Your nervous system could be working against you
When oestrogen levels drop during the menopause, cortisol levels—the so-called stress hormone—rise in compensation. An elevated cortisol level sends a clear message to your nervous system: Attention, high alert!
This activates the "fight-or-flight" mode—your body's emergency response.
Many women report that they can no longer properly relax, even when everything is actually fine. Sleep becomes lighter and more restless. Anxious thoughts suddenly appear. And weight shifts stubbornly to the tummy—no matter what you try.
By directly calming your nervous system instead of waiting weeks for the effect of pills, you can help your body regain its balance during this sensitive transition phase.