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Larissa Jane Naturopathy

I help women to navigate perimenopause with confidence and clarity. Therapist Spotlight Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAi6C8263tE

26/01/2025

Perimenopause vs. Menopause

What’s the difference?

It can be really confusing and many health experts use these terms interchangeably.

Perimenopause refers to the time leading up to menopause. It usually begins in your 40’s and can last as long as 10 years. During this time, your hormones are more erratic with steep fluctuations in oestrogen and much lower progesterone as you ovulate less often. During this time your period might still be quite regular but it could also be heavy and painful.

Often this is the time when you begin to notice problems with your sleep and increased anxiety due to the lower progesterone. As your body gradually produces less oestrogen, you begin to experience symptoms like irregular periods, hot flashes and metabolic changes.

Menopause, on the other hand, is diagnosed when you’ve gone 12 consecutive months without a period. By then your hormone levels are more stable, but the post menopausal years can still have their challenges including vaginal dryness and increased risk of fractures from low oestrogen.

Would you like to find out more about how to thrive during Perimenopause?
Book a Discovery Call today - link in bio❤️

22/01/2025

The number one thing I hear from my clients is
MORE ENERGY⚡️

⚡️They want to have the energy to get through their day

⚡️They want to feel focused and vital

⚡️They want to have reserves to do the things they love.

would you like this too?

Perimenopause comes along at a time in our lives when we have a lot of spinning plates. You might be juggling work, home, family or other commitments and you end up feeling tired and overwhelmed. It can be really frustrating because suddenly your go-to’s to help you manage don’t work anymore.

So if you want to feel differently this year, it might be time to do things a little differently.

If you’d like more information about how I can help you, get in touch and we will arrange a Discovery Call❤️

21/01/2025

Protein is an essential part of your diet. It’s needed for growth and repair but it also plays a huge role in regulating your energy and your mood🥳

It does this a couple of ways:

💡it keeps you fuller for longer by slowing down the absorption of glucose from your food. If you eat your protein at the beginning of your meal the effect is even better.

💡 stable blood glucose = stable energy levels and better concentration.

💡protein can help to regulate GABA and serotonin production. These are neurotransmitters that talk to your nervous system. When they are low you can get more anxiety and have trouble sleeping.

How can you get more protein in your diet❓
🍳include protein in your breakfast- 25g-30g makes a huge difference.

🥗meal prep to avoid being caught short.

💡keep some protein snacks handy - good options include nuts, Greek yoghurt with berries or hommus with crackers.

20/01/2025

25g-30g of protein for breakfast is just about half your daily protein needs. Not only will it get you off to a great start and keep you feeling at your best all day, it takes the pressure off needing a lot of protein at the other end of the day when a big meal can interfere with your sleep.

What’s this much protein look like:

💡2 poached eggs with cottage cheese and smoked salmon

💡protein smoothie with milk, nut butter and berries

💡overnight oats with 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds, nut butter, honey and high protein Greek yoghurt.

What’s your high protein go-to for breakfast?

17/01/2025

New habits take time to become the ‘new normal’

Take it one step at a time❤️

13/01/2025

If you’re back at work this week, here’s 5 tips to beat that pesky 3pm slump that will have you powering through to home time.

• Eat a protein rich breakfast to balance your blood sugar levels. Protein slows down the absorption of glucose and helps to keep you feeling fuller for longer. That means you’re less likely to raid the office cookie jar.

• Ditch the caffeine or at least limit the amount you’re having. Caffeine can give you a buzz but the long term effects can exacerbate fatigue. Drinking coffee or energy drinks in the afternoon can also interfere with your sleep and it can become a negative cycle of dependence.

• Stay hydrated. Seems simple but not drinking enough water can make you feel tired and foggy. Keep a water bottle on your desk and make sure you have some water after every tea or coffee as they are dehydrating.

• Take your lunch outside. Getting away from your desk and into the fresh air does wonders for your energy and mood. Moving your body after sitting at your desk is also really important as this moves oxygen around your body. You’ll find you think clearer and feel more energised!

• Reduce sweet foods and drinks. It can be really tempting to reach for a sweet treat if you’re feeling tired or hungry. It might give you a quick boost of energy but in the long run it won’t help with your energy and keep you feeling switched on at work. Keep some high protein snacks on hand like nuts, roasted chickpeas, hommus with crackers.

12/01/2025

Are you back at work tomorrow?
If I created a recipe book with delicious high protein lunches that help you to power through your afternoon would you like a copy?

07/01/2025

I see a lot of information about menopause online that positions it as a chronic illness that needs curing. I think this is very sad because it’s actually an important transition in a woman’s life and with the right support, it can be transformative.

Don’t get me wrong, for many of us it’s no walk in the park. You don’t get to the other end of this journey feeling the same way that you did when you turned 40 - but I’m here to tell you that’s ok. Many cultures recognise this time as ‘becoming the wise woman’, and when you think about all the life experience we bring I believe this is very true.

There ARE physical and emotional symptoms that are part of menopause and many are challenging and shouldn’t be minimised. Menopause Hormone Treatment (MHT) or HRT as it was previously known is part of the solution for some women, but it’s not the only thing you can do to feel better. As women, we are often very familiar with being the carer and nurturer; whether it’s for our family, at work or out in the community. I believe that we need to learn to care for our own needs and nurture ourselves in order to thrive during this time in our lives. In fact, I would go as far as to say that learning new ways to support yourself not only empowers you for now, it sets you up to enjoy optimal health as you age❤️

24/12/2024

It’s nearly Christmas so we’d like to wish everyone a peaceful and happy season🎄❤️

20/12/2024

I have the tools to support you to improve your health but you’re the only one who can do it - you have all the power.

19/12/2024

For the last 12 months I’ve been working with Chrissa to improve her energy and sleep.

Although I have used some supplements to correct nutritional deficiencies and support her nervous system, the thing that has made the biggest difference for Chrissa has been the work we’ve done to optimise her diet. When we caught up this week to review her treatment plan before Christmas she told me she doesn’t think she would be feeling as well as she does without my help.

Would you like to know what we did?

24/02/2024

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide. Even though this is the case, there is still so much confusion around supplementation. In my latest blog, I try and dispel some of this and provide some clarity about the role of iron in the body, and how to choose the right iron supplement if needed.
https://www.larissajanenaturopathy.com/blog/getting-the-right-facts-about-iron-deficiency

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Tuesday	1pm - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	1pm - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm

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