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UChicagoMedicine (2025) Weight gain is a frequent occurrence during perimenopause and menopause. It is due to hormonal shifts, especially declining estrogen, which impacts metabolism and fat storage. Reduced muscle mass and physical activity with age also contribute. Concurrently, fluctuations in hormone levels often lead to mood alterations, which can manifest as anything from minor irritability to more significant anxiety or depression. The role of oestrogen in weight gain

<Adobe Stock> The Gut-Brain Axis Modulation of Acupuncture: Healing the Mind and Gut The gut-brain axis (GBA) is a two-way communication network between the brain and the gut. This connection allows the brain to influence intestinal functions and the gut to affect mood, cognition, and mental health. This communication involves neural, endocrine, immune, and metabolic pathways. The gut microbiota also plays a crucial role in this axis, leading to the concept of the microbiota-

The Well by Northwell (2021) Anxiety is a mental health condition that involves persistent feelings of worry, fear, and unease. These feelings are often accompanied by physical symptoms such as a heart palpitation, difficulty sleeping and sweating. While occasional anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations, it becomes a concern when these feelings are overwhelming, occur frequently, and begin to disrupt daily life. Causes Anxiety disorders are multifaceted conditio

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The PMS symptoms include emotional and physical symptoms beginning in the second half of the menstrual cycle and improving following menstruation. With PMDD, the symptoms must be associated with significant distress or interference with usual activities like work, school, social life.  Clinical Manifestations of PMDD The most common emotional symptoms of PMDD is mood swings followed by anx