The menopause has become much more openly talked about recently, with the taboo beginning to be broken down, and the challenges that women face through the menopause being recognising. Women are being encouraged to seek help and support and speak out through sharing their experiences. Education for those around women that are going through the menopause is improving, helping them to be able to understand the menopause, and be able to support the women in their lives.
Whilst the menopause is a natural part of the ageing process, the symptoms women experience due to the change in hormones can be quite severe and have a significant impact on everyday life. The menopause, meaning the last menstrual period, usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55, although this can happen earlier for other reasons such as a hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.
The stage from the beginning of menopausal symptoms is called peri-menopause which can last for a duration of up to 10 years, until post-menopause is reached. Post-menopause is when more than 12 months has passed with no periods, or immediately after surgery if the ovaries have been removed.
Common symptoms include hot flushes, difficulty sleeping, heart palpitations, headaches and migraines, muscle aches and joint pains, vaginal dryness, low sex drive, changes to mood, anxiety, mood swings, low self-esteem, problems with memory or concentration.
The 60 minute Menopause Awareness Workshop session will begin with a 40 minute presentation designed to help to increase participants understanding of the menopause and the different symptoms women experience.
The workshop will offer take away tips which can help reduce some menopausal symptoms such as:
The remaining part of the session offers an informal opportunity to have a chat and listen to others experiences around the menopause.
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and to arrange your online workshop.
The 60 minute online workshop held via Zoom is £85.00.
The workshop is delivered by Charlotte Hashim, expert Fitness and Wellbeing Practitioner with over 16 years experience working in various roles, most recently for five years as the Occupational Health Fitness Advisor in the Fire Service, and previously as the Lead Physical Activity Specialist on a weight management service.
Charlotte has delivered many workshops and presentations both face to face and online, offering support and guidance with the menopause and managing the symptoms which impact on everyday life.
Eat a healthy balanced diet, including food rich in calcium such as milk, yoghurt, curly kale, almonds, tofu and sesame seeds.
Get some sunshine! The sun on your skin enables the body to create vitamin D which helps to aid the absorption of calcium. Vitamin D can be found in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, red meat, egg yolks liver and some breakfast cereals. Speak to your GP, nurse or pharmacist about vitamin D supplements.
Engage in regular physical activity.
Break up sedentary periods, and aim to achieve 150 minutes of moderate physical activity (can still talk, heart rate slightly elevated) across the week. Build up gradually as every 10 minutes counts.
Include weight bearing exercises.
Adopt good sleeping habits.
Take time out for relaxation.
Talk and spend time with friends and family.
Avoid smoking and reduce alcohol intake, avoid drinking above the recommended alcohol limit.
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