Keeping to a healthy diet can do wonders for over all vitality and this in turn helps to give you greater resilience against any problems during the menopause.
Hot flushes may be reduced by taking vitamin E rich foods like wheat germ, nuts, eggs and olive oil.
Vitamin A, D, calcium, phosphorous and magnesium can help to prevent osteoporosis. Fish, drumstick leaves, ragi and dairy products are excellent source of calcium. Avoid eating raw bran, which inhibits calcium absorption and cut down on tea, coffee which promote the excretion of calcium.
Many women put on weight and increase the blood cholesterol level. To control body weight and blood cholesterol select low fat dairy foods and cut down on saturated fats like butter, cheese, and ghee.
Research has found that substances from plants called phytoestrogens might help to reduce the severity of hot flushes and other symptoms of the menopause.
Phytoestrogens, which mimic human oestrogen, are found mainly in soybeans and alfalfa sprouts.
Soya bean flour can be mixed with wheat flour for making bread or pancakes etc.
Other soya products are soymilk, tofu, and soy sauce.
Carrot and beet root juice is found very use full in menopausal disorders. Oats, corn, barley, brown rice, whole wheat are also excellent sources of phytoestrogens.
Regular exercise is also essential during this period.
Visit NaturalMenopause.net for information on herbs that help during the menopause.
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