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Menopause & perimenopause

Is your lifestyle setting you up for severe menopause symptoms?
Find out now.

Menopause Quiz

At our clinic 80% of our patients can prevent or find lasting relief for their symptoms of perimenopause and menopause through changes to six areas of their lifestyle: diet, vitamin and mineral intake, exercise, sleep, stress, and emotional wellness.

If this news is surprising to you (and it is to many women!), take a minute now to answer the six quick questions below to see what your lifestyle can reveal about your menopause symptom risk.


1. Diet: On most days, I would describe my eating as...
A.   Based on a take-out menu
B.   50/50 – 50% of the time, I eat fresh, whole foods — but I still shop the frozen food aisle too
C.   80/20 – 80% of the time, I closely follow good nutritional guidelines and 20% of the time I may also enjoy foods outside of the guidelines
2. Vitamin and mineral intake: I get my vitamins and minerals from…
A.   Whatever is in my diet
B.   Mostly whole foods with a supplement I buy at the drug store
C.   Whole foods balanced with a natural and comprehensive vitamin/mineral/trace element supplement
3. Exercise: My exercise routine is…
A.   Hard core or non-existent – I’m all or nothing!
B.   I try to work up a good sweat once or twice a week
C.   One of the most enjoyable things I do several times a week (although I can get bored!)
4. Sleep: My sleep schedule is…
A.   Anything but scheduled
B.   Possible when everybody else in the house is asleep or out of the house
C.   Generally 7-8 hours of sleep per night
5. Stress: Do you feel overscheduled and rushed?
A.   Yes! Work hard, play harder!
B.   Sometimes — I always feel like I should be doing more
C.   Who doesn’t? But I do try to rest and make time for myself
6. Emotional wellness: Do you set aside some time for yourself each day?
A.   Does three seconds count?
B.   More like each week
C.   Yes, even if it is just 15 minutes

What do your answers say about your risk for
menopause symptoms?

Mostly “A”s: On the go. Risk: High

If you answered mostly “A”s, you are an “on the go” personality — full of energy and using every bit of it! We recommend you be aware that a high stress lifestyle can contribute to more severe menopause symptoms such as hot flashes or low libido. Take a closer look at whether you are balancing the demands on your body with the support you give it. Often, some simple changes to manage stress can make a big difference in preventing or finding relief from menopause symptoms.

Mostly “B”s: On the edge. Risk: Medium

If you answered mostly “B”s, you are “on the edge” — while you know what you need to do for a healthier lifestyle, sticking to it on a daily basis may be a problem! Finding relief for menopause symptoms such as fatigue and weight gain requires long-term lifestyle changes. But don’t get overwhelmed. We recommend focusing on one or two key areas to start. In our experience, success in one area often inspires changes in others!

Mostly “C”s: On the right track. Risk: Low

If you answered mostly “C”s, you are “on the right track” — the majority of the time, you’re making lifestyle choices that will help reduce your risk of menopause symptoms. We recommend that you keep up the great effort and remember that an additional improvement of as little as 10% can move you even further from the tipping point.

Not surprisingly, most women are a combination of all three profiles. For more details about how to feel better during hormonal change — including what your body is telling you, the demands you place on your body and the support you provide — take our free Hormonal Health Profile and receive customized results.

 

Last Modified: 07/24/2012


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