What Every Woman Needs to Know About Menopause

Menopause is a natural stage of life that every woman will come to experience, typically around the age of 50. It is a normal transition that occurs when a woman no longer needs the ability to reproduce.

Unfortunately for many women, this process is not as harmonious as it could be.

What is Menopause?

The female body produces the hormones oestrogen and progesterone in order to fulfil the biological need for our species to reproduce. Females are born with all of their eggs and around the age of 50, the stores of viable eggs are depleted. The body knows this, and adjusts by lowering its levels of oestrogen and progesterone.

So, what’s Peri-menopause?

The period leading up to menopause is called peri-menopause.

Peri-menopause is a transitional stage in a female's reproductive life that begins about 4-5 years (and sometimes longer!) before menopause. Some lucky women cruise through and barely notice a thing, however the majority of women will experience a variety of symptoms.

Some of the most common symptoms include;

●    Irregular periods

●    Hot flashes

●    Insomnia

●    Night sweats

●    Weight gain

●    Mood changes

●    Breast pain

●    Joint pain

●    Headaches

The symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause can be severe and very unpleasant, but there is more research coming out that shows pre-menopausal behaviours and lifestyle can impact the severity of menopausal symptoms. For example, women that were anxious, overworked and sleep deprived experienced more regular hot flashes during menopause.

Let’s look at the ways that you can support your body through this hormonal transition.

Four Steps to Help Ease the Transition into Menopause

1. Nourish your body with BePure MenoCalm

BePure MenoCalm is formulated with nutrients and herbs such as Sage Leaf and Black Cohosh to ease the unwanted experiences commonly associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, mood swings, and disrupted sleep. It’s been designed to help ease this tricky transition and support women experiencing any of the symptoms of peri-menopause.

2. Support your parasympathetic nervous system

Hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause can be heightened when women are stressed, overworked and sleep deprived. While it can be difficult for many women to reduce their daily stressors, you can help balance your stress by spending time calming your parasympathetic nervous system. Here are some tips to help you slow down and balance your nervous system.

3. Boost essential nutrient intake

Vitamin B6 and magnesium can help ease the most common menopausal symptoms and increasing calcium and vitamin E will help with declining oestrogen levels. Aim to eat a varied, colourful, wholefood diet and supplement with a high-quality multivitamin - you can find high levels of all these key nutrients in our BePure One and BePure Magnesium Restore.

4. Develop a relaxing sleep routine

Sleep is essential no matter what age or stage, and unfortunately insomnia can be another symptom of peri-menopause. Setting up a nightly winddown routine can make all the difference 

 

Collagen & Hyaluronic acid

Lighthouse Collagen Support with Hyaluronic Acid works with hyaluronic acid synergistically to support and strengthen the skin's natural ability to hydrate. 

Collagen provides the building blocks to support the skin's elasticity, aids in reducing the visible signs of aging, while supporting the natural appearance of healthy hair and nails. 

Benefits:

Supports and strengthens the skin's natural ability to hydrate

Collagen provides the building blocks to support the skin's elasticity

Aids in reducing the visible signs of aging, while supporting the natural appearance of healthy hair and nails

Cranberry and D-Mannose

Lighthouse Cranberry and D-Mannose combine cranberry extract with D-mannose for dual support for urinary comfort and bladder health. 

D-Mannose is found in cranberry and other plant sources and is added to provide a more concentrated support. 

Benefits:

Concentrated formula

Supports urinary tract health

Can be used as maintenance or during acute requirements

Evening Primrose Oil

Lighthouse Evening Primrose Oil contains several essential fatty acids with the main therapeutic compounds being linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). These compounds are precursors to the anti-inflammatory prostaglandin E1

Evening Primrose Oil is made from the seeds of the flowers of a plant native to North America. The plant has traditionally been used to treat, bruises, hemorrhoids, digestive problems and sore throats. 
Its healing benefits may be due to its gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) content. GLA is an omega-6 fatty acid found in plant oils.

Evening Primrose Oil is generally taken as a supplement or applied topically. Read on to learn how Evening Primrose Oil may help treat many common health conditions today. 

Vitex Agnus Castus

Lighthouse Vitex Agnus Castus 1000 may support a healthy menstrual cycle and provide comfort against menstrual pain. 

Vitex Agnus Castus may help relieve nervous tension, moodiness and irritability associated with PMT

Benefits:

  • Supports regulating the menstrual cycle
  • May aid against moods and irritability during PMT
  • May support easing menstrual discomfort

Zinc 

Lighthouse Organic Zinc is an essential trace mineral important for supporting a healthy immune system, skin health, hormone production, and growth and repair.

Zinc is involved in hundreds of functions within the body including the production of insulin and sex hormones, DNA formation, and energy production.

Benefits:

  • Supports wound healing and repair
  • Supports healthy skin and hair
  • Cell protection and reproduction

Solgar® Skin, Nails and Hair

Nutritional imbalances, stress, lack of sleep and other environmental factors can affect the condition of skin, hair or nails resulting in lack-lustre appearance and condition.

Help to keep your skin, nails and hair healthy with Solgar® Skin Nails & Hair Formula for an energised everyday glow and is the perfect daily beauty support formula to build your beauty regime, containing zinc, copper, OptiMSM®, silica (from red algae), amino acids and vitamin C.

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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Menopause