Natural Remedies for Menopause - Relaxation And Positive Thinking

Now, more than ever, it's important to be aware of your own needs as well as those of others, especially if your are experiencing early menopause symptoms. Stressful situations can become much more manageable if you approach them with greater tranquility by using relaxation and positive thinking techniques.

Non-competitive recreation, such as gardening or a craft, can be restful, as will the following practices.

Meditation helps to slow the mind; your actual brainwaves change from the quick beta ones (14-30 Hz) to slower, calmer alpha waves (8-13 Hz). These waves induce feelings of calm and relaxation. Deep abdominal breathing is another calming technique.

Aromatherapy offers a number of treatments that induce relaxation. Lavender essential oil produces feelings of calm. Add a few drops of it to your bath, massage oil or to your pillow before sleep.

Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) involves techniques that help you observe your minds processes and then allows you to adjust them to create a more positive outlook.

 Breathing exercises are useful for achieving a sense of calm. Just taking long, deep breaths can ease a stressful situation, like being caught in a traffic jam. However if you practice deep abdominal breathing for at least 10 minutes a day, you'll experience much greater benefits.

Lie down in a warm place, where you won't be disturbed, with your head and neck supported. Close your eyes and place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen. Inhale deeply into your abdomen, then breathe out slowly. As you near the end of your exhalation, start to pull in your abdominal muscles. The hand on your abdomen should move, not the hand on your chest, if you are breathing in and out correctly

When you are breathing sufficiently deeply place your hands by your sides, palms facing upwards. Try not to fall asleep.