Article Insights & Reflections
Synopsis: This overview brings clarity to a key menopause topic and translates research into practical next steps. It equips readers with options to discuss with a qualified clinician and tools to start improving today.
Top 5 Questions Answered:
- What core problem is this article solving?
- Which evidence-backed options can help?
- How do I know which option fits me?
- What lifestyle changes amplify results?
- When should I seek expert guidance?
- Dopamine: Often dubbed the “reward chemical,” dopamine surges through your body when you engage in activities that are crucial for your survival and well-being. This can range from savoring a delicious, nutritious meal to accomplishing a goal. It’s the spark that motivates you to chase after those moments that make life worth living.
- Oxytocin: Known as “the love hormone,” oxytocin fortifies the bonds that tether us to those we hold dear. It’s the warmth of a hug, the comfort of a friend’s presence, reducing stress and nurturing our capacity to trust and connect. Its power underlines the essence of human connection in our lives.
- Serotonin: This mood-regulator does wonders from the inside out, playing a pivotal role in our feelings of happiness and our sleep-wake cycles. Remarkably, it draws much of its strength from environmental factors like diet and sunlight, reminding us to nourish our bodies and soak up the sunshine.
- Endorphins: The body’s natural painkillers, endorphins, have the magical ability to elevate our mood and mitigate discomfort. They are our internal cheerleaders, encouraging us through exercise and laughter, painting our experiences with hues of joy.
Dr. Pamela Langenderfer
I know FOOD IS YOUR FOUNDATION to better health because I have lived it!
I grew up on a farm in rural Michigan. My family used conventional farming methods to raise wheat, corn, soybeans, and pigs. I was active in 4-H and was an avid athlete.
You would think growing up on a farm and playing sports that I would have been really healthy but I was not! I had chronic ear infections as a child which resulted in many rounds of antibiotics. I had severe eczema and asthma which resulted in chronic steroid use. This ultimately wreaked havoc on my gut and hormones.
I was also very disconnected from my food. Every time I ate I felt bloated, puffy and fat. This began a very unhealthy relationship with food which left me feeling depressed and exhausted most of the time.
I would often have sudden hypoglycemic episodes such as feeling anxious, shaky, and very irritable. My family and friends would often refer to this as ” the hulk” (as in the incredible hulk) coming out. These episodes would leave me with such intense cravings that I would consume large amounts of carbohydrates at a time which would send me… Read more
