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Nutritional Support
During menopause, a woman will be creating the healthy body she will rely on for the rest of her life. As a result, proper nutrition through menopause will provide the female body with the nutrients needed to support the various physical changes that occur, as well as encouraging a balanced diet that helps prevent long term concerns such as breast cancer and heart disease. A healthy diet will ensure your body receives the necessary vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and other elements to function properly. Phytoestrogens (found in soy, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, alfalfa, apples, celery, fennel, nuts, parsley, and whole grains), organic fruits and vegetables, whole grains, essential fats, and organic protein sources can be combined in a number of complementary ways. Consult with your dietician, naturopath, or other health practitioner to outline a menu appropriate for your needs. A primary underlying factor is the chronic depletion of a women's metabolic resources during the menopausal years. The ease of transition occurring during menopause depends largely on a women's nutrition and strength of her adrenal glands. Hormone production from the ovaries over to the adrenal glands may occur with relative ease in a healthy woman. However, adrenal function may not be optimal if a women enters menopause in a nutrient and emotionally depleted state. Until a woman's endocrine balance is restored, proper nutritional, emotional, and hormonal support will help ease the transition.
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