Are you contemplating alternative methods to traditional drug therapy for use during menopause? If you are like me, I did not want to succumb to my doctor's advice and take countless drugs to give me relief from hot flashes, mood swings and other symptoms.
As you delve into the Alternative Hormone Replacement Therapies (HRT) that are available for conquering symptoms of menopause, don't forget about exercise.
Menopause and exercise are a perfect fit.
While I don't recommend jumping into a fitness program without first checking with a healthcare professional, if you have simply put exercise on the back burner it's time to get moving.
Especially during this transitional time of your life.
Exercise promotes oxygen intake and can tone and build muscle.
Both of which allow for the bodies self-healing.
With more oxygen in the blood and brain, the body functions in a more natural way thus, less symptoms of menopause will be felt.
And with stronger muscles, bones become stronger; you are more agile and less prone to osteoporosis.
Strength training can even reverse the effects of bone loss! When considering exercise and menopause, don't think of it as a chore.
Think of it as an alternative to traditional prescription methods of treating your symptoms.
Along with other alternative therapies, such as yoga or dietary changes, exercising to regain or improve your fitness will be one of the best things you can do for yourself.
Granted, there is a boatload of information out there pertaining to what you should and shouldn't do during menopause (or before, called peri-menopause), but just remember that it is ALWAYS a good idea to keep your body in the best shape possible.
No matter you fitness level, there is a program or method you can use to alleviate the menacing symptoms associated with menopause.
Just keep in mind that you are in control of what you choose for your own health.
However, exercise and menopause is an excellent method of Alternative HRT and will prove to be the ultimate way to find relief from any symptoms.