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Soy

Soy contains isoflavones, which are phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens. Eating soy and integrating a soy supplement into your diet can help to relieve menopausal symptoms, particularly hot flashes.

A recent clinical trial at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), a prominent teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, found that 52 percent of women who took a soy extract called AglyMax had reduced hot flashes over a 12-week period.

AglyMax is a unique soy germ extract that contains isoflavones in their most usable form called aglycones. A special fermentation process maximizes the benefits obtainable from the soy bean and also produces healthy antioxidants.

“What we are trying to find is a safe and effective alternative to hormone therapy,” says senior author investigator George Blackburn, a doctor at the Department of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Surgery at BIDMC. “Our study found that patients who consumed the soy supplement showed a reduction in the number of hot flashes.”

Exercise


Regular exercise is important for overall health, but can help in relieving the symptoms of menopause as well. Exercise is great for reducing stress and strengthening the cardiovascular system and bones. Additional benefits include fewer migraines, reduced insomnia, lower cholesterol and a more toned physique.

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May 17, 2008 | Category: Health & Wellness 

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