MUSCLES & ACHES

Many women experience joint and muscle pain and stiffness in midlife - that they hadn't experienced before. 

Estradiol is one of three estrogen hormones naturally produced in the body. In midlife women naturally have lower levels of estradiol as the ovaries no longer produce it. This decrease in estradiol increases bone loss. Because there are estrogen receptors all over the body, including the joints, declining hormone levels can add to pain caused by inflammation, general wear and tear, and just plain aging. 

Other variations include:

Tingling (Paresthesia) is caused by oestrogen fluctuation levels which has a great effect over the central nervous system. So when it is thrown off balance, it produces tingling sensation symptoms.

Cold hands and feet, oestrogen fluctuations can also affect healthy circulation throughout the body, causing body temperatures to drop, and resulting in cold extremities.

Suggestions;

• Exercise; increase joint mobility, reducing stiffness, promotes good circulation and tension-relief.  yoga, pilates 

• Diet: add Turmeric, Omega 3 and Ginger. 

• Acupuncture and massages. Tip, use Massage oils or ointments that have capsaicin (the active component of chilli, which makes it hot)

Midst options

• Vitamin D
• Midst Menopause Doctor
• Magnesium
• Shhh Magnesium Mist

More Midst options coming soon.