Applying Chinese Medicine

Women’s Health: Managing Menopause

An Exercise Plan

Weight-bearing exercise is an important part of any peri-menopausal or menopausal program. It is associated with increased calcium uptake and increased bone density. It’s important to work both the lower and upper body. Doing weight-bearing exercises on only one part of the skeleton will not spread the benefit throughout the body. Again, however, you should only pump iron three times a week to avoid damaging the strength of Spleen and lead to a Xue Deficiency.

• Aerobic exercise is recommended for those who find they gain weight through menopause or who are at risk for heart disease. (Remember, heart disease is the major killer of women over 50.)