Ahmedabad, Gujarat – Dr. Himali Maniar, a leading gynaecologist and obstetrician, shares essential advice to help women navigate through menopause, which they experience during their middle years and helps them maintain active health. Menopause is a transitioning journey, all women undergo; it indicates the end of menstruation and fertility. This phasing-out phase in women’s life is accompanied by varied symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings and vaginal dryness. Most of the women who are caught unaware of these symptoms are at loss on how to handle them.
Dr. Himali Maniar says. "It is essential to prioritize self-care and seek medical guidance to make this transition as smooth as possible. Women experiencing menopause need to make lifestyle modifications, such as regular exercise and a balanced diet to manage some of the symptoms of menopause.”
Hence, Dr. Maniar emphasizes that women during menopause should learn and act on how to manage and maintain well-balanced mental and physical health. She recommends the following lifestyle and diet recommendations to reduce the severity of the symptoms and adopt a positive attitude.
⦁ Regular Exercise: It is necessary to have regular exercise as a daily routine as it helps maintain a healthy weight, boost energy levels and improve mood.
⦁ Balanced Diet: Ideally, women should consume a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and support overall health.
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Hormonal Therapy: She says, ⦁
gynecologists may recommend hormonal therapy or hormone replacement therapy to relieve issues such as vaginal dryness and hot flushes. Also, it is advisable to discuss the pros and cons of the treatment before going ahead with it.
⦁ Good Sleep Habits: Adequate sleep and good sleep hygiene are essential to keep night sweats and hot flushes away.
⦁ Mind-Body Techniques: Yoga, deep breathing, meditation and other mind-body techniques reduce stress, and calm the body and mind. Hence, adopting either of them is essential.
Additionally, she shares some basic dietary tips, which are very useful in preventing weight gain and staying physically and mentally active:
⦁ Stay away from sugar, dairy, processed, and/or packaged foods
⦁ Limited consumption of alcohol
⦁ Use sea salt, rock salt, or Himalayan pink salt
⦁ Increase intake of healthy proteins such as beans, lentils, chicken and fish
⦁ Consumption of seeds and berries in the required quantities as they are full of antioxidants.
About Dr. Himali Maniar
Dr. Himali Maniar is an expert gynaecologist in Bopal, Ahmedabad, specializing in a wide range of gynaecological and obstetric procedures. Dr. Maniar offers customized treatments to all patients with adequate care and warmth. She is well-versed in the latest gynaecological procedures and treatments. She has organized many seminars, webinars and workshops on women's health, pregnancy, and antenatal check-ups. She is one of the most trusted, non-judgmental and reliable gynaecologists in Bopal, Ahmedabad, who ensures comprehensive care and recovery of her patients to live healthily.
Contact Dr. Himali Maniar
⦁ Nisha Women's Hospital, 201, 2nd Floor, Bhavya Shopping Complex, Govt Tubewell, Bopal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380058, India
⦁ Email: ⦁ nishahospital.ivf@gmail.com
⦁ Phone Nos: +919081233800, +912717233800
