Supporting Life’s Transitions
Navigating a path through menopause with good diet, yoga, sleep, stress
techniques and additional supplement support
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More than 15 million women in the UK are directly affected by menopause, about one third of the female population, and while conversations around the topic are today much more prevalent, access to the right kind of support can still be lacking. Approximately 50% of women, according to UK statistics, do not want to take HRT and are looking for a more natural solution.
Very loosely speaking, there are three transitional life phases for women to steer through during this time: perimenopause in our 40s, menopause in our 50s and post-menopause in our 60s. A considerable timespan, so finding solutions that are suitable for the long term is of practical value.
As in anything in life, preparation is key. There is no doubt the more prepared a woman is, and the healthier she is coming into this phase of her life, the easier it will be. Our body is designed to cope with menopause but must be supported, ideally commencing before entering this phase, in other words in our 30s.
A good starting point to help you prepare for this phase of your life is a healthy diet. A Mediterranean-style diet, comprising of whole foods and rich in vegetables, is the most supportive during menopause transition. For yogis following a sattvic diet, more attention needs to be given to potential nutritional deficiencies. While a sattvic diet includes many fresh, healthy foods that may be rich in polyphenols and have health benefits, some of the diet’s restrictions may result in B12, DHA, EPA, iodine and other nutrient deficiencies.
Adequate sleep is also vital to stabilise hormones, as is regular exercise and an appropriate work/life balance. As oestrogen levels decrease, sensitivity to cortisol increases, so managing stress levels is very important.
Practices that aid relaxation, such as yoga, mindfulness, meditation or even a massage, will increase your mood and sense of wellbeing. If a woman is still struggling while on a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and employing stress-reduction techniques then she may need additional help, such as supplements or herbal remedies or acupuncture.
Revive Active has a range of supplements designed to meet the needs of these transitional life phases and, as with all of its supplements, these are as inclusive as possible — suitable for diabetics, halal certified and gluten-free. Meno Botanicals supports the menopause transition with a vegan capsule solution, containing botanicals Ashwagandha, Sage and Soya Isoflavone as well as Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6. Meno Active offers a 360 approach to menopause; a menopause pescatarian-friendly super supplement containing a multi-nutrient 24-ingredient sachet, a botanical capsule and an Omega-3 capsule to support both perimenopause and menopause.
Both Meno Botanicals and Meno Active are MTick menopause-friendly accredited. This accreditation, developed by GenM, is becoming widely used by retailers and supermarkets, and was created to help make menopause more visible and positive, empowering women with informed choices when it comes to supporting their experiences.
Meno Botanicals: £24.95 for 30 day capsules Meno Active: £44.95 for 30 day sachets and capsules. Available at: reviveactive.com
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