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sourced to balance your hormones. When
you use the cream, you are encouraging
your body not to make and process the
natural hormones you have—it confuses
the body and also further throws off your
other hormones. Wild yam cream might
treat symptoms, but it ignores the root of
your imbalances. If your healthcare provider
recommends this, please consider finding
someone else who will individualize your
treatments and work to find the source of
your health issues.
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Exercise!
Menopause is a
huge transition,
and it’s important
to recognize that
this change is more
than just physical
—it’s emotional
and spiritual.
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It helps keep you maintain a healthy weight
and relieves stress. Resistance training or
weight training is vital during menopause and
beyond because it helps keeps your bone
density healthy. Don’t slow down because
the media labels you as getting older. There
is no reason why you can’t do vigorous
exercise when you’re 50 and 60. It’s incredibly
important as you age. Plus, exercise helps
to decrease the chance of suffering from
cognitive dysfunction or Alzheimer’s disease.
Stretching and core exercise such as gyro-
tonics will also help your joints stay healthy
and lubricated as you age.
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Find Time for Self-Care
Finally, find time for
self-care. Menopause
is a huge transition,
and it’s important to
recognize that this
change is more than
just physical—it’s emotional and spiritual.
Get support, see friends and read books
that acknowledge and honor these profound
changes in your body and life. I honor you
and the essential shift that is taking place
in your body and life. I hope you feel more
empowered and inspired to step more fully
into your beautiful and wise self.
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