Perimenopause is a natural transition, but suffering debilitating symptoms is optional. Dr Faryal Luhar explains how hormonal changes can affect women’s physical, mental and emotional health. Knowing the signs of perimenopause, including sleep disturbances and weight gain, is crucial; their root cause needs to be addressed. Learn how this life phase can be managed holistically and naturally. Sponsored content.

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In ep. 137 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Dr Faryal Luhar - naturopathic doctor - touches on

• what a naturopathic doctor does

• the true function of symptoms

• definitions of menopause and perimenopause

• the age at which perimenopause typically occurs, and how many years this transition period may last

• a woman’s menstrual cycle during perimenopause

• the most common perimenopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, sleep deprivation, anxiety, depression, irritability, joint pain, itchy skin, hair loss, gut disturbances, headaches and painful sex     

• the role of oestrogen and progesterone

• histamine as a cause of perimenopausal symptoms

• the difference between mainstream medical approaches and a naturopathic approach to perimenopausal symptoms

• hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and a word on oral contraceptives

• perimenopause, stress and cardiovascular and bone health

• Faryal’s customised approach to the unique symptoms experienced by a woman in perimenopause

• some of the functional medicine tests Faryal uses

• how genetic testing can help prevent future health challenges

• Faryal’s 3 tips on self-care.

  Scroll down for more information on Faryal, including her contact details.

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Here Faryal clarifies the link between elevated cortisol levels and carrying excess weight.

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About Faryal, including contact details

Dr Faryal Luhar is a Canadian-trained, licenced Naturopathic Doctor who currently splits her practice between South Africa and Dubai. She also works in Saudi Arabia, and online.

Faryal’s special interests include women's health issues and hormone balance, digestive health, cancer prevention, healthy ageing, and stress and pain management.

Website: https://drluharnaturo.com/

Email: dr.faryal.luhar@gmail.com

Instagram: dr_faryal_luhar

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