What is Menopause

It is a normal part of life, just like puberty. It is the time of your last period, but symptoms can begin several years before that. And these symptoms can last for months or years after.

Some time around 40, you might notice that your period is different—how long it lasts, how much you bleed, or how often it happens may not be the same. Or, without warning, you might find yourself feeling very warm during the day or in the middle of the night. Changing levels of estrogen and progesterone, which are two female hormones made in your ovaries, might lead to these symptoms.

This time of change, called "perimenopause" by many women and their doctors, often begins several years before your last menstrual period. It lasts for 1 year after your last period, the point in time known as "menopause". A full year without a period is needed before you can say you have reached the next stage called "Postmenopause", which lasts the rest of your life.

This phase of life doesn´t usually happen before you are 40, but it can happen any time from your 30s to your mid 50s or later. The average age is 51. Smoking can lead to early menopause. Some types of surgery can bring on this phase of life. For example, removing your uterus (hysterectomy) before menopause will make your periods stop, but your ovaries will still make hormones.

That means you could still have symptoms like hot flashes when your ovaries start to make less estrogen. But, when both ovaries are also removed (oophorectomy), menopause symptoms can start right away, no matter what your age is, because your body has lost its main supply of estrogen.

Nutrients for Middle-Aged Female Health

Step 1. Establish a Nutritional Foundation:

VIBE® - 1-2 ounces daily - split between AM/PM
Liquid multi-nutrient delivery technology that provides critical essential nutrients and cofactors needed for the body to thrive. VIBE provides outstanding daily nutritional support and contains specialized nutrients to manage the aging process.*

Step 2. Focus on Middle-Aged Female Health Goals:

EFACOR™ - (Omega-3s) - 2 softgels daily - 10 min. before a meal
Concentrated, pharmaceutical grade, natural Omega-3 dietary supplement providing high dose EPA and DHA. EFACOR is guaranteed ultra-pure, free of environmental contaminants and to have exceptional taste.*

Probiotic+™ - 2 caps daily - 10 min. before breakfast
Helpful bacteria promote balanced digestive and intestinal environments for proper nutrient absorption. Supports cholesterol health, the immune system and healthy aging. Assists health during GI distress. Helps replenish beneficial bacteria reduced from antibiotic use.*

B-Complex - 3 TBSP daily - split between AM/PM
B-Complex is a dietary supplement of B vitamins in an aqueous solution. The B vitamins work synergistically. Acting together, they can energize the body for optimal health.*

The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Please, consult your health care provider before taking over the counter or prescription drugs, nutritional supplements, or following any health treatment or regimen. The above product(s) is not a substiture for a well balanced diet.

* This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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