For thousands of years woman transitioned gracefully from childbearing days to wise family matriarch with little more than a few aspirin and herbs. In many cultures they don't even have a word for menopause. Only in the west is it treated as an illness or something unnatural.
According to Ayurveda, the 5000 year old healing and medical system from India, a woman's "change of life" is easily managed by a dosha (constitution) pacifying diet and lifestyle. Ideally, if she has implemented pitta pacifying therapies prior to menopause, during the perimenopausal years, she will likely have few or no complaints.
Yet, our western diet and lifestyle is creating an increase of unwanted and unmanageable symptoms for woman in their 40's and 50's. When out of balance the pitta type woman will experience anger, frustration, extreme hot flashes, loss of energy, loss of focus, frequent periods, extreme night sweats, menopausal acne, and even hair loss.
To restore balance the pitta type woman should follow a pitta pacifying diet, especially during the summer months or if she lives in a warm climate. She should avoid foods and activities that are over heating. Swimming is a good exercise choice for pitta type menopause as it promotes lightness and cools the body.
Therapeutic grade essential oils can be very beneficial during menopause instead of hormone replacement therapy. Three oils I recommend for pitta types are:
1) Peppermint: it is refreshing, cooling, reduces mental fatigue, lack of concentration, acne and cramps.
2). Lemon Balm and Rose: are effective at reducing anger, frustrations, and fever and vaginitis. Lemon balm is a natural hormone and blood pressure balancer. and can relieve sweating.
3) Champa: is an aphrodisiac, hormone balancer, and mood enhancer.
These oils can be added to a carrier oil for daily abhyanga massage, or to a bath. Frequent or daily use will provide relief and restore harmony and balance when combined with other pitta pacifying lifestyle regimens.
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