Plant-Based Nutrition & Menopause
The WAVS Trial: Plant-Based Diet for Vasomotor Symptoms
A seminal study by the PCRM found that a low-fat, vegan diet including 1/2 cup of soybeans daily reduced moderate-to-severe hot flashes by 84%.
Soy Isoflavones & Bone Mineral Density
Systematic reviews indicate that soy isoflavones significantly preserve bone mineral density in the lumbar spine of postmenopausal women.
Estrobolome: The Gut-Hormone Connection
Emerging research defines the "estrobolome"—a collection of gut bacteria capable of metabolizing and modulating the body's circulating estrogen.
Application: Prioritizing fiber diversity (30+ plants/week) is critical for hormonal regulation.
Strength Training & Metabolism
Sarcopenia Prevention
Without resistance training, women lose substantial muscle mass post-30. Heavy resistance training is the known stimulus to reverse this genomic aging marker.
Impact on Visceral Adipose Tissue
Resistance training twice weekly was shown to significantly reduce visceral adipose tissue (belly fat) in postmenopausal women, independent of caloric restriction.
Sleep Architecture & CBT-I
CBT-I for Menopausal Insomnia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia.
- Outperforms sleep medication long-term
- Effective even with hot flashes
- Improves sleep efficiency by >15%
Deep Sleep & Glymphatic Clearance
During deep (slow-wave) sleep, the brain's glymphatic system clears metabolic waste (beta-amyloid).
Our Protocol: Leverages thermal regulation (cooling), magnesium glycinate timing, and light restriction to maximize Delta wave production.
Holistic Therapies: Acupressure
Acupressure for Symptom Management
Stimulation of the SP6 (Sanyinjiao) point has been clinically shown to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes and improve sleep quality in menopausal women.