With the advice of Dr. Barbara Bonazzi, gynecologist and homeopath, in Milan and Sesto San Giovanni; let’s find out how to counteract the annoying ailments caused by menopause.
The menopause affects mood and body. It is known that women of the Far East, who traditionally include in their diet a large amount of soy, rice and barley, rich in phytoestrogens, compared to Western women suffer less from the typical disorders of menopause: hot flashes, sweating, awakenings at night, depression, headache, weight gain.
The advice is therefore to fill up with essential nutrients. But not only. To get better, you can try the “sweet” medicines, which minimize symptoms with natural remedies without side effects.
Homeopathy & Co– Homeopathic medicine intervenes in a gentle but decisive way in re-establish harmony between the energetic, psychic and physical planes. Adequate homeopathic therapy for the treatment of climacteric syndrome must be calibrated to the patient, although there are three remedies that generally give positive results: the Sulfur, Lachesis and Sanguinaria, to be taken between meals.
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- A valid alternative is theomotossicologia, a branch of homeopathy: with homotoxicological drugs the residual functionality of the ovaries is stimulated, taking into account that the gland continues to modestly secrete hormones for many years after menopause, with a positive effect for maintaining the overall balance of the organism, which can thus be involved gradually.
- L’acupuncture tends to rebalance the disharmonies between heart and kidney, and kidney and liver Yin and Yang deficiencies. Indeed, according to traditional Chinese medicine, menopause coincides with a decrease in the Yin of the kidney, that is the part of this organ that regulates hormone secretion and reproduction. Generally, they are sufficient ten initial treatments on a weekly basis and then periodic reminders monthly to obtain and maintain good results.
Not just soy …
- Consume 2-3 servings a day of soy (sprouts, beans, milk, etc.) for increase the intake of phytohormones which counteract the effects of estrogen deficiency, and also of Omega 3 and 6 that keep heart and cholesterol in check.
- To counter osteoporosis, increase your intake of football (almonds, legumes and soy, sesame seeds) and of vitamin D (herring, mackerel, sardines, 15 minutes a day of sun exposure).
- Don’t forget the Vitamin E, an excellent antioxidant (raw vegetable oils, wheat sprouts, dried fruit).
- The very important magnesium which has a positive effect on mood and soreness (cashews, dried fruit, corn, chickpeas, spinach).
- If nutrition is not enough, take it specific supplements.
- To reduce hot flashes and sweats, avoid excess coffee and tea, chocolate, spicy and alcoholic foods.
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Keep an eye on the scales
- Due to hormonal imbalance, slowing of metabolism and lower calorie expenditure, weight gain can occur in menopause. A problem to be addressed immediately.
- Follow a diet low in saturated fat of animal origin, limit the consumption of rapidly absorbed sugars (sweets, refined flour, potatoes) and salt. Choose instead white meats, fish and vegetables lightly seasoned, fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains.
- Increase physical activity (walking, cycling, swimming, gentle gymnastics) to improve mood, sleep quality, la bone density, circulation in the lower limbs, to reduce cardiovascular risk and osteoarthritis processes.
