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Episode 21 – Understanding Perimenopause, Part 3. Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Pillars of Health

Episode 21 – Understanding Perimenopause, Part 3. Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Five Pillars of Health

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 Feeling Out of Sync? There’s a Path to Relief If you’re noticing more mood swings, fatigue, or night sweats and wondering if it’s perimenopause, you’re in the right place. This journey doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right tools and insights, you can bring balance back into your life naturally. In this episode, Susannah Freeman, founder of Guide to Wellness, brings a compassionate and practical approach, blending Functional Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to address perimenopause symptoms. She highlights how the Five Pillars of Health—Digestion & Detoxification, Functional Nutrition, Hormonal & Metabolic Health, Rest and Movement, and Brain Health & Well-being—can help you manage symptoms and improve your well-being. What’s Covered: Understand the root causes of perimenopausal symptoms through the lens of TCM, like liver Qi stagnation and blood deficiency. Discover practical ways to balance hormones with nutrition, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. Learn actionable tips for improving digestion, sleep, and energy with simple lifestyle adjustments. Start Your Journey Now This episode is filled with practical advice and strategies to support you through perimenopause. Whether it’s addressing brain fog, boosting your energy, or easing hormonal shifts, these solutions can make a difference. Want more support? Visit Guide to Wellness to learn how we can work together to help you feel your best, and contact us if you have questions about your symptoms. You don’t have to navigate this alone—there’s a solution waiting for you! Interested in learning more? Wanting personalized care? Receive a free 15 minute consultation! Just fill out the Work with Us form on our website and mention episode #21 of the Guide to Wellness podcast. (Note: you must be a resident of Montana or Arizona for us to provide medical advice to you.) Check out our Website: www.guidetowellness.com Or the Website of the acupuncture clinic: www.greatturninghealing.com Give us a Call: 406-599-0088 Follow us on Facebook, And Instagram Resources referenced in the show: Histamine rich foods study on PubMed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8308327/#B14-nutrients-13-02228 See Section 1.1 for references to histamine and the menstrual cycle. Histamine rich foods list: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8308327/figure/nutrients-13-02228-f004/ Mindy Pelz : Fast Like a Girl Castor oil packs and information: contact us for handouts and your own supply Mindset coaching and mental training fitness app: Innercise https://mkt.myinnercise.com/go/?p=JAAFF12857&w=APPINNERCISESUBSCRIB Disclaimer: The information in these show episodes (and the accompanying descriptions, show notes, and links) is provided for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice experience by the author and show guests. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician, attorney, accountant or other professional. Do not disregard professional advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have seen, heard or read related to this show. Information in this show (and the accompanying descriptions, show notes, and links) and the use of any products or services trialed or purchased by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship, an attorney-client relationship or any other professional-client relationship between you and any of the providers affiliated with this show. Information and statements regarding health regimens, drugs and/or dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect you have a medical, legal and/or accounting problem, contact your healthcare provider, attorney and/or accounting provider promptly.

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