Picture this: a quiet dinner at your favorite restaurant, happy murmuring, the clinking of wine glasses, and then – an exasperated outburst cuts through the hum, “I swear I’m losing my mind!”
The woman at the table next to me pulls out a mini electric fan from her purse and turns it on, much to the amusement of everyone else in the restaurant. She looks around unapologetically with the fan in her face and exclaims, “These hot flashes are driving me crazy!”
Normally, I wouldn’t eavesdrop, but this moment perfectly captures what patients tell me every single day in my practice. The frustration, the sleepless nights, the feeling that your body has turned against you – it’s real. And yes, it can drive you (and those around you) a little crazy. You are in good company.
You feel like you are caught in a vicious cycle. Shifting hormones interrupt your sleep, which exacerbates mood swings and hot flashes, further disrupting your sleep. It’s a hamster wheel from hell. And what’s worse? Western doctors might have told you it’s “normal,” that your labs are “fine,” leaving you feeling dismissed and unheard.
Here’s what I know: “Normal” doesn’t necessarily mean “optimal.” Women come to me, exhausted and frustrated, convinced they are destined to suffer through menopause. But you deserve to feel vibrant, energized, and in control of your body. At Colorado Natural Medicine & Acupuncture, we offer a personalized approach that can break the cycle and bring you relief.
Here’s how we get you back on track:
- Functional Testing: First, we need to see and understand the complete picture of your hormonal landscape. Beyond a comprehensive blood panel, we dig deeper with the comprehensive women’s hormone health panel. Functional testing information helps us understand how to transform your hormonal health.
- Herbal and Supplement Support: Next, we will target herbs and supplements, like black cohosh, valerian or Dong Quai, to naturally balance your hormones and alleviate the symptoms that drive you crazy, like hot flashes and mood swings.
- Lifestyle Modifications: You may need a tune-up on your sleep hygiene, such as creating a calming bedtime routine or adjusting your sleeping environment, or some adaptations to your workout routine, like incorporating exercises that focus on strength building, flexibility, and cardiovascular health to support bone density, muscle mass, joint mobility, and overall well-being. We’ll develop a personalized plan to help restore the quality of your daily life.
- Nutritional Guidance: We’ll create a nutrition plan that supports hormonal balance and provides the essential nutrients your body needs to thrive. This plan may include foods rich in phytoestrogens, like soy products, or those high in calcium and vitamin D to support bone health.
- Try our Strong and Balanced Holistic Menopause Program, which is comprehensively designed to assist you as you work through hormonal imbalance.
Ready to unmask your symptoms and live a healthy and vibrant life? Our process addresses the root causes of your menopausal symptoms and works to alleviate them. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation (for new patients) with Dr. Graves to discuss your concerns and explore personalized strategies for navigating menopause. Schedule online or by calling (303) 688-6698.
You are not going crazy! We can help you reclaim your vitality and rediscover your joy. Dr. Graves, ND, LAc, is a naturopathic doctor at Colorado Natural Medicine & Acupuncture in Castle Rock, CO.
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