🌺🧠 Menopause & Mental Health — Let’s Talk About It

Menopause is more than just a hormonal shift — it’s a mind-body transformation.It's time we shine a light on the mental and emotional side of this journey.

💭 What You May Feel:

• Mood swings

• Anxiety or irritability

• Brain fog or forgetfulness

• Sleep disturbances

• Low confidence or self-worth

These symptoms are real — and you are not alone.

🧬 Modern Medicine Says:

Hormonal fluctuations, especially a drop in estrogen, can impact neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood, sleep, and emotional balance.

🌿 Ayurvedic Wisdom:

In Ayurveda, menopause is seen as a natural Vata imbalance — bringing dryness, instability, and mental restlessness.Balancing Vata through grounding routines, nourishing foods, and calming herbs is key.

💡 What Helps?

✅ Warm, nourishing meals (ghee, milk, almonds, dates)✅ Herbs like Ashwagandha, Shatavari, and Brahmi✅ Daily oil massage (Abhyanga) to calm Vata✅ Gentle yoga and meditation✅ Open conversations — don’t suppress emotions

💬 Menopause is a new beginning, not an end. With the right care, it can be a time of clarity, power, and wisdom.

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