HOW WOMEN GET THROUGH THE MENOPAUSE WELL
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1. WHAT IS MEANT BY MENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE?
The menopause (med.: "climacteric") in women is the period of hormonal change at the end of the fertile phase of life. The menopause and the term "menopause" are often used interchangeably, which is not entirely correct. In medical terms, the menopause is the day of the last menstrual period, after which there is no further bleeding for at least 12 months.
2. MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS: WHEN DO THE HORMONES START TO REBEL?
Every woman experiences it in her life: the menopause! The onset and duration can vary greatly from woman to woman. Sometimes the hormonal changes only last a few months. However, the vast majority of women experience the menopause in the truest sense of the word. The hormonal changeover can therefore last up to 10 years!
The body usually begins to undergo hormonal changes from the age of 40. The ovaries then gradually produce fewer sex hormones. Menstruation becomes less regular and eventually stops. It is not possible to predict when it will finally stop altogether. However, at the age of 51, more than half of all women are in the final stage of the menopause and have already had their last period for a year. Only then does the issue of contraception no longer play a role at all!
The body usually begins to undergo hormonal changes from the age of 40. The ovaries then gradually produce fewer sex hormones. Menstruation becomes less regular and eventually stops. It is not possible to predict when it will finally stop altogether. However, at the age of 51, more than half of all women are in the final stage of the menopause and have already had their last period for a year. Only then does the issue of contraception no longer play a role at all!
3. WHAT PROBLEMS MAY ARISE DURING THE CHANGING YEARS?
Although this period is a normal process in the lives of all women, it can be very stressful for the individual woman. Even just one of the symptoms listed below is enough to reduce the quality of life.
The symptoms vary in duration:
The symptoms vary in duration:
- Hot flushes and sweating
-sleep disturbancesandtiredness
- listlessness and mood swings
- Sadness and evenMenopausal depression
- irritability
- Restlessness and concentration problems
- Dizziness and heart problems
- Hair loss and facial hair growth
- Weight gain
- Decreased desire
- Dryness of the vaginal mucous membranes, vaginal dryness
- Muscle and joint pain
Osteoporosis, also known as bone loss, is a common symptom of the menopause. It is caused by a lack of the hormone oestrogen. Oestrogen controls the absorption of calcium into the bones. However, calcium is the most important bone building block. The problem is: when bone mass dwindles, the bones lose their stability!
4. MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS: POSSIBLE THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
Women often struggle bravely through the menopause. The only problem is that it takes a lot of strength and perhaps even tears. Seeking help to maintain your quality of life is not a sign of weakness. Rather, it is a clear sign of a desire for relaxed times. There are many ways that women can use to deal positively with the hormonal changes in their body and mind. For women who suffer from the above-mentioned symptoms, there are medical therapies that can help them maintain their quality of life. Because: Statistically speaking, another third of life begins after the menopause!
For many women, the first point of contact for menopausal symptoms is their gynaecologist. Some doctors prescribe the hormone oestrogen to alleviate the symptoms.However, it is now known that there are a whole range of natural options that can help with the first signs of menopausal symptoms.
A targeted diet cannot prevent the cause, but the symptoms can be significantly alleviated. (NDR, 2019) Calcium, vitamin D and vitamin E, for example, can help with hot flushes and sweating. Cramps and pain in the joints can also be combated with calcium and magnesium. As it is often difficult to cover the need for important nutrients with the diet, it is advisable to cover these with high-quality food supplements.
For many women, the first point of contact for menopausal symptoms is their gynaecologist. Some doctors prescribe the hormone oestrogen to alleviate the symptoms.However, it is now known that there are a whole range of natural options that can help with the first signs of menopausal symptoms.
A targeted diet cannot prevent the cause, but the symptoms can be significantly alleviated. (NDR, 2019) Calcium, vitamin D and vitamin E, for example, can help with hot flushes and sweating. Cramps and pain in the joints can also be combated with calcium and magnesium. As it is often difficult to cover the need for important nutrients with the diet, it is advisable to cover these with high-quality food supplements.
5 WHICH PLANT-BASED MEDICINES HELP?
The good news is that there are some purely natural ingredients that can alleviate typical menopausal symptoms.
A selection:
Hop blossoms: Hops support the body with various typical menopausal symptoms. For example, hop flowers can help with hot flushes, sweating, restlessness and irritability.* Hop flowers are considered a natural herbal remedy especially for the nervous system and can also support relaxation and healthy sleep.*
St. John's wort: St. John's wort can contribute to emotional balance and bladder health, for example.*
Lemon balm: Melissa herb contributes to a positive mood and supports mental and cognitive performance.Lemon balm can also help with sleep and relaxation.*
Monk's pepper: Monk's pepper was used in ancient times to treat women's ailments. Today we know that monk's pepper can alleviate symptoms and thus support well-being. Monk's pepper also contributes to joint health during the menopause and to a healthy menstrual cycle.*
Evening primrose oil: During the menopause, menstruation is sometimes light, sometimes heavy, sometimes long-lasting, sometimes absent and sometimes occurs in the form of intermenstrual bleeding. Evening primrose oil can help here! Because it contributes to the normalization of menstrual health* and not only that.It also supports skin and hair growth, connective tissue, heart health and the immune system.*
Yam root: Yam root contains the substance diosgenin, which is similar in structure to the hormone progesterone. However, progesterone influences the menstrual cycle. On top of this, the body needs diosgenin in order to produce its own DHEA. DHEA is the precursor for the most important female sex hormone oestrogen. Thus, yam supports hormonal balance and therefore well-being during the menopause and can help to reduce symptoms such as hot flushes, sweating, restlessness and irritability* (Wen-Huey et al.,2005)
5-HTP: The extract from the African black bean ("Griffonia simplicifolia") helps to normalize the nervous system* (also at night).
The B vitamins biotin, B1 and B6: These help to balance the vaginal mucous membranes, the nervous system, the psyche, hormonal activity and energy metabolism.All B vitamins help with tiredness and symptoms of fatigue.*
Conclusion: Don't let the menopause take away your quality of life. Instead, take advantage of the opportunities offered by purely plant-based ingredients so that the menopause can be one of the best years of your life!
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A selection:
Hop blossoms: Hops support the body with various typical menopausal symptoms. For example, hop flowers can help with hot flushes, sweating, restlessness and irritability.* Hop flowers are considered a natural herbal remedy especially for the nervous system and can also support relaxation and healthy sleep.*
St. John's wort: St. John's wort can contribute to emotional balance and bladder health, for example.*
Lemon balm: Melissa herb contributes to a positive mood and supports mental and cognitive performance.Lemon balm can also help with sleep and relaxation.*
Monk's pepper: Monk's pepper was used in ancient times to treat women's ailments. Today we know that monk's pepper can alleviate symptoms and thus support well-being. Monk's pepper also contributes to joint health during the menopause and to a healthy menstrual cycle.*
Evening primrose oil: During the menopause, menstruation is sometimes light, sometimes heavy, sometimes long-lasting, sometimes absent and sometimes occurs in the form of intermenstrual bleeding. Evening primrose oil can help here! Because it contributes to the normalization of menstrual health* and not only that.It also supports skin and hair growth, connective tissue, heart health and the immune system.*
Yam root: Yam root contains the substance diosgenin, which is similar in structure to the hormone progesterone. However, progesterone influences the menstrual cycle. On top of this, the body needs diosgenin in order to produce its own DHEA. DHEA is the precursor for the most important female sex hormone oestrogen. Thus, yam supports hormonal balance and therefore well-being during the menopause and can help to reduce symptoms such as hot flushes, sweating, restlessness and irritability* (Wen-Huey et al.,2005)
5-HTP: The extract from the African black bean ("Griffonia simplicifolia") helps to normalize the nervous system* (also at night).
The B vitamins biotin, B1 and B6: These help to balance the vaginal mucous membranes, the nervous system, the psyche, hormonal activity and energy metabolism.All B vitamins help with tiredness and symptoms of fatigue.*
Conclusion: Don't let the menopause take away your quality of life. Instead, take advantage of the opportunities offered by purely plant-based ingredients so that the menopause can be one of the best years of your life!
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6. SUPPORTING THE BODY DURING THE MENOPAUSE THROUGH NUTRITION?
There are several ingredients that can be used for the various typical menopausal symptoms. Here are a few suggestions:
Biotin
-contributes to normal energy metabolism
- contributes to normal function of the nervous system
- contributes to normal psychological function
- contributes to normal skin and mucous membranes
- contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
- contributes to normal metabolism of macronutrients
Hop flowers
-contribute to the reduction of menopausal symptoms
- support sleep and relaxation -contribute to the reduction of menopausal symptoms. support sleep and relaxation
- support the nervous system
Monk's pepper
-contributes to joint health during the menopause
- contributes to the relief of symptoms during the menopause
- contributes to the recovery of physical and mental well-being
- contributes to health before and during menstruation
Biotin
-contributes to normal energy metabolism
- contributes to normal function of the nervous system
- contributes to normal psychological function
- contributes to normal skin and mucous membranes
- contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
- contributes to normal metabolism of macronutrients
Hop flowers
-contribute to the reduction of menopausal symptoms
- support sleep and relaxation -contribute to the reduction of menopausal symptoms. support sleep and relaxation
- support the nervous system
Monk's pepper
-contributes to joint health during the menopause
- contributes to the relief of symptoms during the menopause
- contributes to the recovery of physical and mental well-being
- contributes to health before and during menstruation
Evening primrose oil
- contributes to menstrual health contributes to menstrual health
- supports healthy skin and hair growth
- contributes to normal cholesterol levels
- maintains heart and vascular health
- supports the body's defenses and immune system
- supports healthy skin and connective tissue
- regulates metabolic functions
Vitamin B1
-contributes to normal heart function
-contributes to normal energy metabolism contributes to normal energy metabolism
- contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
- contributes to normal psychological function
Vitamin B6
- contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
-contributes to the regulationof hormone activity contributes to the regulation of hormone activity
Yam root
-supports well-being during the menopause
- contributes to the reduction of menopausal symptoms
St. John's wort
-supports mental health
- contributes to emotional balance
- supports mental and physical well-being (also in stressful situations)
- supports sleep and relaxation
- helps to maintain a positive mood
- contributes to skin health
- contributes to bladder health
Lemon balm
- supports mentalhealthsupports mental health
- supports sleep and relaxation
- contributes to a positive mood
- supports cognitive and mental performance
*The claims regarding the effects of the above-mentioned ingredients are permitted by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) or are available for review. are available for review.
- supports healthy skin and hair growth
- contributes to normal cholesterol levels
- maintains heart and vascular health
- supports the body's defenses and immune system
- supports healthy skin and connective tissue
- regulates metabolic functions
Vitamin B1
-contributes to normal heart function
-contributes to normal energy metabolism contributes to normal energy metabolism
- contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
- contributes to normal psychological function
Vitamin B6
- contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
-contributes to the regulationof hormone activity contributes to the regulation of hormone activity
Yam root
-supports well-being during the menopause
- contributes to the reduction of menopausal symptoms
St. John's wort
-supports mental health
- contributes to emotional balance
- supports mental and physical well-being (also in stressful situations)
- supports sleep and relaxation
- helps to maintain a positive mood
- contributes to skin health
- contributes to bladder health
Lemon balm
- supports mentalhealthsupports mental health
- supports sleep and relaxation
- contributes to a positive mood
- supports cognitive and mental performance
*The claims regarding the effects of the above-mentioned ingredients are permitted by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) or are available for review. are available for review.
Sources:
Hu, Wen-Huey et al. (2005): "Estrogenic effekt of yam ingestion in healthy postmenopausal women.", at:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16093400/(retrieved on 13.11.2020)
NDR (2019): "Menopause: Nutrition alleviates symptoms.", at:https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/gesundheit/Wechseljahre-Beschwerden-durch-Ernaehrung-lindern,wechseljahre160.html(retrieved on 13.11.2020)
Hu, Wen-Huey et al. (2005): "Estrogenic effekt of yam ingestion in healthy postmenopausal women.", at:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16093400/(retrieved on 13.11.2020)
NDR (2019): "Menopause: Nutrition alleviates symptoms.", at:https://www.ndr.de/ratgeber/gesundheit/Wechseljahre-Beschwerden-durch-Ernaehrung-lindern,wechseljahre160.html(retrieved on 13.11.2020)