It’s not necessarily a bad thing if you wake up in the middle of the night, but it can be a problem if it takes too long to fall back asleep. There are 4 sleep cycles and each one lasts about 90 minutes, with each stage taking you into a deeper sleep. This is followed by REM sleep, characterized by rapid eye movements, vivid dreaming, and heightened brain activity, crucial for memory consolidation and emotional regulation. After REM sleep, you either wake up for the day or pass out again and repeat the entire sleep cycle. But if you wake up at 4am and your mind starts racing, it can be impossible to fall back asleep. In these instances, CanPrev’s Sleep Restore may help.

Sleep Restore is formulated with some amazing sleep-happy herbs like lemon balm and passionflower to help reduce over-excitement, and counteract the effects of cortisol on your body. Added GABA and L-theanine help relieve tension and stress. Sleep Restore Ashwagandha is a great addition to any nightstand.

For fast-acting acute action against symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, nervousness, vertigo, fatigue, and vaginal dryness, reach for Meno Chill. To help foster healthy mood balance, enhance memory and support libido, reach for Meno-Prev. And since declining estrogen can lead to decreased bone density, we recommend our Healthy Bones formula during perimenopause and menopause.

Hot flashes and night sweats are the most frequently experienced symptoms of menopause. Here are a few tips that can help to provide relief: Identify and avoid foods, substances or situations that act as triggers. The first step is paying attention to when you experience these symptoms in order to pinpoint the potential cause. Specific foods and drinks, and stress are known triggers. Other common triggers include physical inactivity, hot drinks, spicy foods, smoking, alcohol intake, and caffeine consumption.

In addition to reaching for Meno Chill to help relieve hot flashes and night sweats, make sure you’re getting enough Magnesium. This mineral is responsible for over 800 different biochemical reactions in the body. With age, magnesium levels tend to deplete, which can contribute to insomnia. Magnesium can also help relieve restless leg syndrome, which is commonly experienced by women going through perimenopause and menopause. Good sources of magnesium include kelp, pumpkin seeds, coconut, nuts, legumes, and dark chocolate!

Yes, it is still possible to become pregnant during perimenopause. Although the chances may be lower during this stage due to the decrease in eggs, it is still possible as you may still be ovulating. We recommend that you use contraceptive measures if you would like to prevent unplanned pregnancy. If you’d like to conceive during perimenopause, it’s best to speak with your healthcare practitioner.

Before menopause, estrogen helps your body store fat in your thighs, hips and buttocks to accommodate pregnancy. During menopause, estrogen levels drop and this changes how your body stores fat, often resulting in fat gathering around the midsection. It is common to gain
anywhere from 10-15 pounds during menopause, and because metabolism slows with age, the weight may be difficult to lose once it’s there. But studies show that berberine is an ideal option for those looking to lose some belly fat.

CanPrev’s Berberine 500 helps manage blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, which can reduce abdominal fat accumulation. It reduces the formation of new fat cells and promotes the breakdown of existing fat stores. A 12-study review found that berberine “led to significant reductions in body weight, body mass index, and belly fat.” On top of that, it’s also great for balancing cholesterol levels.