subject: Tips To Manage Menopause [print this page] Menopause is a natural phenomenon that appears in womens life when she enters the age of 50 to 55. However, some of the unfortunate things that it brings-in with it are physiological complications and depression. Menopause is a biological state of women, when her menstrual cycle ceases and consequently she loses her ability to conceive. Biologically this puts an end to her reproductive phase.
This phase prompts many women to go into depression which not only deteriorates the quality of their life but even creates suicidal tendency which is very dangerous. The society and status-quo also aggravates this by creating an environment where menopausal state is perceived as a symbol of being old. Due to such social stigma it becomes somewhat unsettling for women to pass through a stage like Menopause.
However, women should realize that this is a natural and indispensable phenomenon and every woman will have to pass through the same phase. So anything that is not in our hands should be welcomed and accepted overwhelmingly and this is what this article is meant for.
Women need to change their mindset and perception about this event where they associate this natural phenomenon with reduction in their sex appeal and vigor. The phenomenon should be taken positively and without looking at the negative side of the scenario. In an attempt to let women change their mind-set we will be discussing symptoms of menopause in next part of this article. We guess with this information they might be able to cope up with this event in a more positive and friendly manner. Some of the symptoms that women experience during menopause are:-
Hot and Warm flashes
Loss of moisture in the reproductive and genital parts
Weakening of Bones and cartilages
Declining support in the womb and pelvic area
Missed Menstrual Cycle
Breast Sagging and Vaginal Dryness
Painful sexual intercourse
Insomnia
Mood swings
Bladder Problems
Fatigue
Depression on aging
Palpitations
Sadness
Fluid Retention
Weight Gain
Skin Problems
There are some alternative and natural remedies for menopausal symptoms that women can use to get rid of these adverse affects they experience during this phase. One of these natural remedies is Flower Remedies. In these remedy flowers are soaked in a bowl full of water placed in the Sun for several hours. Once the flower start reacting with water molecules, the flower energy gets assimilated into the water. Women can use this energized water get relief. Put few drops of water directly on the tongue. Experts have found this remedy very effective and here is a list of those remedies that women could use:
For depression women can use Mustard flowers
For mood swings they can use Scleranthus flowers
For Fatigue they can use Hormbeam flowers
For sadness they can use Bethlehem flowers
Herbal Tea made from Sage can be taken to help with hot flushes.
Ayurvedic Tips:
If you are prone to hot flashes or excessive irritability avoid foods that are spicy, salty foods, sour and take foods that are bitter, astringent and sweet like vegetables, rice, milk, pears, plums. If you experience vaginal dryness then eat foods that are cooked, warm, have small amounts of fats and foods that are sweet, sour and salty.
To manage Menopause it is strongly advised to drink lots of warm water throughout the day. It is also important to keep your digestive system strong. Avoid packaged, processed, and frozen foods. Your diet should consist of whole grains, fruits and vegetables, legumes, and dairy products. Avoid heavy foods such as meat, cheese, yogurt and frozen desserts. Try to sleep early and get up early.
