Thursday, March 5, 2009

Diet, Supplements and Menopause


This is a topic that has become really important to me. In October of 2007, at age 41 I had an emergency hysterectomy. I was not able to keep my ovaries so I was immediately thrown into menopause. The hot flashes became a nightmare for me. Currently I am using HRT...but I am hoping that will not be the case for long. There are many natural treatments
that have become part and parcel of the lives of women the world over because they are safe, simple and are wonderfully effective. One of the emerging trends and also highly accepted ones are vitamin for menopause treatments. Are vitamins really important in menopause? Menopause is a transition period where the body shuts down the fertility functions. In this manner the ovulation ceases, and with it a host of hormones which regulated it for a couple or so decades fall useless and are found in lesser and lesser amounts. The rest of the body reacts (usually violently) to this withdrawal and there are minor and major breakdowns in many functions of the body. The first thing that is affected is the skin, then the mucous membranes, then the skeleton, and so on. Each of these afflictions can be safely counteracted by a dose of vitamins. Vitamins E, A, C and B complex have been known to work wonders when used orally, externally and/or internally. Hence using a vitamin for menopause is a good idea. Taking vitamins naturally One can always take vitamins in the form of pills; also the vitamin can be absorbed through skin though cream and lotions applications. In some cases injections are given to supplement it fast and safely. However, the best way is to get it naturally through a vitamin and mineral rich diet. Vitamin for menopause is actually a very feasible and good way to treat most of the symptoms. There are many foods which can provide all the necessary vitamins and minerals to fight the battle against menopause symptoms successfully. The point remains whether you are able to take the decision to follow strict dietary guidelines whereby you eat healthy, live healthy and stay healthy. Vitamin K - the wonder vitamin for menopause There are recent studies showing that Vitamin K can do much more than prevent blood coagulation. Vitamin K is not found to be highly beneficial for menopause, but also in the diagnosis and treatment for lung, liver and heart diseases. In menopause Vitamin K has been seen as an active ingredient in combating a host of symptoms, fact which was known a few years ago. Active research is taking place, since it was found that Vitamin K is the best vitamin for menopause yet found till date.

Are you going though menopause? If so or even if you are not... maybe we can talk, share information and help each other get through this unique and interesting time of life.

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