Mood swings, anxiety, depression, and brain fog — understanding the hormonal brain.
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Many Indian women reach their forties with a retirement plan built around their husband's pension or savings, not their own. Here is why that gap exists, and practical steps to start closing it now, even with brain fog in the mix.
Walnuts are an easy, widely available Indian pantry staple with a genuinely strong nutrition profile for perimenopause. Here is what the evidence actually shows for mood, brain fog, heart health, and where the hype outpaces the research.
You rehearsed your questions in the car. Then the doctor says 'so what's going on,' and your mind goes blank. Here's why this happens in perimenopause, and a practical way to stop it costing you the appointment.
If a friend has suggested therapy, or you have quietly wondered about it yourself, here is what starting counselling actually looks like in perimenopause, and how to find a qualified professional in India without guesswork.
Kapikachhu, the velvet bean used in Ayurveda as a nervine tonic and mood support, is increasingly marketed for perimenopause. Here is what it is traditionally used for, what research actually shows, and the safety checks to make first.
Sudden, intense anger is one of the more distressing perimenopausal symptoms, and some women look to homeopathy for help. Here is what is tried, and an honest look at what the evidence actually supports.
A niece's godh bharai or a colleague's baby shower can bring up complicated grief during perimenopause, even for women who are genuinely happy for them. Here is why that happens, and how to get through the day.
L-theanine, the calming amino acid found in tea leaves, has become a popular supplement for anxiety and sleep. Here is an honest look at the evidence for perimenopausal women specifically.
A school or college reunion invite can trigger a surprising amount of dread in perimenopause, mixing body image, old comparisons, and hormonal mood all at once. Here is why it hits differently now, and how to go in on your own terms.
Ginkgo biloba is one of the most widely sold brain and circulation supplements worldwide, and increasingly marketed to perimenopausal women for memory and focus. Here is an honest look at what the research actually supports.