Before we go into any specifics lets take a look at what menopause actually is, this is a natural process that every woman must go through at some point in their lives. Women start to go through this process at around the age of 50. When a woman starts to go through menopause it means that her reproductive system is coming to a halt and she will no longer be able to bare children. This can be a very stressful and worrying time for a woman, especially if she is not clued up on this natural process. Many women find it hard to accept that they are no longer able to have children, furthermore some women may regret that they never had children when they had the chance. During this process many changes occur in the body, this is what we will be looking at in the next point.

One of the biggest changes occurs in the level of hormones in the body. During menopause the levels of estrogen and progesterone start to decline, and as a result of this the body starts to display many of the 34 menopause symptoms. These symptoms can cause great discomfort and in some cases embarrassment, for example hot flashes can cause discomfort because they cause a woman to suddenly get hot for no reason, even in the cold. They can also cause embarrassment because they may cause a woman to start sweating profusely in public. Some of these symptoms go on to cause other problems, for example sleeping problems can cause a woman to suffer from tiredness and fatigue the following day. Now that we have looked at one of the biggest changes that occurs during menopause lets take a look at the 34 symptoms.

Below are the 34 symptoms of menopause:

1. Muscle and joint pain
2. Allergy symptoms
3. Fatigue
4. Cravings
5. Breast Tenderness
6. Cold or tingling sensation in hands or feet
7. Mood swings, increased anxiety and depression
8. Lightheadedness
9. Thin skin
10. Endometriosis
11. Facial Hair
12. Hair loss/thinning
13. Fibrocystic breasts
14. Head aches
15. Irregular periods
16. Heart palpitations
17. Hot flashes
18. Incontinence
19. Heavy and light periods
20. Irritability
21. Memory lapses
22. Cramps
23. Loss of libido
24. Low metabolism
25. PMS
26. Night sweats
27. Tinnitus
28. Osteoporosis
29. Sleeping problems
30. Spotting
31. Water retention
32. Uterine fibroids
33. Yeast infections
34. Hypothyroidism symptoms

There you have it! All 34 menopause symptoms conveniently listed for you. Now that you have read this article you should know what menopause is, what changes are going on in a woman’s body during this process and the 34 symptoms of menopause.

Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation. Free radicals can damage cells, and may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

Antioxidant substances include

• Beta-carotene
• Lutein
• Lycopene
• Selenium
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E

Antioxidants are present in many foodstuffs, and everyone has heard of them at some time or other or seen them listed as additives on food packaging. But what are they supposed to do in foods? And why do they play such an important role in many products?

Simple is key here.You need to find a good cleanser that your skin responds well to, and stick with it. See the best cleansers for your skin type.You can find a good cleanser at the drugstore. There’s no need to spend $40 on a fancy wash. Avoid bar soaps as they tend to dry out the skin. According to Rona Berg, in her book, “Beauty,” a French cosmetics executive once told her “soap should only ever touch your skin from the neck down.” We agree. Choose a creamy cleanser if you have dry skin or a clear cleanser if you have oily skin.Be careful not to cleanse too often. Washing at night should do you. If you have dry skin, consider cold cream like Pond’s, which the French use. Simply apply cream, then wipe off, no water needed if you have hard water it can be especially harsh on skin. Most women prefer the water method: Use warm water to loosen dirt and clogged pores. Use a dime-sized bit of cleanser, then rinse with cool or lukewarm water. You’ll also want to take off your makeup with a proper makeup remover.In the morning, a splash of lukewarm water is all you need we find it’s great for removing excess oils from your nightly moisturizing. Never wash your face with hot or cold water both can cause broken capillaries. Also be careful about overcleansing skin, see signs you are overcleansing your skin.

Step 2: Exfoliate

Exfoliation is the step most people skip in their weekly skincare routine. But trust me, if you start properly exfoliating your skin, you will notice an almost immediate difference. According to Berg, one of the reasons men’s skin looks more youthful than women’s is because men tend to exfoliate daily when they shave. There are several ways to exfoliate skin: Microdermabrasion, chemical peels and retinoids.Scrubs work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells that tend to dull your complexion. We find exfoliating skin once a week with a microdermabrasion kit keeps skin glowing year-round. Make sure you use a gentle scrub with tiny grains. Big grains in cheap scrubs can tear skin and cause more harm than good. My favorite microdermabrasion kit is made by Lancome.In the hour it takes to get a chemical peel, you can take off five years from your face. Can’t afford the price tag for a monthly peel? Try some over-the-counter peels that work over the course of a month. I prefer MD Skincare’s.Retinoids such as Retin-A or the more moisturizing Renova also work by removing the top layer of dead skin cells while also generating collagen in the skin. “Collagen is the skin’s structural fiber,” dermatologist Dennis Gross said in O Magazine. “As we get older, it breaks down, creating lines and large pores.” Skincare experts disagree on all sorts of things, but most of them consider retinoids to be a miracle skin saver. I’m addicted to Retin-A, which I pick up in Mexico on my yearly jaunts.Should you use a toner? Some people swear by toners, but many beauty experts do not I once read a skincare expert claim, “toners are only for copy machines”. Toners are meant to remove all remaining traces of oil, makeup and dirt, but a good cleanser should do this. I firmly believe it’s up to you. If you like the way your skin feels with a toner. Buy it. Use it. Enjoy it.

Step 3: Moisturize

While I know of at least one famous beauty editor who swore skin doesn’t need moisturizer, basically everyone else I’ve read disagrees and is an adamant believer in it. A basic law of beauty is that everyone, no matter her skin type, should moisturize. Even if your skin is oily, it will benefit from moisturizers. The only exception is those with acne. Why? Moisturizers seal moisture into skin Berg calls this the “Saran Wrap effect”. So how much should you moisturize? Your skin will tell you. When your skin is tight, it’s crying out for moisture. Be careful not to overmoisturize — this can clog pores.See my list of the best moisturizers on the market.Are eye creams necessary? Well maybe. Some beauty experts strongly recommend eye creams. Why? The skin around the eye contains no fatty tissue and is therefore very thin and susceptible to wrinkles. Special eye creams are formulated to “thicken” this area. Yet other experts including the beauty editors of Allure in their new book claim your daily lotion works around the eyes just as well.

Step 4: Apply Sunscreen

‘O’ magazine ran an article featuring interviews with several top skin care experts and dermatologists . Every single one of them said sunscreen was the most important part of your skincare regimen. It was the secret they would pass on to their daughters.

The number 1 cause of wrinkles is sun damage, so it’s important to use sunscreen from your early years on even in winter and on cloudy days. A great trick is to purchase two moisturizers: one for night and one for day that includes UV protection. Don’t use moisturizers with sunscreen at night, the ingredients are not meant to be used 27/7 and can aggravate skin. When choosing a sunscreen, make sure it contains Mexoryl (found in my favorite sunscreen La-Roche Posay) or Helioplex, found in Neutrogena products.