Anxiety is an often overlooked symptom in menopausal women. Anxiety in menopauseStudies that assess how many women suffer from anxiety in menopause vary widely with some estimated that one in 10 will experience anxiety while others see rates as high as three in four women. The researchers measured the women's rating of menopausal symptoms and psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Therefore, you may want to include either reflexology or massage in your self-care package to alleviate not just anxiety but also other key menopause symptoms. St John's Wort can improve the psychological and physical symptoms of menopause including hot flushes, low mood, anxiety, low sex drive and exhaustion.

Source: Daily Mail October 17, 2018 21:20 UTC