Supporting the (peri)menopause life-stage with life-style
Thursday 21 March 2024
12 pm – 1 pm, online
In the first webinar provided for us by nutritional therapist Dana Chapman (“Better eating for beating (peri)menopause”), we heard about the power of using nutrition during menopause and perimenopause. Did you know that your lifestyle also plays an important role in managing this transition with a bit more ease? This session covered what we need to take into account in our lifestyle such as fasting; cosmetics and hygiene products; and stress, as all of these have a role to play in the symptoms we may experience.
Like the first session on nutrition, there was a focus on the science. Dana discussed what happens to oestrogen during perimenopause and menopause, and why it is vital to support production of this hormone. She also talked about the key role of progesterone – the hormone often forgotten about during this phase of life. There were some quick wins and easily implementable take-aways from the session. Breakout discussions allowed delegates to share their own experiences and what they might change in light of Dana’s advice.
MEET OUR SPEAKER
Dana Chapman is a nutritional therapist with a keen interest in the gut-brain axis. She loves educating others on how our bodies actually work, and how to get them to work better. She believes that when we understand the impact that stress, genetics, poor nutrition and our lifestyles have on our health, and how we can make small, effective and achievable changes in each of these areas, then we can start to believe that poor health can be overcome.
Before embarking on her Nutrition career Dana had a successful corporate career working as a consultant for PwC. During this career she saw the far-reaching impacts of stress and poor food choices on performance and health of those around her. Finally following her passion Dana started studying a BSc in Nutrition Science and completed her dissertation on the link between stress, gut health and mental health.
Today Dana works with individuals and companies throughout the UK running programmes and courses for reactive and preventative responses to stress and the impact on the gut. Dana has been featured in many publications and regularly speaks on podcasts and at conferences, notably at Food Matters Live this year.
You can find out more about Dana at her website – www.dc-nutrition.co.uk.
WHO WAS IT FOR?
This event was for all UK-based IP professionals. Everyone was welcome and everyone stood to benefit, regardless of age, gender or professional role.
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Resources
You can see a recording of the webinar here.Â
You can view Dana’s slides here.
COST
This event was free. So are all our resources. That said, we do need money to keep the show on the road, so if you enjoyed the event please consider contributing. For more information, visit the IP Inclusive fundraising page.