At Almasi Skincare, we offer the best Menopause Wellness Program to help relieve your menopause symptoms as well as improve your skin health, general health and wellbeing during the perimenopause period which ranges from the age of 45 to 55 years and for the rest of your life.
What Is Menopause?
Menopause is the stage in which a woman’s menstrual periods stop and she can no longer get pregnant. The menopause age is usually between 45 and 55 years and the diagnosis is made 12 months after her last menstrual period.
However, it can occur earlier with signs of menopause at 40 like a change in the menstrual periods in which the bleeding may be heavier or lighter than usual. There may also be hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood changes, breast discomfort, vaginal dryness and reduced libido. The changes in the menstrual periods are usually the first signs of menopause.
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Menopause Symptoms
There are more than 34 menopause symptoms and they include the following:
*Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause. During a hot flash, a woman experiences sudden warmth, sweats excessively and becomes flushed on the face, neck and chest. They are thought to occur due to declining estrogen levels which affect the hypothalamus that regulates body temperature.
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*Night sweats are another common menopause symptom. During a night sweat, a woman becomes hot and sweaty at night. They are thought to occur due to declining estrogen levels which affect the hypothalamus that regulates body temperature.
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*Irregular periods
*Breast pain or tenderness is caused by the changing hormone levels.
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*Vaginal dryness is caused by declining levels of estrogen and progesterone. It can lead to dyspareunia or painful sex.
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*Decreased libido which is caused by declining levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones. However, mood changes can also contribute to it.
*Recurrent UTIs or urinary tract infections
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*Bladder leaks develop due to a combination of factors – declining estrogen levels which cause thinning of the urethra lining and aging which causes weakening of the surrounding pelvic muscles. Stress incontinence and an overactive overactive bladder can also cause urine leakage.
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*Mood swings that cause a woman to become sad, angry or weepy.
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*Anxiety can occur due to hormonal changes, other menopausal symptoms like insomnia, concerns about the aging process and stress.
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*Depression can occur due to hormonal changes, other menopausal symptoms like insomnia, concerns about the aging process and stress.
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*Panic attacks can occur due to the hormonal changes.
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*Sleep problems like difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakening and early morning awakening.
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*Irritability is thought to develop due to numerous factors that include hormonal fluctuations, other menopausal symptoms like insomnia and stress.
*Headaches and migraines which are often called “low estrogen menopause headaches” or “menopause migraines” because they are linked to low estrogen levels.
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*Tiredness (short-term low energy), fatigue (long-term physical or mental exhaustion)
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*Dizziness can occur in menopause and its exact cause it not known. However it is thought to occur due to hormonal changes, inner ear problems like inflammation or infection, anxiety, palpitations or an irregular heart beat which can cause dizziness.
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*Tinnitus is hearing a sound that has no external source. This can be a ringing, buzzing, humming or other sound. It is thought to develop due to the changing hormone levels in the body.
*Burning mouth
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*Digestive system changes like change in taste, dry mouth, changes in digestion, different reactions to certain foods. These are due to gut flora changes that occur due to the hormonal changes.
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*Muscle aches develop due to decreased estrogen levels.
*Joint pains or menopausal arthritis develops due to decreased estrogen levels since estrogen reduces inflammation and keeps the joints lubricated.
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*Osteoporosis develops due to declining estrogen levels that result in loss of bone density. This makes the bones fragile and makes the woman prone to fractures.
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*Electric shock sensations occur in some women and though their cause is not clear, they are thought to be due to the hormonal changes.
*Palpitations or irregular heart beats or arrythmias can occur due to low levels of estrogen which results in overstimulation of the heart. These are instances when the heart beats irregularly.
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*Allergies can worsen or some women can develop new allergies due to spikes in histamine which is the chemical that causes allergic reactions.
*Difficulty concentrating is thought to be due to low estrogen levels.
*Memory lapses are thought to be due to low estrogen levels.
*Brain fog – ability to think, remember and concentrate is affected with resultant problems focusing, difficulty concentrating, losing your train of thought, forgetfulness, feeling confused, mental fatigue, slow thought process and slow reaction time)
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*Weight gain can occur due to reduced estrogen levels, age-related slowing metabolism, reducing muscle tone, poor quality sleep and declining physical activity.
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*Hair loss and hair thinning are caused by the hormonal fluctuations which cause the hair follicles to shrink which results in the hair growing more slowly and shedding more easily.
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*Nail problems due to the drop in estrogen levels. These include weak, brittle nails that break easily as the body may not produce enough keratin during the menopause period.
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*Acne
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*Dry skin since estrogen helps regulate the skin’s oil production and helps maintain its barrier function which prevents excessive water loss.
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*Itchy skin
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Menopause Wellness Program
At Almasi Skincare we offer the best Menopause Wellness Program to help you improve your general health and wellbeing holistically during this period and for the rest of your life. The following are some of the activities we recommend in our Menopause Wellness Program and Menopause Wellness Retreats:
Exercise Regularly
Regular exercise is non-negotiable for healthy aging because it counters age-related muscle and bone loss. It also boosts the circulation which slows down with age and gives you a healthy glow. Exercises also relieves stress and prevents many conditions which are associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Therefore ensure that you exercise for atleast 2 hours each week.
Eat A Calcium-Rich Diet
Eat a balanced diet that contains calcium rich foods since the body tends to lose calcium after menopause.
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Eat A Soy-Rich Diet
Eat a balanced diet that contains 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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Get Adequate Sleep
Sleep for7-9 hours each night to rest the body so that it can recharge and heal itself.
Manage Stress Effectively
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Take a Daily Multivitamin Multimineral Supplement
Take a daily nutritional supplement that provides you with the micronutrients you may not be getting from our diet in adequate amounts.
We recommend Centrum Silver Women 50+ because it has been formulated to provide the nutrients needed by women to maintain healthy bones, brain, heart and eyes. It is therefore the best multivitamin for women over 50 because it contains calcium, magnesium and vitamin D to maintain healthy bones. It also contains B complex vitamins which support a healthy heart. It also contains the antioxidants vitamins A, C, E, and Lutein which support healthy eyes. It also 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.
Centrum Silver Women 50+ contains vitamins A, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), B12 (cobalamin), C, D3, E, and K. It also contains minerals like calcium, chloride, chromium, copper, iron, iodine, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc. It also contains lutein which has numerous health benefits like preventing eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. In addition lutein is has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiatherogenic, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antiulcer, and anticancer effects according to this study.
Centrum Silver Women 50+ is gluten-free, verified non-GMO and it does not contain artificial sweeteners.
The price in Kenya for Centrum Silver Women 50+ is Ksh 5000 for 200 tablets which should last for 6 months since the dose is 1 tablet per day. 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
After menopause the risk of certain medical conditions increases. These conditions include heart disease and osteoporosis. Therefore consult our Doctor so that you can be evaluated for these conditions as part of our Menopause Wellness Program.
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