[정이안 원장의 건강상식] Menopause affects both men and women

Mrs. A (female, 48 years old) has been having a lot of sleepless nights lately, and when her face gets hot for no reason and sweat starts to flow, she can’t control herself. And she starts throwing her tantrums over little things and gets depressed all the time.
Mr. B (male, 51 years old) has lost his motivation these days, so he can’t get a job. She becomes sad for no reason, has no fun in everything, becomes lethargic, and even has erectile dysfunction, which is embarrassing. He is worried and eats health functional food, but his symptoms show no signs of getting better.
Both of these people are in adolescence that comes in middle age. I am suffering from menopausal syndrome. Regardless of gender, when menopause occurs, hormonal changes occur, and menopausal syndrome is experienced to varying degrees. Shrinkage and lack of self-confidence in everything, from psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, alienation, depression, and sense of crisis to changes in body shape, weakening of muscle strength, osteoporosis, loss of physical strength, skin aging, metabolic disorders, sleep disorders, sexual desire It can even lead to physical problems such as deterioration.
It is easy for women to be aware of menopause because there is a clear change called menopause, but men are easy to neglect without realizing it precisely, which can cause various problems such as depression, anxiety disorder, insomnia, cancer, heart disease, and cerebrovascular disease. Menopausal disorders appear because the balance of the autonomic nervous system is greatly broken as the levels of sex hormones in men and women drop significantly. Various symptoms appearing as estrogen levels in women and testosterone levels in men decrease can last from 1 year to as long as 5 to 7 years. Depending on the person, some people pass by lightly, but others show serious symptoms that interfere with daily life.
Menopausal symptoms include hot flashes, sweating, sleep disturbance, memory loss, irritability, fatigue, hair loss, depression, anxiety, nervousness, headache, dizziness, joint pain, decreased libido, vaginal dryness, breast pain, indigestion, weight gain, and urinary incontinence. appears, etc. Men experience reduced work efficiency, severe fatigue, irritability, sleep disturbance, depression, anxiety, nervousness, headache, dizziness, loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased exercise capacity, hair loss, erratic mood changes, and muscle loss.
Menopausal disorders require active exercise therapy and psychological therapy prior to treatment. During menopause, muscle strength decreases significantly, so during this period, aerobic exercise such as walking or swimming is necessary to steadily increase muscle strength and strengthen cardiopulmonary function, while supplementing physical and mental health through exercise. During menopause, mood changes such as loss of motivation, anxiety, nervousness, and irritability are severe, so psychological stability is needed more than ever. Rather than being alone, it is helpful to communicate with family, friends, and acquaintances.

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▲Focus on hobbies = The most helpful way to overcome menopausal symptoms mentally and physically is to focus on hobbies. Anything is fine, such as music, art, or sports, so don’t hesitate to challenge yourself in a field you’ve always been interested in. If you focus on learning and honing your skills, depression, depression, anxiety, and nervousness will disappear, and you’ll become an amateur at the level of an expert before you know it. You will discover and feel a proud and proud sense of achievement.

▲Focus on exercise = Exercise helps to give you a sense of mental stability, helps you overcome a sense of social alienation, and above all, you can feel a sense of presence, and while living with people around you, changes in your body due to a decrease in sex hormones It makes it possible to forget about the past and have the time to overcome the current symptoms with a bright mind.

▲Beetroot: Prevents aging by eliminating free radicals in the body, and contains a lot of vitamins and iron to help blood circulation, prevent high blood pressure, and help women with menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms. Juice, water kimchi, pickles, pickles, salads, boiled, fried, stir-fried, etc. The range of use is wide.

▲Blueberry: Anthocyanins in blueberries activate brain functions, polyphenols improve nerve functions and prevent dementia, and flavonoids improve memory. Blueberry has a strong anti-oxidant effect and has an excellent effect on preventing aging. It is helpful for men’s prostate disease as well as loss of energy and libido.

■Director Jeong Ian: Doctor of Korean medicine, director of Jeong Ian Oriental Medicine Clinic, and adjunct professor at Dongguk University College of Oriental Medicine. His books include ’50 Healthy Color Foods’, ‘Smile to My Body’, ‘Rescue the Salaryman’, and ‘Stress Zero Techniques’. www.jclinic.co.kr

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