Post menopausal women will often develop low energy, loss of
muscle mass, mood swings, skin changes, sleep problems, low libido, weight gain
and hot flashes as well as weight gain
Therefore its important to balance these as age takes over.
The hormones that drop post menopause are Estrogen
(responsible for bone density and hot flashes), Progesterone ( mood ) a and
DHEA( decreases sooner in females as they age and help Produces androgens like
testosterone and estrogen),Testosterone (muscle mass and energy)
Most important part of ageing is exercise especially weight
bearing for stronger bones, mood, energy and avoiding weight gain.
Estrogen favoring
foods :
Apple
Green tea
Pomegranate
Flaxseeds
Spinach
Testosterone
enhancers
Weight training with/trainer physician consultation
B vitamins
Lean meats
Beans
Almonds
Chick peas
DHEA enhancers:
Chromium picolinate
Omegas from fish and kale
Salmon
Nuts
Green leafy vegetables
High fiber sources of foods like vegetables and whole grains,
fruits
Soy: in form of tofu, tempeh, miso paste
No No foods are:
Sugars
Alcohol
Trans fats
If none of the above help: you can consult a specialist
(like me) who knows how prescribe Bio-Identical
Hormone Therapy. #BHRT
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