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.

Alcohol-free, Menopause, perimenopauseLindsey BeveridgeNovember 7, 2021alcohol-free, sobriety, sober women, recovery, addictionComment

What EXACTLY do we mean by balanced blood sugar levels?

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.

Menopause, perimenopauseLindsey BeveridgeAugust 6, 2020blood sugar, nutrition, cravings, blood glucose, weight gain, menopause, perimenopause, alcohol, sugarComment

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