During this phase, you'll feel changes in your body. And perhaps even visibly. First of all, menopause brings many changes that you'll notice throughout your body.

• You produce less estrogen , which makes your skin thinner and drier.

• Due to lower estrogen levels, your bone density also decreases. You have a higher risk of bone fractures.

• Many women suffer from sleep problems , which also makes them have less energy during the day.

• You lose collagen in your skin, connective tissues and joints.

Your body changes naturally, and there's little you can do about that. But luckily, you can influence how you cope and how you feel about it.

⚠️ Processes simply don't run as smoothly as they should. But there's a lot you can do to limit the damage !

Many women think they're free of everything after menopause. But that's not entirely true.

After menopause, your hormones become more stable. Your body produces much less estrogen and progesterone . You may notice this by:

• Dry skin and mucous membranes

• Change in libido

• Less stress resistant

• Your metabolism works differently

• More unrest or less overview in your head

Tips to help your body find a new balance with the new hormone status by:

• Get enough rest, sleep and maintain a regular routine

• If you are very bothered by the drop in estrogen, you can take phytoestrogens (soy, linseed, red clover)

• Your entire metabolism will function differently, and for your hormones, it's no longer necessary to eat every few hours. Cutting down to two (large) meals a day can be very helpful.

• Hormone Balance has been developed to support female hormones, even after menopause.

Nutrition is actually important at every stage of your life. But now it matters even more than ever, especially if you want to stay healthy for a long time.

Your body now needs the substances that nourish, strengthen and protect EVEN MORE.

Give your body the nutrition it needs and avoid foods that simply fill you up without nourishing you. Furthermore, it's important to:

Your muscle mass may decrease somewhat, so extra protein is crucial. You may also be putting more strain on your immune system .

Proteins are the building blocks of your body and are important for many different processes.

It's very important to continue getting enough of these. Think fish, eggs, lentils, and organic chicken. Also good for your bones and skin .

To keep your bones strong and your nervous system calm , you need calcium and magnesium.

In food, for example, sardines or anchovies (also good for the good fats), nuts, seeds, green vegetables, legumes and avocado.

Hormones are made from fats , so it's important to get enough omega-3 . Omega-3 also helps with inflammation and is very important for the heart as we age.

Omega-3 is found in oily fish such as wild salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel.

So important for a strong immune system . Vitamin K2 is also important if you want calcium absorption in your bones to function properly. To activate vitamin D in the body, you need magnesium .

Aging = essentially the oxidation of your skin . Wrinkles are actually oxidation (damage), and the opposite of that is antioxidants .

This protects your cells and they age less quickly .

In food, you can look for anything with bright and deep colors: green leafy vegetables, berries, raspberries, bell peppers, lemons, oranges, pomegranates, but also fresh herbs.

So think in terms of colours on your plate as much as possible ( eat the rainbow! ).

Right now, sleep is more important than ever. Your body can recover while you sleep.

But many women experience more restless sleep after age 50. This is associated with hormonal issues, night sweats , and increased worry .

The body has an excellent ability to heal itself , but it must be given the opportunity to do so. Good sleep and a healthy biorhythm are crucial for this.

And let's be honest, after a good night's sleep, you feel fantastic , right? Much more energy and a better you.

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After the age of 50, your hormones are set differently and therefore your stress system also works differently.

Where you might have been able to 'charge on' more often in the past, you may now notice that you lose your balance or become restless more quickly.

You become more sensitive to stress, but also more sensitive to things that bring you peace . And that's a good sign.

It's nice if you can also give in to that by, for example:

• Take short walks . Even 10-minute walks are enough to help you relax.

• Breathing exercises. Box breathing or 4-7-8 breathing has been proven to help with stress: inhale for 4 counts, hold for 7 counts, exhale for 8 counts.

• Laugh more! Whatever it is that makes you laugh, do more of it.

Laughing more signals to your body that everything is okay. Apparently, even fake laughter has this effect.

• Add more structure to your day. Do things at the same time and in the same rhythm. Less chaos means less stress.

• Mood Control contains herbs that help with stress and restlessness. This can be a helpful addition, especially now, to keep stress levels low.

Unfortunately, after menopause, you're at a higher risk of losing bone mass. Fortunately, there's a lot you can do to slow that process!

• Strength training, in particular, becomes important at this age. Twice a week is recommended to maintain muscle mass and boost your strength.

• Flexibility and mobility also play a major role. Regular stretching or yoga can help keep your joints supple.

• Even bouncing or jumping helps to maintain bone density.

Supplements help your body in areas where it has additional needs.

• Vitamin D3 and K2 are now very important for a strong immune system and healthy bones. Don't forget magnesium .

• Maintaining Omega-3 levels is important for heart health, a healthy brain, and to reduce inflammation, especially as we age.

• Astaxanthin is an extremely strong antioxidant that protects your cells against aging.

• Hormone Balance contains herbs specifically formulated for the female body , even after menopause. This is helpful if you still have hormone-related symptoms.

• Adaptogens like ashwagandha adapt to the situation in the body. In times of stress, ashwagandha can help you cope and contribute to natural resistance to stress.

• To reduce fatigue and improve energy levels, magnesium can be helpful.

Unlike previous years, it is now important to continue to maintain and protect your body.

Your body changes naturally, but you have a lot of control over it. You play a major role in how that change unfolds.

Give yourself that extra bit of attention you deserve. An investment in yourself is something no one can take away.