World Menopause Day 2021

By Davina C.,

Considering the fact that every woman will go through the menopause in her lifetime (except for those who had their ovaries removed before puberty) thankfully the last few years have seen a rise in awareness (it's not just about hot flushes) around how this seminal moment in every woman's life affects them physically and emotionally.

The menopause is a natural time of ageing  - a time in a woman's life where her periods stop and her ovaries lose their reproductive function. Usually this occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. According to research by the NHS, in the UK, the average age is 51. But what is still largely unknown or not talked about is that around 1 in 100 women experience the menopause before they reach 40 years.

Also there is now growing awareness about the Peri-menopause - which can occur for women from their mid 30's - and is the period leading up to menopause i.e the beginning of a loss of oestrogen and progesterone. Women can experience peri-menopause for several years before reaching the menopause. It is estimated there around 13 million women who are currently peri or menopausal in the UK.

Also debilitating symptoms can last many years: from hot flushes, palpitations, fatigue, sleep disturbance, night sweats, skin irritation, mood disturbances to poor concentration and the need for more toilet breaks.

This year's World Menopause Day theme is 'Bone Health.' WMD is encouraging early diagnosis and treatment of related conditions, such as osteoporosis, which often affect postmenopausal woman more than others in the population due to lower bone density levels after years without periods.

So to all the women out there feeling discomfort, here at Kijani, we hear you and encourage you to speak up.

Our in-house nutrition expert, Ella Owen, offers her advice on products that can help those menopausal systems day to day.

Garden of Life mykind Organics Women's Wholefood Multivitamin 40+

A pioneering wholefood vitamin because it is the only one that is dual certified organic and Non GMO Project verified: made with 30 powdered fruits, vegetables and herbs, including vegan vitamin D3, K2, B12. GOL mykind Organics Women's Multivitamin 40+ is designed specifically to meet the overall health and wellbeing needs of women going into menopause and beyond.  The formula also contains a special women's blend of botanicals with organic black cohosh and organic turmeric. Independent certified vegan, kosher, and gluten free, each tablet provides clean, whole food perfect nutrition.

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Nature's Answer Sage

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a popular culinary herb with a long history of traditional use in supporting a reduction in night sweats and hot flushes. Nature’s Answer Sage is a Holistically Balanced® concentrated, alcohol-free herbal extract. Being in a liquid form, it provides fast and efficient absorption.

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* The claims mentioned in this blog are based on clinical research, are not aimed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements should be used within the framework of a healthy lifestyle and not used as substitutes of a varied and balanced diet.