Manage The Symptoms:
In recent years HRT has been used to combat symptoms, however there are also many natural approaches:
• Get relief from night sweats by cooling yourself with tepid water
• Limit sugary, salty and spicy foods and drink plenty of water
• Keep a symptom diary
• For more information about treating the symptoms of the menopause, request a free leaflet: call 01372 379828 or email menopauseadvice@wassen.co.uk

5. HEALTHY HEART, HEALTHY YOU
Unfortunately modern diet and lifestyles are contributing to an increase in cardiovascular diseases which affect the heart or blood vessels. With heart disease, the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart is restricted, particularly during exertion when there are more demands on the heart muscle

Dr Chris Fenn advises: “Symptoms of heart disease include a gripping pain in the chest and along the arms – in women this can feel like severe indigestion. See your GP if you suffer with this and have a history of heart disease in the family – your GP will be able to examine you with simple tests to detect whether there is a problem.”

Manage The Symptoms:
• Take up walking running and swimming which can all strengthen the heart
• Reduce stress by learning to take time to just relax
• Ensure you are a healthy weight
• Restrict fat intakes, particularly saturated fat (animal fats) and trans fats (found in processed foods such as ready meals). However ‘good’ fats such as Omega-3 and 6 are actually linked to help improve cardiovascular health
• Stop smoking to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and lung disease