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Sunday 12 February 2012

How To Manage Fatigue And Dizziness In Menopause


Menopause is a stage that every woman has to face between the age of 45 -55 years. For some, it may happen earlier due to various reasons such as heredity, hysterectomy or some other medical problem.Menopause means the cessation of menstrual cycle.During this period a lot of hormonal changes take place in a woman’s body which causes certain unfavourable health conditions.
Constant fatigue and bouts of dizziness are common symptoms during menopause. This normally occurs due to decrease in estrogens and progesterone level in the body.
These two hormones are responsible for ovulation and regular menstruation.
Women experience spells of dizziness and may feel weakness in the knees and suffer from migraine attacks.
Fatigue and tiredness also cause a faint feeling followed by vertigo.During menopause women experience bouts of hot flashes, increased level of anxiety and irritabilty.

How To Manage Fatigue And Dizziness

Menopause is inevitable! You should be mentally prepared to accept this natural transition period. You can delay menopause by taking HRT (Hormonal Replacement Therapy), but it does not suit everyone.
HRT has its own side effects and you should start this therapy after proper consultation.
You can deal with fatigue and dizziness in menopause by following natural ways with proper diet and exercise Along with this you should lead a simple, stress free life and take enough rest and sleep.

Diet To Manage Fatigue And Dizziness In Menopause

Well balanced diet is of utmost importance to manage fatigue and dizziness.
Drink plenty of water for proper hydration and to cleanse the system.
Vitamin C is essential during menopause, you should drink orange juice or fresh lime water to fulfill the requirement.
Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and boosts energy level. It helps you to deal with mood swings and reduces fatigue.
Eat fresh fruits and vegetables to maintain your haemoglobin level and to prevent deficiency of essential vitamins, iron, zinc, potassium etc. They also provide enough fibre to keep your bowel clean and give you energy and freshness that is necessary during menopause.
During menopause dairy products should be taken in form of milk, yogurt, cottage cheese and butter milk to provide sufficient calcium for strong bones.
Strong bones will keep you fit and prevent fatigue and arthritis.
Avoid or reduce smoking and drinking alcohol. Reduce the intake of tea and coffee.
They aggravate anxiety and insomnia which results in chronic fatigue and dizziness or migraine.

Exercise To Manage Fatigue And Dizziness In Menopause

A regular exercise regime should be religiously followed to reduce stress level and to maintain stamina.
Yoga and meditationare the best form of exercise in menopause period for managing fatigue and dizziness.
Sarvanga asana, Hala asana, Bhujanga asana, Surya Namaskar and Shava asana are especially beneficial during menopause. They help to reduce anxiety level and strengthen the nervous system while stimulating the function of internal organs.
Yoga breathing exercises control dizziness by calming the nerves. Meditation helps to maintain a positive attitude and gives you inner strength to manage emotional upheavals and mood swings like irritability and restlessness.
Listen to soothing and devotional music to divert your mind from menopausal symptoms. Music therapy is an effective way to deal with fatigue and dizziness in menopause.


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