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Fighting menopause symptoms the natural way

By on April 3, 2013
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by Amita Phadnis

With the aging process in every woman, there is also a decline in reproductive hormones. The onset of this hormonal decrease leads to the common phase known as the menopause. At least 85% women show the symptoms of menopause, but degree of it differs in each individual. Earlier women used to opt for the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as there was not much choice. The introduction of natural menopause treatments has given way to a new way of treatment. It is merely the change in lifestyle and food habits that is required to deal with the symptoms and to keep the problems at bay.

It all starts with a healthy nutritious diet. At each stage of life, the nutrient requirement of the human body differs. It is thus important to follow the diet that fulfills all the needs at this stage of life and also serves as a menopause treatment. Food products like sesame and flax seeds, red clover tea and soy are rich in Phytoestrogens that provide natural relief from the symptoms. Flax seeds or oil is high on omega 3 fatty acids, which adds to the nutrient value of the food. However, flax seeds should never be heated as it destroys the nutrient value.

Herbs containing estrogen like Black Cohosh, Wild Yam and Ginseng offer relief in moodiness, hot flashes, vaginal dryness and pain, depression, anger and insomnia. Other food with estrogenic effects is barley, cherries, apples, black eyed peas, olive oil, garlic, oats, beets and sunflower seeds. One should avoid the consumption of caffeine and meat, as they tend to reduce the body’s ability to metabolize estrogen. Sugar and salt intake should also be limited. It is very important to have diet rich in calcium in order to prevent bone loss.

Exercise, the most natural way to keep your mind and body healthy also gives relief in menopausal symptoms. One can choose from aerobics, yoga, cycling, walking and swimming. The physical activities help a great deal in letting out the emotional steam, increase the blood flow to curb the muscle and joint pain and improve emotional health. Yoga specifically relaxes and provides strength. Through the stretching involved in poses each muscle in the body is targeted which results in muscle relief. In addition to the physical activities, meditation and deep breathing also keeps the stress and nervousness away. It reduces hot flashes considerably and increases the intake of oxygen to brain and body, which relaxes and alerts the mind.

One can also opt homeopathy for menopausetreatment. These treatments are quite successful in providing symptom relief. Cimicifuga works as an aid for night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings and bleeding. Women with arthritic joint pains in hand, depression and headaches on the right side of the head and neck will definitely find solace with this. Women facing extremely hot flashes during the day and night and suffering from migraine should go in for Lachesis. The women under this treatment are very talkative, verbally rude and nasty making brutal remarks. They can even have the craving for alcoholic drinks. Women who are taking Sepia as treatment are chilly most of the time excluding hot flashes. These women are very emotional and may end up crying easily. The treatment provides relief in sadness, pain while intercourse, moodiness and vaginal dryness.

Though there are many medications available to deal with the menopause symptoms, but it is always better to try out these natural remedies before going in for any other. This will not only take care of the overall health but also save you from the side effects of heavy doses of medicines and the long term problems attached to menopause treatment.

 

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