Dreaded in the West by women, why is menopause positive in Asian culture?

Menopause is a time that is often dreaded. This represents the moment in life when a woman ceases to have her period naturally and definitively. And yet, in Asia, this transition is seen much more positively than in France. Columnist Alexia Cornu, guest in Well done for youtraveled to this continent to better understand it.

A rebirth, a “second spring”

“In Asian culture, we talk about the second spring. It is seen more as a positive transition, a new wisdom and maturity. During this period, women are finally encouraged to focus on their health and well-being” , says Alexia Cornu at the microphone of Julia Vignali and Mélanie Gomez. In traditional Chinese medicine, there is a positive view of menopause. “We are going to highlight respect for this woman who is maturing and the preservation of her vitality, her energy”, underlines the columnist.

This will therefore encourage the woman to go for gentle sports practices, such as yoga, to have a healthy diet or to take care of her body using natural therapies such as acupuncture. For Alexia Cornu, it’s important to see menopause as an opportunity to get back to the center and take care of yourself.

On the other hand, this does not correspond to a reality in the West. In Europe, this period remains difficult to live. Symptoms such as hot flashes, mood and sleep disorders are regularly highlighted. However, there are still positive aspects to this stage of life.

Exercise and avoid diet

To begin with, the columnist talks about freedom. “It’s often the period when the children grow up, leave the family nest and you find yourself with more time to reflect on your life, refocus on your needs, your desires, your passions and also reconnect with your life as a couple. “, she explains. This moment is an opportunity to get together and it allows a new breath in the career. “We also have more self-confidence, so we are less afraid to dare and to assume our priorities”, adds the columnist at the microphone of Well done for you.

In addition, during menopause, there is literally a decrease in metabolism which is due to a drop in muscle mass which is the cause of a hormonal change. Women will therefore tend to go on a diet during this period. “I think it’s a mistake. In the end, I’m going to invite them to boost their metabolism by doing muscle-building activities with gentle gymnastics. This will help boost the metabolism and prevent them from storing fat. “, advises Alexia Cornu.