Don't be afraid of menopause
Menopause is a natural process, but many women are very afraid of it. In fact, women associate periods with themselves to such an extent that they feel that their existence will end after the periods end. They will grow old quickly, their beauty will start diminishing. But this happens to those women who do not take care of themselves during menopause.
It is true that during menopause many changes take place in the body of women – women start gaining weight suddenly, their stomachs swell, they suddenly start feeling hot, they lose sleep, they start having joint pains. But these changes are normal, there is no need to panic about them.
By changing food habits, exercise and lifestyle, one can easily get relief from the problems of menopause. Increasing obesity can be controlled. At this stage of age, the biggest responsibility of women is to not let their changing body deteriorate.
Body changes due to menopause
Changes keep happening in the body 4-5 years before and 4-5 years after menopause. The ovaries shrink, due to which they are unable to release hormones like before. Especially the production of estrogen hormone decreases.
Estrogen hormone plays an important role in the body of women. When there is a deficiency of estrogen hormone in the body, hot flashes start occurring, the elasticity of the skin starts decreasing, due to which wrinkles start appearing on the face. Problems like joint pain, osteoporosis start occurring. Problems like hair loss, pigmentation on the face, flatulence start occurring.
During this time, women's fat cells also increase, due to which their obesity starts increasing. The special thing is that these fat cells help women in dealing with many problems of menopause. Due to fat cells, the level of estrogen in the body decreases gradually instead of falling suddenly. This makes it easier for women to accept the changes coming in the body.
Lose weight by changing your diet
Women should take special care of their diet so that the body does not become weak during menopause. Along with increasing obesity during menopause, the risk of problems like thyroid, diabetes, blood pressure also increases, so it is important to take special care of diet.
Consume milk products to prevent osteoporosis
During menopause, due to the decrease in the level of estrogen hormone in the body, the bones start weakening. This increases the chances of joint pain or osteoporosis. Eating dairy products strengthens the bones.
Calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus present in milk products strengthen bones. Consuming milk products before sleeping at night helps in getting good sleep. Along with consuming milk products, do not forget to sunbathe daily.
Increase the amount of fiber in the diet
During menopause, weight starts increasing rapidly which can lead to problems like diabetes, thyroid and increased blood pressure. Increasing the amount of fiber in the diet keeps the weight under control and also prevents constipation. To control weight during menopause, increase the amount of fruits, salads and green leafy vegetables in the daily diet.
One does not get good sleep during menopause. Drinking tea or coffee before sleeping increases sleep problems. Consuming too much caffeine or alcohol increases the chances of increased heart rate, it can also increase stress or other mental problems.
Due to hormonal changes during menopause, mood swings, anger, irritability increase. Also, women crave for sweets. Eating sweets can lead to weight gain. You can eat dark chocolate as an alternative to sweets. The magnesium present in it helps in getting good sleep and improving mood. Yes, keep in mind that do not eat chocolate in large quantities.
Eat walnuts for beauty
Make sure to eat one walnut every day. This will prevent joint pain, keep your skin glowing and add healthy fats to your diet. You can eat walnuts as soon as you wake up in the morning or with breakfast.
Apart from obesity, women also feel a heaviness in the stomach during menopause. This happens due to bloating. Due to the stomach not being cleaned properly, there is a problem of bloating, heartburn, acidity. To clean the stomach properly and avoid the problem of bloating, eat ghee and jaggery with lunch every day.
Eating ghee and jaggery prevents the deficiency of iron and hemoglobin in the body. Women who have periods for a long time should especially include ghee and jaggery in their diet. Do not be afraid of the changes in the body during menopause, consider it the first step towards understanding it and celebrate it happily.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.