Hormones in menopause: how to fix the #1 mistake women make
Did you know that, in menopause, hormone production moves from the ovaries to the adrenals? Functional medicine health coach Anita Hamilton-Williams explains how to support the body as it moves from being ovarian-centric to adrenal-centric. We can ensure optimal cortisol levels by stabilising blood sugar, calming inflammation, eliminating circadian disruption and addressing mental-emotional stress.
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In ep. 191 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, functional medicine health coach Anita Hamilton-Williams touches on
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changes in oestrogen and progesterone during menopause, leading to symptoms such as hot flushes, sleep disturbances, night sweats and weight gain
the way oestrogen and progesterone are produced during a woman’s productive years, with reference to the ovaries and the corpus luteum
a big change: instead of oestrogen being produced by the ovaries, DHEA – produced in the adrenal glands - is now converted into oestrogen
androstenedione, also turned into oestrogen, and its role in menopausal weight gain
progesterone: now also produced in the adrenal glands
the protective role of cortisol, and when cortisol levels become problematic
4 areas that may cause a load on the adrenal glands:
1 blood sugar management, including unwise carb consumption and stress eating
2 inflammation, including causes such as allergies and duct inflammation
3 circadian disruption, including factors like caffeine, pain and sleep apnoea
4 mental-emotional stress, including burnout and anxiety
common problems related to hormone production shifts during menopause: blood sugar management and low nutrient levels.
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About Anita and contact details
Anita Hamilton-Williams is a functional medicine health coach who helps women in midlife take control of their health during menopause. She combines nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and nutrigenomics to create personalised plans that support hormone balance, weight management, better sleep and mood and improved digestion. Certified in Health Coaching, Functional Medicine, Culinary Nutrition, and Nutrigenomics, Anita brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. She is based in Cape Town and works online with women aged 40+ and offers a free 20-minute discovery call to explore if her coaching is the right fit for you.
Contact details:
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