This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I have repeat guest, Dena Norton, who is a registered dietitian with with over 15 years of experience in both the traditional medical system and the holistic health sphere. On this episode we talk about all things perimenopause. Attention to all women in their 40's (and late 30's), it is NOT too early to be perimenopausal. Dena tells us what to look for, what to do and where to find help. Check out Dena's Forties Fix Crash Course: get $50 off with code “CHRISTA” Dena's free masterclass: ​​​​​​​​​5 MISTAKES 40's ​​​​​​​WOMEN MAKE  (+ how to fix them)​​​​​​​ Catch Dena's other episode on the LSL Podcast here:  #224 Practical Strategies for gut health, IBS, bloating and constipationKEY TAKEAWAYS:What are symptoms of perimenopause?Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Strategies to help with perimenopauseWhy we become more insulin resistant as we ageABOUT GUEST:Dena Norton, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with with over 15 years of experience in both the traditional medical system and the holistic health sphere. She owns Back To The Book Nutrition, a virtual practice specializing in chronic digestive symptoms and women's health.After helping perimenopausal women for years, Dena entered her 40's and was hit with nagging symptoms like low libido, love handles, and sleep disturbance herself. This wake up call drove her to research perimenopause more deeply than ever and, after applying what she learned, has reduced her symptoms and feels back in control of her health!Now Dena is passionate about helping fellow 40-something women navigate this topsy-turvy stage of life with proven strategies to curb nagging symptoms and to significantly reduce the risk of many chronic diseases that plague aging women.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.backtothebooknutrition.com/Instagram: @backtothebooknutrition Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backtothebooknutrition WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links