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According to Dr. Games, stress is one of the most important factors contributing to perimenopause hormonal imbalances and mental swings, so it is crucial to learn effective methods to control stress.
She recommended meditation techniques such as deep breathing, yoga and body awareness exercises.
Mindfulness may help reduce the negative effects of stress on the body and mind by promoting awareness of the present moment and promoting pleasure, she explained. ” However, mindfulness-based techniques can help people build greater personal rules which has a knock-on effect of improving mood and reducing the intensity of mental swings”.
Dr. Games advised that a systematic treatment regimen that includes exercise, nutrition, and other lifestyle factors include mindfulness-based therapies and CBT.
PERIMENOPAUSE HELP# 4: WELLNESS PRACTICES
According to Julie Low, top physician at Oriental Remedies Clinic, perimenopause symptoms are frequently attributed to a breakdown in liver energy, especially kidney yin power, which disrupts the body’s yin and yang balance.
Herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion ( a form of heat therapy where dried flower materials are burned on or very near the body ) help address hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep, mood swings, fatigue and strain.  ,
Low advised incorporating yin-nourishing foods like walnuts, goji berries, and black sesame seeds to promote kidney health and increase general strength.
Lessen your intake of cooked and spicy foods, especially if you experience hot flushes and night sweats, to help prevent heat buildup in the body.