Menopause: 9 Ways to Own This Phase

The word “menopause” in the headline might trick you into thinking this blog is a ‘women-only’ read. For the men who have women in their lives, as partners, daughters, sisters, mothers, or colleagues, consider this a must-read handbook. After all, understanding menopause isn’t just women’s business; it’s the smart way to support, empathise, and stand by women who matter most to you.

Menopause, or as I like to call it, is the evolutionary intervention that demands women put themselves first and prioritise their health!

We all understand Menopause as an equation that involves biological age, hormones, and environmental factors; However, the long and short of it is that dips in our Estrogen and Progesterone levels cause associated health issues that include bone health, mental well-being, sleep disturbances, decreased libido, cognitive changes, and heart health. Sounds like quite a list, right?

A crucial aspect we all need to keep in mind is that instead of dreading and disliking this stage of life, we must learn to embrace it and heal in it. Treat this as the ultimate calling for self-investment, self-rejuvenation, and self-care! The Japanese seem to have the right attitude towards this stage of life, which they call ‘konenki’ or the ‘renewal period’, which to me denotes heralding a new phase of self-love.

Taking this into consideration, let’s choose to focus on the healing that not everyone discusses…

1.      Lift your health as you lift weights! 

Building muscle is a great way to prevent or manage osteoporosis and joint pain. Strength training is no longer a forte for men only; women have made it their own ages ago.

2.     Super load on Super Foods

Ensure you consume foods that provide you with essential plant nutrients, good fats (such as nuts, seeds, and olive oil), fibre, protein, probiotics, and even some complex carbohydrates (such as whole grains and low-glycemic foods). Instead of cutting down on your meals, cut down on junk.

3.     Cleanse your environment

It’s high time you took a thorough look at your immediate surroundings and eliminated the negative influences from your life (these include people and substances!).

4.     Transcend to longevity

As you breathe and meditate daily, you are releasing stress and inflammation, and absorbing fresh, healing Prana. Why not do this as often as you can? (Hint: Pranayama is the most underrated longevity hack available to all of us!)

5.     Yes to healing supplements, no to inflammation

Sadly, our meals can’t provide everything we need, so why let yourself wither away when you can supplement and complement your diet? (Start with the basics – Vitamin D and K2, Omega 3, Magnesium, Collagen, and anything else your nutritionist and Doctor prescribed to you.)

6.     Laughter therapy is no laughing matter 

You need to make the time and space to ensure a daily dose of LOL! Laughter literally and physically will heal you from the inside out.

7.     Make your sleep a pleasant downtime, not a stressful ordeal

Committing to a daily sleep hygiene protocol will prove rewarding to the best person in the room -You.

8.    Affirm away, and always with a smile

No more guilt for putting yourself first. Remember, your health and well-being are not a luxury. It is the biological foundation for your hormonal health and longevity. Make sure to put positive truths for yourself in the universe.

9.     Say hello to your Gynaecologist/OBYGN now and then

You have been planning your family’s lives non-stop for half a century, and now it’s time to give yourself the gift of that brilliant scheduling… Pencil in those check-ups and visits with your Doctor. They will prescribe a plan tailored just for you.When Menopause comes calling, it’s time to build a new relationship with your changing body… One that is rooted in awareness, nourishment, and self-care. At Atmantan, we provide that very space. In this non-judgmental environment, women can lean into this transition with the support of doctor-guided programmes, holistic treatments, nourishing food, and restorative activities. Here, wellness is not a solitary journey; it is shared within a community of women who are walking the same path, learning, and healing together. This sense of support and belonging often becomes just as transformative as the therapies themselves, reminding every woman that she is not alone in this renewal. 

u are nourishing your gut, and every dimension of your atma (soul), mana (mind) and tann (body).