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Stages of Menopause

Stages of Menopause. Perimenopause Irregular, short menstrual periods Uncomfortable symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia, irritability, and backaches May last four to five years or longer Menopause 12 months after the last menstrual period Production of progesterone and eggs stops

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Stages of Menopause

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  1. Stages of Menopause • Perimenopause • Irregular, short menstrual periods • Uncomfortable symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia, irritability, and backaches • May last four to five years or longer • Menopause • 12 months after the last menstrual period • Production of progesterone and eggs stops • Normally happens between the ages of 45 and 55 • Postmenopause

  2. Symptoms • Irregular menstrual periods • Hot flashes • Irritability, depression, anxiety • Insomnia, poor sleep quality • Palpitations, night sweats • Forgetfulness (in some women) • Vaginal dryness • Headaches, vaginal infections, joint aches and pains

  3. Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy • Gynecological tumors • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that long-term hormone replacement therapy increases incidence of gynecological tumors by 20% • Risks surface within 2 years of use • Osteoporosis • Risk of osteoporosis increases by 26% • Prone to fractures in the hips, wrists and spine

  4. Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy • Cardiovascular disease • Heart disease risk increases by 80% • Heart attack risk increases by 29% • Stroke • Risk of stroke increases by 41% • Endometrial growth • Deep vein thrombosis

  5. Animal Estrogens vs. Phytoestrogens

  6. Phytoestrogens • Regulate the immune system • Do not cause cancer • Inhibit cancer cell growth and activate cancer cell apoptosis

  7. Phytoestrogens • By filling estrogen receptor sites on cells, phytoestrogens help to prevent cancer and reduce risk of estrogen-dependent cancers • Coumestrol can reduce incidence of borderline ovarian tumors • In a study of 51,823 women: Those with high lignan intake had 17% lower breast cancer risk • In a study of 383 women: High genistein levels in blood were related to lower breast cancer risk

  8. Strategies for Menopause • Quit smoking • Avoid alcoholic drinks • Reduce fat intake • Fats store excess estrogens • Minimize refined food intake • Lower blood pressure • Exercise, aerobics

  9. Strategies for Menopause • Nutritious plant foods • Phytoestrogens • Vitamin C—tissue repair and iron absorption • Fiber—helps to regulate estrogen levels • Menopausal women are 50% less efficient than adolescents in absorbing calcium • Calcium—soy, broccoli etc.

  10. Nutritious Plant Foods • Chinese Yam • Sage • Raspberry • Ginkgo • Licorice

  11. Chinese Yam • May lower blood pressure and protect the heart • Boosts immunity; the polysaccharide YP-1 may help to increase T-cells • RDPS-I polysaccharide helps to fight tumors • Dioscorin has antioxidant effects that protect against free radical damage • Protects the nervous system

  12. Sage • Relieves hot flashes and night sweats • Rich in phytoestrogens • Nourishes the immune system • Antioxidant activity • Anti-inflammatory

  13. Raspberry • Rich in phytoestrogens • Relieves hot flashes • High antioxidant content • Contains anthocyanins and vitamin C • 50% higher antioxidant activity than strawberries and 10 times the antioxidant activity of tomatoes • Raspberry extract has been found to suppress cervical cancer cell production

  14. Ginkgo • Rich in phytoestrogens • Terpenoids help to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease • Helps to enhance immunity • Anti-cancer Quercetin—may inhibit estrogen-activated cancers such as bladder, breast and ovarian cancers

  15. Ginkgo • Helps to prevent osteoporosis • Antioxidant activityFlavonoids help to fight free radical damage • Empowers memory

  16. Is ginkgo toxic? • Contains ginkgotoxin (4’-Omethylpyridoxine) • Only toxic in large amounts • Mostly due to overconsumption of ginkgo by children • Relieved by vitamin B6 • Toxicity of plant varies with season • Toxicity higher in ginkgo harvested at the end of July andbeginning of August

  17. Licorice • Phytoestrogens Beta-sitosterol’s estrogenic activity is 1/400th of the strongest form of estrogen in the body • Supports adrenal gland function and enables adrenally produced hormones to work for longer periods • Supports hormonal balance

  18. Licorice • Relieves menopausal symptoms • Hot flashes • Fatigue • Irritability • Memory problems • Antioxidant effects—glabridin and glabrene • Immune-enhancing

  19. Are phytoestrogens safe for men? Research shows that phytoestrogens: • Will not alter testosterone levels • Have no effect on sperm concentration, count or motility

  20. Are phytoestrogens nutritious for men? Research shows that phytoestrogens: • Are beneficial to health • Can help to prevent breast and prostate cancer

  21. Can men consume these plant foods? Chinese Yam, Sage, Raspberry, Ginkgo, Licorice These natural and wholesome plant foods aid health in many ways including: • Boost memory • Counter stress • Improve immunity • Antioxidant activity to protect against free radical damage

  22. Chinese Yam • Helps to lower blood pressure and protect the heart • Boosts immunity by enhancing T-cell proliferation • Anti-tumor • Antioxidant activity protects against free radical damage • Neuroprotective

  23. Sage • Boosts immunity • Antioxidant activity

  24. Raspberry • High antioxidant activity • 50% higher than strawberries • 10 times that of tomatoes

  25. Ginkgo • Boosts memory • Improves immunity • Anti-cancer • Antioxidant activity protects against free radical damage • Lowers risk of cardiovascular disease

  26. Licorice • Antioxidant activity • Boosts memory • Improves immunity

  27. MENOVIE • Chinese Yam • Sage • Raspberry • Ginkgo • Licorice Recommended intake: 3 capsules, two to three times daily

  28. MENOVIE Suitable for men and women

  29. + + MENOVIE Nutrifresh Aromantic

  30. + + MENOVIE O-SEED ESSERENE

  31. + + MENOVIE Aromantic G-ART

  32. + + MENOVIE VEGAPLEX STRESGON

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