The Wisdom of Menopause
The Role of the Wisdom of Menopause and Culture It is very interesting to note that women in North America and northern Europe on average experience far more hot flashes than women in other countries. Eight-five percent of American women will experience hot flashes to some degree. Of these women, 10-15% will have debilitating hot flashes that they will seek treatment for. Only 25% of Japanese women experience hot flashes. In Mexico, Mayan women from the Yucatan Peninsula do not report hot flashes at all. Researches still do not know why there is such a cultural discrepancy. Perhaps women should use the wisdom of menopause to tell them Diet How much does diet affect menopausal symptoms? For example, some experts say that it is the soy in the Japanese diet that contributes to fewer symptoms. Others say that it's because they tend to eat healthier in general. Attitude Some researchers say that cultures who respect postmenopausal women for their wisdom and their role in the family have a more positive menopausal experience. These women look forward to earning their status as wise, old, respected women,and therefore experience fewer symptoms. This is truly the wisdom of menopause. Go to menopause jokes for more information. Lifestyle Women have a better lifestyle in some countries than in others. Some women are expected to work hard until their dying day, whereas others are socially expected to put more emphasis on enjoyment and relaxation. Do these differences affect the menopausal experience? Conclusion We know culture affects women's menopausal symptoms, but what we don't know is how much is related to genetics,lifestyle habits, diet, and Menopausal Women of the World Unite According to my website analytics, the traffic to this site is coming from the following countries: • Antigua & Barbuda The top five countries with the highest traffic are: U.S.A., Canada, Israel, Romania, and Great Britain. If your country isn't represented, you must have signed on after I wrote this. I'll update this as more countries come in.
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