5 simple tips for managing your menopause this monsoon season

Rain only worsens the distention and indigestion that affects you with menopause

Menopause impacts a woman's hormone levels, therefore affecting multiple areas of her life, including mood, digestion, sleep patterns, and stiffness in joints. Weather changes can exacerbate these situations. Here are six simple yet effective ways to manage menopause during the monsoon season, as per Noida gynaecologist Manisha Rana.

Avoid food that is heavy and causes inflammation.

Rain only worsens the distention and indigestion that affects you with menopause. Choose hot, delicious meals that are also loaded with green veggies, ginger and turmeric. Avoid foods that are greasy, heavy or fermented because these add to acidity and water retention. Add seasonal fruits like pomegranates and papaya for added digestion benefits.

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Keep Moving to avoid joint immobility 

When women transition through menopause, especially at lower oestrogen levels, often with the added heat and humidity, joint pain and stiffness will worsen. Light, indoor, physical activity, still offers benefits, from completing yoga, stretches or walking in a dry area of your house. Provide emphasis on mobility and flexibility exercises to ensure circulation and alleviate tense muscles.

Be Aware of Mood Swings

All of these hormone fluctuations coupled with poor weather may increase anxiety and mood swings. As all of these can be addressed journaling, meditation, breathing techniques or taking time each day to reflect for ten minutes. You could also use aromatherapy packets, lavender or eucalyptus oil, calming music, etc to help find your emotional balance. 4. Layer Clothing to Breathe Hot flashes could feel worse in the humid season change. Wear loose, breathable cotton clothing.

Boost Immunity with Herbal Teas 

Menopause causes lowered immunity, and infection rates are typically high during the month of monsoon. You are able to improve your own immunity by drinking herbal teas of tulsi (holy basil), cinnamon, ginger, and mulethi (liquorice). They also help protect against infections and support digestive function and hormonal balance.

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Sleep Good and Limit Screen Time 

Menopause women suffer disrupted sleep patterns and days of rain may tempt us to binge watch Netflix or spend all day scrolling through social media on our phones, which also disrupts sleep. Limit screen time at night and limit caffeine after 4PM and be consistent with your sleep. Taking a warm bath or reading before you sleep is a good wit to support quality sleep.

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