Menopause Help
and Self Care

If you are looking for some natural menopause help, start with the self-care tips on this page.

• Acupuncture and naturopathy can help greatly with menopause hormone imbalances and their effects. Ask for referrals.


• Meditation is a gentle way to slow down, tune into your body and emotions, and increase your ability to focus during menopause. Practice focusing on your natural breath as it flows in and out, or on a word with no special meaning for you, for example the word "one." Consider taking a meditation class.


• Regular massage therapy can offer you time out to relax and let go of anxiety and irritability. It improves mobility in the muscles and joints, can ease headaches and muscle tension, and can increase your energy and ability to concentrate. Massage also encourages a positive body image and offers an opportunity for you to become reconnected to your body and honor the changes you are experiencing during menopause.


• Regular exercise offers some of the same benefits as massage. It improves circulation, which can help you feel better both mentally and physically during menopause. It also stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-reliever and mood booster.


• Take regular time away to be alone or with someone you enjoy. Make special dates for being in nature, engaging in a creative activity like art, making music, writing, or practicing some other activity that renews your spirit.


• Hydrotherapy such as hot baths, saunas, hot tubs, or footbaths can offer soothing relaxation during menopause. Add essential oils such as lavender, ylang-ylang, rose, or rosemary to a tub or footbath for an enhanced sense of well-being. Learn more about essential oils and aromatherapy.