Menopause and Fatigue
By: Cathy Taylor
For menopause sufferers, fatigue it is all too
common. Some women report
lying on the couch with their eyes closed unable to move for long
periods of
time. Or they experience mental fatigue that provides for feelings
of
indifference and an overall slumber from day to dusk that makes
them unable
to perform activities with maximum effort. ?
Fatigue comes in many forms: loss of energy after working out,
motion sickness fatigue as a result of senses mixing signals in
the
brain causing your ears and eyes to overwork, and more. Some
women suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome and others are
diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
If you think you are suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, see
a
doctor. This is a complicated syndrome and needs constant
medical attention. For people who think they might have a
sluggish thyroid, one suggestion is to buy a bottle of iodine
tincture and place a circle of iodine on your stomach or thigh. If
it
disappears before 24 hours, keep applying it until your system
doesn't absorb it within that time period.
Fatigue in woman suffering from menopause is typically due to
(surprise) a hormonal imbalance. ?Estrogen regulates
homeostasis
as well as the life processes in the body that determine body
shape by distributing fat, constructing vital tissues,
maintaining
blood flow and correct cholesterol level.
Besides lack of this female hormone, there are lots of
menopause
symptoms that contribute heavily to fatigue symptoms such as
the
inability to sleep or waking up intermittently in the night,
an
insufficient diet compounded by too much caffeine and alcohol,
night sweats that wake you up periodically, and overall
depression
and stress. ?
Another factor of menopausal fatigue is the lack of
progesterone
produced in the body. ?Progesterone is the happy hormone that
accounts for a womans sexual drive. ?With the introduction of
menopause, levels of this hormone can decrease significantly.
The magical question now is: how can you combat fatigue during
menopause? Luckily, there are a variety of answers.
?Introducing
certain herbs into your diet can greatly boost energy levels.
?Herbs
like sarsaparilla and wild yam root contain plant estrogen, which
is
like the estrogen produced in our bodies. ?In some women,
hormone replacement therapy is required. Also, the use
progesterone vaginal cream goes a long way to restoring sexual
desire.
Exercise is reported to help with numerous menopause symptoms,
fatigue being one of the major ones. ?The simple act of walking
and
basking in the sun which is an excellent source of Vitamin D
can
noticeably boost energy levels. ?Do you smoke? Get rid of
those
cigarettes right away C they have been scientifically proven to
lower
estrogen levels.
The information in this article is for educational purposes only,
and is not
intended as medical advice.
Cathy Taylor is a marketing consultant with over
25 years experience.
She specializes in internet marketing, strategy and plan
development,
as well as management of communications and public relations
programs
for small business sectors. She can be reached at Creative
Communications:
creative-com@cox.net
or by visiting www.everythingmenopause.com or
www.internet-marketing-small-business.com
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