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Menopause without HRT: Is it a ‘natural’ solution?
A lot of women I talk to often ask if they can go through menopause ‘naturally’ instead of taking hormone replacement therapy. The honest answer is: “It is a personal choice.” However you must consider the risks, your lifestyle and diet to support your heart, bones and brain to thrive in the later stages of life. Read on to make sure you factor in the risks.
Maintain Bone Density Through Menopause: Weight-bearing Exercises
Weight-bearing exercises are highly recommended for maintaining or improving bone density. However, it is important to note that not all weight-bearing exercises are suitable or safe for individuals with low bone density.
Onero™ is a specialized high-intensity resistance exercise program that focuses on strengthening both bone and muscle mass in individuals with low bone density.
Why does Menopause cause foot pain?
All women will go through menopause and expect to experience on occasion low mood, hot flushes, brain fog and poor sleep, but one of the unknown and maybe less recognised issues are foot problems associated with the menopause. Research has shown that there is a lower quality of life related to foot health problems with women who are experiencing menopause or who are postmenopausal. 11% of women aged 45 to 64 reported experiencing musculoskeletal problems and over 9% were recorded as having back pain and problems.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Menopause
Master Ruth Lee (Founder of Master Ruth TCM Clinic) looks at menopause from a TCM perspective, looking at how it differs from the Western medical approach. Ruth is a registered Chinese medicine doctor and dietitian who has been practicing in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong for the past decade. In this article she uncovers TCM treatments for menopause and offers a recipe to nourish and address symptoms.
