“Stress management” can be such an elusive term. What does it actually mean? Why is it important to “manage stress”? Chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system (resulting from chronic stress and or previous big or little traumas) can (or DOES!) create a lot of hormonal havoc and dysregulation in other systems in the body. Some of the common symptoms in perimenopause – such as low mood, brain fog, headaches, low energy, poor sleep, blood sugar imbalances, heavy, painful periods, more PMS, increased fat around the middle, and even high cholesterol and underactive thyroid – can be a direct result ... Read more