I?m so hot!
You may be very attractive (hot) but hot is actually how you would describe the strong urge to rip off your clothes and sit in front of an open freezer. Hot flashes and night sweats are a common symptom of this stage of the game. Here are some natural wonders to try.
Black Cohosh can help with the hot flashes help support and maintain hormone levels.
Dong quai has been around for over a thousand years and used in Japan, China and Korea as treatment for an assortment of ailments including menopausal symptoms. Do not take if you have breast cancer or experience heavy bleeding during your periods. Also avoid if you?re taking a blood thinner or MHT or have an infection like a cold or flu.
Soy has been getting lots of press lately because of the estrogenic properties, which can act like estrogen in the body.This has been some cause for concern, in relation to breast cancer but the American Cancer Society states that moderate consumption of soy foods appears safe and can even reduce breast cancer risk. A recent study from researchers at the University of Delaware found that ingesting at least 54 milligrams of soy isoflavones daily for six weeks to a year reduced hot flashes by 20.6 percent and severity by 26 percent.
What?s important to remember when considering soy is to ingest it in it?s natural form. Tofu, soy milk, roasted soy nuts or tempeh are excellent sources. If you choose to take supplements make sure they are derived from whole soy beans.
Flaxseed has also been shown to decrease the frequency and severity of hot flashes. Lignins are substances found in flaxseed and are important modulators of hormone metabolism. Grind some in your coffee grinder and use 1 to 2 tablespoons a day. You can toss it into about anything and not even realize it?s there.
I?m going to rip someone?s head off!
Everyone gets cranky from time to time but during this stage in life the mood swings can be a bit more intense. B vitamins and Omega-3 rich-foods can help squash the rage and also help with depression.
Whole, unprocessed foods like lean meat and poultry, whole grains and lentils are easy ways to get your B?s. Some of the top Omega -3 rich foods include fish like chia seeds, flaxseeds, peanut butter with omega-3, walnut oil, spinach, kale, salmon, tuna and sardines.
5-HTP (Hydroxytryptophan) supplements raise serotonin levels in the brain which help regulate mood, sleep and behavior.
St Johns Wort is another mood lifter that has several studies to back its effectiveness. Bonus, it can also help overcome a low sex drive. Speaking of sex, evening primrose oil can also help in that department (as well as other menopausal symptoms). Do not take with a MHT or if you are receiving treatment for breast cancer.
My belly looks like Winnie the Pooh
Can we really blame menopause on bloated belly? Maybe our fingers are in the the honey pot too much. Sometimes a bad mood drives us to food for comfort. Or we?re not burning as many calories chasing our children around at this stage in our life. As we age, we begin to lose muscle mass, which helps us burn calories.
This doesn?t mean you have to become a middle-aged body builder to keep your belly in check. Get some dumbbells or just use your body as resistance to build lean muscles. If you?re not sure how to get started, hire a personal trainer for a few sessions to show you the basics. Remember; this too, shall pass!
written by Lisa Marie Metzler
Source: http://www.healthyandfitmagazine.com/2012/09/managing-menopause/
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