- Anxiety and depression often are associated with menopause. Aerobic exercise is beneficial in relieving tension while endorphins released by exercise have long been known as a mood enhancer.
Weight gain is another common symptom of menopause, thought to be linked with waning estrogen levels. This weight gain usually shows up as abdominal fat. Regular aerobic exercise can target this area, not only combating health concerns caused by obesity, but enhancing the overall feeling of well being of the menopausal woman. - Osteoporosis is prevalent is women past menopause, with the result of lower estrogen levels seeming to escalate bone mass loss. Bones become thinner and they are more likely to break with stress.
Strengthening exercises help to stimulate bones to preserve minerals needed to maintain denseness and strength. This will help prevent osteoporosis, or, if the exercise program is started after onset, at least hinder progression of the disease. - Heart disease can also be prevented with a complete exercise program together with proper diet as improved physical fitness along with improvement to blood fats combine to keep the heart strong.
Antioxidants in the body protect tissues and cells from damage. When toxin levels in the body are higher than the antioxidants, oxidative stress occurs. Estrogen can protect women from oxidative stress before menopause, but after menopause the oxidative stress levels rise as estrogen decreases. This can lead to damaged tissues and cells that cause cardiovascular disease. Coronary heart disease can follow, as well as stroke.
A sustained exercise program can lower the chemical that indicates oxidative stress in a post menopausal woman. - A sustained exercise routine not only provides the weight loss that can lead to a healthier life, but can lower cholesterol and blood fats. Muscles become stronger and endurance is improved with regular exercise. Improved bone density can occur in a menopausal woman during the period in her life that bone density is expected to deteriorate. The expected mood swings, bouts of insomnia and excruciating migraines that accompany menopause in most women are also greatly when following a fixed exercise routine.
- It is always important to discuss any change in exercise with a health care professional before beginning. Existing conditions and weaknesses may prevent some people from performing certain exercises, but substitutions can be made.
It is always important to warm up before starting exercise. Simple stretching exercises, done for 10 minutes, should prepare the body for any chosen program.
Swimming, walking, jogging, dancing and bike riding are all valuable forms of exercise that can be done alone or in a group without major financial hardship.
Calisthenics and rope jumping are simple aerobic types of exercise that can be done in the home. Examples of strength and resistance training equipment are elastic belts, weight machines and dumbbells.
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Super Foods!
(Comidas Extraudinarias!)
Beets(Remolacha)
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Wellness Recipe
(Receta Saludable)
Arugula Beet Salad
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
Beets - peeled & sliced into strips
Fresh arugula - rinsed & pat dried with a paper towel
Goat cheese - chevre
Walnuts - choppedDressing ingredients:
Olive oil
Lemon
Dry powdered mustard
Sugar
Salt and pepperMethod
The amount of ingredients depends on how many people you are serving and how much salad you intend to serve each guest.
Mix 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/2 lemon, 1/4 teaspoon of powdered mustard, 3/4 teaspoon of sugar, salt and pepper to taste. These are only approximate measurements.
Assemble the salad according to how much you want. A handful of arugula leaves, a few beet juliennes, some crumbled goat cheese, garnish with chopped walnuts.
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Get Active!
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Exercise After Menopause (Ejercicios despues de la Menopaucia)
Exercise has long been known to play an important role in achieving and maintaining good health for all age groups, but many women find additional incentive to stick to their exercise routine as symptoms of menopause are relieved.
One-third to half of most women's lives are lived after menopause, and regular exercise is an especially important factor to the quality of life as a woman ages. Sedentary women may suffer poor circulation and chronic back pain along with weak muscles as they age in addition to the usual symptoms of menopause.If You would like to ask our nutritionist what diet is best for you in assisting your weight-losing program or what treatments would be beneficial, please contact us. We'll be more than happy to help!
Did You Know...
(Sabia Usted...)
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Ask The Doctor
(Pregunte a la Doctora)
Tannia I Vega, N.D. C.N.H.P.
With the beginning of a new school year, my fear for my eight year old son's health arises once again. For the past 2 years, my son has been getting serious debilitating colds.
What precautions can I take to avoid another year full of visits to the doctor?
-Martha Sanchez (Brooklyn, NY)
(Al Empezar otro ano escolar, mis miedos por la salud de mi hijo de ocho anos empiezan de nuevo. Durante los ultimos dos anos, mi hijo se ha enfermado seriamente con la gripe en varias ocaciones.
Que precauciones puedo tomar para evitar otro ano escolar lleno de visitas al medico?)
-Martha Sanchez (Brooklyn, NY)
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(Historia de Exito)
Serving our community since 1992
(Sirviendo a nuestra communidad desde 1992)
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1820 Grove St.
Ridgewood, NY 11385
United States
ph: 718-497-7863
fax: 718-381-0001
alt: 718-381-0101
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