Menopause can be difficult to deal with at the best of times. But that does not mean it cannot be made a bit more manageable
With symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, menopausal digestive problems are often overlooked. This can be a problem, seeing that the digestive system is an important part of the body that can determine the overall health of a woman. Many women experience digestive problems in the years leading up to menopause, called perimenopause. Digestive problems can cause discomfort, but moreover, they can lead to serious health concerns.
Ask yourself these 5 key questions in order to get the upper hand on menopausal digestive problems
What are the symptoms of digestive problems?
Some of the common symptoms of digestive problems during menopause include:
- Cramps
- Diarrhoea
- Gas
- Bloating
- Constipation
- A false urge to have a bowel movement
Now that you know what to look out for, lets see why they happen
What Causes Menopausal Digestive Problems?
In general, there are many causes of digestive problems. But when looking at menopausal digestive problems, it is highly likely that it is due to a hormonal imbalance. To be more specific, it is most likely to be due to a decrease in the female hormones called estrogen and progesterone. These hormones form part of many important functions within the body, and when they begin to decrease before menopause, symptoms like digestive problems and much more may begin to be seen. This may cause a lot of added stress in an already stressful time, and speaking of stress
How does stress affect digestive problems?
Another cause of digestive problems, especially during menopause, is stress. This is because of the stress hormone, cortisol, is known to interfere with digestive functions and lead to all sorts of related problems. The reason why stress during menopause can cause even more issues is that due to the imbalance in hormones like estrogen and progesterone, the level of cortisol in the body becomes higher Apart from stress, there are other factors that may be contributing to your digestive problems during menopause
What risk factors increase the chance of digestive problems?
Some factors may not be direct causes of digestive problems but might cause higher susceptibility to it. These risk factors include:
- Inactivity
- Smoking
- Excessively alcohol consumption
- Age
- Depression
- Genetics
- Drugs
- Antibiotics
- Environmental toxins
- Poor Diet
Luckily, there are ways to deal with this
How can menopausal digestive problems be treated?
As with most other health issues, the first step would be to start making healthy lifestyle changes like eating right and following an exercise plan. Furthermore, you can look at good natural remedies to help.
Diet:
We recommend that you follow the Manna Diet, which eliminates sugar and starches to help bring back normal digestive function. If you struggle with food cravings, we strongly recommend taking the Manna Blood Sugar Support supplement to help curb cravings and suppress appetite in a natural way.
Exercise:
A good place to start is by ensuring that you get at least 30 minutes of exercise, 4 times a week. From here you can start setting short-term and long-term goals for yourself to work towards and keep you motivated. It is recommended that you consult a qualified health and fitness trainer in order to get an exercise routine that is custom made for you.
Natural Supplements:
Take the Manna GUT Support to reinstate healthy gut bacteria as well as essential digestive enzymes for ultimate gut health. It does this by combining probiotics, digestive enzymes, and L-glutamine which helps the body to restore the gut health to its natural, balanced state.
The Manna Menopause Support can help to increase estrogen levels the natural way without any side effects or health risk. It helps to increase the needed hormones within the body and tackle menopausal symptoms at their root, instead of just masking the symptoms.
The Manna Menopause Support was formulated with phyto-estrogens, soy isoflavones, calcium and vitamin D to help curb menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
Manna Menopause Support helps to
- Relief hot flushes, leaving you feeling less sweaty
- Balance mood fluctuation
- Increase energy levels, helping you get through the day easier
- Increase Libido
- Reverse vaginal dryness
- Deeper Sleep
- Improve memory and brain function
- Helps to manage stress
- Help increase stamina
- Helps reduce osteoporosis
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