Reframing the Menopause Narrative
In many cultures, menopause is often spoken about in hushed tones or viewed primarily through the lens of loss—loss of fertility, youth, or femininity. But what if we reimagined this transition?
Menopause can and should be seen as a powerful new chapter—an emergence of feminine strength in a renewed form. This life stage offers a unique opportunity to slow down, reconnect with your body, and embrace the wisdom and freedom that come with it.
While this can be an empowering time, it’s also true that many women experience symptoms that significantly affect their daily wellbeing. Common challenges such as hot flushes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, and weight gain are frequently reported—but they should not be accepted as simply normal. Women should not have to suffer in silence or be told these symptoms are just “part of aging.”
There are a number of supportive strategies that can ease this transition and help you feel more balanced and resilient.
Natural Approaches to Menopause Support
While hormonal therapy is often helpful for some, the following natural approaches may also offer meaningful relief:
Nutrition: Focus on a diet rich in whole fruits, vegetables, high-quality proteins, calcium, and vitamin D. Avoid skipping meals to support hormonal stability.
Movement & Strength: Maintain a healthy weight through regular physical activity, including strength-based training such as Pilates, yoga, or resistance exercises.
Minimize Triggers: Reduce or eliminate foods that can exacerbate symptoms, such as caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and spicy dishes.
Improved Sleep Hygiene:
Avoid eating within two hours of bedtime.
Limit screen time in the evening.
Incorporate calming practices such as breathing techniques or guided relaxation.
Acupuncture and shiatsu therapies: Weekly or fortnightly acupuncture sessions can help regulate the nervous system, reduce inflammation, support digestive health, and improve sleep quality.
With the right support don’t just have to get through menopause. You can move through it with confidence, grace, and vitality. And you deserve to feel well, heard, and empowered every step of the way.
Patchula offers menopause support with acupuncture and herbal medicine on Thursday and Fridays in Currumbin.
References
Kubala, J. (2023, August 23). 11 natural remedies for menopause relief. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-natural-menopause-tips#avoid-trigger-foods
