Digestive Disorders - Menopause Symptoms - The Menopause Minutes
Looking after the gut is paramount to long term health, not just the menopause.
During menopause you may suffer from the following: bloating, indigestion, acid reflux, painful abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhoea, weight gain, flatulence and nausea. Sorry, the other bad news is that existing conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be exacerbated by the menopause.
So how can we address these often very uncomfortable & often embarrassing side affects of an unhealthy gut?
1 - keep a diary and note down the foods that are causing your particular symptom.
2 - avoid alcohol in excess suggests the Menopause Lifestyle Sultion
3 - cut down on refined sugars and fizzy drinks and cartoned/ bottled juices
4 - avoid gluten says Livia Francis
5 - get some exercise and MOVE more to help your digestion.
6 - avoid heavy meals at night
7 - Drink more water
Always consult with your GP for any digestion issues that are worrying you. However lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on your health over all.
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