Non-prescription options are available for women going through menopause to ease symptoms and lessen risk of stroke, osteoporosis, cancer, and heart diseases.
These are some lifestyle modifications our Pharmacists recommend:
- Stop smoking
- Exercise regularly
- Stress reduction
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep per night
- Strengthen the pelvic floor muscles
Take Pharmaceutical grade supplements such as the following:
- Multi-Vitamin with Minerals
- Anti-Oxidants
- Essential Fatty Acids
- Vitamin D
Avoid potential causes of hot flashes:
- Highly processed foods, focus on organic & hormone free food sources
- High Carbohydrate diet, try to eat more protein rich foods
- Alcoholic beverages
- Caffeine
- Sugary foods
- Spicy foods
