What are some natural ways to treat hair loss and sleep problems from perimenopause

Hello sunshinegirl23,

Fluctuations in hormone levels are the culprit in hair loss during perimenopause.

Alan J. Bauman wrote in HUFFPOST HEALTHY LIVING, "...hormone replacement alone does not seem to radically alter a woman's "follicular fate," and can even sometimes make matters worse.

He suggests, "Hair restoration physicians may recommend both pharmaceutical and lifestyle changes to women experiencing menopause-related hair-loss problems. Medical treatments that will help mitigate hair loss include a specially compounded prescription minoxidil solution, platelet-rich plasma injections (PRP, also called the "vampire hair growth treatment"), prostaglandin analogs, low-level laser therapy, off-label finasteride (for post-menopausal women only) and nutritional supplements. The best strategy is to use a multi-therapy approach and routine follow ups for tracking purposes to see what's working.

Here are a few natural sleep solutions:

Sipping warm milk before bed. Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium, which helps the brain make melatonin.

Have a bedtime snack. The best sleep-inducing foods include a combination of protein and carbohydrates.

Add magnesium to your diet. Magnesium apparently plays a key role with sleep. Research has shown that even a marginal lack of it can prevent the brain from settling down at night. You can get magnesium from food. Good sources include green leafy vegetables, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, and almonds. Check with your doctor before taking magnesium supplements. Magnesium can interact with many different medications, and too much of it can cause serious health issues.

Hope this is helpful,
Maryann