Do you have symptoms of menopause such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes, moodiness, weight gain and other menopausal symptoms that are disrupting your life? If you are, then you can try many different remedies such as hormone replacement therapies, exercise, and mind spirit control. However, completely safe nonprescription 100% natural supplements can reduce or eliminate your symptoms too. It has to be your decision on what to try, and whether it is worth the risk or not.
Ensure that with any method you research the studies. For instance, there is a natural supplement called Amberen that is very safe for most people to use. If you are allergic and have issues with MSG, you may want to try something else but there are many studies showing that a 90-day course of Amberen can give you as much as six months relief of your unpleasant symptoms.
The company that created Amberen, Lunada Biomedical, claims, “Amberen restores the communication between the hypothalamus and the endocrine system” which allows the body to create its own hormones getting the balance back to normal. You can read about the clinical trials by going to their website. The thing to remember when trying any sort of treatment whether recommended by your doctor, a friend, or an article like this is to do your own studying and due diligence.
Once you have determined that the supplement is not dangerous for you to take, and then it is okay to go ahead and try it. Follow all the directions exactly! It is very important to take supplements, as you would medicine exactly as the package insert instructs you. If you don’t follow the directions you can cause yourself serious problems. For instance, women who have had breast cancer should avoid soy, estrogen based supplements or hormones. Breast cancer is an estrogen fed cancer and you could accidentally set yourself up for very dangerous consequences if you do not pay attention.
In addition, it is important to talk to your doctor about any supplements you want to add to your daily regimen. Many supplements can interact with certain medications and foods. It is imperative that you research each addition to your body to avoid problems. Many people take for granted that supplements are safe, and many of them are, but sometimes mixing them with a particular medicine, or other supplement can actually cause severe reactions and even death.
It’s not abnormal to experience midlife issues, especially if you’ve suffered a divorce, are single, or you’re having issues within your marriage. Suddenly you look around and the world is full of tight 20 something young bodies assaulting you at every turn. In magazines, and in movies, women your own age appear flawless. In your mind you’re still that 20 something young woman but the moment you look in the mirror you look behind you quickly to make sure your mom isn’t really standing in front of that mirror.
You know intellectually that the magic of Photoshop and airbrushing is to blame and even the sweet young 20 something’s aren’t really perfect, but nonetheless you find yourself competing with them since many men your own age who aren’t gay or otherwise attached seem to be attracted to women 20 years younger than they are.
The truth is many men go for women like that because those are the women with the confidence to approach them, or the insecurity to swoon at an older man’s advances. Sometimes it really is true love, but one thing it is not is a competition. True love has no age. However, the truth is, most men don’t really go for younger women on purpose it is likely they have no idea the age of the woman before they date her. All they know is she is attractive to them, whether physically or mentally. Men are visual there is no doubt, but if you talk to then they’ll tell you that maturity is sexy as long as the woman is confident in herself.
You don’t need to wear the same clothing that a young 20 year old wears to be attractive. Style is ageless. If you have sexy long legs, it is perfectly okay to wear short skirts at any age. If you have gorgeous long silky locks in your 50’s or 60’s that is perfectly acceptable if that is what makes you feel good and is comfortable. What you should do is make sure the fit is impeccable, the cut and color are right for you and that the materials aren’t dated. A short skirt from the 70’s just isn’t the same thing as a short skirt made today so make sure you update your clothing to modern times.
The other thing to remember is that being healthy is youthful. Keep yourself as healthy as you possibly can. Eat right, get plenty of exercise, and drink fresh filtered water every single day. Watching your weight is important as well because you can’t be either underweight or overweight and be healthy. Keep a balanced weight, and you will automatically look more youthful. Your skin will look radiant and your eyes will sparkle. Lastly, attitude is everything. It might sound trite but your attitude plays a major role in everything you do. We all know the woman who is not that attractive on the surface but seems to attract both men and women to them like flies. That is confidence and a good attitude at work.
Probably one of the most irritating issue women have with menopause are hot flashes. Some women don’t have them but others have many. They wake up from sleep covered in sweat to the point they need to change their sheets. Worse, they might be in public when a hot flash hits and they are immediately covered with sweat and overcome with the desire to jump in an ice-filled lake. Thankfully, there are ways to be more comfortable as you go through this transition.
Technology has created some wonderful fabrics that wick away sweat from your body allowing you to stay a lot dryer. You can purchase clothing, as well as bedding, that stays cooler thus allowing you to avoid drenched nights and embarrassing public displays of menopause. The fabric is made with polyester microfiber and other blends that helps sweat vaporize easier by creating chambers where the liquid can collect but air can get to it so that it can evaporate. You have likely seen some of this clothing already in the form of yoga clothing and baby clothing.
Thankfully, now you can purchase under garments, bedding, blouses and pants made with the wicking fabric that is fashionable and simple to care for. When you wash your wicking-fabrics, do not use any bleach or fabric softener and always use the gentle cycle. It will come with instructions so ensure that you follow all the instructions to keep you wicking fabrics comfortable for a long time to come. Some the different types of clothing you might choose are:
- Blouses
- Cami
- Leisurewear
- Night Gowns
- Pajamas
- Pants
- Sleepwear
- Towels
- T-shirts
- Under clothing
- Yoga Clothing
The moisture wicking fabric feels soft to the touch and is very comfortable to wear. You’ll feel cool and sleep better than you have in years and wish that you had found these clothing before you started having hot flashes because you’ll wear them long after you have transitioned through menopause. There are even some brands that use recycled silver making super-fast drying fabrics; this is often use in beach towels. These special towels dry fast as well as help cover you from the sun and give a cooling effect on a hot summer day.
