Herbs and menopause
Good article about some of the herbs you can use to alleviate the symptoms of menopause as well as some behavioral modifications that can help:
" “Chinese medicines like ginseng and dong quai are also used for menopausal problems. My colleagues in Hong Kong and China use a lot of Chinese medicine,” he said.
“I am sure there are also traditional Malay and Indian medicines for menopause but I think we don’t have the expertise to develop them fully. This conference will give us more exposure on traditional medicine and perhaps learn something from it,” he said.
Right diet, active lifestyle
BEFORE you reach menopause, there are some things you should do to help reduce its symptoms. “Try the holistic approach,” said Dr Ong Hean Choon said.
1. Take a lot of soya in your diet to reduce menopausal symptoms.
2. Drink plenty of milk to get enough calcium to help protect you from osteoporosis.
3. Exercise and lead an active life. “Research shows that women who exercise regularly are very unlikely to get osteoporosis,” says Dr Ong. You can also indulge in hobbies like gardening, writing a book or volunteering.
4. Include a lot of vegetables in your diet.
5. Reduce loneliness and boredom as this can lead to depression. Avoid from getting bored by continuing with your job, if you can.
6. De-stress yourself. Life in cities like Kuala Lumpur is stressful. Meditation, yoga and praying may help in de-stressing. You should listen to music or do something that relaxes you."
DAAN carries Dong Guai and ginseng.
" “Chinese medicines like ginseng and dong quai are also used for menopausal problems. My colleagues in Hong Kong and China use a lot of Chinese medicine,” he said.
“I am sure there are also traditional Malay and Indian medicines for menopause but I think we don’t have the expertise to develop them fully. This conference will give us more exposure on traditional medicine and perhaps learn something from it,” he said.
Right diet, active lifestyle
BEFORE you reach menopause, there are some things you should do to help reduce its symptoms. “Try the holistic approach,” said Dr Ong Hean Choon said.
1. Take a lot of soya in your diet to reduce menopausal symptoms.
2. Drink plenty of milk to get enough calcium to help protect you from osteoporosis.
3. Exercise and lead an active life. “Research shows that women who exercise regularly are very unlikely to get osteoporosis,” says Dr Ong. You can also indulge in hobbies like gardening, writing a book or volunteering.
4. Include a lot of vegetables in your diet.
5. Reduce loneliness and boredom as this can lead to depression. Avoid from getting bored by continuing with your job, if you can.
6. De-stress yourself. Life in cities like Kuala Lumpur is stressful. Meditation, yoga and praying may help in de-stressing. You should listen to music or do something that relaxes you."
DAAN carries Dong Guai and ginseng.
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