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It’s not necessarily a bad thing when people wake up in the middle of the night, but it can be a problem if it takes you too long to fall back asleep. Sleep cycles last about 90 minutes, where you go through stages 1 to 4 of sleep. Each stage is a deeper sleep, then followed by REM sleep, which is where you are dreaming and close to consciousness. After REM sleep, you either wake or repeat the sleep cycle. After a nightmare or weird dream, it can excite us, or make us anxious/nervous, which can delay the return to sleep. In these instances, CanPrev’s L-Theanine may help.

L-Theanine is an amino acid and is commonly used as a natural stress reliever. It can help the brain to produce alpha waves (associated with mental calmness/relaxation). As it does not have a sedative effect, it won’t make you sleep past your alarm in the morning, but is effective in helping to calm the brain, slow down racing thoughts, and decrease the time it takes to fall back asleep - a great supplement to keep at your bedside!

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.

A few different tips for cellulite reduction is dry brushing (an exfoliation technique with a soft-bristle brush), drinking plenty of water, and lower body weight training and exercises. In addition, collagen improves elasticity in the skin, which also helps the reduction of cellulite. We recommend trying CanPrev’s Collagen Beauty, which helps increase skin elasticity, and smooths and firms skin.