Menopause and soy? While facing menopause, many people question using soy…There has been a great deal of debate, research, and discussion as to the effectiveness of soy in treating and reducing hot flashes associated with menopause. While some doctors prescribe soy products for women in the menopausal stage, the question which has yet to be answered is: “Can soy decrease hot flashes?”
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Let’s take a look at nutrition and menopause. You’re experiences the signs of menopause, so what can you do about it? As one approaches menopause, weight gain becomes a primary concern. Women, who have had a weight problem before, find it harder to lose the additional weight accompanied by menopause. Conversely, women who have maintained their weight over the years find they have to work much harder to keep the pounds off. Therefore, menopause and nutrition go hand in hand, and it is just another adjustment a woman has to make when confronting menopause.
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