Allergies & Menopause

 Allergies in menopausal women are common.  In menopausal women the immune system goes into confusion and we are more susceptible to allergies during our menopause stage. The age most women reach menopause is between 45 and 55 years of age is the average and for reaching menopause is about 50 years. There are a small percentage of women that reach menopause before age 40. What are menopause allergies? They are allergens that have substances, often times eaten or inhaled, that can cause an allergic reaction when recognized by the immune system. The problem that makes it worse, it can be almost anything that menopausal women are allergic too. 

In menopausal women sugar suppresses our immune system. Sugar can set our allergies off and make it more difficult for you to fight off viruses and bacterial infections.  Here are some of the symptoms of allergies I have listed.  Some of them tend to be mild, moderate, and severe.

·         Congestion & Sneezing             

·         Difficulty breathing

·         Different levels of swelling

·         Itchy eyes, watery eyes, dry eyes

·         Itchy crawly skin      

·         Making it difficult to breathe

·         Rash, Hives

·         Congestion & Sneezing

·         Dizziness & Not Focused Mentally

·         Vomiting & Diarrhea 

                                            

Our body immune system and body hormones use the same chemical messenger that allergies react from. These changes will affect the overall working of our bodies. It all comes back to our hormones that is imbalanced due to our menopause. Our immune system will suffer and make menopausal woman more prone to allergies.  Just to name some of the allergy symptoms we suffer with. The allergy symptoms will affect each individual differently some will be mild to severe.  As for myself I can experience very mild to severe symptoms. I have just gotten to know my body well over the 50 years and understand what is going on. Also note that what caused your hypersensitive today may change the next day. This of course presents problems for the medical practioners dealing with menopause and allergies symptoms. This is why we have to take charge of our lives and research and look for natural healthy alternatives.

 

Allergies are often the result of an overloaded toxic state within the liver.  As I have been studying diet and herbs, the human body I found out a lot about the liver and the important role it plays. If the quantity of a substance entering the bloodstream is too great for the liver to process quickly, the immune system recognizes the molecules as being an allergen and produces antibodies against them.  So if the liver is filtering and processing correctly the allergen would not have the affect on our body. The allergy season is upon us and I have started to experience some of these symptoms listed. What I have noticed is since I am doing a  cleanse right now my body is fighting the allergy symptoms.  The Chinese call this formula “tiao he,” which means “harmonizing.” In herbology, it is considered a liver-cleansing formula.

 

This is where lifestyle changes should begin and be very careful when choosing a remedy or medicine to treat the allergy symptom. Keep your windows and doors close to prevent pollen and other allergens from entering into the home or car. Wash your bed sheets and linen in hot water at least once a week. Also buy allergy free pillowcases and bed protectors. Take a look at your diet, exercise and start eating right. Start taking natural supplements that will relieve these symptoms.

 

Let’s spring into our season equipped and ready for these allergies. The Hot Flash Coach is here to assist you to have a healthy lifestyle and get on a healthy program. It is said that our body is his temple. We want to glorify God in our body, and in our spirit, which is God’s. Let’s learn how to treat our bodies as the temple of God through proper diet, exercise, herbs, essentials oils, cleansing and more. Stop on by my online store for natural herbal supplements, CD’s, and more. Please contact me to make an appointment for a private consultation. Tally Green-The Hot Flash Coach/Health Consultant is here on call to help you get healthy and feel better. You can call me at 678-919-9963 or email at tally@thehotflashcoach.com. –Website: http://www.thehotflashcoach.com

 

The information and products on www.thehotflashcoach.com are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information found at www.thehotflashcoach.com is for educational use only and not to be regarded or relied upon as medical advice. Those with health concerns should always consult a health practitioner. The Hot Flash Coach is not engaged in rendering medical advice. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How Much Water Should We Drink?

The water we drink and what our bodies need varies such as:  where you live, your health, and your activities. Water is right there next to air of the importance of it. We need water for our very survival.

In order for our body to function at its peak performance it is important that we get the amount of water needed. Remember that our body is about 75 percent water and it is easy to understand water must be our body’s most essential daily ingredient. Our bodies loose each day about 2-3 litters of water through elimination, urination, perspiration and respiration. However, this may increase during illness, high performance, exercise, pregnancy and nursing.

Here are some reasons why drinking water is so important to our bodies:

· Regulates our body temperature

· Lubricates our joints

· Moistens the tissues such as our: eyes, mouth and nose

· Helps with constipation

· Lessens the burden on the kidney and liver

· Carries nutrients to our joints

· Protects our organs and tissues

· Assists with dissolving minerals and other nutrients make them assemble to the body

Here is what Dr. Howard Flaks, a bariatric (obesity) specialist in Beverly Hills, CA says, If you don’t drink enough water, you are impairing every aspect of your physiology. “By not drinking enough water, many people incur excess body fat, poor muscle tone and size, decreased digestive efficiency and organ function, increased toxicity in the body, joint and muscle soreness and water retention.”

 

Here is a formula for daily water intake: 1/2 ounce per pound of body weight. If you have any concerns about the fluid intake your body needs, please check with your doctor or a registered dietitian, or if you are into natural alternatives then consult your certified herbalist or naturopath doctor. When you are going to embark on a regimen of increased water intake you should always check with your physician.

 

 

The information and products on www.thehotflashcoach.com are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information found at www.thehotflashcoach.com is for educational use only and not to be regarded or relied upon as medical advice. Those with health concerns should always consult a health practitioner. The Hot Flash Coach is not engaged in rendering medical advice. 

 

 

How to Accept Menopause In A Positive Way

For some woman, menopause is a blessing; for others, it’s a continuation of the curse, or so they perceive. Accepting menopause in a positive way might present a challenge to some, but can be done, if you so chose to. Let’s talk about how.

While menopause is a new change in the life of a woman, each of us are unique and react differently to it. Some find that it is a liberating experience, and thus embrace the process whole heartedly with every ounce of physical, sexual and emotional freedom that comes with it. Others may take the view that it is the end of a fulfilling and nurturing part of life. This is combined with the symptoms and severity thereof, to gauge how a woman views menopause and all that is involved with it.

Accepting menopause when viewed as a benefit is often associated with the most immediate and obvious benefits: No monthly menstrual cycles, nor the cramping, bloating and mood swings that come along with it. Sex becomes unrestricted in that pregnancy is no longer a concern. Many even believe that the sex gets dramatically better after menopause. Relationships reach new previously unobtainable levels of communication. Menopause is the quintessential indication that you as a woman have reached physical and emotional maturity, and are capable of handling anything and everything life can offer.

By embracing life, and all that it offers, including menopause, you will find this to be a blessing. While most women will accept changes to their bodies, menopause allows you the opportunity to embrace your body, and all that it is enduring.

Do you recall what your first period was like? It is very likely you were looking forward to it at the time. You may have felt a bit awkward; your body still changed and blossomed into womanhood. This is the same for menopause; during menopause there are some periods of awkwardness. Normally these coincide with the learning to adapt to your body’s changes both physically and emotionally. Once you have passed through this time, you will blossom once again, this time into an empowered woman full of exhilaration and wonder.

It is important, and crucial you seek to create the same feeling of happiness you felt when you blossomed into womanhood. This is a new milestone that can be and should be embraced with optimistic emotional and mental thoughts. Loving relationships, intimacy, and communication are just parts of the circle post-menopause. It will always be possible to speak with other women in the same change, and through their comfort and encouragement you will see the wonder that comes with menopause. This will without a doubt provide you with real freedom and joy.