Self-Care Rituals for Midlife Wellness

Woman caring for her scalp

Taking care of yourself in midlife isn’t about battling aging. When used intentionally, it’s about supporting the physical vessel you know as your body through one of life’s biggest transformations. Grounded in science, here are five holistic self-care practices to support hormones, scalp, and body during menopause:

1. Scalp Massage: 4 minutes of scalp massage a day was shown to help increase hair thickness over a period of 24 weeks. Massaging your scalp increases blood flow to follicles and lowers cortisol.

2. Eat to Decrease Inflammation;:Eat plenty of omega-3 rich foods, colorful vegetables, and protein. Hair is composed of a protein called keratin and your follicles need amino acids to produce keratin.

3. Practice Sleep Hygiene: When we don’t get enough sleep, it causes our cortisol levels to have erratic rhythms which directly impacts the hair growth cycle. Prioritize 7-9 hours nightly and keep your bedroom cool and dark.

4. Decompress: We live in a world of chaos and chronic stress tells our follicles to go into resting phase, also known as telogen. Daily meditation or breathwork for even 10 minutes can be measured.

5. Wash & Care for Your Scalp: Just as you would wash your face and apply skincare to your complexion, you should be doing the same for your scalp. Keep your scalp clean with regular washing, exfoliation, hydration, and leave-in products.

See a professional to help enhance your at-home regimen.