If you are a woman, you will experience menopause at some point in your life.
And in fact, regardless of your age, you are likely in the throes of some phase of menopause right this minute! So here are some tips to help you through "The Change" ...
simple things to make life easier.
1.
Exercise and eat healthy - Although we should all be doing this at all stages of our lives, it becomes more important as we age and enter menopause.
By exercising and eating more healthy, we help our bodies to age slower and repair some of the damage we have inflicted in our younger days.
Osteoporosis is a serious concern for menopausal women and it is never too early to start doing everything to either prevent or reverse this bone disease.
2.
Find a calming skill to practice such as yoga, meditation or breathing exercises - Join the YMCA or take classes at your local hospital or community college.
You can also likely find a cable TV show that will help in getting started in calming your life.
For centuries, the Chinese, young and old alike, have benefited from slow-moving exercises so consider joining a Tai Chi class.
3.
Avoid tranquilizers and alcohol - If you don't drink or feel the need for tranquilizers, you're home-free on this one.
But if you do drink, make an effort to cut back.
Both the alcohol and the sugar in the alcohol will keep your system off-balance and at this stage in your life, you don't need anything else to upset the menopause balancing act.
And if you feel the need for tranquilizers, try consulting a naturalist who can help you instead of using prescription drugs.
Your body will respond much better to natural herbs.
4.
Engage in a creative outlet that invokes a sense of achievement - This will be different for everyone.
Maybe with the children gone from the home, you are feeling somewhat ungrounded and like you have no real purpose in life.
Or maybe the absence of children now allows you some freedom you didn't previously have.
Now is the time to do the things you've put off doing before because you didn't have the time.
Learn how to quilt, get involved with a community organization and teach others how to read, volunteer to help with relief efforts either locally or long distance through your church or another non-profit agency.
5.
Stay connected with your family and friends - For some women, depression can be a big deal when going through menopause ...
either depression from the changes that are happening or just hormonal fluctuations that cause feelings of depression.
Whatever the cause, be sure to keep close to friends and family.
Find someone who has already experienced menopause or is going through it at the same time.
Find a support group if necessary and make new friends.
Surviving menopause is no different than surviving all the other phases of your life.
Just do a little planning, see what others are doing, get involved and stay in touch.
And remember, menopause is just another part of the circle of life.
And in fact, regardless of your age, you are likely in the throes of some phase of menopause right this minute! So here are some tips to help you through "The Change" ...
simple things to make life easier.
1.
Exercise and eat healthy - Although we should all be doing this at all stages of our lives, it becomes more important as we age and enter menopause.
By exercising and eating more healthy, we help our bodies to age slower and repair some of the damage we have inflicted in our younger days.
Osteoporosis is a serious concern for menopausal women and it is never too early to start doing everything to either prevent or reverse this bone disease.
2.
Find a calming skill to practice such as yoga, meditation or breathing exercises - Join the YMCA or take classes at your local hospital or community college.
You can also likely find a cable TV show that will help in getting started in calming your life.
For centuries, the Chinese, young and old alike, have benefited from slow-moving exercises so consider joining a Tai Chi class.
3.
Avoid tranquilizers and alcohol - If you don't drink or feel the need for tranquilizers, you're home-free on this one.
But if you do drink, make an effort to cut back.
Both the alcohol and the sugar in the alcohol will keep your system off-balance and at this stage in your life, you don't need anything else to upset the menopause balancing act.
And if you feel the need for tranquilizers, try consulting a naturalist who can help you instead of using prescription drugs.
Your body will respond much better to natural herbs.
4.
Engage in a creative outlet that invokes a sense of achievement - This will be different for everyone.
Maybe with the children gone from the home, you are feeling somewhat ungrounded and like you have no real purpose in life.
Or maybe the absence of children now allows you some freedom you didn't previously have.
Now is the time to do the things you've put off doing before because you didn't have the time.
Learn how to quilt, get involved with a community organization and teach others how to read, volunteer to help with relief efforts either locally or long distance through your church or another non-profit agency.
5.
Stay connected with your family and friends - For some women, depression can be a big deal when going through menopause ...
either depression from the changes that are happening or just hormonal fluctuations that cause feelings of depression.
Whatever the cause, be sure to keep close to friends and family.
Find someone who has already experienced menopause or is going through it at the same time.
Find a support group if necessary and make new friends.
Surviving menopause is no different than surviving all the other phases of your life.
Just do a little planning, see what others are doing, get involved and stay in touch.
And remember, menopause is just another part of the circle of life.
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