As your hormones are going crazy and your body is trying it’s best to adjust, you’re going to have a lot of issues. Some are psychological (crying) and others are physical (discomfort - pain). This article is on the physical symptoms you might encounter with your breasts and stomach and what action you can take to try to alleviate some of your discomfort.

Why Are My Breasts So Sore? Is it Menopause?

Menopause brings all kinds of changes, your hormones are there, then they’re gone, then they seem to come back again. At least the symptoms of menopause do. One of the most aggravating hormonal changes affects the breasts fullness and firmness. Let’s not forget to give proper credit to gravity and lack of exercise. Your breasts are not only saggy, they’re tender, sometimes very tender. The sad truth is this discomfort can last for days.

For some reason our pain always is worse at night. This may be true of your tender breasts also. Possibly using a heating pad when you sleep could give you some relief from the discomfort. Some women have found applying Castor oil, lavender essential oil or natural progesterone cream soothing. It’s also possible you could alleviate some of the discomfort by reducing your intake of salt, salted foods and caffeine.

During the day, wear a proper bra, one that will keep your bosom off of your belly. Always wear a bra that’s not too snug and without underwires. To deal with the saggy factor, join a weightlifting class or get a good book that will show you the exercises to do to firm and lift your breasts. Supportive exercises and bras come in very handy during these trying times.

What’s The Matter With My Stomach?

As you age, it appears your stomach rebels. Indigestion is a daily grind, sometimes it’s so intense that your throat burns and your eyes water. If you add other factors like lack of exercise and weight gain, we ladies can suffer big time from abdominal discomfort. So you have a couple choices, grab an antacid or eat yogurt. It just isn’t any fun having to constantly deal with that irritating bloating and heartburn.

Does menopause have anything to do with your indigestion. In a word, yes. When your body reduces its production of estrogen during menopause the end result is gastric distress. Combine that with other age-related symptoms such as poor digestion and a decreased amount of the lactose enzyme that breaks down food and liquids and you become the uncomfortable victim of gastrointestinal distress. Not only are you downright miserable, but so is everyone else who happens to have the same room.

Suggestions For Elimination Of Discomfort

You should avoid certain fruits, high-sugar foods, cauliflower, onion and broccoli as they may irritate your intestines. The last thing you want to do is develop intestinal inflammation which will create extreme and painful indigestion. Your may also notice your tolerance for spicy foods has changed. Try eating moderate servings of fresh food whenever possible. If your indigestion is severe and remains severe, you will want to talk to your health care practitioner, who can give your a prescription medication to help relieve your discomfort. Don’t ignore severe indigestion; if untreated it can lead to ulcers, infection and acute gastritis.

For a more natural approach, try drinking herbals teas to restore some balance to your system; however, don’t mix teas. You might start with a cup of peppermint tea. Also, to assist your digestion process don’t allow stress or stressful subjects to be discussed at meal time. Set aside some quiet time to eat your meals and try to enjoy your food. Don’t eat while you are reading or watching TV.

I hope this information was helpful. Going through menopause is very trying and sometimes having a little bit of knowledge is helpful. Understand that you’re experiencing a normal part of life and even though there are times when you think you just can’t take another hot flash, hold on tight and keep the faith.

Loretta Moreland is an experienced health care provider who specializes in Elder Care
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Dry eyes are the least likely symptom of early menopause and menopause that you would think of. It is not often mentioned as being a menopausal symptom most of the time. Menopausal and post-menopausal women often complain of dry eyes but it is with some
‘digging’ that a connection might be made. There are symptoms and causes of dry eye. There are treatments for early menopause symptoms including dry eye.

Symptoms of Dry Eye

Though dry eyes are not usually connected to menopause, it will take some checking things out to determine this. Symptoms include itchiness, scratchiness, grittiness, and/or tears running down your cheeks. Your eyes may get more ‘tired’ throughout the day, become irritated from smoke, wind, or air movement and you may get stringy mucus in the eye. Light sensitivity, blurriness, and problems with your contacts may occur.

If dry eyes are not treated, your eyes could become ulcerated, the cornea can be scarred, or they may become seriously infected.

Causes of Dry Eye

There are two main reasons for dry occurring. The Meibomian Gland (in the inner eyelids), does not have enough oil being produced or the watery tears may evaporate too quickly. Most people have both low production of oil and excessive evaporation of tears.

There are lifestyle events that might contribute to having dry eye. When you are looking at a computer screen or reading a book and you don’t blink enough to spread the eye fluid may cause dry eye. Other life events that may be connected to dry eye include wearing contacts that absorb fluids, having Lasik surgery, which cuts nerves and reduces your impulse to blink, and taking some medications such as allergy medications diuretics - birth control pills can dry out your eyes also.

A fatty acid deficiency or a deficiency of anti-inflammatory foods and auto immune diseases such as Diabetes, Arthritis, and Lupus may also cause dry mouth.

Dry eyes may affect you if you are in perimenopause, specifically because this is the time when hormones do the most fluctuation. The greater the estrogen in your system, the less tear production you will have. There is a definite hormonal connection to dry eyes and hormonal imbalances.

The inflammation of dry eye may be connected to an overall minor inflammation. An inflammation will absorb any lubricants including eye fluids. This is a belief of TCM - traditional Chinese medicine that also holds that your purest energy is shown in your eyes. If there is any imbalance or deficiency, it will show in your eyes. In TCM the liver (a detoxifying organ) rules the eyes. Increased intake of fatty acids such as Omega 3’s that can be found in fish such as mackerel, tuna, or wild salmon can be beneficial for this. It can also be found some seeds and nuts. Omega 3’s help relieve inflammation, aid tear production, and aid in oil production in your tears.

Treatments of Early Menopause Dry Eyes

Artificial tears (eye drops) are the usual treatment for early menopause dry eyes. Eat a diet that includes Omega 3 fatty acids that can be found in fish, nuts, and seeds, and if necessary, natural supplements can benefit dry eyes and your over-all health. Make sure your hormones are balanced; this will likely be determined by a physical exam and blood work.

Have your doctor review your medications to see if a medication might not be contributing to your dry eyes. Try to avoid anything that might be irritating to your eyes such as smoke.

Blink - it is important for your eye health. Keep your body hydrated by drinking water, pure juices, milk, and herbal teas. A humidifier may help.
Take good care of your contacts if you wear them.

Natural herbal supplements may also benefit dry eyes because they are effective in relieving early menopausal symptoms. To be of high quality they should be made of standardized herbal extracts and be extensively tested to ensure quality, safety, effectiveness, and purity.

Conclusion

Early menopause dry eyes are often attributed to anything but menopause. With a little searching and life style inventory, your dry eyes might be connected to your menopause.

You may have itchy, gritty, redness, and irritated eyes. Treatments may include artificial tears, hydration, and including Omega 3 fatty acids in your diet may add lubrication to your eyes. There is a belief in Traditional Chinese Medicine that says the eyes will show imbalances because they channel your purest energy. The liver - the detoxification organ rules the eyes. Early menopause dry eyes are a real symptom of menopause.

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These days more and more women are shunning medication and turning to alternative medicines to alleviate their symptoms of menopause. Although Hormone Replacement Therapy (also known as HRT) is still popular many women will not use it because of its potential side effects (including the increased risk of developing breast cancer). There are many forms of alternative menopause treatment available which relieve the symptoms of menopause without the potentially dangerous side effects, and the fact that they are safe and many of them are natural is one of the reasons why many women are turning to them.Some of the most effective forms of alternative treatment for menopause are herbs, and there are four that are especially good for treating the symptoms of menopause. These include maca root, black cohosh, dong quai and red clover.

The reason why these herbs are good for treating menopause is because they contain a chemical that is very similar to estrogen… phytoestrogen. This chemical is the plant version of estrogen and when consumed it can increase the levels of the female sex hormone in the body. Apart from that each of these herbs has its own unique properties that allow it to relieve the other symptoms of menopause for example, black cohosh is good for treating night sweats, hot flashes and vaginal dryness which can all cause great discomfort, further more it has a positive effect on mood swings. Maca root is good for restoring libido and increasing sex drive. Dong quai is useful for treating hot flashes, night sweats and sleeplessness, the latter usually occurs as a result of night sweats and sometimes itching. For maximum effect dong quai should be taken with black cohosh. Like dong quai, red clover can also help to reduce the occurrence of night sweats, furthermore it helps to support the cardiovascular system.

If you decide to opt for menopause treatment without HRT and you want to try using herbs, make sure that you buy them from a trustworthy vendor. There are many people that sell fake herbs in order to maximize their profits. Fortunately there are ways to tell which herbs are fake. Dodgy herbs normally don’t have any labels on them, so you can’t see the ingredients or dosage instructions, this should set alarm bells ringing. Reputable vendors of herbal products always label their goods with ingredients and dosage instructions.

When taking herbs it is important that you do not exceed the recommended dosage, although herbs are natural they must still be used carefully. In fact you should treat them as if you are using medication, because too much of one thing is never good.

To summarize, many women are looking for menopause treatment without resorting to HRT due to its long term side effects. There are many alternative treatments, but one of the most common ones is the use of herbs. These are popular because they are natural and have no side effects. If you are looking for natural menopause relief some of the herbs mentioned above can help.

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