Sunday, November 28, 2010

A New Phase Of Life Starts At Menopause

A number of women can't stand menopause due to the fact that it signals the end of their reproductive years. Yet the question is, "Are you unsuccessful if you might be experiencing menopause?"

Upon reaching the age of 45 to 55, women experience menopause. On the other hand, there are women who go through menopause prior to the age of 40 and this is known as the perimenopause stage which affects 1 in 100 women. Perimenopause can be induced by a health problem or a surgical treatment like hysterectomy.

Therefore, what takes place in between and now? Menopause symptoms may be experienced such as hot flushes, night sweats, headaches, insomnia, mood swings, tiredness, vaginal dryness, painful urination, loss of libido, dry skin, anxiety and depression. These symptoms can last from 3 months to several years.

What are the steps to take to alleviate menopause symptoms?

HRT or Hormone Replacement Therapy is the most efficient treatment to offer menopause relief. HRT is employed to replenish depleted hormones with estrogen and progesterone to be taken for 5 to 10 years. This treatment can be obtained or are made available in the form of gels, implants and pills. If you desire to undergo this therapy it really is always right to make an educated choice with your physician.

Scientific research reveals that a diet loaded with phytoestrogens chemicals present in some plants may alleviate menopause and also ward off breast cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis. Integrate phytoestrogens in your diet by having brown rice, peas, beans, lentils, cereals, and soy. Some other sources include things like fruits, vegetables, virgin coconut oil, black or green tea, hops and some beers.

Other ways to ease uncomfortable menopause symptoms are to sleep in loose, comfy clothes, avoid hot beverages or soups, avoid alcohol and spicy foods and cut back on sweets.

When a hot flush occurs, the best things to do are:

Simply close your eyes and take a long, slow deep breaths. Imagine yourself in an iced tub bath or rolling over a snow. Hot flush should be over in 1 to 3 minutes. Sip on a cool or chilled beverage.

Discover how to make your calming smoothie. Here is one great simple recipe. Freeze one mango and ripe banana, peeled and sliced. Add all ingredients in a blender and incorporated with one cup of Soy milk and add 1 teaspoon of flax seed oil. Now you can have a healthy chilled drink to enjoy and keep hot flushes away.

To be able to make your skin soft and smooth, mix three tablespoons of virgin coconut oil with capsule contents of vitamin E. Be sure to take away the capsule. Apply it all over your body and face.

Lift up your spirit using bach flower remedies. Carry out any kinds of mind and body exercise for example yoga and tai chi.

Life is absolutely not over for you at this point. In fact, life gets fantastic during menopause. There are a lot of things to explore and enjoy. As the old adage says, "Life begins at 40."

By : Cecil_Carmine_O_Pyle

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