{"id":3167,"date":"2015-08-11T15:20:57","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T22:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archive.healwithin.com\/?p=3167"},"modified":"2015-08-11T15:20:57","modified_gmt":"2015-08-11T22:20:57","slug":"simple-ways-to-relax-through-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hw.arbpenconsulting.com\/?p=3167","title":{"rendered":"Simple Ways to Relax through Menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is the mere mention of the word <span style=\"color: #800000;\">\u201c<em><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hw.arbpenconsulting.com\/menopause\/\">menopause<\/a><\/em>\u201d<\/span> make you cringe? \u00a0You can now make these simple lifestyle changes, and enjoy your body&#8217;s natural changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manage stress<\/strong> &#8211; ease menopause.\u00a0The continuation of stress can expose your body to stress hormones \u2013 cortisol and adrenalin \u2013 which suppress the immune system. <em>Breathe deep, meditate, or focus on \u2018letting go\u2019 to reduce your <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hw.arbpenconsulting.com\/stress\/\">stress<\/a><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Laugh more<\/strong>. \u00a0When you laugh, laugh wholeheartedly and from your Belly. The mere thought of laughing helps regulate stress hormones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sit with it.<\/strong>\u00a0 Guided visualization, <span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hw.arbpenconsulting.com\/menopause\/\">Hypnosis<\/a><\/span> and Meditation exercises have proved to help relieve stress. \u00a0You learn to focus and sit with what your body is going through &#8211; mindfulness may not reduce the intensity of your hot flashes but you can better cope with them and sleep better.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breathe into the belly<\/strong>.\u00a0 This relaxation exercises is another great way to relax, and slow down your mind, which will help stop some of the racing that is going on in your mind.\u00a0 Connecting within &#8211; in mind and body.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get needed sleep. <\/strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hw.arbpenconsulting.com\/insomnia\/\">Insomnia<\/a> <\/span>is known to be a common symptom of menopause. These problems don\u2019t just make you tired \u2014 they also make you more irritable and stressed. Keep your room cool, dark, and quiet.\u00a0 No TV or reading, for that can be a stimulant, not a relaxant.<strong> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy having Sex<\/strong>. Stop Pausing intimacy and start living joyfully. Intimacy can be a stress reliever and help your body relax.\u00a0 Do it for your body!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get regular exercise<\/strong>. Exercise releases feel-good hormones called endorphins, keeps you at a healthy weight, and improves your overall well-being.\u00a0<strong>Yoga<\/strong>\u00a0can be quite relaxing, get your blood flowing and help with your circulation, especially in your hands and feet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stop Smoking.\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/hw.arbpenconsulting.com\/stop-smoking\/\">Smoking<\/a><\/span> women have more hot flashes as they transition through menopause.\u00a0Research has linked cigarette smoking to earlier menopause and the impact of <span style=\"color: #800000;\">smoking<\/span> on hot flashes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get a massage.<\/strong> Getting a massage can help reduce muscle tension \u2014lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and increase levels of the hormone oxytocin, which is associated with contentment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch what you consume&#8230;\u00a0<\/strong> Coffee is a stimulant, so cut down on caffeine- especially after 6 p.m.\u00a0 Vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, and chard all support the liver\u2019s ability and immune function by boosting the liver\u2019s capability to flush out toxins. \u00a0Lastly, use your bed for sex and sleep, and take phone and computer to another room.<\/p>\n<p>Live Joyfully<br \/>\nLiza<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the mere mention of the word \u201cmenopause\u201d make you cringe? \u00a0You can now make these simple lifestyle changes, and enjoy your body&#8217;s natural changes. Manage stress &#8211; ease menopause.\u00a0The continuation of stress can expose your body to stress hormones \u2013 cortisol and adrenalin \u2013 which suppress the immune system. 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