What perimenopause is, when it starts, how to recognise it, and what to expect.
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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.
Dizziness and vertigo are common, frightening perimenopausal symptoms that send many women looking for gentler alternatives. Here is what women commonly try in homeopathy, what the evidence situation actually looks like, and why this symptom needs medical evaluation first.
Resveratrol is heavily marketed as an anti-ageing and menopause-support supplement, often alongside red wine headlines. Here is what the actual human evidence shows, and why most of the marketing outpaces the research.
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.
Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) is a common Ayurvedic shrub used for centuries for joint and muscle pain. Here is what it's traditionally used for, what the modern research actually shows, and why it should never be confused with the Western supplement vitex/chasteberry.
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.
Ringing or buzzing in the ears is an under-discussed perimenopause symptom, and some women turn to homeopathy for it. Here's what the evidence situation actually looks like, and why a hearing check matters first.
Selenium gets recommended often for thyroid health, which matters since thyroid problems and perimenopause symptoms overlap so much. Here's what the evidence actually supports, and why more isn't automatically better.
Dal is already on most Indian plates daily, but does it do anything specific for perimenopause? Here's what the protein, fibre, and blood sugar evidence on lentils and other dals actually shows.
Gudmar, literally 'sugar destroyer' in Hindi, is an Ayurvedic herb long used for blood sugar support. Here is what it's traditionally used for, what modern research actually shows, and why it needs real caution if you're on diabetes medication.