Should you be drinking alcohol in Perimenopause?

Nooooo!! I can hear the screams from here as I write this 😂Here's the thing, have you ever considered the role alcohol plays in your overall health and wellbeing, especially as you navigate the course of perimenopause and menopause? Today, I'm here to shine a light on a subject that's often overlooked. I'm going to take a look at how alcohol can disrupt your sleep, trigger heart palpitations, and intensify hot flushes and night sweats. I'll also talk about the connection between alcohol and reduced melatonin production, which can throw your circadian rhythm out of whack - making a good night's rest seem like a distant dream.But that's not all. On this episode, we're also going to tackle the broader effects of alcohol on your body. Prepare to uncover some sobering truths about how alcohol can shrink the brain, escalate stress levels, stimulate your appetite, and interfere with oestrogen metabolism. It doesn't stop there - alcohol can also harm your gut microbiome and hinder the development of healthy bones and muscles. Despite the notion that alcohol is part of the so-called 'healthy Mediterranean diet,' unfortunately even small amounts can have adverse effects. However, it's not all gloom and doom. I'll also explore the psychological benefits of socialising and I'll be sharing some effective tips on supporting your liver's detoxification process. And for those who feel the societal pressure to drink, we'll discuss non-alcoholic alternatives that'll keep you in the social circle without the hangover. Join me for this revealing episode, and let's empower ourselves with knowledge and choices especially in this Festive Season!Want my Eight Essential Age -Defying Secrets Every Woman Over 40 Should Know? Of course you do! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here and download now.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of peri/menopause?It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight).I’m here to help with my proven method.Here's how I can support you -1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Pre-Screening Call with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Explore if my innovative new supplement, inspired by my interest in Positive Ageing is right for you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@susiegardenwellness⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agelessandawesome/messageSend me a text!Are you a woman feeling stressed, flat and experiencing the challenges of perimenopause or menopause?It’s time to reclaim your youthful energy, radiance and self-assurance (and your ideal weight).I’m here to help with my proven method.Here's how I can support you -1. Hit your health and wellbeing goals this year, balance your hormones and lose weight with your own personalised protocol, based on your body's biochemistry. Sounds awesome right!! Book a free 30 minute Peri Weight Loss Assessment with me so we can discuss your health and wellbeing goals and also see how I might be able to support you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book your call here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Follow me on Instagram and Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.perimenopause.path3. Book your appt package at The Perimenopause Path Clinic here. Or if you'd like a single appt, book here.