One thing is for sure, it is an inevitable phase of any woman's life, so surely it is better to know what to expect and embrace it, rather than fear it. Today, we introduce this important issue in every woman's life. Still, usually starting at age 35, our bodies start to rebel on us. First of all, our bodies slow down on the production of estrogen. Well, maybe not run, but certainly walk briskly, dance, swim or work out.
Exercise is more important than ever before.
Not just to keep the weight down, but especially for our mental and physical health. Menopause, because of decreased estrogen and increased weight, places women at risk for medical problems, such as heart disease, hypertension and osteoporosis. We'll look more closely at these conditions and how to offset the risk in the second article in this series. Besides the physical issues, we have all heard about the hot flashes, moodiness and sometimes depression that signal menopause. Her heart starts to pound, and she feels as if she's having an anxiety attack.