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As men move through midlife, both physical and emotional changes can quietly emerge — often misunderstood or overlooked. Unfortunately, societal expectations have long discouraged men from prioritising self-care, leading to a silent pattern of burnout, fatigue, and preventable illness.
Ayurveda offers a grounded and holistic approach to this transition, honouring the unique challenges men face in their 40s, 50s and beyond. Symptoms such as slower recovery, aching joints, fatigue, irritability, and brain fog aren’t simply “part of getting older.” They are signals from the body — calling for deeper attention and care. In Ayurveda, this phase of life is not something to push through or ignore, but a powerful invitation to reassess how we care for ourselves on every level: physical, emotional, and spiritual. These changes often reflect a broader hormonal and systemic shift, reminding us of the need for holistic support — not just for the body, but for the whole being.
The Perimenopause Portal: An Ayurvedic Perspective on Transformation
Perimenopause is not a decline — it’s a sacred shift into wisdom, insight, and intuitive power. In this newsletter, we explore how Ayurveda and Naturopathy view this transitional phase of life, with guidance on how to support your body, hormones, digestion, and nervous system through grounding rituals, herbs like Shatavari and Ashwagandha, and practical lifestyle tools to restore balance. Let’s reclaim this stage of life as a rite of passage, not a problem to fix.
Grounding daily rituals to support your Prana and balance Vata
Ayurveda teaches that beyond our physical body lies the subtle body — a dynamic energetic system made up of chakras, nadis, and prana (life force). This subtle body reflects our emotional, mental, and spiritual health and is often where healing begins, even before physical symptoms appear.
When prana flows freely, we feel vibrant, clear, and connected to a greater universal energy — an intelligent field that transcends space and time. Practices like breathwork (pranayama), meditation, mantra chanting, and abhyanga (self-massage) help us tune into this field and support our energetic wellbeing.
At BioVeda, our Ayurvedic products are designed to be more than remedies — they are tools for reconnection and remembrance. Each ritual, from applying oil to sipping tea, is a way to come home to yourself.
Healing doesn’t start when illness appears — it begins with intention, awareness, and alignment.
Stay soft, stay aware, stay connected.
With love,
Carly Merlo
Ritu Sandhi, the Ayurvedic concept of seasonal transition, highlights the importance of adapting one’s lifestyle, diet, and self-care practices to maintain balance. Ancient texts like the Charaka Samhita emphasize the need for a gradual shift in habits to avoid doshic imbalances. As we enter Autumn, the dry and cool qualities of the season can aggravate Vata dosha, making grounding and nourishing practices essential. Ayurvedic oils such as Vata Oil, Dhanvantri Oil, and Bala Ashwagandha Oil provide hydration and support overall well-being. Complementing this with Abhyanga (self-massage), breathwork, warm foods, and herbal teas helps the body transition smoothly. Embracing these ancient wisdom-based practices fosters vitality and alignment with nature’s rhythms.
