Alcohol, sugar and stress are the most common drivers behind leaky gut that I see in my clients, particularly as they go through menopause (which also, by the way, has an impact on the gut lining).
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Perimenopause and menopause cause changes in body composition and may also lead to depression, anxiety, stress, fatigue, insomnia and cognitive decline –all of which, according to various studies, can trigger the onset of alcohol abuse or worsen previously existing alcohol use disorders (AUDs).
And this is what happened to me – my existing AUD spiralled out of control.
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A big part of my role as a nutritional therapist is helping people to introduce changes. In this post I talk about a tool that I find useful, for both personal use and in clinic.
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Being tired, when you know there is good reason for it, is different to fatigue. Tiredness is an expected consequence when you have been working without a break or not sleeping enough or under huge amounts of stress, but ongoing fatigue may be a sign that things are not be quite right.
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Often when we snack it’s not because we are hungry - it’s habit, it’s a treat, we are tired, we are thirsty, maybe we are bored. If you are snacking because you are hungry, it may be an indication that your main meals don’t include sufficient macronutrients. Once you understand what’s behind your snacking habit, then you can introduce some changes.
By losing the snacks you are supporting your digestive processes, insulin sensitivity, and weight management.
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Many of us are unaware that our blood sugar levels may be out of balance, and that these unbalanced blood sugar levels could be driving symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings, fatigue, irritability, low mood, brain fog, carbohydrate/sugar cravings, insomnia and unwanted weight gain.
This post explains exactly what is meant by blood sugar balance.
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