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.
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to help others? If yes, please click here to send us your story.
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 http://www.everythingmenopause.com or http://www.internet-marketing-small-business.com
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