Mentally nourishing diet for menopausal women

　　Menopause is a transitional period in which women's ovarian function gradually declines and disappears completely. The changes in women's bodies during this period include two aspects: First, the decline in ovarian function and the impact of reduced estrogen levels in the body； On the other hand, there are changes in the aging body. There are two types of corresponding menopausal symptoms: one is related to endocrine changes, called special symptoms of menopause, which manifest as menstrual disorders, loss of sexual desire, memory loss, slow perception, slow movement, and unstable vasomotor function such as hot flashes, sweating, and palpitations. These symptoms can be improved with sex hormone treatment. ； The other category is psychological or mental symptoms, which are called non-specific symptoms and manifest as anxiety, sensitivity, suspicion, depression, talkativeness, quarrelsomeness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, etc. These symptoms have a certain relationship with the person's personality and environment, and sex hormone treatment may not be effective.

　　The mental and psychological changes mentioned above can aggravate menopausal symptoms if not properly cared for. To prevent menopausal syndrome, in addition to strengthening health education, improving women's understanding of the physiological process of menopause, and alleviating unnecessary concerns, a reasonable diet is also another "magic weapon" to help them go through menopause smoothly.

　　According to the medical theory of the motherland, the following foods can help menopausal women improve their bad mental and psychological state, thereby nourishing the mind.

　　Mulberries

　　It is most beneficial to eat mulberries when they are purple-black from April to May. As stated in "Suixiju Diet Spectrum", it has the functions of "nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, replenishing blood, calming deficient wind, and clearing deficient fire". female During menopause, when you suffer from liver and kidney yin deficiency, dizziness, soreness in the back, heat in the palms and soles, irritability, palpitations, insomnia, and menstrual disorders, eating mulberries regularly can have the effects of nourishing the liver, nourishing the kidneys, nourishing yin, and nourishing fluids. When the deficiency heat subsides and yin fluid arises, there will be no fire in the liver and heart, the soul will be at peace, and the spirit will be pure and peaceful.

　　lotus seeds

　　It is mild in nature, sweet and astringent in taste, and has the functions of benefiting kidney qi, nourishing heart qi and replenishing spleen qi. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says that "lotus seeds connect the heart and kidneys, thicken the intestines and stomach, solidify essence and qi, strengthen muscles and bones, replenish deficiency and damage, and benefit the ears and eyes." It is suitable for women who are restless, irritable, insomnia or sleepy at night during menopause. Dream , Those who are physically weak should take it.

　　turtle

　　It is mild in nature and sweet in taste, and has the effect of nourishing yin. Wang Mengying of the Qing Dynasty said that it can "nourishing the yin of the liver and kidneys and clearing the heat of fatigue". Therefore, it is most suitable for people with liver and kidney yin deficiency, or yin deficiency and internal heat accompanied by heat in the hands, feet, and heart, or irritability and heat, dizziness, soreness in the back, menstrual disorders, or sweating due to heat and peeling tongue coating.

　　lily

　　It is both a medicine and a tonic food, which has the functions of moistening the lungs, replenishing deficiency and calming the nerves. It is best used if you experience fatigue, palpitations, confusion, insomnia and restlessness during menopause. "Rihuazi Materia Medica" claims that it has the effects of reassuring, calming gallbladder, and nourishing the five internal organs.