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Yoga for Menopause A study in Menopause, reported that after 8 weeks perimeno-


pausal women experienced a decrease in climacteric symptoms, per- ceived stress and neuroticism when incorporating an integrated ap- proach to yoga therapy, as opposed to simple exercise performed for 1 hr/d x 5 days. The yoga therapy was comprised of surya namaskara (sun salutation) with 12 postures, pranayama (breathing practices), and avartan dhyan (cyclic meditation).


Case Study


I recently had a 56-year old female presenting with menopausal symptoms that included mild hot flashes (they didn’t bother her), extreme anxiety (interrupting sleep), weight gain, low libido and vaginal dryness. Her main goal was to have relief from her symp- toms (mostly anxiety) and work on creating a wellness program that would put her back on track so she could be the healthiest she could be before turning 60. Her lab work revealed elevated cortisol and cholesterol. Together, we created a plan that worked for her lifestyle,


but still helped her achieve her goals. Lifestyle changes included coffee cessation, cooling breath, daily yoga and sun salutations. For her low libido and vaginal dryness I prescribed a product containing an herb, maca. To help with anxiety I recommended an adaptogenic herb, holy basil. At her 2-week follow up she reported feeling like a “brand new, hormonal teenager,” in reference to her libido and vagi- nal dryness. Her anxiety dramatically reduced by 80% and she was able to sleep throughout the night. Three months later she is only taking the maca product and holy basil as needed. After more in- tense work on her diet and exercise regimen, she has lost 10 pounds, lowered her cholesterol within a normal range and reports that she still feels like a younger version of her old self.


Dr. Lindsay Jones is a licensed naturopathic physician in Connecti- cut, and is an active member of the American Association of Natur- opathic Physicians. She practices at Whole Health Associates, LLC, a Farmington Valley resource for natural medical care for the entire family, offering naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care, acupunc- ture and massage therapy. She specializes in Ayurvedic Medicine. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit www. wholehealthllc.com or call 860-674-0111. See ad on page 2.


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