Menopause and ExerciseYes - Exercise Can Help MenopauseA regular programme of exercise at menopause can help deal with many of the well known symptoms of menopause. It can also help deal with related health issues including heart disease and osteoporosis. It will supplement the other parts of a programme of healthcare at menopause - including diet, exercise, relaxation and natural remedies including herbs. Exercise, Menopause And The Feelgood FactorThe great thing about aerobic exercise is that it raises your mood and relieves tension, thus helping to reduce menopausal depression and anxiety if this is present. Another aid at this time is the herb St John's wort. This fine herb has the reputation of helping to calm anxiety at menopause and other times. It is also a great nerve tonic herb. Exercise can also make you feel great through the release of hormones called endorphins. These are hormones which can definitely make you feel good. Some people report a strong effect which lasts for several hours. Others notice that exercising lifts their spirits in general. So, if menopause is lowering your mood, you should definitely be exercising regularly. Exercise also promotes brain function by improving circulation of blood to the brain. This means that the body can be helped in dealing with the poor memory and 'brain fog' which can occur at menopause. Women have reported success in treating both of these symptoms through exercise. As a supplementary measure, gingko is a herb with the reputation of helping the brain at menopause time. Foggy thinking and poor memory are both thought to be related to poor blood circulation to the brain; ginkgo herb is well known for its ability to promote good circulation to the brain. Herbs and exercise - especially ginkgo herb - make a great combination. Exercise, Menopause And Abdominal FatAerobic exercise also helps reduce abdominal fat, which is the very place where weight easily goes on during menopause. So to couteract this tendency, aerobic exercise - which involves continuous exertion with few or no breaks - will definitely give you an edge. Exercise and General Symptoms Of MenopauseIt has been found in some studies that oestrogen can increase following exercise. This will help reduce many menopausal symptoms, as it is the reduction in oestrogen which is responsible for many of these syptoms. Strength Training And MenopauseStrength training is also very helpful at menopause time. This is because it stimulates bones to retain the minerals that keep them strong, and helps to slow down, or avoid the start of, osteoporosis.Regularity Is The Key; the key for exercise is to be consistent - aim for daily exercise at least on most days of the week, week after week. Menopause, Exercise, And The Immune SystemIt is not just the heart, lungs and muscles which benefit from exercise. Exercise is vital for whole body health. It is also essential for the immune system. It is important to note that the vessels of the immune system, or lymphatic system, are blind-ended. Lymph has no equivalent of a heart to pump it around the system; it relies on being squeezed by our muscles as we move. It can pass through the vessels in one direction only thanks to the blind ends of the vessels acting as valves. There is one primary way to circulate this vital lymph fluid. And that way is - exercise. This circulation around the immune system is vital during menopause as well as at other times. There are also various herbs for the immune system which can work well in conjunction with exercise. A three month Immune System Programme can be a good idea. What you can doA great way to ensure you are getting the right sort, and the right amount of exercise in menopause is to hire a personal exercise trainer. He or she will help you decide which types of exercises are best for you. An exercise program should start slowly and build up to more strenuous activities. Next best, join your local gym, have a personal session to assess your health and your needs, and start a programme there. Take up a sport and play several times a week. Embark on long, regular walks in the coutry. Investigate yoga - once learned, you can do this yourself at home conveniently and at low cost. Start a programme of regular exercise at menopause time and see how great you feel for it. And be happy in the knowledge that you are giving vital support to your blood circulation and your immune system. This is important at anytime, but if you are in the menopause exercise is even more vital. ResourcesHerbs: Articles: |
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