Every woman in the world will go through menopause and every woman will have a different experience of it. Some will barely notice and some will feel like they have every possible symptom there is.
While no one can guarantee a symptom free menopause, you can do a lot to help with keeping symptoms at bay with a good diet and fitness routine.
For most women the hot flushes and weight gain are their main worries. But you can do things that will keep these in check.
Hot flushes: These can be made worse by spicy foods, alcohol and caffeine so try and keep them to a minimum. Phytoestrogens have been shown to help with hot flushes. In Japan, they consume a much higher portion of these than we do in the UK and only around 25% of Japanese women experience hot flushes. Soy products and some nuts and seeds are just a few examples of good sources of Phytoestrogens.
Weight gain. Although this is also connected to the decline of Oestrogen, it is largely due to declining muscle mass as we age. This can be easily addressed by sticking with a good training programme including weights. Don’t just spend hours on the cardio, you need to add some muscle. I would recommend starting young so you are on top of things before you reach Menopause but it’s never too late.
Getting a good eating and workout plan in place will be very beneficial. If you are in your 20s reading this and thinking you don’t need to worry about it yet, trust me that the sooner you create good training and diet habits the better off you will be. If you are unsure how or where to start please contact me.
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