Internal Vibrations During Menopause: Why You Feel Like You're Buzzing Inside
Have you ever felt like your body is vibrating, buzzing or shaking internally, even though nothing is visibly moving?
Many women describe it as feeling like a mobile phone vibrating inside their chest, legs or abdomen. Others describe an internal ...
The Midlife Nervous System Survival Guide
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Why Everything Feels Harder During Perimenopause and Menopause
Many women enter their 40s or 50s expecting hot flushes and irregular periods.
What they don't expect is feeling overwhelmed by everyday life.
Suddenly they become more anxious, les...
Histamine, Adrenaline and Perimenopause: The Missing Piece in Midlife Anxiety
Have you ever found yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, restless or "on edge" for no obvious reason?
Perhaps your heart suddenly races.
You wake at 3am unable to get back to sleep.
A glass of wine leaves you feeling flushed and wired.
Or you f...
The Menopausal Nervous System: Why You Feel More Sensitive in Midlife
 Many women tell me that during perimenopause they suddenly feel more anxious, overwhelmed, emotional, or easily stressed than they used to.
They often say things like:
"I don't feel like myself anymore."
While hormones certainly play a role, what...
Sudden Panic in Perimenopause: Causes, Triggers & What to Do
If you’ve recently started experiencing panic, anxiety or a sense of overwhelm, and it feels like it’s come out of nowhere, you’re not imagining it.
One of the most common things I hear from women in their 40s is:
“I’ve never had anxiety before… wh...
31 Simple Mindfulness Exercises to Calm Stress and Reset the Nervous System
"Naturopath Jennifer Harrington explains that mindfulness exercises are simple practices that help bring the mind back to the present moment. During midlife, when hormonal changes can make the nervous system more sensitive to stress, these practices ...
Motherwort: The Gentle Heart of Menopause Support
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When it comes to navigating the ups and downs of the menopausal transition, Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a herb that deserves more attention. Its very name hints at its long-standing role as a nurturing ally for women. Commonly known as “moth...
How Stress Impacts Your Menopausal Transition
Ever wondered why some women breeze through menopause while others struggle? One of the most significant yet often overlooked factors is stress. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and battling intense menopausal symptoms, your stress levels may be playing...
Navigating Menopause: Understanding the Role of Stress and How to Manage It
Ever wonder why some women breeze through menopause while others struggle? One of the key differences is stress. If you’re experiencing heightened menopausal symptoms, stress might be playing a significant role.
Stress isn’t just a mental burden; it...
Histamine Intolerance
Histamine intolerance is a prevalent issue for many woman, particularly in midlife, and it can significantly impact daily comfort and well-being. The hormonal shifts, stress levels, and changes in digestive health that often occur during this stage o...
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Jennifer Harrington
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Menopause Specialist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Medical Herbalist
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