{"id":655,"date":"2018-10-16T04:57:39","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T04:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/?p=655"},"modified":"2018-10-16T05:17:41","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T05:17:41","slug":"how-culture-beliefs-and-perceptions-alter-hormonal-symptoms-in-menopause-and-overall-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/10\/how-culture-beliefs-and-perceptions-alter-hormonal-symptoms-in-menopause-and-overall-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Culture, Beliefs, and Perceptions Alter Hormonal Symptoms in Menopause and Effect Overall Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/10\/menopause-culture-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/10\/menopause-culture-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/10\/menopause-culture-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/10\/menopause-culture-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/2018\/10\/menopause-culture.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many integrative health followers are becoming more comfortable with the fact that optimizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/01\/using-lifestyle-nutrition-integrative-medicine-mind-body-practices-essential-oils-create-optimal-health-epigenetics-part\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lifestyle and nourishment<\/a> can result in better health outcomes. Furthermore, <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/essential-oils-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">essential oils\u2019<\/a> lovers everywhere are also enjoying the advantage of their drops of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/01\/multi-factorial-effects-essential-oils-immunity-health-cellular-health-aging-epigenetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">superpower<\/a> to optimize their cellular functions. Still, few have contemplated how one\u2019s culture impacts wellness through its influence on thoughts and perceptions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/how-beliefs-emotions-social-relationships-and-cultural-influences-impact-health-hormones-and-the-menopausal-transition-part-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recently, I explored<\/a> this concept that beliefs, emotions, and social connections impact hormones and health. I discussed how interactions between the environment (<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/using-lifestyle-nutrition-integrative-medicine-mind-body-practices-essential-oils-create-optimal-health-epigenetics-part-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">epigenetics<\/a>), nourishment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/healing-health-wellness\/2018\/01\/using-lifestyle-nutrition-integrative-medicine-mind-body-practices-essential-oils-create-optimal-health-epigenetics-part\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nutrigenomics)<\/a>, and\u00a0 relationships (<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/how-beliefs-emotions-social-relationships-and-cultural-influences-impact-health-hormones-and-the-menopausal-transition-part-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sociogenomics<\/a>) can change how our DNA is expressed. With new technologies and increased awareness of how genes function, these new &#8220;omic&#8221; studies have debunked the old concept that the destiny of our health was determined at birth.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, we also now have evidence that we don\u2019t just inherit our genetics from our parents, but also their environmental imprinting. These epigenetic patterns can be passed down into future generations. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3752894\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1392256\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenmedinfo.com\/blog\/epigenetic-memories-are-passed-down-14-successive-generations-game-changing-resea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3843988\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0101629\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Although the mechanisms behind the the cellular nitty-gritty details discussed above are interesting, viewing it from a broader, cultural and relational perspective is just as compelling and pertinent. Specifically, the influence of societal beliefs and our relationships can also change our genetic expression, even in our brain which ultimately effects our behavior! This means that we become the sum of who we spend our time with. This perpetuates habits and responses that lead to the <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/how-beliefs-emotions-social-relationships-and-cultural-influences-impact-health-hormones-and-the-menopausal-transition-part-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">survival of species<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/a-cultural-and-mind-body-perspective-on-health-hormones-and-menopause-part-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In my latest blog<\/a>, I present an overview on how culture shapes and interacts with a woman\u2019s biological, physiological, and psychological experience of menopause. I peer into different societies\u2019 expectations and what individual women may experience.<\/p>\n<p>I hope you take some time to review this article and reflect on how perception, belief, and expectations of our culture may be effecting you or someone you love in their transition into menopause, and\u00a0 health in general. Read more <a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/a-cultural-and-mind-body-perspective-on-health-hormones-and-menopause-part-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This material is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any illness. You should check with your doctor regarding implementing any new strategies into your wellness regime. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. (<a href=\"http:\/\/dr-lobisco.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affiliation link.<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This information is applicable ONLY for therapeutic quality essential oils. This information DOES NOT apply to essential oils that have not been tested for purity and standardized constituents. There is no quality control in the United States, and oils labeled as \u201c100% pure\u201d need only to contain 5% of the actual oil. The rest of the bottle can be filled with fillers and sometimes toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. The studies are not based solely on a specific brand of an essential oil, unless stated. Please read the full study for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for the images, Pixabay! <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f642.svg\" alt=\"?\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many integrative health followers are becoming more comfortable with the fact that optimizing lifestyle and nourishment can result in better health outcomes. Furthermore, essential oils\u2019 lovers everywhere are also enjoying the advantage of their drops of superpower to optimize their cellular functions. 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She became interested in holistic medicine when she was able to heal two herniated discs through nutrition, yoga, supplementation, and chiropractic. She has mentored with holistic practices throughout New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. In addition to her Naturopathic and Functional Medical training, Dr. LoBisco has extensive training in a variety of healing modalities, including therapeutic essential oils, nutraceuticals, herbs, whole food supplements, nutritional medicine, and mind-body therapies. She is a graduate of the accredited, four year post-graduate program in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. This program includes clinical rotations and a demanding scientific curriculum in integrating conventional and natural medicine. Dr. LoBisco holds her license from the state of Vermont. Dr. LoBisco has completed her postdoctoral training as a certified functional medicine practitioner. She is also certified in Applied Kinesiology and holds a BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. She has contributed as an item writer for the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and has several articles that have been published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review Digest (NDNR) and the Townsend Letter, both physician- based journals. Dr. LoBisco is also a hired speaker on integrative medical topics for medical professionals. Dr. LoBisco currently incorporates her training in holistic medical practices and conventional medicine through writing, researching, private practice, and through her independent contracting work for companies regarding supplements, nutraceuticals, essential oils, and medical foods. She has a small, private wellness consultation practice through telephone and Skype. Dr. LoBisco also enjoys continuing to educate and empower her readers through her blogs and social media. 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