Outsmart maddening meno-bothers

Sidestep aches with deep stretches

Estrogen and progesterone, hormones that raise our pain threshold, drop during menopause. That makes us more achy, says pain researcher Irene Tracey, PH.D. But doing 20 minutes of yoga daily can cut backaches, joint pain and other symptoms by 84%, say Indian researchers. Turns out, yoga’s deep breathing and stretching encourage your brain to release painkilling endorphins.

Melt a menopot with eggs every day

Estrogen improves insulin sensitivity and helps you burn blood sugar and fatty acids for fuel—no wonder 70% of us find weight control tougher after menopause! To halt weight gain—and shed up to 17 pounds this year—add two eggs to your daily diet. Australian researchers say eggs offer an ideal blend of nutrients (choline, lutein and amino acids) that pinch-hit for estrogen, improving insulin sensitivity, bloodsugar control and metabolism.

Boost your happy with foot rubs

Happy hormones like serotonin and dopamine are kick-started by estrogen— and by foot massages too! British researchers say that stimulating acupressure points in your feet with five-minute massages twice daily will cut the risk of menopause-triggered anxiety and blahs by 55%.

Banish hot flashes with this extract

In German studies, taking 4 mg. of Siberian rhubarb daily cut hot flashes by as much as 75% in the first month. Explains gynecologist Sergey Solskyy, M.D., Siberian rhubarb contains plant estrogens that

heighten your brain’s ability to control body temperature. Try: Life Extension Menopause 731 ™ (Lef.com/ww). Note: Ask your doctor before supplementing. —Brenda Kearns

Studies show 91% of us don’t mind reaching menopause, but that doesn’t mean we like the symptoms! Luckily, these remedies help you breeze through without hassles