How to Tackle Menopause Gracefully

Menopause is the termination point of female puberty. During this period, estrogen level in female body goes down and regular supply of blood in ovaries becomes abruptly hampered.

This sudden anomaly induces symptoms like hot flushes, unconditional fatigue, and weaknesses of limbs. Due to sudden change of hormonal level, it becomes difficult for body to absorb calcium and lots of changes are seen in the common behavior of a menopausal lady.

However, as it is an invariable truth of life, it is wise to cope with this new physical condition by natural efforts. Adaptations of a few cognitive disciplines, dietary restrictions, and few herbal remedies can help to cope with the intermittent crisis of menopause gracefully by own effort.

A few dietary changes can supplement the sudden deficiency of certain minerals during this time; increased intake of calcium enriched food helps in fulfillment of calcium deficiency in body thus mitigates the weakness of bones and retains their general strength and shape. It is always recommended to consume milk and milk products at regular basis to get adequate supply of calcium.

However, if you have lactose intolerance, soy-based products can supplement the supply of calcium in body. Additionally, intake of Vitamin D and magnesium needs to be maintained because it helps in complete absorption of calcium in body.

Due to change of hormonal level and some obvious feminine feature generally menopause attained ladies face stress and tension. Regular exercise like brisk walking, light jogging, and regular meditation would be helpful in alleviating the symptoms of stress and helps in inducing natural sleep.

Regular consumption of beetroot juice is an excellent herbal medicine in combating pre-menopausal and menopausal syndromes. Other than alleviating the symptoms, medicinal qualities of beetroot juice control the adverse side effect of meditation in case the patient is being prescribed with long term medicines.

An herbal decoction made with carrot seeds added to boiled milk is an excellent supportive herbal medicine. This remedy soothes nerves hence controls irritation and mood swing which is a general symptom of menopausal period.

Alternatively, consumption of around 2 grams of Indian spikenard is a good herbal cure remedy for the treatment of menopausal mood fluctuation and hot flushes. Increased intake of sprouts, fruit juice, and water are “must have” items in daily diet.

Strict avoidance of animal protein based foods, excessive tea, coffee, or alcoholic beverages are to be avoided; it is wise to quit the habit of smoking. Cooking in olive oil will be an added advantage in fighting PMS symptoms; preference for natural foods and soy based products would be helpful in fighting the crisis with better and natural efficacy.