How I Started Understanding My Body in Perimenopause
When My Body Broke Down, No One Had Answers… So I Became the Answer.
One day, everything changed.
Severe symptoms came crashing in—sudden, relentless, and confusing. I felt like I was unraveling from the inside out.
Pain. Desperation. Isolation.
It was like falling into a dark hole… and no one was there with a rope.
Doctors shrugged.
Friends didn’t understand.
I was expected to push through. Pretend. Endure.
But I couldn’t.
So I chose something different.
I decided I wouldn’t drown in silence.
I was searching for answers and found them in to ancient healing systems, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Ayurveda, the Indian Alternative Medicine).
✨ Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine saved me.
They gave me something I hadn’t found anywhere else: a map back to myself.
And today, I want to offer you a piece of that map.
Your Symptoms Aren’t Random — They’re Messages.
Perimenopause isn’t chaos. It’s communication.
Your body isn’t betraying you — it’s speaking.
And once you understand the language of your body, you can finally start to help yourself — deeply and sustainably.
This isn’t generic advice.
This is personal — because your energy, your body, your imbalance is unique.
Ayurveda, the timeless science of life, teaches us that every woman has a unique energetic blueprint — called a Dosha — that holds the key to why you feel the way you do… and how to feel better.
Meet the Doshas: Your Inner Energies
Each of us is made of three elemental forces — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
We all have all three, but one or two tend to lead the dance.
And during perimenopause, imbalances in these energies are often what trigger your most frustrating symptoms.
As you read through the descriptions of each Dosha below, you might see yourself reflected in one — or a blend of two. Notice the traits, the patterns, the symptoms that feel familiar. This isn’t just information — it’s sacred, ancient wisdom that can help you understand your body in a way that’s deeper, kinder, and more empowering than anything you’ve tried before.
🌪 Vata (Air + Ether)
When balanced: Creative, energetic, expressive
When imbalanced: Anxious, scattered, dry, in pain
🌀 Vata-Type Symptoms:
Cold hands + feet
Joint pain or cracking
Insomnia or light sleep
Racing mind, anxiety
Bloating, constipation
🌿 Vata Needs:
Warm, grounding meals (soups, ghee, root veggies)
Gentle rhythm + routine
Sesame oil self-massage (Abhyanga)
Calming breathwork + gentle yoga
🔥 Pitta (Fire + Water)
When balanced: Focused, confident, determined
When imbalanced: Irritable, overheated, inflamed
🔥 Pitta-Type Symptoms:
Hot flashes + night sweats
Skin breakouts or rashes
Irritability, perfectionism
Heartburn or loose stools
Waking at 2–3am wired and restless
🌿 Pitta Needs:
Cooling foods (cucumber, mint, coconut)
Less spice, caffeine, alcohol
Time near water or in nature
Gentle, non-competitive movement
Breathwork with long, cooling exhales
🌊 Kapha (Earth + Water)
When balanced: Steady, nurturing, peaceful
When imbalanced: Sluggish, heavy, emotionally stuck
🌊 Kapha-Type Symptoms:
Fatigue, heaviness
Brain fog or low motivation
Weight gain or water retention
Sinus issues or mucus buildup
Emotional numbness or depression
🌿 Kapha Needs:
Light, warm, spicy meals (ginger, greens, lentils)
Movement that uplifts (dance, brisk walks)
Morning stimulation + dry brushing
Emotional release + inspiration
Your Dosha Is Your Decoder Ring
It doesn’t put you in a box — it gives you the power to read your symptoms like a wise language.
So instead of fearing the next flare-up or feeling broken by your body, you start to understand:
“Oh, this is my Vata rising… my system is asking for grounding.”
“This rage is my Pitta overheating… I need to cool down, not push harder.”
“This sadness isn’t weakness… it’s Kapha asking me to move and breathe life back in.”
You begin to feel more at home in your body — and that changes everything.
Yours Ira,
Founder of PeriPowerful
Helping women rise through perimenopause — naturally, powerfully, unapologetically.
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P.S. If you’re still feeling overwhelmed — or ready to transform your life during perimenopause and beyond on a deeper, more powerful level…DM me. We can hop on a free discovery call to explore your unique body needs and how I can support you in feeling grounded, vibrant, and truly well again. ♥️
