Heads up! I'm Menopausal!

 Today I raged. Then I was tearful. Then back to raging.

Nope. Not geopolitics. Though there's more than enough to rage and cry about right now!

For me, and almost 6000+ women entering menopause daily in the US alone or 2M+ annually, raging and tearing up has to do with hormonal imbalances. Feeling tearful and/or angry during menopause is quite common.

During menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate and decline. These hormones play a key role in regulating mood and emotions, so their changes can lead to feelings of sadness, irritability, anger or tearfulness.

Did you know that to calm the body one needs to calm the nerves of the head first and foremost? Here's why this approach is so important:

1. Nervous System Health
The head and scalp are rich in nerve endings, and massaging this area helps to stimulate the nervous system. In Ayurveda, it is believed that the head is the "seat" of the mind and consciousness. By focusing on the nerves of the head, a targeted massage can calm the mind, reduce stress, and restore mental clarity.

2. Relieving Stress and Tension
The head, face, and neck often carry significant tension due to emotional stress, anxiety, and even physical strain (like poor posture or staring at screens for long periods). By massaging the scalp and these areas, a scalp massage helps release accumulated tension and calms the sympathetic nervous system (which controls the body's fight-or-flight response). This leads to a deep sense of relaxation and stress relief.

3. Enhancing Circulation
Massaging the scalp increases blood flow to the brain and stimulates the nervous system, which can promote overall brain health. Increased circulation helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to nerve cells, supporting cognitive function and mental clarity. This is particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with stress, fatigue, or mental fog, which can be exacerbated by conditions like menopause.

It's not just the massage per se but also the ingredients that go into enhancing its effects. Hence, the Cria Scalp Booster, cleanest scalp care for a mindful menopause. Only 4, carefully selected, 100% organic ingredients perfected over 25 years, bring instant calm, softer stronger hair, restful sleep, clear focus during menopause.

So Cria came to my help today as it does most other days when the anger and the tears hit me fast and hard.

Keeping it natural is the only way to keep the edge off menopause, especially on days it feels harder than others.

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