Perimenopausal Power
Nutritionist Emma Bardwell, coauthor of the book “The Perimenopause Solution: Take Control of Your Hormones Before They Take Control of You,” recommends that women restructure their dietary habits well before entering the perimenopausal stage. As she told Women’s Health, “Ideally, I want women to make sure they’re well prepped in advance, rather than waiting until their symptoms are impacting their well-being. Forewarned is forearmed.” THE EXERCISE EQUATION Naturally, diet is only part of a successful perimenopausal health plan. If a woman is already overweight, establishing a daily exercise routine before the transition begins can help reduce the burdens on her body. Simple movements, like lunges or regular walks, can go a long way in easing an expected — but nonetheless challenging — part of getting older.
Proven Dietary Picks for Relief
For many women, perimenopause — the transition into menopause, considered complete once menstrual cycles have ceased for a full year — can be a long and physically taxing experience. Before reaching full menopause (by the average age of 51), women often endure fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels, weight gain, hot flashes, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Bodies under this level of stress may also experience inflammation, which can contribute to heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and arthritis. While perimenopause is a natural phase in the female body’s evolution, researchers and experts suggest the process can be more manageable through dietary changes and regular exercise. PLANT-BASED PLATES According to Women’s Health, the physical discomfort associated
with perimenopause can be alleviated by drastically reducing the consumption of animal products and following a diet focused more on fruits, olive oil, vegetables, nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes. Research from George Washington University supports this dietary regimen, concluding that women experienced an 88% reduction in hot flashes by eating fewer animal-based foods and increasing their intake of legumes. WEIGHING IN ON WELLNESS In her book “Strong Foundations: Why Pelvic Health Matters,” physiotherapist Clare Bourne describes perimenopause as “a time when thinking about what we are eating could not be more important,” adding that focusing on “the power of nutrition and what it can do to help fuel us can be really helpful.”
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS Getting Confidence Back
Mandie was so very supportive. “Mandie is amazing. Her physical treatment for my re-replacement knee was outstanding. Mandie was so very
My neck is 100% better. “My neck was bothering me — it hurt when I turned my head to the right, also bothered me
at night when I was trying to sleep. Since coming to Kinetic, my neck is 100% better. I’m able to turn easily to my right with no pain, and I’m also sleeping much better. Amanda did a fabulous job as my therapist.” –Judy Deering
supportive and explained every
step. She was not only the best physical therapist I’ve ever had (I hate to admit I’ve seen my share), but she was phenomenal at coaching me through the good days and the bad days. Thank you, Mandie.” –Wendy Giles
2 | 847-515-8970
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator