The time of menopause is an unsettling period for women. It not only produces physical discomfort, but emotional stress too, causing serious chaos in a woman’s life.
Luckily, today there are many ways to help alleviate those drastic symptoms and help women take control of their lives, and a very important one is related to the diet. There are foods that contain rich quantities of the vitamins and minerals required to strengthen and protect the female organism.
Anxiety, tension, depression, headaches, hot flashes, night sweats, water retention, bloating, joint pain, low energy, and irritability, are just some of the classic symptoms women experience during menopause. Vitamin B6 has been shown to ease many of these uncomfortable feelings, especially, Vitamin B6 combined with zinc, as it helps convert B6 into its active form in the body. And what foods are rich in Vitamin B6? Wheat and bran cereals, beans and lentils.
Magnesium and GLA are very helpful in reducing swelling, and offer other beneficial effects for the body. These are essential for everyone, and even more for women going through menopause.
Hormone imbalances act over blood sugar control and produce sugar craving, which in turn produces tiredness and irritation. It is important to maintain a low sugar diet; this means, no sodas, concentrated juices, sauces and lots of caffeine.
Calcium is also vital during this period. It is normally taken in tablets, and to boost its effect, look for a combination of calcium and magnesium + Vitamin D, and take the tablets prior to going to sleep, while eating high protein foods like meat, eggs and beans. It is important to make it a habit to consume high calcium foods like skim milk, dairy products and beans.
Finally, do not forget folic acid. The benefits of taking between 40 to 60 mg a day are numerous. And, for rich sources of folic acid, eat lots of oranges, spinach, leafy green vegetables, beans, and walnuts.
Of course, always remember to ask a professional about the best natural ways to diminish menopause symptoms; you could talk to a bioidentical hormone doctor and read lots of quality resources available today. The most important thing is that you educate yourself to be aware of the best options to treat your body with respect and love.
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