How to Ease Menopause Symptoms The Natural Way - Here Are The Foods To Eat During Menopause!

Menopause means cessation of menstruation: the word comes from the greek word men (month) and Pausis (end). In reality, however, the disappearance of menstruation is only one of the symptoms of menopause. Some other symptoms are:

• Pain in the bones. This is the most common symptoms: two out of three women complain about it. Some form of physical activity can help you alleviate this symptom.
• Hot flushes: 63% of women complain about them.
• Emotional problems. Most women report sleeping disturbances, irritability and depression.
• Urinary disorders.
• Vaginal dryness. The reduced activity of vaginal glands decreases the production of mucus secreted by the vagina and can lead to a painful sexual intercourse.
• Skin issues. The skin gradually becomes dry, less elastic and more fragile. It is also more prone towards redness and irritation. The decrease in estrogen can reduce collagen production and create wrinkles in the skin.
• Hair problems. Normally, after the age of 40, the hair becomes thinner and weaker and the renewal process becomes progressively slower. After menopause hair tend to become less shiny and more fragile. Taking vitamins A, B, C, D and E can help you make your hair less fragile.
• Nail problems. Like hair, your nails can also change and may break more easily.
• Changes in breast size. Your breasts may gradually become smaller due to the disappearance of the glandular tissue.
• Belly fat issues. Many women complain about their belly getting bigger, which may happen due to hormonal changes. Adding some lactic acid bacteria to your diet by eating more yogurt can be beneficial.

Bad habits to avoid during menopause:

• Smoking - It 's definitely the most important risk factor: it has been found that particularly in leaner women, smoking can precipitate menopause by 1-2 years because it accelerates the decline of the ovarian function. What is more, smoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
• Sedentary lifestyle - it increases the risk of fractures and cardiovascular disease.
• Psychotropic drugs - taking drugs and sedatives to treat the problems of anxiety and insomnia is certainly not advisable, because they can create hormonal havoc.
• Alcohol - Approximately 15% of menopausal women report daily intake of alcohol, usually 1 or 2 glasses of wine. However, excessive use of alcohol should be avoided.

To cope with the complications of menopause it would be a good idea to use natural remedies that increase the level of estrogen in the body. The daily consumption of foods that contain a large percentage of estrogen can be helpful. Soybeans, flax seeds, green beans, corn, pumpkin seeds, beets, olives, oats, peas, alfalfa, garlic, sesame seeds, potatoes, cucumbers, apples, cabbage, olive oil, papaya and sunflower seeds are some natural sources of estrogen.