Menopause Awareness Month: Best Tips to Manage Menopause Symptoms

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Relax, relax, relax

When women are under extreme stress, excess levels of the stress hormone cortisol are produced, which can lead to numerous physical and mental health problems, like fatigue, weight gain, and depression, among others. The solution? De-stress!

There are countless relaxation options women can partake in, ranging from yoga and meditation to deep breathing exercises, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and more. Or, take time out of each day for a favorite hobby.

If just the thought of a calming activity feels like a weight was lifted from your shoulders, that’s a good indicator to go for it.

Get moving

Exercise during menopause has many necessary benefits. It is not only important for maintaining a healthy weight, but it is also proven to elevate mood, relieve stress, improve sleep patterns, and reduce the risk of developing long-term health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Regular exercise of just 30 minutes a day, five days a week is a great starting point. However, for extra oomph, add some carefully planned strength training alongside aerobic exercises to your routine to further reduce body fat and promote optimal cardiovascular health.

If you’re new to the fitness world, work with a personal trainer to reach all of your goals happily and healthily.

Improve your diet

Long gone are the days where you can eat a dozen donuts and not the slightest ounce of fat shows on your hips or thighs. But putting those blissful memories aside, there are more important reasons to revamp your eating habits, and they deal with long-term health.

In attempt to compensate for waning estrogen levels, add some phytoestrogenic foods into your diet composed of lean protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs. These foods contain plant-based estrogens that act like the body’s own. Options include legumes, nuts, oats, flaxseeds, and soy products.

Moreover, make sure you are getting enough of the right nutrients for bone health, as lowered estrogen levels can increase the risk of developing osteoporosis. Calcium and vitamin D can naturally be found in nuts and seeds; dairy products of cheese, eggs, and yogurt; leafy greens; and fatty fish, such as salmon or tuna.

Think ahead

Women who suffer from hot flashes know all too well what it’s like to not have the luxury of being able to strip down right on the spot in the midst of an episode. It’s like being stuck between a rock and a hard place. Our advice? Don’t sweat it! Better yet, always be prepared.

Make sure to dress in layers of loose, cotton clothing in case a hot flash hits you out of nowhere, and carry around a personal fan to cool off on an instant. Also, make sure to watch what you eat and drink. Spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol are all common triggers for hot flash episodes.

Night sweats also got you down? No worries! Some of the same hot flash recommendations can be modified to keep you cool during the nighttime hours as well. For instance, set your bedroom thermostat to low as you doze away on moisture-wicking bed sheets dressed in loose pajamas. Keep in mind that many hot flash triggers are the same for night sweats.

Take Macafem

Macafem is a natural herbal supplement that nourishes and stimulates the endocrine glands to produce more of their own hormones, thus effectively relieving the root cause of all your bothersome menopause symptoms, hormonal imbalance.

Also, because Macafem does not contain exogenous hormones, it can be used without the fear of suffering from side effects common of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and other hormone treatments.

Can you imagine your life free of hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, weight gain, and everything else? We can! And you can, too! By putting into practice our helpful tips and having a bottle of Macafem by your side, you can take on this life transition feeling empowered and ready to embrace the new you.