Handcrafted Health

26/05/2026

Hair thinning during menopause is REAL — and it’s rarely caused by just one thing.

Some of the common drivers can include:
• Declining estrogen
• Increased sensitivity to androgens (like DHT)
• Chronic stress & elevated cortisol
• Poor sleep
• Low iron or nutrient deficiencies
• Thyroid imbalances
• Inflammation & blood sugar dysregulation
• Genetics
• Rapid dieting or weight loss

Your hair follicles are highly sensitive to what’s happening inside your body — hormonally, nutritionally, emotionally, and metabolically.

The good news?
When we identify the underlying drivers, there are often ways to better support your hair, health, and vitality.

Hair loss is not “just cosmetic.”
And you deserve to feel heard, supported, and informed.
If you’re struggling with hair thinning in midlife, personalised assessment and testing can help uncover what may be contributing to your symptoms.

25/05/2026

Many women notice increased hair shedding during perimenopause and menopause, but hormones are only part of the story. Chronic stress can significantly affect the hair growth cycle by increasing cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone. When stress remains elevated over time, the body shifts resources away from “non-essential” functions like hair growth and towards survival pathways, potentially triggering thinning, shedding, and slower regrowth. One useful way to better understand the body’s stress response is through assessing the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) — the natural rise in cortisol that should occur within the first 30–45 minutes after waking. A disrupted CAR may suggest the nervous system is under strain, whether from ongoing emotional stress, burnout, poor sleep, inflammation, blood sugar imbalance, or overwhelm. Supporting hair health in menopause often requires more than supplements alone — it may involve calming the nervous system, restoring resilience, improving sleep, nourishing the body well, and helping women feel safe and supported again from the inside out. For more information, read the latest blog at Handcrafted Health. https://handcraftedhealth.com.au/menopausal-hair-loss/

20/05/2026

Many women try multiple treatments for menopause-related hair loss without success because the underlying causes are often different for each person. Effective support requires an individualised approach that looks closely at the specific hormonal, nutritional, stress-related, and lifestyle factors contributing to hair changes. To read more on hair loss and menopause, please go to the blog at Handcrafted Health. https://handcraftedhealth.com.au/menopausal-hair-loss/ Or, if you think a personalised plan would be right for you right now, you may like to book in with Sue.

18/05/2026

Osteoporosis is becoming increasingly common worldwide, especially in Asia, highlighting the importance of protecting bone health early and throughout life. Research shows that diet plays a major role, with patterns rich in fruits, vegetables, soy foods, nuts, fish, whole grains, calcium, vitamin D, and adequate protein helping to support stronger bones and reduce fracture risk. In contrast, highly processed, high-fat diets may negatively affect bone health. Alongside nourishing food choices, regular movement and healthy lifestyle habits remain essential foundations for maintaining strength, vitality, and healthy ageing.

15/05/2026

21/04/2026

Bone health is not just dependent of phisical aspect, emotional wellbeing plays a big role too.

Regulating

18/04/2026

How is your gut health, do you know?

Are you experiencing bloating, reflux, or having constipation or diahhrea?

If so, you might have gut issues, and then nutrients can not be absorbed and utilised fully by your body.

So you might eat healthy, and you might take supplements, but you aren't getting nutrients from it.

Check your gut health if you are experiencing any of the mentioned symptoms.

And share it with the friend.

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