Menopause Natural Solutions

Did you know it is thought that the average child laughs about 400 times a day, but the average adult only laughs about 15 times a day? I think George Burns said it best when he said

"You don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing".

When did you last laugh? I mean really laugh.

Laughter promotes mental, physical, and emotional health. If you prefer to read the 13 health benefits particularly useful for women in the menopausal transition, here is the article https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/blog/laughter

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About Jennifer Harrington

Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us

She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/

The author of the book - From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/from-invisible-to-invincible

She is available for consultation https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/consultations

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The Importance of Digestive Enzymes

As we age, many women will start to notice a change in their digestive ability. Signs that your digestive system isn't optimally functioning include heartburn, burping, nausea, food intolerances, bloating, cramping, flatulence, and constipation.

Several foods naturally contain digestive enzymes that can aid in the digestion process. Including these foods in your diet may help improve digestion and nutrient absorption. Here are some examples of foods rich in digestive enzymes:

APRICOTS - Apricots contain invertase, an enzyme that assists with carbohydrate digestion

AVOCADOS - Avocados contain lipase, an enzyme that assists in the digestion of fats.

BANANAS - Bananas contain amylase and maltase, adding in carbohydrate digestion

GINGER - Ginger contains a protein-digesting enzyme called zingibain, but it also stimulates the body to increase its natural production of amylase and lipase helping to also break down carbohydrates and fats.

HONEY - Raw unprocessed honey contains diastases, amylases, and invertase enzymes helpful in digesting carbohydrates plus a protease that aids in protein digestion.

KIWI FRUIT - Kiwi Fruit contains a protease enzyme called actinidin, which breaks down protein.

MANGOES - Mangos contain enzymes like amylase, which helps break down carbohydrates, and proteases that assist in protein digestion.

PAPAYA - Papaya contains papain and this helps to digest protein. The riper the fruit the less papain is present. Best to eat green.

PINEAPPLE - Pineapple contains bromelain, which is a protease enzyme meaning it aids in protein digestion.

NUTS & SEEDS - Sprouting seeds and nuts activate enzymes that aid in the digestion of proteins and fats.

Article - Digestive Enzymes

Webinar - Functional Food for the Menopausal Transition

Chat with Jen - Discovery Call

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9 - Digestion and Menopause

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About Jennifer Harrington

Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us

She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/

The author of the book - From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/from-invisible-to-invincible

She is available for consultation https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/consultations

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Electrolytes play a vital role in supporting women transitioning into menopause, offering numerous benefits during this significant life stage.

Electrolyte blog

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About Jennifer Harrington

Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us

She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/

The author of the book - From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/from-invisible-to-invincible

She is available for consultation https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/consultations

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Interview REPLAY

Originally published in September 2019 as episode 15.

EFT is an evidence-based technique. It combines Western psychology with Eastern knowledge of the meridians.

Khadine is an Accredited Social Worker and an Advanced EFT Practitioner and Trainer. She has more than 20 years of combined experience in Community Services and Natural therapies industries. Khadine has worked with hundreds of people in individual, group, and community settings.

EFT is her favorite transformational tool and she is passionate about sharing this technique with others. Khadine provides EFT Practitioner training around the world.

Khadine effortlessly combines her knowledge and skills to support her clients to create real transformations in their lives. She works with people who want to create change in their relationships, levels of happiness, financial success, health, and how they feel about themselves.

https://embraceempowerment.com/

https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceEmpowermentEFT/

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About Jennifer Harrington

Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us

She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/

The author of the book - From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/from-invisible-to-invincible

She is available for consultation https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/consultations

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Palpitations are not a pleasant sensation, woman experiencing them can actually feel their heart beating. For some, it is just the awareness of their heart at work, for others it feels like their heart is pounding, racing, or skipping a beat. Unfortunately, it's a common experience for many women in the menopausal transition.

Research indicates that 42% of perimenopausal and 54% of post-menopausal women experience them.

If with your palpitations you are also experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain, chest tightening, or dizziness it's best to head to emergency.

If not, then book an appointment with your regular doctor. They can check your medications, as some medications can cause palpitations, and they can investigate for other conditions such as hyperthyroidism that can also produce palpitations. And rule out other cardiovascular issues such as arrhythmias. Once you are cleared of anything more serious it's time to look at your diet and lifestyle.

These factors increase the risk of palpitations:

• Blood sugar irregularities
• Dehydration and low electrolyte status
• Low Iron Anaemia
• Blood pressure issues
• Stress, anxiety, or panic.
• Being inactive
• Caffeine consumption
• Alcohol consumption
• Cigarette smoking or vaping
• Taking recreational drugs
• Left side sleeping
• Sleep apnea

Full blog post - Palpitations and the Menopausal Transition

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About Jennifer Harrington

Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us

She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/

The author of the book - From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/from-invisible-to-invincible

She is available for consultation https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/consultations

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Iron overload can occur at any stage of life but it is more common post-menopause.

Learn common signs and symptoms of toxic iron overload, how to test for it, and the 4 factors to consider if you discover you have elevated levels.

Did you know that elevated iron may increase your menopausal symptoms?

Previous podcast 68 - Iron and the Menopausal Transition.

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About Jennifer Harrington

Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us

She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/

The author of the book - From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/from-invisible-to-invincible

She is available for consultation https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/consultations

Menopause Natural Solutions on social media

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Laurie is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Herbalist, and Certified Aromatherapist in clinical practice in the U.S. for over 12 years. She is the creator of Menopause Made Easy, a 3-part self-paced video program where she teaches you simple daily routines using acupressure and essential oils to support healthy sleep, balanced temperature, and steady moods. A firm believer that menopause is NOT a disease, Laurie loves helping women ease the transition into menopause.

Menopause Made Easy

Three easy things to do right now to ease your menopause.

www.threewellsclinic.com

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About Jennifer Harrington

Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us

She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/

The author of the book - From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/from-invisible-to-invincible

She is available for consultation https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/consultations

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Lion's Mane is a culinary mushroom with a long history of use in traditional Asian medicine. If you are looking for ways to support your moods, and cognition during your menopausal transition this may be for you.

Article and references

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About Jennifer Harrington

Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us

She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/

The author of the book - From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/from-invisible-to-invincible

She is available for consultation https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/consultations

Menopause Natural Solutions on social media

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Humans evolved with the sun. Our ancestors spent most of their lives outside. The sun helped to provide warmth and rhythm to their days.

Our planet also needs the sun, it plays a crucial role in providing light, weather, climate, seasons, and ocean currents.

Plants require it for growth and photosynthesis.

Yet, these days there is so much fear surrounding spending time in the sun.

Yes, excessive time spent in the sun has negative effects, so it's once again about finding that magical middle. We need enough time spent outside to gain the health benefits but not too much time that you burn your skin.

You may not realise how many different menopausal symptoms may be improved by sunshine therapy? The list includes reduced frequency and intensity of hot flushes, prevention of early menopause, improved sleep, reducing your stress response, more energy, better bones, happier moods, and more.

Read the article and see the references

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About Jennifer Harrington

Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us

She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/

The author of the book - From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/from-invisible-to-invincible

She is available for consultation https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/consultations

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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is a part of the fat-soluble vitamin family.

It plays a role in over 200 processes in the body. Including bone health, immune function, mood stabilising, pain reduction, and more. Vitamin D receptors can be found in every single cell in the body, hence it's wide-ranging effects.

Vitamin D article, Vitamin A article

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About Jennifer Harrington

Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical practitioner for over 20 years. Click here to read her full bio. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/pages/about-us

She is the Clinical Director of Menopause Natural Solutions. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/

The author of the book - From Invisible to Invincible, the natural menopause revolution. https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/from-invisible-to-invincible

She is available for consultation https://www.menopausenaturalsolutions.com/consultations

Menopause Natural Solutions on social media

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menopausenaturalsolutions/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/menopausenaturalsolutions

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_nm8vzh3zRNaUJeBy-USw