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HOW TO REDUCE THE SYMPTOMS THE MENOPAUSE – NIGHT SWEATS

Some women experience night sweats brought on by the menopause while others are fortunate enough to escape this awfulness.

The symptoms can be part of what is known as vasomotor symptoms which are due to the change in hormones that occur during this transitional time in a woman’s life.

The symptoms can be disruptive and anything from a small inconvenience through to causing sleep deprivation if the sweats prevent you from getting a goodnight’s rest the good news is that there are a lot of natural remedies out there and plant-based diets can be a very effective way to reduce or get rid of your night sweats.

A plant-based diet may be something worth trying to see if it can reduce or stop your night sweats. When I say plant-based I mean whole foods, not processed foods.

Benefits of a plant-based diet.

There are lots of benefits associated with plant-based eating and one is that it reduces inflammation, which is an underlying cause for many diseases and also contributes to poor health and reduced quality of life.

The plant-based diet is high in antioxidants which help fight free radicals in our body that cause inflammation and damage our cells which then leads to disease. Plant foods contain more antioxidants than animal products do because animals get their antioxidants from plant foods.

Plant-based diets are also high in phytochemicals that also have a beneficial effect on health and help us fight disease.

Phytochemicals or plant chemicals are the stuff that gives plants their colour and smell which makes plant-based diets a great choice as they provide a range of plant compounds that work together to keep you healthy.

It is estimated that plant-based diets can reduce the risk of getting certain types of cancer by up to 40%. Eating plant-based can also lower cholesterol levels, cut down blood pressure, make diabetes easier to manage and generally, result in weight loss. This is a win-win around because many women who are going through the menopause experience problems with these things.

Is it enough?

The National Health Service says:  “Patients may be advised that altering their diet to plant-based foods may help to manage their night sweats.”

This doesn’t mean it will stop the night sweats but rather that plant-based diets can reduce them. But anything is better than nothing when you are going through it.

Bear in mind though that a plant-based diet should be plant-rich, which means lots of vegetables and fruit should make up a high proportion of what you eat. This should also include other plant-based food such as beans, pulses, and whole grains. Cutting out processed food is another way to reduce inflammation and poor health.

The NHS advice does seem a bit lacklustre but plant-based diets really do vary in how restrictive they are. For me, they are not restrictive at all, and with supermarkets now selling plant-based alternatives it seems everyone is now having a more varied diet.

Plant-based diets for weight loss.

If a plant-based diet can help you lose weight, which it can if you follow it carefully, then this may stop your night sweats too because being overweight is another cause of them.

How plant-based diets reduce inflammation and reduce or get rid of night sweats.

As well as the above reasons, plant-based diets have been found to lower inflammation, which is an underlying cause for many diseases and also contributes to poor health and reduced quality of life. If you have menopausal night sweats, these could be due to an increase in certain inflammatory markers so plant-based diets which have been shown to reduce inflammation in the body can help you.

One plant-based diet food thought to contain plant chemicals that reduce inflammation is garlic, so eating a plant-based diet which includes plenty of vegetables and fruit may be a good way to add this into your daily diet.

How plant-based diets lower cholesterol levels and reduce or get rid of night sweats.

A plant-based diet can also reduce blood pressure and make diabetes easier to manage because they are high in fibre and low in fat. This means there is less strain on the heart and arteries. If you have menopausal night sweats, getting rid of extra fat can benefit your health too by reducing the severity of them.

There is so much research that has been carried out on a plant-based diet and the menopause it’s hardly worth ignoring. If you are serious about reducing or removing your night sweats, then take a look at the videos below. It’s backed by science and there are plenty of people to back up this research including myself.

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-convert-into-an-equol-producer/

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/plant-based-bioidentical-hormones/

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/flashback-friday-how-to-block-breast-cancers-estrogen-producing-enzymes/

I’m post-menopausal, and night sweats are a thing of the past. I say that, but I only really had a handful of events and that was usually after consuming too much sugar before bedtime. Being a Plant-based vegan is one of the best things on the planet for health and wellness and I can certainly tell when I’ve been eating processed food. It’s not good at all, the weight, mood swings, and night sweats return. I’d never eat meat and dairy so that’s not an option for me.

Why not give the plant-based diet a go for 30 days and see whether it helps you to reduce the symptoms of the menopause including night sweats?

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Do you suffer from bloating after eating?

Bloating is a common problem, but it’s also one of the most uncomfortable side effects of eating.

Whilst there are many ways to reduce bloating, they’re often ineffective and inconvenient. Many remedies require you to change your diet or even take drugs. If you want relief without making any drastic changes to your lifestyle, then fennel seeds may be the answer for you!

Fennel seeds have been used in cooking for thousands of years as an aromatic spice and medicine.

When eaten raw or cooked into food, fennel has several health benefits including:

Reduces bloating: reducing bloating by stimulating bile production which helps eliminate excess fluid from the body through digestion.

Healthy Gut digestion: promote healthy digestion while providing natural relief from indigestion and heartburn symptoms like gas discomfort and acid reflux disease (GERD).

Fiber rich: Good for the relief of constipation due to the high fiber content.

Weight loss: The fiber-rich content of fennel seeds can help you stay fuller for longer, preventing you from experiencing cravings and overeating. This can lead to lower calorie consumption, resulting in weight loss.

Antimicrobial: fennel seeds have antibacterial properties, antifungal qualities and anti-inflammatory properties.

Anti-inflammatory: fennel seeds also reduce inflammation. They can help to soothe swelling or irritation in the intestines and improve digestion.

Unlike over-the-counter medications that contain harsh chemicals that cause unpleasant side effects fennel is a natural alternative that improves your health, makes your food taste better, and costs very little.

 Things you can add fennel to:

Pasta

Risotto

Salad

Rice

Pizza

Soup

Salad dressings

Stuffing

Smoothies and shakes

Oats

Quinoa

Bulgar wheat

If you like aniseed you’ll love adding fennel to your dishes and you’ll receive the health benefits that go with it.

When was the last time you added fennel to your meal and how?

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VEGAN COLLAGEN – THE SECRET TO YOUNGER LOOKING SKIN

Your skin is the first thing that you see when you look at yourself in the mirror. It’s also the first thing people notice about you.

Your skin can be a mirror into your inner health and wellbeing as your skin condition is influenced by things such as age, genetics, medication, dehydration, and lifestyle.

Because we care about what other people think of us, we tend to put creams and cosmetics on our skin to enhance or hide what we life or don’t like but sometimes these products also hinder our health. It does matter what you’re putting on your skin as 60% of what you put on your skin goes into your body.

But what if I told you there was a dietary supplement that could support your skin from the inside out? I recently came across a product by Arbonne that was created to help support your skin from the inside out. It is called skin elixir.

Arbonne’s Skin Elixir is formulated to help build the collagen in your skin with vitamin C and includes biotin, and silicone which not only promotes good skin but great hair and nails too.

This vegan formula by Arbonne contains buckthorn extract, hyaluronic acid and several other really beneficial botanicals. This formula is made using vegan collagen, yes vegan collagen. They said it didn’t exist, but it does.

Collagen is a protein found in muscles, bones, skin, ligaments in the digestive system and even in your blood vessels. Collagen is what gives your skin its elasticity and it is the glue that attaches our ligaments to our bones. Our collagen stores naturally decline with age and lifestyle factors. Our skin starts to show changes that include wrinkles, sagging, decreased elasticity, brown spots and a change in skin colour and texture. Our collagen and hyaluronic acid levels begin to reduce before we even notice any physical changes to the surface of our skin.

The key ingredients in Arbonne’s Skin Elixir form the perfect combination to improve your skin, hair and nails from the inside out.

Vitamin C: The Skin Elixir contains Vitamin C which contributes to healthy collagen formation for normal skin functioning. Vitamin C is also well known for its antioxidant effects, and it helps your skin combat oxidative stress from things like pollution, smoking, and sun exposure. There are so many factors that can lead to lines, wrinkles, and poor complexion.

Sea Buckthorn: This is an antioxidant which helps to reverse free radicals and protect you against oxidative stress.

Hyaluronic Acid: Is famous for its ability to help skin maintain its natural moisture. It has been identified as an ingredient that is a significant moisture magnet, and it works extremely well with collagen.

Gotu Kola leaf extract: A powerful antioxidant that fights against free radical damage and supports your peripheral circulation.

Biotin: This ingredient is recognised for its role in helping to maintain healthy hair, skin and nails. This form of vitamin D is particularly great at supporting your natural glow and provides a radiant glowing look to your skin.

All these ingredients are what makes Arbonne’s Skin Elixir stand above similar products in the  marketplace.

I’ve tried this product so far, for two months and to be honest I’ve noticed significant changes to my nails which are stronger and grow without breaking off as they previously did. My skin feels smoother and shinier, and my hair seems to be growing faster than ever.

I’ve tries so many products over the years and a lot of them are all marketing and no results, but I can honestly say I really love this product because it has the ingredients to support and maintain my skin long term and to be honest, it tastes great too.

I pop it into my water bottle in the morning with an Arbonne fizz stick and a Gut heath sachet. The three together are so nice it’s just like dinking a summer presse on the go.

The Skin Elixir provides for my skin the vital ingredients it needs so I can look and feel my best and it can have similar results for you too.

This product works with nature’s laws to help keep your skin, hair, and nails looking their best.

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Check out Arbonne’s Skin Elixir and find out how you can not only start to look younger but experience stronger hair, and nails too.

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