Most women alive will spend more then a third of their lives
in their postmenopausal years. Menopause is often associated with uncomfortable
symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood swings and possibly a
heightened risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. According to Dr. Wulf H.
Utian of Case Western Reserve University, there are many ways to minimize the
ill effects of menopause. Women must be willing to make some very important
life style changes such as having the proper diet. The proper diet can do a
great deal to prevent age-related ailments like heart disease, cancer and
osteoporosis. A proper diet must be high in fruits, vegetables and grains with
minimal use of fat, sugar and salt.
To reduce your chance of osteoporosis, drink or consume about 1500 mg of calcium
daily, 400 to 800 mcg of vitamin D.
Exercise is another very important part of your lifestyle change. It helps to
ward off heart disease and osteoporosis and it helps to improve your mood and
overall well-being. Choose such exercises as walking, dancing, running and
cross-country skiing along with weight lifting exercises for 20 minutes three
times a week.
Try alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy such as Fosamax which is
approved by the FDA. This drug is the first non-hormonal remedy for
osteoporosis. When use with a daily dose of calcium it increased bone density
by 8 percent in the hip and spine.
Relaxation is another very important part of menopause. Ladies we must learn
how to relax using deep breathing techniques, yoga and aroma therapy. Scents
can really help you reduce stress and control your menopausal symptoms. Try
using a lavender scarf or cape at home or at work for several minutes to help
you relax. Just 15 minutes alone can change your
whole outlook about what is happening around you.
Here are a few unproven remedies that some doctors feel help menopausal
symptoms such as taking mega doses of vitamin C and E. These vitamins help
prevent hot flashes and cut the risk of heart disease and some cancers.
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