Menopause, the period of woman’s life usually occurs around 45 years of age, which can be vary due to number of different factors. It can be begun earlier, even her thirties because of health issues and hysterectomies.
As we know, every woman is different and the symptoms of menopause can vary with some women easily pass the period, while others suffer very much. Only a few women experience no symptoms at all. Although, it is a natural process, it can be stressful at the time.
The reduction in estrogen, testosterone and progesterone hormones which leads the unpleasant symptoms commonly related with menopause. Normally, this process may last anywhere from 7-10 years but there are many ways to make sure that they can be controlled and not concluded in total misery.
There are several symptoms of menopause such as, headaches, night sweats, irregular and changes in bleeding, mood swings and loss of sexual desire, weight gain, hair loss, vaginal dryness etc.
Some women may experience racing heart beat and palpitations, aching joints and muscles, increase in appetite and dizziness.
Most of the menopausal women have experienced the discomfort of hot flashes, sweating and redness of the skin and become fatty by gaining weight. It is a very difficult to find the right solutions to control menopausal symptoms.
To increase your levels of estrogen try increasing your consumption of plants which contain estrogenic substances: Alfalfa, sprouts, crushed flaxseeds, garlic, green beans, sesame seeds, wheat, yams, pumpkin seeds, cucumbers, corn, apples, anise seeds, cabbage, beets, olive oil, olives, papaya, oats, peas, sunflower seeds, are all important sources of natural estrogens and as you can imagine they are loaded with vitamins, fiber and minerals essential not only for menopause, but to maintain an overall good health.
Research suggests that, soy may have some benefit for reducing some symptoms like hot flash. It is better to get soy from foods than from supplements. Food like, Tofu, soy milk, whole soybeans, vegetables and soy powder have soy in them.
Exercise is another natural remedy for menopause. Every woman should exercise at least 30 minutes every day. Woman can walk, run, ride a bicycle or do other activity. But it is wise, not to do exercise within 3 hours of going bed, which helps prevent night sweats. Yoga also helps to alleviated mood swings, night sweats, hot flashes and depression. Natural progesterone cream can also be useful during menopause. You should use the amount recommended, rubbing it into the skin.
Vitamins & Minerals are very essential for women who are in menopause. They should take all types of fruits and vegetables, oily fish, meats etc. as their diets. Herbs, which have estrogen, can significantly reduce many menopausal symptoms. The common herbal remedy for menopause is black cohosh. Woman should wear layered cotton clothing. They also should avoid coffee, alcohol, spicy foods and stress. They should take cool drinks and take enough rest.
Some women can control menopausal symptoms with natural remedies, while most doctors prescribe Hormone Replacement Therapy. This therapy can be successful but it has some serious health risks.
