5 items found
22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
This is the time around and after the end of your periods. Strictly speaking the menopause is after the last menstrual period. This is usually around the age of 51. Changes can start to take place many years in advance of this, and women can start to notice more erratic cycles and heavier bleeding in their late 40s. This is due to hormone changes resulting in a dramatic reduction of oestrogen....
22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
Osteoporosis is a common health problem in this country. As many as 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 will have osteoporosis. A sedentary lifestyle with a lack of weight-bearing exercise is a risk factor. Osteoporosis results in bones becoming less dense and more “honeycombed”. The bones are therefore more easily broken, especially if you have an injury such as a fall. Oestrogen is a....
- 1 comments
18 Mar 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Here are some suggestions that will help your Menopause Diet. 1. Boost your daily intake of fruits. 2. Choose melons, bananas and citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, which are high in potassium. 3. Potassium rich foods help balance sodium and water retention. Also include some dried fruit like apricots and figs. 4. Boost your daily intake of vegetables (inc. salad) Choose in particular,....
26 Feb 2009 by Colin McKeand
In 400 B.C. Hippocrates the father of medicine said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” The wisdom of Hippocrates words takes on more importance than ever as we discover the potent, health-giving substances of super foods. Here’s a list of some of these foods that should always be in your kitchen. Apples — more vitamin C than an orange and full of....
2 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
What does exercise do for menopause? Exercise cannot prevent menopausal symptoms, but it can decrease the frequency and severity of some symptoms. They include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, headache, lethargy and fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and depression. In general, we encourage all women from before menopause to postmenopause to begin and stick with an exercise program. Why do....
5 items found