OUTSMARTING PERIMENOPAUSE (Next week: “Green Juice” Is it a Health Drink?) Breast Augmentation Special with Free Juvederm filler or Botox! Four Fun Food Facts April is Vitamin C Month! Win a Full-Size Vitamin C!! See details below. Latest on Hormone Replacement Therapy Care Credit Payment Plans
Mused after hearing that hormone replacement therapy (HRT, which I won’t be going into detail on this email) has an interesting statistic for those concerned about developing breast cancer. Some fear that taking hormones, particularly estrogen, after menopause will lead to breast cancer. The most recent statistic out of Harvard states that 30 women out of 10,000 will develop breast cancer after menopause and 38 out of 10,000 with HRT will develop breast cancer.
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OUTSMARTING MENOPAUSE
As many of you know, perimenopause is a time of hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain and vaginal dryness. There are dozens of other troubles that show up four to 10 years before menopause including anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, palpitations, ringing ears, thinning hair, and constipation. Most women aren’t aware that they can beat back these symptoms by tweaking diet, exercise, and sleep routines. Experts say that keeping the status quo no longer works when your body is in a state of flux. Your early 40s is a time to address this.
Weight shifts start up creeping in the women’s 40s and 50s. Just getting older triggers loss of muscle mass that can slow metabolism and fuel weight gain. Inactivity is a better predictor of weight gain and abdominal obesity than aging or menopause.
Major health organizations suggest adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise and two sessions of strength training each week. Only 23% of women 35 to 49 meet these guidelines. It drops to 18% for those 50-64 and just under 11% of women ages 65 and older. A 2024 article in the journal Nutrients found that regular exercise can cut the number and intensity of hot flashes.
(Did You Know? Menopause is defined as completing 12 straight months without a period. The average age of menopause is 51.)
Our changing bodies have less wiggle room to consume poor nutrient foods. Hillary Wright, associated with Harvard and author of The Menopause Diet Plan advocates a plant-heavy eating style rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. Protein should play a major role including poultry, fish, lean beef, tofu, Greek yogurt, eggs, beans, and nuts. Be sure to eat at regular intervals to avoid being ravenous and try to eat protein with every meal to improve satiety.
Optimal sleep hygiene measures include going to bed and waking at the same times daily; logging a least seven hours of sleep most nights’ avoiding screen use before bedtime; and sleeping in a cool, dark room. My own physician said that reading or listening to music helps to discharge the brain before falling asleep helping to limit waking up during the night.
Lastly, HRT may help most women but only a small percentage actually do take it. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages with your family doc or Ob-Gyn.
-Harvard Women’s Health Watch
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LA DOLCE VITA, JOIE DE VIVRE:
Four Fun Food Facts
1. There are over 7,500 varieties of apples in the world. Apples are a good source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and hydration (85% is water).
2. Honey never spoils. The low moisture content and high sugar concentration create an environment where spoilage bacteria cannot grow. There are modest amounts of nutrients in honey. Pasteurized honey is preferable for those under one year of age and those with weakened immune systems. Raw honey can harbor botulism spores.
3. Peanuts and pistachios aren’t technically nuts. Peanuts belong to the legume family, like beans and lentils, while pistachios are drupes, similar to peaches and cherries. They are similar to nuts in their nutrients being rich in unsaturated fats, protein and fiber.
4. In the 1800s, ketchup was marketed as a cure-all. It was believed to treat indigestion, jaundice, and even rheumatism. Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene. In the lab it was observed to be a potent antioxidant that may be linked to cancer reduction. It has not been corroborated in humans.
SKIN CARE SPECIAL:
April is Vitamin C Month!
Receive a skincare treatment this month and you’ll be automatically entered to win a full-sized Vitamin C (a $182 value). Vitamin C, or L-Ascorbic Acid, is a potent antioxidant that protects skin from oxidative stress, stimulates collagen production, and reduces hyperpigmentation.
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Healthy Living,
Peter McKenna, M.D.
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