Monthly Archives: March 2025

Perimenopausal women doing relaxation exercises on a rock on the beach.

Phytoestrogens – what are they and can they help perimenopause?

The perimenopause is a time of changing and fluctuating hormone levels which can cause a wide range of symptoms such as hot flushes, anxiety, mood swings, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, blood sugar imbalances, weight gain, and cognitive changes, including brain fog and memory issues. Many women look for alternative methods to support their health during this phase of life, often involving dietary and lifestyle changes, along with targeted nutrient support.[1]

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Last updated on 23rd July 2025 by cytoffice

Playful mid-life woman enjoying nature. She is barefoot, balancing with outstretched arms on a fallen log in the forest.

Shatavari, Sage & Maca: 3 Herbal Remedies for Perimenopause

Perimenopause or the ‘menopause transition’ is a time when the reproductive system naturally slows, the ovaries start to produce less oestrogen, and physiological and psychological changes first become noticeable. Time in perimenopause is typically apparent for around four years but can last anywhere between a few months to up to ten years for some.

In this blog, our expert Nutritional Therapist, Annie, looks at some of the common symptoms of perimenopause and explores whether herbs and botanicals like shatavari, sage and maca, and other nutrients like magnesium and chromium can help alleviate these.

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Last updated on 23rd July 2025 by cytoffice