Menopause

To compensate for the low calcium in your body, consume more of calcium-rich foods such as skimmed milk and palak.

* To keep a check on your cholesterol levels

* Nourish yourself with whole, natural foods. Avoid saturated fats such as cheese and butter. Instead eat low fat butter.

* Have adequate amount of unsaturated fat such as sunflower and corn oils in your diet. * Limit your intake of tea or coffee to one to two cups daily.

* Avoid sedentary lifestyle.

* Make exercise a daily routine (after consulting your doctor) to keep yourself fit.* Practise yoga and meditation for calming effect and mind control, and hence stress management