Menopause is not an illness or medical condition. It’s part of the natural ageing process for every woman, there is no hard and fast rule to managing symptoms, as everyone’s experience will be slightly different. Some women may sail through with very few side effects, for others will experience a range of symptoms both physical (such as hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness) and emotional (such as anxiety, mood swings, sleeplessness).
For many women, HRT will be the first and most effective go-to option, while others may find that a more holistic and natural approach works best for them. It’s about recognising your symptoms and getting the support to help you discover which therapies and lifestyle changes work best for you.
Take a daily supplement
Most women approaching menopause will experience hot flushes, often accompanied by night sweats. For some these will be very mild, for others severe and life-affecting. Studies have shown that plant oestrogens or phytoestrogens, which mimic the natural oestrogen in your body, can help. But consuming the quantities needed in your daily diet may be a challenge for most. A daily dose of Promensil contains standardised red clover isoflavones, a plant oestrogen supplement backed by over 15 years of scientific research.
Why Promensil Red Clover Isoflavones?
Whereas some red clover extracts contain little or no isoflavones, Promensil uses a standardised patented extraction process to guarantee purity and quantity of the core, active ingredient at the optimal levels (40-80mg). Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a herbal extract, which is high in isoflavones (natural phytoestrogens). Red Clover isoflavones mimic the action of oestrogen and are widely used by women to maintain their health and vitality, especially during the time of menopause. Red Clover contains twice as many types of isoflavones and in higher concentrations than soya. Promensil’s isoflavones are naturally occurring and are not chemically synthesised. Click here to discover the full Promensil range.
Eat healthily
It’s proven that a healthy diet can help many women cope with their menopausal changes better. Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables and cutting out processed and refined foods is therefore recommended, whatever other therapies you choose. Cutting down on sugar and alcohol consumption will help ease unwanted symptoms too. Being overweight has been shown to worsen flushes and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, while excess caffeine and alcohol not only worsen flushes but may also increase the risk of osteoporosis post menopause.
Do plenty of exercises
Regular exercise not only releases feel-good endorphins, it will also help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce menopausal hot flashes. Increasing the amount of exercise you do once you start experiencing the hormonal changes that happen during menopause can also reduce the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. But don’t think you’ll have to join an exclusive gym or splash out on expensive equipment, a brisk walk was taken daily will do the job just as well – and it costs nothing.
And relax…
Unfortunately, some of the most common symptoms of menopause are still not taken seriously enough. Psychological symptoms are the ones that often affect women the most. These can include loss of self-confidence, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. If you find yourself experiencing any of these, it’s important to take time out to be kind to yourself. Many women find relaxing activities, such as Yoga and meditation helpful. It’s good to talk too. Rather than suffer in silence, share your feelings with a family member or friend and never be embarrassed to ask your GP for help.
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