Relief for Sufferers of Perimenopause
During this time, its important to know how to deal with its symptoms. Since most doctors don't want to put you on hormone medication during this time, you need to know the natural ways to address your symptoms. Luckily, there are ways to deal with the affects of perimenopause with only a few changes to your lifestyle. Here's what to do...
#1 Exercise. Research done by Mary J. Minkin Md, author of A woman's Guide to Menopause & Perimenopause, suggests that working out 30 minutes every other day will cut back symptoms from your hormonal changes by 67 percent. Why? The endorphins released as you exercise regulate your estrogen levels and make you feel good at the same time.
#2 Proper Breathing. Breathing deeply for 15 minutes daily can cut your hot flashes by 50%. You'll need to sit down and breath to the count of five. The oxygenation of your body can also help give you extra energy.
#3 Eat Rhubarb. By eating 4 mg of rhubarb extract over a 12 week period, you'll be able to cut back on perimenopause symptoms. In particular, rhubarb was shown to reduce hot flashes.
#4. Lower the thermostat. This point is the easiest one to do. Thirty minutes prior to going to bed at night, lower the thermostat so you can sleep comfortably and minimize your chances of having night sweats.
#5. Try wild yam extract. You can by this in a creme or supplement (pill) form at your local health food or vitamin store. Wild yam contains mild, natural hormones that can help with mood swings in as little as 24 hours.
In conclusion, perimenopause is the period leading up to menopause for women that is marked by mood swings, hot flashes and fatigue. Although it can be uncomfortable, by a few changes in your lifestyle, you can reduce its symptoms. You'll need to exercise, breath properly, lower the thermostat and consume a few extracts in order to obtain the most optimum results.
Just for laughs
You know you're going through menopause when....
... It's the dead of winter and you're wearing a tank top and shorts.
...the hair on top of your head is thinning and growing back over your lip.
...you need to drink at least three cups of coffee to get out of bed.
...the front and back view of your body looks the same.
... someone says 'good morning', you turn and glare at them.
...you think chocolate is a main course and will argue the point with anyone.
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