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Menopause Relief
by: Cathy Taylor
Menopause relief is possible through self care.
Western doctors treat women in menopause like they have
a disease. In truth, menopause is a transitional imbalance, a
change that can be comforted with some study and experimentation.
Peri-menopausal woman report experiencing symptoms including
hot flashes, anger, urinary tract infections, irritability, hyperacidity,
skin breakouts (acne), rashes, low sex drive, mood swings, and
more. If the sole cause of menopause is a loss of hormones, as
is commonly believed in the west, then why do some women experience
no symptoms at all during menopause while others can no relief
from menopause?
In the Ayurvedic tradition (medical practice of India), doctors
report that if a woman reaching this stage already has an imbalance
often caused by a diet of fast food, or eating foods with chemicals
and preservatives causing an accumulation of digestive impurities,
or if stress is a daily experience, she is likely to report more
symptoms at this stage in life.
What are some of the things a woman can do to treat her most
prevalent and disturbing symptoms?
Diet is a good place to start. If you have hot flashes and mood
swings, avoid spicy foods such as chili, cayenne and black mustard
seed, vinegar, salty and sour foods. Instead, go for bitter, astringent
and sweet foods including vegetables, rice, milk, wheat and pasta,
fruit (especially pears and plums), and spices such as cinnamon,
coriander, cardamom, fennel and cumin seed.
If you are experiencing symptoms such as memory loss or vaginal
dryness, eat cooked, warm foods that are low in fat. Include sweet,
sour and salty with a breakfast of cooked apples, prunes and figs
to cleanse the digestive system. Under all circumstances, avoid
packaged, processed, frozen, and canned foods including leftovers.
Do eat organic when possible and foods that are cooked fresh
on a daily basis. The bulk of your diet should be whole grains,
fresh fruit, vegetables and legumes.
Don’t eat meat, cheese, yogurt and frozen deserts. Don’t
skip meals and eat your main meal at noon, and if possible, try
to take your meals at the same time each day so your body can
count on the consistency.
Asians consume up to 6 servings of soy foods a day, and as a
result, they report a significantly lower rate of menopausal discomfort.
There are currently plenty of soy products on the market, but
to consume the equivalent of 6 cups of soymilk (and its supplement
called isoflavones) is difficult and some women find the taste
of soy to be “chalky” and somewhat unpleasant. There
is, however, a source where you can select The #1 Doctor-Recommended
Soy Protein Supplement for Menopause Relief
Other things you can do to get menopause relief from its uncomfortable
symptoms include mild, consistent exercise as well as other information
for menopause relief on this page.
Do you have a personal menopause and/or andropause story that
you could share to help others? If yes, please click here to send
us your story.
About The Author
Cathy Taylor is a marketing consultant with over 25 years experience.
She specializes in internet marketing, strategy and plan development,
as well as management of communications and public relations programs
for small business sectors. She can be reached at Creative Communications:
creative--com@cox.net or by visiting www.internet-marketing-small-business.com.
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