Menopause is a gradual process in females that occurs when the function of the ovaries ceases. It is defined as absence of menstrual periods for a year. It does not occur overnight. Menopause may occur in early 30s or in the late 60s, but the average age of menopause is 40 years. It is the end of women’s menstrual cycle and fertility.
Cause of Menopause
Estrogen and progesterone are the two hormones that ovaries make. These hormones control menstruation and ovulation. When the ovaries no longer able to release an egg every month, then menstruation stops, which in turn leads to menopause. It is the normal part of aging in females when it occurs after the age of 40.
Symptoms of Menopause
The common symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, fatigue, stress, tiredness, abnormal vaginal bleeding, urinary and vaginal symptoms and changes in mood.
Complications of Menopause
Women may develop osteoporosis and heart disease after menopause. As metabolism slows down after menopause, so many women gain weight after menopause. Women may develop urinary tract infections after menopause.
Is Menopause a Disease?
No, menopause is not a disease. It is a natural biological process.
Effect of Exercise after Menopause
Exercise maintains overall health of the body by keeping a healthy weight, by making the heart stronger, and gives the feeling of well-being. Exercise has several benefits for post-menopausal women. Walking is the best exercise recommended for post-menopausal women. The benefits of exercise after menopause are listed below:
- Exercise helps in keeping bone and cartilage tissue strong enough and thereby reducing the chances of developing osteoporosis.
- Exercise increases the heart and respiratory rate and thereby reduces the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease.
- Exercise helps in prevention of arthritis by keeping the joints moving. It helps in keeping the muscles that surround the joints strong.
Ways to Prevent Post-Menopausal Symptoms
Exercise alone is not enough for managing the post-menopausal symptoms. To ensure proper health, women should have a calcium intake of at least 1500 mg daily in order to make her bones strong. Smoking and alcohol should be avoided. Fats and cholesterol intake should be limited in order to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Healthy weight according to height is must. Proper rest is essential during menopause.
Ayurvedic Approach to Menopause
According to Ayurveda, menopause is the result of transition from the Pitta phase to the Vata phase. If a woman is having Pitta or Vata imbalance before menopause, then things may get worse during menopause. Accumulation of ama (digestive impurities) is another reason for menopausal imbalances. Misuse or overuse of the mind, emotions and body also lead to imbalances in menopause.
Diet to Manage Menopause
Include more tofu and soy in your diet. Take calcium rich diet. More fruits such as strawberries, apples, tomatoes, pears, grapes, oranges, grapefruit and vegetables should be included in a diet. Beans should be included often. High fat and high sugar should be avoided. Spicy foods should not be included in your diet.
Herbal Remedies for Menopause by Planet Ayurveda
Planet Ayurveda provides best combination of effective herbal remedies such as 40-Fit Women Care Pack for ayurvedic treatment of menopause. All of these herbal remedies are free from side effects and are 100 percent natural and vegetarian.
DOSAGE
- Naari Kalyan Churna – 1 teaspoonful, twice daily with warm water after meals.
- Female Health Support – 1 capsule, twice daily after meals.
- Brahmi Capsules – 1 capsule, twice daily after meals.
- Coral Calcium Complex – 1 capsule, twice daily after meals.
Products Description
1. Naari Kalyan Churna
Planet Ayurveda’s Naari Kalyan Churna makes an excellent formulation again specially for females. It helps to fight against various symptoms of menopause like abnormal bleeding, vaginal dryness, poor urinary system etc. All these herbal formulations make a fabulous treatment for various female health issues.
2. Female Health Support
An astonishing herbal product for female health has been formulated by Planet Ayurveda named female health support that has got a number of female health benefits. It has been proved effective in mental and physical well being of females and improves whole reproductive system.
3. Brahmi Capsules
Brahmi capsules are prepared from the standardised extract of brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) herb. Brahmi is one of the four medhya rasayan which are responsible for maintaining a good balance of the working of brain and mind. The brahmi capsules have had its impact on both metabolic and catabolic functions of the body. In addition, these capsules help in the anulomana of vata which is responsible for many type of situations in females during menopause and after menopause like irregular periods, mood swings, aggravation of pitta dosha, hot flushes, low bone density, improper formation of dhatus and many others. The main part of brahmi is to support healthy hormones in the female body and pacification of vata dosha.
4. Coral Calcium Complex
Coral calcium complex is a great formulation which can be used as a natural calcium supplement supporting bone density. It has very great and effective ayurvedic compounds of calcium like coral calx (Praval pishti), agate calx (Akik pishti), Pearl calx (Mukta pishti) etc. along with the magic tinch of giloy satva (Tinospora cordifolia). As there is a presence of a plant giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) in the formulation that’s why it is kept under the category of herbomineral preparations. The formulation has a very famous compound as its ingredient that is jawahar mohra pishti which helps in balancing the digestion related issues as well. All Over the formulation is very great and gives fantastic results in low bone density in females due to low oestrogen levels. Coral calcium capsules in short are helpful in enhancing the strength of the bones.
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