Natural Health: I'm in menopause and waking every two hours — what can I do?

One of the best ways to address your sleeping difficulties is to apply magnesium topically and take it internally

Sleep difficulties are linked with menopause due to the drop in both oestradiol and progesterone. Picture: iStock 

I’m in my late 50s and find I’m waking almost every two hours during the night. My disrupted sleep started during the menopause. What would you suggest?

This constant night waking will no doubt leave you feeling exhausted when you should be feeling fresh and energised. I would imagine you have had a challenging time managing menopausal changes as well, so it is little wonder that your sleep has suffered.