By Dr. Sharon Stills, NMD
What if we told you that all it took to erase some of your worst symptoms of menopause was a few simple tweaks to your daily routine? Well, it’s true! Some of the latest research on menopause remedies shows how little changes — we’re talking new habits that take less than five minutes — can help to reduce hot flashes, reverse menopause weight gain and make achy joints a thing of the past.
Ready to give these fast menopause remedies a try?
The 4-minute quick fix for menopause joint pain
As many as 77 percent of women experience joint pain during menopause. The reason? Fluctuating estrogen levels. Estrogen is a natural anti-inflammatory for joints, so as levels of the hormone drop during menopause, inflammation and pain can increase.
Quick fix: Walk for 4.5 minutes (aka 4 minutes, 30 seconds) two times each day. According to researchers, a few small bursts of activity in this small time frame are enough to signal the body to lessen the inflammatory response and lubricate joints.
For weight gain and belly fat, take a minute to sip a probiotic-rich drink
Gaining more weight in menopause, especially belly fat? One of the best ways to beat middle age “meno belly” spread is to boost your gut’s “good bacteria.” Growing research on gut health has found that body weight — and the ability to shed excess weight — is related to the amount and diversity of the body’s gut flora.
Quick fix: In one study on successful weight loss, people with weight to lose who sipped three daily servings of kefir (a probiotic-rich yogurt drink) lost 81 percent more belly fat than those who only cut calories. Kefir boasts 10 kinds of beneficial bacteria that optimize the body’s ability to use food for energy. Other sources for probiotics include yogurt, sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables. Another quick way to get more probiotics? Take a high quality probiotic supplement daily to replenish beneficial flora.
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For hot flash relief, pour a cup of tea
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause and perimenopause. More than two-thirds of North American women who are heading into menopause have hot flashes. What can help you find relief?
Quick fix: A recently published study suggests that regularly sipping milk thistle tea can cut hot flashes by up to 73 percent within three months! Researchers credit silymarin, a compound that helps the liver deactivate excess hormones that throw your internal thermostat off balance.
Plus, sipping tea is a relaxing way to spend a few minutes of your time and cut back on stress that could be sending your symptoms into overdrive.
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