Menopause is a phase of life that women go through during which they become infertile and stop menstruating. Changing hormone levels in menopausal women often lead to symptoms such as:
• Weight gain
• Hot flushes
• Night sweats
• Mood fluctuations
• difficulty focusing
• Problems sleeping
• Cognitive changes such as difficulty learning and forgetfulness.
Menopause may also increase the risk of complications such as
• Cardiovascular disease,
• Osteoporosis
• Urinary incontinence
• In some cases breast cancer.
In order to minimize these risks, doctors recommend exercising and eating a balanced diet rich in fiber, unsaturated fats, and omega-3 rich foods such as fish. Lately, yoga has been a prescribed to manage the symptoms.