Many women find at menopause that their blood pressure creeps up. It may be added weight, less exercise or thyroid problems but your health will benefit by helping reduce it naturally.
Stroke risk increases at menopause and heart health is improved by reducing oestrogen and increasing progesterone levels. However there is also an important mineral that can help women lower their risk.
New research shows you the most healthy waist size, but if you are struggling with menopausal weight gain make sure you tackle hormone imbalance as well as your diet.
A new front runner for risk has emerged and that is a lack of physical activity – greater even than being overweight – and hormone balance also has a part to play in reducing that risk at menopause.
Heart disease is a major health risk for women at menopause and statins are the new ‘wonder’ cure, but supporting heart health with bioidentical hormones may well be a safer option with no side effects.
After the age of 50, nearly half of all deaths in women are due to some form of cardiovascular disease. Progesterone helps support healthy heart function, and changing your diet can reduce your risk.
We are constantly told that cholesterol is bad and needs controlling. But it has an important role to play in health – along with the associated benefits of progesterone.
Know the signs and you could save your your life.
Women are naturally concerned about the health risks of unopposed oestrogen. Now studies show that transdermal bioidentical hormones are the best option.
Heart disease is more common in menopausal women than generally realised. Protection comes from bioidentical progesterone but simply ‘greening’ your diet can make a difference too.