Natural Treatments For Perimenopause - Controlling Hot Flashes And Other Symptoms

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Have you been screaming lately "Help, I need some natural treatments for perimenopause or menopause"? Well if you have been struggling with night sweats, hot flashes, a pounding racing heart, sleeping problems or other perimenopause symptoms, this should help you.

I'm sure you have a good understanding of what perimenopause is but for the sake of others please allow me to review a few details about perimenopause.

Perimenopause or as some describe it "menopause transition" is the stage in a woman's life when her body begins to gradually reduce the amount of estrogen it produces. It can start for some women in their 30s but for most women it starts in their late 40s or early 50s. Perimenopause is normal and can last from two to eight years on average and ends when menopause begins. It's the decreased estrogen production that results in the physical and emotional changes women experience. It sounds pretty simple but can bring with it a whole host of issues.

What Are The Signs Of Perimenopause?

Women often times have similar symptoms for perimenopause but each person usually has a slightly different experience. Generally speaking though, having some of these signs is an indication that you are in the transitional perimenopause stage.

• Having less frequent menstrual periods
• Experiencing hot flashes
• Trouble sleeping
• Breast tenderness
• Headaches experienced more frequently
• Fatigue and periods of exhaustion
• Discomfort during sex due to vaginal dryness
• Bladder problems and a need to urinate more frequently
• Mood swings

There are some other indications that your body is under going a transition to menopause and it's a good idea to start to pay attention to what your body is telling you. Some women have found it useful to keep a journal or notes on what's changing so they have a good amount of accurate information when discussing the issue with their Doctor.

Natural Treatments For Perimenopause

There are some lifestyle changes that you can make to help you cope with perimenopause and make the best out of what is a natural experience for women. There is rarely any downside to eating healthier and taking care of your body.

• Exercise - As you are transitioning during this phase of your life, getting regular exercise will strengthen your bones, put you in a better mood and keep your weight under control. If you can exercise for at least 30 minutes a day you will look and feel better than you ever have before.
• Stop smoking if you smoke
• Cut down on the amount of alcohol you consume to better control hot flashes.
• Drink at least eight glasses of water each day and avoid caffeine or at the very least reduce the caffeine to reduce triggering of hot flashes.
• Adopt a diet low in fat and high in fiber which includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and calcium rich foods.
• Find ways to lower your stress level such as yoga or meditation to help you while dealing with perimenopause.

I hope you know that although going through perimenopause is a challenge it's nothing that you and your body can't handle. Millions upon millions of women have gone through this transition and lived to tell about the experience.