This blog post on menopause symptoms treatment teaches you how to use non-hormonal menopause treatment and self treat menopause symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, dry skin, exhaustion, fatigue, insomnia.
Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Hot Flashes
Hormonal fluctuations during the perimenopause period make some women develop hot flashes.
Eat soy-rich foods
Studies suggest that phytoestrogens reduce the frequency of hot flashes in menopausal women. Therefore, consume soy-rich foods since they contain phytoestrogens. Aim for 50 mg of isoflavones daily which you can get from 3 ounces of tempeh or 1/2 cup of miso. To get started, add 1 tablespoon of roasted, ground soya beans to a cup of warm milk. Roasted, ground soya can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721963156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Loose excess body weight
Hot flashes can be more severe and more frequent in persons who are overweight or obese. Therefore, loose excess body weight.
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Practice relaxation techniques
Relaxation techniques like deep breathing and medication can relieve stress and reduce hot flashes.
Click on the link to learn about the best Stress Management Relaxation Techniques
Avoid spicy foods
Avoid spicy foods because they can trigger hot flashes.
Avoid alcohol and cigarettes
Avoid alcohol and cigarettes because they can trigger hot flashes.
Click on the link to read How To Stop Smoking Naturally
Avoid caffeine
Avoid caffeine because it can trigger hot flashes.
Layer your clothing
Layer your clothing so that you can remove some items when you get the hot flashes. Ensure that the clothes are also made of lightweight fabrics.
Use a portable fan
Carry a portable fan to fan yourself when your feel a hot flash coming on.
Consult our Doctor
Consult our Menopause Specialist Doctor for prescription medications that have been approved to treat hot flashes. NB These are not HRT (hormone replacement therapy).
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Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Night Sweats
Hormonal fluctuations during the perimenopause period make some women get night sweats.
Eat soy-rich foods
Eat soy-rich foods since they contain isoflavones which act like estrogen in the body. Aim for 50 mg of isoflavones daily which you can get from 3 ounces of tempeh or 1/2 cup of miso. To get started, add 1 tablespoon of roasted, ground soya beans to a cup of warm milk. Roasted, ground soya can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721963156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Take a cool shower
Take a cool shower before going to bed at night.
Consult our Doctor
Consult our Menopause Specialist Doctor for prescription medications that have been approved to treat night sweats. NB These are not HRT (hormone replacement therapy).
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Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Brain Fog
Exercise Regularly
Regular exercise is said to be beneficial for brain fog treatment. Therefore ensure that you exercise for atleast 2 hours each week.
Manage Stress
Effective stress management is said to be beneficial for brain fog treatment. Therefore practice relaxation technique daily.
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Stimulate your Brain
Stimulate your brain by engaging in mentally challenging activities like doing crossword or sudoku puzzles, learning a new language or learning how to play a musical instrument. You can dedicate a few minutes each day to engage in these activities.
Eat a Mediterranean Diet
A Mediterranean diet provides you with the nutrients required for a healthy brain.
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Take a Daily Multivitamin Multimineral Supplement
Take a daily nutritional supplement that provides you with the micronutrients you need for brain health. We recommend Centrum Silver Women 50+ because it contains zinc and B complex vitamins which support a healthy brain and it has been clinically proven to support cognitive health in older adults in the COSMOS Mind study 2022. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721963156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Consult our Doctor
Consult our Doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
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Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Burning Mouth
Changes in hormone levels during menopause can cause dry mouth syndrome or glossodynia. To treat a burning mouth do the following:
Suck ice or drink water
Sucking eat or drinking water or eating some food can relieve the pain of a burning mouth. This will also relieve a dry mouth and reduce a bad taste in the mouth.
Avoid acidic foods
Avoid acidic foods like tomatoes, citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines, lemons) and citrus juices. You can also avoid coffee, alcohol and spicy foods.
Change dental hygiene products
Change your dental products and use unflavored toothpaste and mouthwashes without alcohol.
Stop smoking
Stop smoking and using all tobacco products since they can irritate the lining of the mouth.
To quit smoking read How To Stop Smoking Naturally
Consult our Doctor
Consult our Doctor to rule out other medical conditions that cause a burning mouth and prescribe medications (non-hormonal treatment).
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Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Dry Skin
The hormonal changes in menopause also contribute to dryness of the skin. To deal with this dryness, use skincare products which contain hyaluronic acid and glyerine as they hydrated the skin. A good example is Elbbub Vitamin C Anti-Aging Serum because it also contains hyaluronic acid. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721963156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
Consult our Doctor
Consult our Doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
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Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Exhaustion And Fatigue
Eat A Soy-Rich Diet
Eat soy-rich foods since they contain isoflavones which act like estrogen in the body. To get started, add 1 tablespoon of roasted, ground soya beans to a cup of warm milk. Roasted, ground soya can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721963156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Exercise Regularly
Regular exercise can increase your energy levels. Therefore ensure that you exercise for atleast 2 hours each week.
Consult our Doctor
Consult our Doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions that may be causing the fatigue.
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Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Headaches And Migraines
Migraines tend to get worse during menopause because of fluctuations of the hormone estrogen.
Consult our Doctor
Consult our Doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
Consult our Doctor for prescription medications to treat migraines. These medications are not hormone replacement therapy (HRT) since some studies show HRT can worsen menopause migraines though other studies show it can relieve them.
Exercise Regularly
Regular exercise can offer some migraine relief.
Manage Stress
Effective stress management can offer some migraine relief. Therefore practice relaxation technique daily.
Click on the link to learn about the best Stress Management Relaxation Techniques
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Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Insomnia
Hormonal fluctuations during the perimenopause period make some women to wake up during the night. Other menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats also contribute to insomnia.
Exercise Regularly
Regular exercise can help you fall asleep, stay asleep and improve your sleep quality. Therefore ensure that you exercise for atleast 2 hours each week.
Improve your sleep hygiene
Improve your sleep hygiene by going to bed at the same time, waking up at the same time and not scrolling your phone while in bed.
Consult our Doctor
Consult our Menopause Specialist Doctor for prescription medications that have been approved to treat sleep disturbances caused by night sweats. NB These are not HRT (hormone replacement therapy).
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Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Mood Swings
Low progesterone hormone levels during the perimenopause period make some women short tempered and unable to relax.
Consult our Doctor
Consult our Doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
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Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Low estrogen hormone levels during the menopause period make some women develop recurrent UTIs due to thinning of the tissues. The diagnosis is made if one has had 3 or more UTIs in 1 year.
Drink Cranberry Juice
Cranberry juice helps prevent UTIs.
Take D-Mannose Supplements
Studies suggest that D-Mannose Supplements can help treat UTIs.
Zazzee Naturals D-Mannose Powder Plus is a potent and fast acting UTI treatment and prevention supplement because it contains D-Mannose which treats UTIs. It provides 2000mg of D-Mannose per serving. It also contains cranberry juice extract which prevents UTIs. It also contains 5 billion colony forming units (50B CFUs) of 12 probiotic strains to prevent UTIs. It is therefore one of the best supplements for healthy urinary tract support since it treats and prevents UTIs. This supplement is vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. It also does not contain soy, milk, eggs, tree nuts, corn, sweeteners, and artificial flavors.
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Take Probiotics
Some studies suggest that probiotics can help prevent UTIs. Therefore consume foods rich in probiotics like yogurt with live cultures, buttermilk and soft cheese. Healthy bacteria are more likely to reach the gut in a beneficial form when soft cheese like cream cheese or cottage cheese with live cultures are consumed. You can also consider taking probiotic supplements.
Physician’s Choice Menopause Total Support Probiotic Supplement contains prebiotics, probiotics and botanicals that aid in digestive health, hormone balance, mood balance, and weight management during all stages of menopause. It contains 15 billion colony forming units (50B CFUs) of 5 probiotic strains to replenish the menopausal biome. It also contains black cohosh which provides relief from hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. It also contains resveratrol which is an antioxidant that supports healthy aging, balanced mood and brain health. This probiotic for menopause symptom support is also 3rd party tested for purity and potency.
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Consult our Doctor
Consult our Doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
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Menopause Symptoms Treatment:
Vaginal Dryness
Low estrogen hormone levels during the perimenopause period contribute to vaginal dryness and painful sex.
Use Vaginal Moisturizers
Use vaginal moisturizers to maintain the moisture of the vagina. Replens Personal Lubricant is a long lasting vaginal moisturizer that helps replenish internal vaginal moisture and supplement the body’s natural lubrication without the use of estrogen. This helps relieve vaginal dryness and discomfort. Each box contains 8 single use applicators which last for up to 3 days. These easy-to-use applicators result in the product staying in place which means less mess when being used. Replens is estrogen-free, paraben-free and fragrance-free.
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Avoid Some Personal Products
Avoid personal hygiene products with fragrances and dyes since they can dry out the vaginal tissues. Note that the vagina is a self-cleaning organ and so there is no need to douche.
Have Regular Sex
Regular sex can help manage vaginal dryness because increased blood flow to the vagina during arousal also increases moisture production.
Eat A Soy-Rich Diet
A study suggested that consuming phytoestrogens can reduce vaginal dryness. Therefore add soy products to your diet. Roasted, ground soya can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721963156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Consult our Doctor
Consult our Doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
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