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Mind, Body, Soul
The Big Change
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Keep pushing for your goals and dreams. With each
goal we realize - each dream we achieve...it causes a good change. I
thought now was as good a time as any to submit to you readers some
information about the "big change."
"A Guide to Menopause Symptoms..What Most Women Can Expect Excerpts
Growing older is simply a fact of life, and while greater wisdom often
comes along with age, the gift of age also poses new challenges for
many women.
Just as with most other things, knowing what's going on with your body
can make it easier to prepare and adapt to the changes your body is
going through.
Menopause occurs when a woman's ovaries no longer release eggs and her
menstrual periods end. The phase that occurs directly beforehand is
called perimenopause, a time when some women may notice symptoms
similar to menopause.
Every woman's body is different, which means not all will experience
symptoms in the same way.
The Menopause Cycle
What age will menopause start? When a woman approaches her late 30's,
estrogen and reproductive hormones decline, which begin the process of
menopause. The first phase is perimenopause. While the symptoms will
likely begin in your late 40's or early 50's, there is no specific age
when menopause should begin or end. Check with your Dr if you have
questions.
Perimenopause
This is the first stage of menopause, often experienced 3-5 years
before undergoing menopause. During menopause, hormones begin to drop,
and periods become irregular.
Symptoms of this transition to menopause can include: Hot flashes,
Elevated heart rate, Lower sex drive, Night sweats, Insomnia, Vaginal
dryness or discomfort during sexual intercourse, Urinary issues, and
Mood changes...irritability, depression, anxiety.
It's recommended that women eat healthy, get a good night's sleep, and
stay active during this time.
Menopause
In the United States, the average age of women at the time of menopause
is 51. Your Mother's age at this time will help to predict your
timeframe.
Symptoms and Treatment For Menopause
Symptoms associated with menopause can last a few years and most women
make the transition in five years.
Hot flashes can cause anxiety and night sweats can cost you a good
night's sleep. Mood swings and fuzzy thinking can take you off of your
A-game in a hurry.
Weight gain and acne are connected to the onset of menopause.
The first priority should be a nutritious diet, daily exercise, and
limited caffeine and alcohol consumption. Quitting smoking can reduce
hot flashes.
Dressing in layers aids in the control of hot flashes as you can take
off a layer when you feel a hot flash start. Eating foods rich in
probiotics - like yogurt - can help improve production and regulation
of insulin, which can help prevent weight gain." - Menopause Matters
"The best feeling in the whole world is watching things finally fall
into place after watching them fall apart for so long." - Grateful
Addicts in Recovery
"Understanding is deeper than knowledge. There are many people who know
you, but very few who understand you." - Untraveled Journey
"Don't carry your mistakes around with you. Instead place them under
your feet and use them as stepping stones." - Curejoy Video
"Never discredit your gut instinct. You are not paranoid. Your body can
pick up on bad vibrations. If something deep inside of you says that
something is not right about a person or situation...trust it." - Think
Positive
"Sometimes all you need is for someone to just be there, even if they
can't solve your problems. Just knowing there is someone who cares can
make all the difference." - sun.gazing.com
The best is yet to be!! MONA
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