What is Menopause and Why Do Our Bodies Change?Menopause is a part of a woman's life. But it does not control our lives, we control it. Where there is a will there is always a way!
Most of us are probably asking ourselves--Why can't men be the one to go through menopause, have babies, or get a period each month? You may be asking yourself why does the woman have it so tough? It is all because God knew that we would be better at handling the changes!
When you think about "the changes" many women become nervous. And that is only natural. After 40 you will begin to notice a change about your body. Some women will notice the change even in their 30's. However for the most part, It will usually occur in women between the age of 45 to 55. The estrogen in the body gradually decrease so that your body will adjust to the changes. Women will began to see a reduction in their periods and it will gradually stop. In some women the menstral cycle will suddenly stop. Going through the process of menopause can last up to 5 years. Many women can have different signs and symptoms of menopause. That is caused by the estrogen in the body.The ovaries will stop making hormones. You first might notice the change in your period. Your period is no longer regular. Heavy bleeding, heavy spotting, periods close together and periods that last more than week are all signs of menopause. Heart Disease and Osteoporosis are two common health problems that can start during premenopause. The estrogen level in the body may be a contributing factor. Menopause does not mean that your life is about to end. Actually "I like to think of it as freedom." It is another chapter that you have closed and now it's time to move onto something else. All of us should view it as a normal life event. 
How Do I Handle Menopause?
It is simple, you handle it just like you do everything else. Take one day at a time. While going through these changes there are ways to help the hormones. You can start by supplementing your diet. There are certain supplements that can help you. Women today are seeking alternatives to getting help with your menopausal symptoms. Supplements such as Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Iron, and calcium all play role combating menopause. The vast majority of menopausal problems can be avoided by good nutrition, avoid the toxins, exercise regularly, and eat the proper nutrients. This will help balance hormones, produce natural progesterone when needed, estrogen and testerone. Balance your mind, body, and hormones by diminshing the menopausal syptoms. Try relaxing, taking deep breaths and meditation. It has been clinically proven that by doing these things that it reduces the frequency and intensity of these symptoms.
Menopausal symptoms should not to be taken lightly. After all it is a change that you are going through. Some women may experience depression, mood swings, and weight gain. If you find yourself out of control it is time to move forward and seek help. Take a deep breath and know that you can get through this. Seriously, Staying sane during the change is the key. Menopause is a transitional period when a woman's ovaries stop producing eggs. Your ovaries will begin to shut down by reducing estrogen and pregesterone levels. Many of us may have hotflashes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, rapid bone loss, and insomnia caused by estrogen loss. This is a life change for a woman--some of these changes are very visible.
For some women it may be easier to take hormones during this time because it will make the process smoother. There are numerous of ways to coping with it. I know for some women it can be a difficult thing to deal with.
By avoiding spicy foods,caffeine and alcohol can help calm the menopausal symptoms. Try soy, some say that eating and drinking soy can help regulate it.
Hot Flashes! Sweats!Now talk about hot flashes! The hallmark of menopausal symptoms... It is the most common symptom during the premenopausal phase. Just about every woman that has gone through "the change" has experienced the hot flash. This is when a woman begin to all of a sudden feel hot and then she is right back to normal after awhile. They basically come and go. For some women it is the most miserable part of the process. Although you cannot stop the hot flashes you can keep yourself comfortable while experiencing them.
You might be wondering what causes these symptoms? It is a diminished level of estrogen that has an effect on the hypothalamusin the brain. It is referred to as the body temperature control. A part of the brain that controls appetite, your sleep, and sex hormones. When the estrogen level drop it release the heat in your body which result in a hot flash. Some women temperature can rise more than others during a hot flash. Studies have indicated that the stablization of estrogen and progesterone can help to control the hot flashes. Herbs are also known as a way of getting rid of hot flashes. A variety of these nutritional supplements have proved to be beneficial to help rid hot flashes. Certain vitamins can also help such as Vitamin C and E. These vitamins are great and supply you with the nutrient that you body needs. If you feel compelled to get a stronger remedy then you will want to consult your physician. Listed below are a few things that can trigger hot flashes so try to avoid these things when possible: Caffeine Spicy foods Hot drinks Hot weather Anger and StressSome foods can aggravate hot flashes while other foods can diminish them. In order to lessen hot flashes, you can add more phyoestrogens to your diet. Believe it or not but Japanese women have few complaints of hot flashes according to Finnish researchers. The Japanese women diet is high in soy products. Soy bean products are high in a protein called genistein. Genistein causes a reduction in hormone deficiency symptoms. There are a few other plants that contains phytoestrogens (although not quite as effective). Here are a few examples: wheat,barley, oats, rice, alfalfa. These are a few dietary alternatives to getting rid of hot flashes.
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