Menopause Prevention

Menopause Prevention

While there is no way to prevent menopause, there are a number of things a woman can do to prevent or control the symptoms associated with this period of her life.

Good nutrition is important to prevent or reduce the risk of some of the symptoms of menopause. Getting the right amounts of calcium and Vitamin D is essential to prevent additional bone loss and reduce risk of bone-related fractures and breaks. In addition, eating a diet full of fruits, vegetables, natural forms of soy like tofu, tempeh and edamame, and whole grains and exercising regularly and not smoking will not just help to keep weight at a healthy level but may also reduce the occurrence of hot flashes and some of the other symptoms associated with menopause, particularly the increased risk of heart disease.

Preventing the anxiety, stress and mood swings that may come with this period of a woman’s life can be accomplished through regularly practicing mind-body technique like yoga or meditation.