Menopause and Healthy Ageing: Supporting Your Body’s Next Chapter Naturally

by Katrina Froome October 19, 2025

As women move through their 40s and 50s, the body enters a powerful transition — from perimenopause (the years of hormonal fluctuation) into menopause (when periods naturally cease).

This journey isn’t just about hormones; it’s about transformation. It’s a time when your body asks for deeper nourishment, steadier rhythms, and a little extra support to thrive through the years ahead.

Perimenopause: The Bridge to Menopause

Perimenopause can begin several years before your final period. You might notice subtle changes first — shifts in your cycle, lighter or heavier bleeding, changes in sleep, energy, or mood.

During this time, oestrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate, often leading to:

Hot flushes or night sweats
Mood swings or anxiety
Bloating or digestive changes
Brain fog and fatigue

These changes are not just hormonal — they reflect what’s happening throughout your entire system, especially your adrenal glands, thyroid, and mineral balance. Supporting these areas early can make the transition into menopause much smoother.

Menopause and the Next Season of Health

Menopause marks the end of your reproductive years — but it’s also the beginning of your next vibrant chapter. With the right care, it can be a time of clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose.

As oestrogen levels decline, your body’s focus shifts toward maintaining strength, circulation, and vitality. Some of the most common areas to nurture at this stage include:

Bone Strength

Reduced oestrogen affects calcium absorption and bone density, increasing the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis.

Naturopathic care focuses on supporting mineral metabolism — calcium, magnesium, boron, and vitamin D — while improving digestion and liver health for better absorption.
Gentle movement, resistance exercise, and mineral support play a key role in keeping bones strong.

Cardiovascular Health

Oestrogen has a protective effect on the heart. As levels decline, cholesterol and blood pressure may rise.

Nutrients like magnesium and potassium help regulate heart rhythm and vascular tone.
Herbs and antioxidants support healthy circulation, inflammation reduction, and blood vessel integrity.

Joint Health and Arthritis

Inflammation and stiffness can increase with age and hormone shifts.

Anti-inflammatory herbs (turmeric, Boswellia) and omega-rich foods reduce pain and stiffness.
Supporting gut health helps lower systemic inflammation linked to arthritis.

Recurrent UTIs, Vaginal Dryness and Pelvic Floor Health

Lower oestrogen can cause changes to the urinary and vaginal tissues, leading to recurrent UTIs, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse and pelvic floor weakness.

Herbal and nutritional support for urinary tract health (uva ursi, cranberry, corn silk).
Restoring microbiome balance and supporting collagen repair through zinc and vitamin C and probiotics.
Pelvic floor exercises and energy balancing can strengthen tone and confidence.

Memory, Focus & Brain Health

As oestrogen levels decline, many women notice changes in memory, focus, and clarity. Oestrogen plays a vital role in protecting the brain, supporting neurotransmitters and blood flow.

Through naturopathy, we can support cognitive health with key nutrients like magnesium, B vitamins, omega-3s, and antioxidants. Regular movement, quality sleep, and emotional balance also help keep the mind clear and resilient with age.

The Role of Minerals in Menopause and Ageing

Minerals are the foundation of all hormonal and metabolic activity. As we age, stress, dietary changes, medications, and hormonal shifts can deplete essential minerals like magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, and zinc.

This can affect:

Adrenal and thyroid function (impacting energy and metabolism)
Mood and sleep regulation (through magnesium and copper balance)
Bone and cardiovascular health (through calcium, magnesium, and potassium)
Detoxification and inflammation (through zinc, selenium, and sulfur pathways)

To assess these deeper patterns, I use Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) — a non-invasive test that measures mineral ratios and reveals the body’s metabolic type and stress response patterns.

Through your HTMA results, we can see how your body is adapting (or struggling) with hormonal and metabolic changes, and tailor a plan that supports mineral repletion, adrenal function, and detoxification pathways — all of which are key for a healthy menopause and ageing process.

Body Balance Treatments for the Transition Years

My Body Balance Treatments complement naturopathic care beautifully.
These sessions use muscle testing, energy balancing, and emotional release techniques to help clear stress patterns that may be contributing to physical symptoms.

As the body transitions through perimenopause and menopause, these treatments help:

Calm the nervous system and support adrenal health
Release emotional blocks or overwhelm
Rebalance hormonal and energetic flow
Bring a deep sense of grounding and clarity

Many women describe feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected after a session — a sense of returning to balance in both body and mind.

The Takeaway

Menopause is not the end of vitality — it’s an invitation to reconnect with your body and support it through its next phase of life.

Through Naturopathy, HTMA mineral testing, and Body Balance Treatments, we can identify what your body truly needs — whether it’s hormone balance, adrenal support, or emotional reset — and create a personalised path toward long-term health and graceful ageing.

With the right guidance, you can move through menopause feeling strong, centred, and deeply supported — body, mind, and spirit. 🌸

Ready to Support Your Body Through This Next Chapter?

If you’re experiencing changes through perimenopause or menopause and want to feel balanced, energised, and in control of your health again — I’d love to support you.

Through Naturopathy, HTMA mineral testing, and Body Balance Treatments, we can create a personalised plan to help your body age gracefully and thrive through every stage.

👉 B ook your consultation here to start your journey toward balanced hormones, gut health and renewed vitality.

Yours in health and wellness,

Katrina xxx