Although menopause is a natural process in a woman’s life, there are many women who would like to reduce the symptoms of menopause to live this moment more serenely. In this article we look at 10 natural ways to manage the symptoms of menopause and better cope with this delicate moment. Dr. Leah Millheiser, director of the Female Sexuality Medicine clinic at Stanford University, talks about it

10 NATURAL WAYS TO REDUCE THE SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE

1. 1. The right hydration can help you fight hot flashes.

      Staying hydrated is a way to overcome the symptom of hot flashes that often comes with widespread redness on the face and chest. According to Dr. Leah Millheiser of Stanford University it is important to drink eight glasses of water overall during the day to keep the body temperature stable, or alternatively cold teas or fruit juices with no added sugar or aloe juice or mineralized waters like this one . An increased intake of raw vegetables and fresh fruit also helps keep us hydrated.

   2. Stay active this way.

      It is important to have a more active lifestyle, and to reduce sedentary lifestyle in every way to counteract the metabolic slowdown. Walking, cycling or biking outdoors, or buying a treadmill to use at home are great ways to leverage downtime for physical activity.

   3. Learn to cope with stress better.

      The drop in sex hormones alters the central nervous system. As a result, many postmenopausal women experience irritability and increased sensitivity to stress. Doing yoga, meditation or helping yourself with breathing techniques such as the Buteyko method can also help those who feel stressed and suffer from stress disorders such as nervous hunger, anxiety and insomnia.

   4. Clothes in natural fibers.

      The artificial fibers of clothes (but also sheets, commonly used fabrics) act as endocrine disruptors. Better to use cotton, linen, wool and other 100% natural fabrics to reduce the symptoms of menopause by helping the natural transpiration of the skin.