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Menopause and its symptoms |
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Menopause is brought on by low levels of estrogen and progesterone and can cause symptoms such as irregular periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, memory loss and difficulty concentrating, insomnia and fatigue, frequent urination, and mood swings. Many women going through the change of life opt for menopause natural remedies for various reasons.
Women who experience vaginal dryness often use estrogen creams or Vitamin E. Vitamin E can be found abundantly in cucumbers, asparagus, mackerel, haddock, lamb, kale, liver, brown rice, safflower oil, sesame oil, almonds, and mangoes. Vitamin E is good in aiding vaginal dryness, but if you have rheumatic heart disease or a history of high blood pressure it should not be taken in excess.
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Bioflavonoids are good menopause natural remedies and act as estrogen substitutes. They will help relieve symptoms of mood swings and hot flashes. Bioflavonoids are found in citrus fruits mostly. Vitamin B-Complex is one thing that can be lost due to the emotional stress that often accompanies menopause and can worsen symptoms, especially mood swings. Replacements of Vitamin B can be found abundantly in wheat germ or can be taken as supplements.
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A healthy diet, regular exercise program, and getting plenty of rest can even act as menopause natural remedies. Foods that should be eaten regularly during menopause include fresh fruits, vegetables, and, whole grains, such as brown rice, corn, barley, oatmeal, wild rice, nuts, and seeds. Soy (soymilk and tofu), oils (olive, sesame, sunflower, and canola), and fish and poultry are good foods to consume during menopause. |
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Foods that should be eaten sparingly are salt, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods. Exercise is also a vital menopause natural remedy. Not only will it control weight and increase energy, it will also relieve some symptoms like anxiety, depression, and hot flashes.
Menopause natural remedies can help greatly in reducing menopausal symptoms and making the big change in life for women a much easier and more pleasant transition. |
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| Courtesy: Kathryn Whittaker. |
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Remember that it is always important to consult your physician before beginning any remedies to make sure they won’t harm your health nor have adverse effects.
Dr. Nissan Kahen’s South Atlantic Medical Group based in Los Angeles, California deals with women’s Health issues including Menopause.
Dr. Nissan Kahen is medical director for SAMG, a leading medical group in Los Angeles that provides primary, preventive, diagnostic and acute/urgent patient care. SAMG also provides direct and referral access to a wide range of medical specialists for the whole family, including Medicare and Medi-Cal (Medicaid in CA) beneficiaries and persons seeking immigration medical examinations.
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