At Spa Ayurda, they truly believe in making you feel nourished and well taken care of, and their special spa promotions for March reflect just that, concentrating on helping to manage menopausal symptoms.
Although every woman’s body and experiences are unique, Ayurveda may be able to offer ways to help you manage your condition better. While Ayurveda considers menopause to be a phase of life predominant in Vata, menopausal symptoms can vary depending on your specific dosha. For example, a Pitta-dominant woman can be expected to experience hot flashes, skin inflammations, and high blood pressure, while a Kapha-dominant woman may experience sudden weight gain, water retention, and high cholesterol.
Hot flashes, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, and aches in muscles that were functioning perfectly even a year back – most menopausal women seem to experience at least one of these symptoms that plague them for years.
To this end, it is a good idea to stay away from inflammatory foods and drinks such as sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and simple carbohydrates, all of which can lead to rapid weight gain and contribute to hot flashes. Instead, a diet rich in good fats like fish, nuts, and seeds, and sweet, nourishing foods like berries, dates, and apples can help ease the transition.
It is believed that certain traditional herbs may be beneficial for easing the symptoms of menopause. For instance, Ashwagandha is an excellent adaptogenic herb known for multiple benefits ranging from stress relief and joint support to hormonal balance. Another powerful herb, Shatavari, can help re-energise a sluggish body, enhance libido and support hormonal balance. When incorporated into your daily regimen, Ashwagandha and Shatavari can both help manage and reduce the intensity of your menopausal symptoms.
Ayurveda considers full-body oil massages to be integral to one’s wellbeing, and this is especially true for women experiencing symptoms of menopause. Abhyanga, which refers to a nurturing and nourishing oil massage in Ayurveda, when performed as a daily self-massage ritual, can not only relax your tensed muscles but can also help remove toxins from the body.
If you are experiencing frequent hot flashes or bouts of anxiety Yoga and Pranayama are highly recommended by Ayurveda to help make your transition to menopause smoother and gentler. They teach you the art of breathing slowly and deeply, in a way that allows your body to release stress and cool itself down.
Spa Ayurda say there has never been a better time to love and cherish your body and they hope some of these simple tips from Ayurveda will help you ease into menopause with grace and strength, and for more information on Ayurvedic medicine, massages Auckland and facial treatments please go to www.spaayurda.co.nz .
