What perimenopause is, when it starts, how to recognise it, and what to expect.
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Hosting duties, endless guest coordination, hot flashes under the mandap lights, and the emotional weight of your child's wedding, all while your body is going through its own transition. Here is how to get through it.
Hormonal headaches that won't respond to the usual painkillers send many Indian women toward homeopathy. Here is an honest, evidence-aware look at what's tried and what the research actually supports.
Myo-inositol has become a trending supplement for hormones and blood sugar, mostly on the strength of PCOS research. Here is what that evidence does and does not tell us about perimenopause specifically.
Dates are an everyday Indian kitchen staple, eaten during fasts, added to desserts, and recommended for iron. Here is what the evidence actually shows for perimenopausal fatigue, digestion, and blood sugar.
Shilajit has gone from a niche Himalayan Ayurvedic substance to a heavily marketed energy and vitality supplement, now increasingly pitched at women too. Here is an honest look at the tradition and the evidence.
Bloating, gas, and unpredictable digestion send many Indian women toward homeopathy for a gentler option. Here's an honest, evidence-aware look at what's tried and what the research actually supports.
Saffron (kesar) has some of the better clinical evidence among mood-focused supplements. Here is what the research actually supports for perimenopausal mood swings and low mood, and what still needs caution.
Chia seeds have become a pantry staple for a reason. Here is what their fibre and omega-3 content can actually offer perimenopausal women, and where the claims outrun the research.
Tulsi grows in nearly every Indian courtyard and is reached for during almost any ailment, including perimenopause. Here is what it is traditionally used for and what the research actually supports.
Threading that stings more, facials that trigger a hot flash, hair colour that reacts differently: perimenopause changes how your skin and hair respond to routine salon treatments. Here is what to flag before your next appointment.