Self-Care Tips for People Post-Menopause: Prioritizing Your Well-Being

As women, we have new health considerations and lifestyle adjustments that become necessary as we age. Post-menopausal women face a range of physical and emotional symptoms that require attention and care. Understanding these changes and adopting self-care strategies is how you can navigate the natural changes of the body to balance the array of symptoms. By understanding post-menopausal syndrome, common symptoms you may experience, and effective ways to treat them, you can develop a self-care routine that focuses on feeling the best during this transitional time.

What Is Post-Menopausal Syndrome?

Post-menopausal syndrome refers to the variety of symptoms that some women experience after menopause has occurred. Menopause marks the end of menstruation and typically happens between the ages of 45 and 55. After this stage, women enter post-menopause, where hormonal changes can cause them to experience effects that are less than pleasant. Post-menopause symptoms can vary, but most women experience: 

• Hot Flashes: Sudden feelings of warmth that can leave you sweating and uncomfortable, even in the coldest of weather. 
• Night Sweats: Hot flashes that occur at night, often disrupting sleep and leaving your bed drenched.
• Mood Swings: Emotional changes, including irritability, anxiety, or depression, that feel like they come out of nowhere.
• Bone Loss: Decreased estrogen levels can lead to a reduction in bone density, increasing the risk of osteoporosis or bone weakening. 
• Joint Pain: Hormonal changes may cause joint stiffness and pain that compound other health conditions.

Easing the Change: Post-Menopause Treatment

Menopause is a fact of life, but you can manage symptoms through targeted self-care strategies. It is essential to prioritize your own well-being to maintain your quality of life. Here are some tips to help you manage post-menopausal symptoms effectively:

1. Follow a Healthy Diet: A balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D is crucial for maintaining bone health post-menopause. Focus on meals that include dairy, leafy greens, and foods fortified with vitamins and minerals. Additionally, incorporating foods rich in phytoestrogens, such as soy and flaxseeds, may help balance hormones naturally.
2. Get Regular Exercise: Staying active is one of the most effective ways to approach post-menopausal syndrome treatment. Weight-bearing exercises like walking or jogging can help maintain bone density and improve joint health. Resistance training is an essential weight-bearing activity important for bone and muscle, so pick up the Powerblock Sport 24 adjustable weights for convenient home workouts. Exercise also promotes the release of endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress.
3. Practice Mindfulness and Relaxation: Being mindful of our thoughts and actions, embracing meditation, and practicing yoga can be effective in managing stress and mood swings. These approaches help reduce anxiety and promote mental clarity, allowing you to handle the emotional challenges that can come with post-menopause.
4. Get Good Vibrations: Low-magnitude vibrations stimulate mechanotransduction, where the body converts the mechanical input of the vibrations into a physiological response. Juvent developed the Micro-Impact Platform as a way to embrace the benefits of a specific range of force and frequency. It delivers 0.3 to 0.4 g’s of force and between 32Hz to 37Hz, a safe and controlled range achieved through precision equipment. As a registered Class I medical device, it’s known to help promote bone growth and improve bone density, addressing one of the most common post-menopausal concerns. Designed to be gentle on the joints, it’s an ideal choice for women who may experience joint pain or stiffness. Regular use of the platform can also enhance circulation and reduce the discomfort of post-menopausal symptoms, helping you to feel your best.

Being prepared with strategies for self-care makes weathering the changes of menopause easier. Prioritizing self-care with a healthy diet, regular exercise, mindfulness practices, and Juvent’s Micro-Impact Platform is the path toward making menopause a change that you can embrace. Learn more about the Micro-Impact Platform and how it’s helping menopausal women around the world. 

FDA Disclosure

In the US, the Juvent device is considered investigational for the treatment of osteoporosis or improvement/maintenance of bone mineral density and our claims have not been reviewed or cleared by the FDA to treat any disease or condition. Calculated over the 20+ year expected life of a Juvent. The JUVENT® Micro-Impact Platform® is Registered as a Class I medical device for exercise and rehabilitation. JUVENT products are covered by the following issued patents, pending patents and their foreign equivalents: 6,843,776 6,884,2277,094211 7,207,954 7,207,955 7,985,191 8,114,036 11/369,611 11/486,538. Juvent, Dynamic Motion Therapy, Micro-Impact Platform, and the symbol are Registered trademarks of Regenerative Technologies Corporation.