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Menopace® Tablets
Nutritional balance during and after the menopause |
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 Many women worry about the menopause and are unsure of what to expect. Strictly speaking, the menopause is a woman's last menstrual period, but it is often spoken of in general terms as a change which takes place over several years as oestrogen production declines. The average age of the menopause is 51, but it does vary from woman to woman. Some stop menstruating in their 40s, some in their mid-60s. A small number have an early menopause, before the age of 40.
The menopause often occurs when other changes are taking place, children may be leaving home or having children themselves, or elderly relatives may need looking after. Some of the issues that occur around the time of the menopause can be distressing.
You may be experiencing changes with the onset on the menopause. Below are some useful tips and advice for looking after yourself at this time
Look after yourself generally:
Eat a healthy diet, reduce alcohol and take regular exercise.
Consider going to a menopause support group
Take up yoga or relaxation classes to reduce stress
Keeping your cool:
- Give yourself plenty of time to get to places and avoid rushing.
- Layer your clothing so you can control your temperature.
- Carry a small bottle of water with you and some wet wipes to keep you cool.
- Make a note of certain foods that may produce heat in the body, so you can avoid them in future.
- Don’t smoke - this interferes with the circulation and only makes sweats and flushes worse.
- At night, keep your bedroom well ventilated and keep a glass of water by your bed. Use 100% cotton sheets and nightclothes as these keep your cooler.
Phytochemicals
There are a number of plant foods which are rich in natural phytochemicals which may mimic hormones in the body. These phytochemicals can be found in soya beans, soya flour, soya milk, tofu, miso and some green and yellow vegetables, as well as seeds such as flaxseeds (linseeds), and liquorice. Some nutritional supplements for the menopause (for example Menopace® contains soy isoflavones including: diadzein, glycetine and genistein).
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