage with confidence ๐ช.
You will discover:
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Why women are experiencing perimenopause symptoms earlier than they might expect ๐ค๐ตโก๏ธ๐ฉ
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How stress ๐ฉ and elevated cortisol levels significantly impact sex hormones ๐ข hormonal imbalance and can exacerbate perimenopause symptoms ๐
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Natural solutions ๐ฟ for perimenopausal relief ๐๐ธ
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The importance of being curious about your symptoms ๐ค, tracking your cycles ๐๏ธ, and paying attention to what your body is saying ๐๐
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The power of protein ๐ช, fiber ๐ฅฆ, and key supplements ๐ during perimenopause ๐
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And so much more! โจ
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