by Cathy Linton

You can give yourself the best chance of an easy menopause by taking a few simple steps now to improve your health and wellbeing. Taking control of your own health in the positive ways outlined below will add to the beneficial effect you will experience.

What you eat and drink is particularly important at this time of your life as your body will have enough to cope with without having to deal with constipation or dehydration as well. A badly functioning digestive system can lead to flushes, skin complaints and even arthritic conditions. A few easy things you can do to improve your health at this time:

1. Drink more water ” 1.5 litres a day is best.

2. Stop drinking coffee and only have at most 2 cups of tea a day.

3. It is best to eat little and often.

4. Reduce the amount of junk food you eat – start to eat better quality food.

Try to include some “Phyto-oestrogenic” foods and foods containing Calcium in your diet every day – these include: lentils, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, green leafy vegetables, soya, seeds, nuts, sardines, salmon, corn, apples, bananas and figs.

Taking charge of your own health in the ways I have outlined will help you to feel empowered and in control of what is happening to you.

About the Author:
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