19 Nov Managing menopause naturally with lifestyle adjustments
While every woman goes through menopause, the symptoms and how it affects each person can be quite different. Luckily, there are lots of effective options for women to handle symptoms and take care of their health now and in the future.
Lately, health coaching has become a useful tool to help women through this stage of life. It’s a way to guide them, manage symptoms, and improve overall health.
What is the Menopause:
Menopause is just one day, technically—the day after you haven’t had a period for a whole year. The time leading up to this is called perimenopause, where hormones start to change and can go a bit crazy. This can happen months, years, or even more than a decade before menopause itself. After menopause, it’s called post-menopause, and the sex hormones stay pretty low.
It’s common for women to start noticing symptoms in their early forties, and some might even feel them in their late thirties. If menopause hits before 45, it’s considered early, and if it’s before 40, it’s called Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). Some women might experience menopause symptoms after having surgery to remove their ovaries (surgical menopause) or by taking certain medications, such as chemotherapy (chemical menopause).
Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause:
Every woman’s experience is different, but about 75% of women go through some symptoms, and 25% find them pretty tough. Some common symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, changes in periods, tiredness, weight changes, muscle, joint pain, brain fog and mood swings.
Ways to Handle Menopause:
The way to handle menopause symptoms depends on what symptoms you have and how severe they are. Lifestyle changes like eating well, staying active, getting good sleep, and managing stress can help. There are also medical options like hormone replacement therapy and other complimentary treatments. It’s crucial to work closely with healthcare providers to figure out the best plan for each individual.
The Role of Health Coaching:
Health coaching is a teamwork approach that helps clients make achievable lifestyle changes. It’s not just about managing menopause symptoms now; it’s about setting up habits that improve overall health in the long run. Clients learn how to eat better, move more, sleep well, and handle stress. The coaching process takes it step by step, making sure the changes stick even after coaching is done. This is crucial because menopause is linked to health risks like heart disease, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline. Health coaching looks at long-term health, helping women move into post-menopausal life with a focus on staying healthy.
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