PUTTING THE “PAUSE” ON YOUR MENOPAUSE NATURALLY

Menopause may be the brunt of many jokes but for a lot of women there is nothing funny about living through this life-altering life stage. Though the reality of the physiological and psychological changes may not be something to look forward to, Patrick says armed with a few lifestyle changes, dietary “know-how” and the right mind-set, you CAN naturally put the “pause” on your menopause. 

PATRICK’S MENOPAUSAL SURVIVAL GUIDE 

1. Dealing with those dreaded hot flushes

Hot flushes are a result of increased activity of the hypothalamus gland in the brain, which produces two hormones – the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinising hormone (LH). Extra-high levels of both these hormones occur as menopause approaches in an attempt by the brain to stimulate any remaining eggs to develop.

Cool down these hot flushes by...

SMOKED TOFU & ORIENTAL GLASS NOODLES WITH SHREDDED VEGETABLES

So now that you are armed with the best nutrients needed by your body to put a “pause” on your menopause, you will need a new recipe or two packed full of these vital vitamins and minerals. To get you started why not try this delicious light noodle dish which contains tofu and soy sauce – both fantastic sources of isoflavones. Any tofu can be used if you cannot find smoked tofu.