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Female immune system and menopause

The impact of menopausal symptoms on women in the workplace should not be underestimated. In the UK, for example, these cost the economy around 14 million working days per year. With the onset of menopause, women’s immune system also weakens: it is no longer as efficient. Pathogens (viruses, bacteria) therefore have an easier time affecting menopausal women. But phytotherapy or naturopathy can make a helpful contribution here. Author: Andrea PauliEditor-in-Chief of the Swiss magazine "A.Vogel Gesundheits-Nachrichten" ("Health News", only in german available), science journalist, German studies (MA) with many years of editorial experience (daily newspapers, magazines). Favorite topics: healthy nutrition, naturopathy, psychology. Read more >

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