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menopause & health
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Menopause brings about numerous health challenges for women due to hormonal changes combined with ageing, meaning women’s quality of life can be significantly impacted.
Chronic health conditions may emerge or worsen due to hormonal changes, metabolic shifts, genetic predispositions, lifestyle factors, psychological stress, and age-related changes. Some of these include the following.
Vasomotor Symptoms
Hot flashes and night sweats are common vasomotor symptoms experienced by many women during menopause due to the chaotic oestrogen levels. These sudden feelings of heat and sweating can be disruptive to daily life and sleep quality.
Genitourinary Symptoms
Declining oestrogen levels can lead to changes in the vaginal and urinary tissues, resulting in symptoms such as vaginal dryness, itching, burning, urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence. This may result in chronic bladder infections or interstitial cystitis. These can affect sexual health, comfort and quality of life.
Bone Health
Oestrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining bone density and strength. After menopause, women are at increased risk of osteoporosis, characterised by weakened bones and increased susceptibility to fractures.
Cardiovascular Health
Oestrogen has cardioprotective effects, and its decline during menopause may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of developing hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke.
Metabolic Changes & weight gain
Metabolic changes during menopause, including insulin resistance, weight gain, and alterations in fat distribution, can increase the risk of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and obesity-related complications.
autoimmune disease
Menopause can contribute to autoimmunity through hormonal fluctuations, which influence immune function and may disrupt immune tolerance mechanisms leading to dysregulated immune responses and increased susceptibility.
Mental Health
Hormonal fluctuations and psychosocial factors during menopause can impact mental health and well-being. Women may experience mood swings, irritability, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and cognitive changes such as memory difficulties and concentration problems.
Sexual Health
Changes in hormone levels, vaginal tissues, and sexual function can impact sexual health and intimacy during menopause. Decreased libido, discomfort during intercourse, and challenges with arousal and orgasm may arise.
Cancer Risk
The risk of certain cancers like breast cancer and endometrial cancer increases with age and hormonal changes during menopause.
Bone and Joint Pain
Some women may experience joint pain, stiffness, and musculoskeletal discomfort during menopause. Hormonal changes, inflammation, and age-related changes in bone and joint health can contribute to these symptoms.
thyroid conditions
Menopause can affect thyroid function by contributing to hormonal imbalances, potentially leading to alterations in thyroid hormone levels and increased risk of thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism or autoimmune thyroiditis.
Sleep Disturbances
Hormonal fluctuations, night sweats, and other menopausal symptoms can disrupt sleep patterns and contribute to sleep disturbances like insomnia or frequent awakenings. Adequate quality sleep plays a vital role in overall health and wellbeing, and is essential for cognitive function, immune function, metabolism, hormone regulation, mood regulation and resilience to stress.
Addressing these health challenges requires a comprehensive approach that may include deeper testing, lifestyle modifications, natural hormone therapy, dietary changes, supplements, exercise and stress management.
about functional nutrition
natural medicine
Functional nutrition offers a holistic and individualised approach to health and wellness by focusing on the interplay between nutrition, lifestyle and individual health needs.
Personalised Approach
Functional nutrition recognises that each person is unique, with different genetic makeup, lifestyles, and health histories. I tailor recommendations to address individual needs based on your goals, signs and symptoms and a thorough health history.
Identifying Nutritional Imbalances
I assess your diet and lifestyle to identify nutritional deficiencies and imbalances that may be contributing to health issues. By addressing these imbalances through dietary changes and supplementation where necessary, I support optimal health and function.
supporting Specific Health Conditions
Functional nutrition can support many health conditions, including chronic diseases, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and mood.
Promoting Gut Health
The gut plays a crucial role in overall health, influencing digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and even mental health. Functional nutrition emphasises the importance of gut health and incorporates strategies to support this.
Reducing Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is linked to many health problems, including heart disease, diabetes and autoimmune conditions. I help reduce inflammation by recommending anti-inflammatory foods and supplements.
Balancing Blood Sugar or metabolism
Stable blood sugar levels are essential for overall health and energy balance. Functional nutrition focuses on creating personalised balanced meals.
Optimising Nutrient Absorption
Even with a healthy diet, nutrient absorption can be compromised due to poor digestion and/or cell function. I help optimise this by supporting digestive health and addressing cell health issues.
Empowering Lifestyle Changes
In addition to dietary recommendations, functional nutrition supporta clients in making sustainable lifestyle changes that promote overall health and well-being. This may include stress management, physical activity, sleep and mindfulness.
conditions supported
Inflammation, immunity, autoimmunity
Hormone and thyroid imbalances
Gut & digestive health
Bone health
Chronic illness
Cardiovascular, kidney & adrenal health
Blood sugar (metabolic) disorders and weight gain
Nutrigenomics (genetics)
testimonials
“I highly recommend Nore as an exceptional nutritionist. Despite not meeting in person, Nore’s expertise, empathy, and dedication shine through during virtual consultations. She actively listens to concerns, provides tailored recommendations, and stays up to date with the latest research.
Nore’s expertise and guidance have been invaluable to my well-being.
Her holistic approach to healing, combined with her personalised treatment plans, have led to significant improvements in my overall health. She empowers me to take charge of my well-being, providing practical recommendations and supporting me on my journey to wellness, even from a distance.
With her as your nutritionist, you’ll receive top-notch care and support, even from a distance.”
“If it wasn’t for Nore I would still be stuck in bed, able to do very little. Since commencing my consults and thorough testing with Nore in May 2022 I have been able to sort out my diet to prevent further weight loss, regain considerably more strength and ability and am even able to use my ultra light wheelchair independently some of the time. This is huge for me after being basically bed-bound, including periodic paralysis, since April 2020. Nore uncovered all the nutrient deficiencies and toxic load causing major glitches in my mitochondrial function...Since I am so chemical sensitive we have been using dietary intervention, but Nore was also able to suggest very pure forms of specific supplements for my condition which I am hoping to be able to try when my over-reactive system finally calms down.
I also like Nore’s very calm approach during our zoom consults. I would definitely recommend Nore for anyone really, but particularly for people like me who may have reached the end of the road and are in despair. A good nutritional therapist like Nore can definitely help. I know, because I have just self-published my first children’s picture story book, which was just an impossibly distant dream 18 months ago!”