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CAN’T SLEEP? YOUR HORMONES MIGHT BE IMBALANCED. HERE’S HOW TO FIX THEM
THE HIDDEN LINK BETWEEN POOR SLEEP AND HORMONES AND WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR A BETTER SNOOZE TONIGHT
Many women assume poor sleep is simply part of getting older, but in reality, hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause are one of the biggest drivers of disrupted sleep.
As oestrogen and progesterone begin to fluctuate and decline, they affect many of the systems involved in healthy sleep. Progesterone has a naturally calming effect on the nervous system, while oestrogen helps regulate body temperature, mood and the production of serotonin and melatonin (two key chemicals involved in falling and staying asleep).
When these hormones become imbalanced, women may experience difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking during the night, early-morning wakes, night sweats, anxiety or a racing mind. Even if you’re spending enough hours in bed, the quality of your sleep can decline significantly, leaving you feeling exhausted the next day.
Improving sleep isn’t just about finding something to make you drowsy. The most effective approach is addressing the underlying drivers of hormonal imbalance while supporting the body’s natural sleep processes. That means looking beyond the bedroom and considering diet, stress and daily rhythms as much as what happens once the lights go out.
Five Strategies to Try:
1. SUPPORT BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE Eating adequate protein and limiting excess sugar and alcohol in the evening helps prevent the blood sugar dips that can jolt the body awake overnight.
2. PRIORITISE NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION Breathwork, meditation or gentle movement before bed can help calm a racing mind and ease the transition into sleep.
3. MAINTAIN CONSISTENT SLEEP AND WAKE TIMES This strengthens the body’s natural circadian rhythm, making it easier to fall and stay asleep.
4. OPTIMISE KEY NUTRIENTS INVOLVED IN SLEEP Magnesium is one of the most critical here, as it plays a direct role in relaxing the nervous system and preparing the body for rest. If your dietary intake isn’t cutting it, consider a supplement, like Happy Healthy You’s MSP.
5. ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CONTRIBUTORS Gut health, inflammation, stress and nutrient deficiencies can all influence both hormone balance and sleep quality and are often overlooked. Check in with your GP to see if certain areas of your health need some help.
Quality sleep shouldn’t become something women simply accept losing during menopause. By combining targeted nutrition, lifestyle changes and evidence-based supplementation that addresses both hormone health and sleep, it’s possible to achieve restorative snooze and improve your overall quality of life.
About Tahlia Thomas: Tahlia is the practitioner team lead at Happy Healthy You. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine and has a deep passion for changing lives and supporting people to feel their best.
Tahlia has a particular interest in women’s health and patient care that is integrative while maintaining scientific and holistic roots.
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