Perimenopause symptoms can feel like walking through life like a flickering flashlight. One day, you’re bright, energized and focused, the next you’re feeling dimmed by mood swings, fatigue, sleep disruption, and brain fog. These symptoms can often feel like they’ve come on without warning, even if you’re technically doing all of the right, healthy things to take care of yourself.
The good news is, you’re not doing anything wrong. Your body is simply in a state of transition.
During perimenopause, there’s more going on in your body than just adjustments of hormone levels, it’s learning to recalibrate what’s known as your stress-sleep-mood axis. This means the support you’ll need and want will be different than what has worked before.
Why Calm is More Powerful than Caffeine
When experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, it can feel like a habit or a quick fix to reach for things that used to work like coffee and cardio. However, you don’t want to add to the overstimulation already taking place in your nervous system. The support you actually need is something that’s going to help your body’s natural rhythms and replenish what’s been depleted.
Enter adaptogens and mineral-rich superfoods.
These ingredients don’t force your body into a false or alarming sense of energy but instead assist in building real resilience from the inside out.
Gentle Ingredients That Make a Difference
Ashwagandha
Traditionally used to support the body’s stress response, ashwagandha may help with mood swings, anxiety, irritability, and sleep, all common in perimenopause.
Moringa
This powerhouse of a superfood is packed with magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, and B vitamins, helping to replenish what your body’s burning through faster these days. Think of it like nature’s multivitamin.
Reishi
Reishi helps to support your body’s immune function, inflammation balance, and deeper rest.
Lion’s Mane
Known for supporting memory and focus, lion’s mane is a gentle way to reduce the brain fog, scattered thinking and endless internal thought narration that perimenopause often brings.
Cacao
More than just a comfort food, ceremonial-grade cacao is naturally rich in magnesium and plant compounds known as polyphenols. Together, these help soothe tense muscles, lift your mood, and support cardiovascular and cognitive health.
You can find all of the above in our Cocoa Moon Ritual, a calming, caffeine-free sipping chocolate blend that you can count on daily to anchor your nervous system and restore a sense of calm and clarity.
For Support Beyond Your Favourite Mug
Magnesium Rich Foods (Or Topical Magnesium)
During perimenopause, many women find themselves depleted in magnesium, the mineral that plays a key role in our muscle relaxation, sleep and mood regulation.
For edible magnesium, top up on purchases of pumpkin seeds, leafy greens or bananas. Topical magnesium, such as an oil or a spray, can also help restore your magnesium baseline.
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Sippable as a tea, and found in many superfood blends, this adaptogen not only regulates your mood but also eases anxiety and supports your immunity.
This ingredient is particularly helpful for dealing with tension or spontaneous emotional fluctuations.
Evening Rituals That Call for Rest
It’s no secret to women that our perimenopause disrupts our circadian rhythms. Gentle nighttime rituals can help signal to our bodies that it’s safe to unwind and relax. These can include simple things like warm adaptogenic drinks, dimmed lights, reading, journaling or giving ourselves a short foot massage.
There’s Power in Pause
You don’t have to power through perimenopause. Not only is it better that you don’t, but we also just love to remind everyone that you’re allowed to rest. You don’t have to earn rest. And the right support can help make that feel a little easier, a little softer, and a little longer as needed.
