Adolescence (Teen Years)

Adolescence marks a pivotal stage in a woman’s health journey that includes both physical and emotional development. This era is primarily defined by menstruation and puberty, both of which are profound and vary from person to person. But beyond physical changes, this stage invites the biggest adjustments, self-perception, body image, and a gamut of mental health considerations.  

The onset of menarche is often accompanied by emotions, fears and confusion.  Puberty invites breast development, changes in body composition and perhaps the most pressure from peers and social norms on expected behaviours.

Celebrate this stage and provide structure to help them navigate the changes. The menarche stage is considered the central event of a female's life and signals so many possibilities.  Share in the celebration of this stage and help your daughters to feel special with honoured traditions and stories and a safe place to communicate their thoughts. Let your daughters know that while dealing with menstrual cramps and flow has its drawbacks, think of it as a special time in her life that can give her confidence in her body and its capabilities and uniqueness.

Not everyone breezes through this stage; in fact, more adolescents suffer from PMS than we may realize. Hereditary factors and imbalanced nutrients most often signal the likelihood of a difficult menarche stage, but unpleasant menarche is not limiting and does not have a one-size-fits-all checklist. If your daughter is suffering from PMS symptoms, consider added support with supplementation from WomenSense®, such as WomenSense EstroSense ® and WomenSense AdrenaSense®. Added nutrients obtained from food can also ensure that nutritional needs are met.

Adulthood & Childbearing Years

This stage of a woman’s life can be characterized by increased ambition in life, career, love and motherhood. There is greater attention to career, monetary gain, and family life.

If she chooses, at this stage, a woman’s body can explore the unique and magical part of herself that brings new life into this world. Although this stage may prove immensely joyous and fulfilling, it can also be rather taxing and put a strain on a woman’s physical and mental well-being. Women in this stage are naturally more prone to imbalance, irritability, and problematic menstruation, which is often followed by hormonal imbalance. The fiery nature of this stage requires the most balance, both mentally and physically. The habits developed during this time are often carried throughout our lifetime. Make this an essential time of self-care and self-love. The nurturing patterns created will serve as a preventative measure to your hormonal health, fertility, well-being, and long-term vitality.

Balancing our eating habits with nourishing foods and good multivitamins, at the very basic level, can help to meet energy demands. Develop daily self-care practices such as deep breathing, meditation, and massage. Most importantly, we can balance the hormones through supplementation with supplements such as WomenSense ThyroSense®, WomenSense EstroSense®, and WomenSense AdrenaSense® to calm the nervous system. Pregnant women should follow the same protocol for supplementation and should work with their healthcare provider to ensure their unique needs are being met.

Perimenopause and Menopause

Perimenopause, followed by menopause, is a significant transition in a woman’s life and ushers in unique considerations for health and wellness. Menopause is a stage in a woman’s life that is profoundly useful in transitioning from one’s old self into the new, more powerful version of yourself!  During these phases, the body needs to navigate hormonal shifts and profound changes in bone, heart, and mental health. Great attentiveness is required for self-care and informed management of the hormonal shifts to help you embrace the new version of yourself!  

While powerful, this stage of a woman’s life can be challenging to maneuver through the symptoms of menopause, the physical change in body fat ratio and the mental weariness of sorting through the old you into the new you. 

The best way to manage this stage is not a replacement but balance and supplement support with WomenSense®, which is our favourite go-to supplement brand for just that.  WomenSense ThyroSense® (Thyroid), WomenSense AdrenaSense ®(adrenal, stress), WomenSense MenoSense ®(Hormonal balance)

Beyond Menopause & Maturity (winding down)

At this stage of a woman’s life, she haa crossed the threshold into “wise womanhood.” The wise woman is uninhibited and prudent.She has journeyed through all the stages of her life.he has come into her own, knows who she is, and imparts her knowledge and wisdom to her younger generations.  The “winding down” stage of a woman’s life is delicate, with some of the body's processes slowing down and buffering against illnesses becoming more challenging. Your need for hormonal supportive supplements, with the exception of adrenal and thyroid support, will start to diminish and be replaced by supplements that are more geared toward repair, replenishment, and support.