Tired, Moody, Foggy? You Might Be in Perimenopause
Let’s talk about perimenopause. If you’ve been feeling off lately - tired for no reason, moodier than usual, struggling to sleep, or wondering where your motivation (and metabolism) went - it’s not in your head. It might be your hormones.
Perimenopause is the hormonal plot twist before menopause. Estrogen and progesterone start fluctuating, often unpredictably, and your body responds with some wild improv. This phase can begin in your 40s, sometimes even late 30s, and can last anywhere from a couple of years to a decade. And while it's completely normal, that doesn’t mean you just have to grin and bear it.
Signs You Might Be in the Perimenopause Club
Periods ghosting you or showing up uninvited
Middle-of-the-night hot flashes and sweat-slicked pillowcases
A sudden urge to fight the laundry pile and your partner
Anxiety, brain fog, or just a general feeling of “meh”
Weight gain despite doing all the things
Libido that’s gone MIA
Joints that snap, crackle, and pop - not in a cute way
The realization that you have no chill, and you’re not sure when you lost it
You don’t need all of these to qualify. Just a few is enough to know that your hormones are staging a quiet rebellion.
3 Things You Can Start Doing Right Now
Track the chaos
Write it down. Your mood, sleep, cycle, snacks, anything. It gives you and your healthcare team actual clues instead of vibes.Ease off the caffeine and wine (we know, we know)
You don’t have to quit forever, but those afternoon coffees and evening rosés might be making things spicier than you need right now.Move your body - but gently
This isn’t the time to punish yourself with bootcamps. Walk, stretch, do yoga, or strength train if you feel up to it. Support your nervous system instead of stressing it.
You Don’t Have to Just Wait It Out
Too often, women are told to just ride it out. “It’s a phase.” “It’s normal.” “Have you tried magnesium?” Sure, magnesium is great. But you deserve more than random advice from your group chat.
That’s why we created the Balance + Thrive Signature Program at Align. It’s a no-fluff, full-support experience that brings together chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, massage, psychotherapy, osteopathy, and mind-body work like yoga and meditation - all tailored to help you feel like you again. Your care plan is customized, collaborative, and built around what you actually need to thrive through this phase, not just survive it.
No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all. Just real support from a team that gets it.
This Isn’t the End. It’s the Reset Button
Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel like a mystery or a meltdown. With the right support, it can be a powerful opportunity to hit reset, realign, and reconnect with your health in a new way. If you're ready to feel better in your body and mind - to sleep, move, think, and be more like yourself again, we’ve got you.
Book a consultation today and let’s make perimenopause your glow-up era.
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