Menopause is a normal part of life for women, but its symptoms can be challenging. In Canada alone, over 75% of women experience symptoms that interfere with their daily life and 38% feel undertreated.¹ Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and fatigue are just some of the common symptoms experienced during this time. Fortunately, there are ways to make menopause more manageable through lifestyle changes such as exercise, meditation, and natural supplements.

Symptoms of Menopause

Menopause is the period when menstrual cycles stop permanently, and you can no longer become pregnant naturally. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 years old but can vary depending on the individual. The transition into menopause can be marked by a variety of physical and emotional symptoms, including the well-known hot flashes and night sweats, but there are so many more beyond that.

• urinary tract infections (82%)
• palpitations or irregular heartbeat (75%)
• pain during intercourse (66%)
• joint pain or stiffness (63%)
• headaches/migraines (58%)
• depression (56%)
• anxiety (58%)
• memory issues (58%)
• difficulty sleeping (39-47%)²

Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

1. Exercising regularly helps keep your body strong during menopause, boost your energy levels, and improve your overall well-being. In a large review of over 1306 studies, yoga was shown to significantly improve physical symptoms and can easily be added to a daily routine.³
2. Meditation has been shown to help reduce stress levels which can also help improve sleep patterns and make it easier to cope with any emotional difficulties associated with menopause.⁴
3. Natural supplements have also been found to be helpful in providing relief without the need for hormone treatments since they work with the body’s natural processes. A.Vogel’s clinically-proven MenoForce^® helps alleviate discomfort associated with menopause by using an organic sage extract. Herbalists have used it for centuries because of its effectiveness in reducing hot flashes and other common menopausal symptoms without the risks associated with traditional hormone treatments. In two separate scientific studies, MenoForce^® reduced hot flash severity by 55% after just four weeks and reduced overall menopause symptoms by 39%.^5,6,7

Menopause is an inevitable part of life for women, but its symptoms don’t have to be difficult to manage if you take steps towards improving your lifestyle habits, such as exercise and meditation combined with natural supplements like A.Vogel MenoForce^®! Taking these measures will help you feel strong and healthy through this transitional stage in your life!

References:
1. “The Silence and the Stigma: Menopause in Canada.” The Menopause Foundation of Canada, The Menopause Foundation of Canada, Oct. 2022.
2. Tandon, Vishal R., et al. “Menopause and sleep disorders.” Journal of Mid-life Health1 (2022): 26.
3. Nguyen, Thi Mai, et al. “Exercise and quality of life in women with menopausal symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health19 (2020): 7049.
4. Sung, Min-Kyu, et al. “A potential association of meditation with menopausal symptoms and blood chemistry in healthy women: A pilot cross-sectional study.” Medicine36 (2020).
5. Bommer, S. A. G. E., P. Klein, and A. Suter. “First time proof of sage’s tolerability and efficacy in menopausal women with hot flushes.” Advances in therapy6 (2011): 490-500.
6. Bommer, S., P. Klein, and A. Suter. “A multicentre open clinical trial to assess the tolerability and efficacy of sage tablets in menopausal patients with hot flushes.” Planta Medica09 (2009): PJ159.
7. Wilfried, Dimpfel, Chiegoua Dipah Gwladys Nina, and Bommer Silvia. “Effectiveness of Menosan^® Salvia officinalis in the treatment of a wide spectrum of menopausal complaints. A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial.” Heliyon 7.2 (2021): e05910.

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