If you’re a woman over 40, thousands of products and ideas are being marketed directly at you every day. To help navigate the cluttered over-40 marketplace, Dr. Oz has pared everything down to the 7 essentials every woman needs the most.
Today, when a woman turns 40, she crosses over into a whole new consumer marketplace, becoming the
target of multibillion-dollar industry. Every time she watches TV, flips through a magazine or surfs the web, she’s accosted by ads promoting the latest anti-aging creams, cures for instant weight loss, libido-boosting supplements to revive your sex life, etc. How can a woman over 40 figure out what she really needs?
To help tackle this dilemma, Dr. Oz has gathered expert information on the 7 essentials women over 40 need the most.
In the Bedroom: Lack of Sleep and Lower Sex Drive
Difficulty sleeping can be impacted by stress or other life challenges. However, when a woman hits 40, hormonal changes linked to perimenopause can also interfere with getting a good night’s rest. To compound this, being tired makes you less likely to want to have sex.
A Healthy Bedroom Environment/Relaxing Bedtime Rituals
First, if you’re having trouble sleeping, take a look at your bedroom environment. To induce sleep, make sure the room is dark, quiet and kept at an average temperature; make sure your bed and pillows are comfortable; create relaxing bedtime rituals such as taking a warm bath or shower.
Essential 1#: Valerian Root: If you’re still having trouble sleeping, consider valerian root. Used for centuries around the world, valerian root is a natural herb that can promote relaxation and sleep, a safer alternative to habit-forming prescription sleep aids. Try drinking valerian root tea a couple of hours before bedtime. As with all supplements, talk to your doctor first before taking valerian.
Revamping Your Sex Life
Do not have a TV in your bedroom; it can really put a damper on your sex life. Also rule out any medical causes that could be hindering your sex life. For instance, if you or your partner suffers from erectile dysfunction or depression, seek medical attention.
Essential #2. DHEA: A precursor to the hormones estrogen and testosterone, DHEA, when taken in small daily doses (no more than 25 mg orally), can stabilize hormone levels, in turn increasing libido and promoting orgasm. New research also shows that DHEA, when administered vaginally in even lower doses, may improve other areas of sexual function. Do not take DHEA before talking with your doctor, who would need to check your blood levels first.
In the Bathroom: Anti-Aging Products
The myriad of anti-aging products on the market can be dizzying. When it comes to looking younger, many women don’t know what to choose and often choose the wrong things. Here’s the main point: looking good doesn’t start with what you put on your face, but starts inside, which means taking care of yourself by eating right and exercising. Also, you must hydrate your body inside and out by drinking a gallon of water every single day.
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