Natural Remedies For Menopause

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They include a whole host of alternative therapies such as acupuncture and relaxation techniques, plus a wide range of menopause vitamins, herbs and other natural supplements

As Hormone Replacement Therapy (once so popular) has been shown to have significant risks for certain groups of women, many of us feel that natural alternatives are a much better place to start.

Herbs for menopause

• St Johns' Wort
  

  This herbal supplement helps lift your spirits and can alleviate mild symptoms of depression. If you're feeling 'blue' or your moods tend to swing from one extreme to the other, this popular herbal remedies for menopause can help you maintain a healthy emotional balance. Gentle and non habit-forming.

• Black Cohosh
  

  This is one of the natural remedies for menopause that can help re-balance your hormone levels. During menopause hormone levels often rise and fall erratically, causing menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia and more. Black Cohosh has been used for many years to help restore normal hormone function and it's particularly effective in relieving night sweats/hot flashes. For women who aren't yet menopausal it may also help relieve symptoms of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS).



• Dong Quai
  

  Dong Quai is a Chinese herb. It's used to relieve the symptoms of menopause such as erratic hormone levels and hot flashes. It's also used to treat some symptoms of PMS. It can thin the blood, and is a mild laxative.



• Valerian Root
  

  Valerian Root is a mild sedative, and this is one of the natural remedies for menopause that targets the symptom of insomnia. It has a tranquilizing effect and is used as a natural sleep aid, and Valerian Root Tea makes a calming bedtime drink. Valerian may also help with the cramps associated with menstruation, and is sometimes used as an anti-anxiety treatment.

A combination of herbs for menopause also appear in many popular natural remedies which have been specially formulated to help relieve the symptoms of menopause. These including Remifemin, Estroven Maximum Strength, Promensil and more.

There's also a 100% natural alternative to HRT that is worth a look. It provides a complete solution to menopause symptoms including hot flashes, weight gain, night sweats, sleeplessness and more, by re-balancing your hormones naturally. You can even try it for 30 days FREE (you just pay $7.99 for shipping).

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Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by your pineal gland, but some health conditions, aging and other problems can decrease production to the point where your sleep is affected. Check out my Melatonin and Sleep page to learn more.

It's important to remember that natural remedies for menopause (and other conditions too) can have side effects, or interact with other herbs or medications, and aren't suitable for everyone.

Soothing Herbal Tea

Some natural remedies for menopause shouldn't be taken by people with certain health conditions, who are pregnant, or who are already taking other traditional/mainstream (or even herbal/natural) remedies.

Also, avoid alchohol when taking medications of any kind.

ALWAYS check with your doctor before taking any of the natural remedies or herbs for menopause listed above - or ANY others! Side effects or interactions can occur, and they can be serious.

Just because something is labeled 'herbal' or 'natural' doesn't mean it's risk-free.

Aromatherapy is one of the popular natural remedies for menopause and is a pleasant, gentle way to ease the symptoms of menopause (and a whole host of other conditions as well!).....

This blend of 5 Organic Oils helps is natures answer to menopause symptoms caused by overwrought hormones!

It gently re-balances your hormones, helping to reduce all those pesky discomforts.

Just a few drops rubbed onto your wrists on a regular basis offers relief.

A gentle, natural way to cool down those menopause related hot flashes.

Pure, organic Peppermint oil, blended with Lemon, Clary Sage and Geranium oils is natures' cooling remedy for that uncomfortable feeling over overheating.

Much more pleasant than HRT.

Menopause Vitamins

There are many vitamins that can help relieve some of the symptoms of menopause such as anxiety, mood swings and so on.

Here are a few to start out with....

• Vitamin B-6
  

  This B vitamin helps to promote a positive mood, prevent depression and bolster energy. It also supports your immune system. Very beneficial for women who are on Hormone Replacement Therapy.



• Vitamin B-12
  

  This is another energy-boosting vitamin, it also helps you to maintain a healthy nervous system and plays an important role in the production of red blood cells and tissue growth.




B-COMPLEX


Get the benefit of all the B vitamins for menopause by choosing a B-complex product. You'll get B-6, B-12, B-3 plus thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid and more.


• Vitamin E
  

  This is THE vitamin for menopause! Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and studies show that it may have some chemical attributes that enable it to work in a similar way to natural estrogen. In fact, it has been used as an estrogen supplement at times and has been found to reduce hot flashes/night sweats and insomnia.
  

• Vitamin D
  

  Although not used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, insomnia, or mood swings, all menopausal women should make sure that they have an adequate intake of this Vitamin. That's because it plays an important role in keeping your bones strong and healthy, and can help prevent the risk of osteoporosis which increase as we get older, and our hormone levels change.

In addition to the herbs and vitamins listed above, another of the natural remedies for menopause are Bioflavanoids, which can help reduce the severity and frequency of those irritating hot flashes.

Bioflavanoids are a type of 'phytochemicals' (basically meaning chemical compounds found in plants) and are found in citrus fruits. They strengthen the small blood vessels and this action can help control hot flashes and also reduce anxiety. In menstruating women, the effect can be to reduce monthly blood loss.

Just as with the herbs for menopause, you shouldn't take the vitamins for menopause I've listed without consulting with your doctor first. Some vitamins can be toxic or damaging if taken in the wrong dosage, and can even interact with herbal remedies or existing medications. Please check with a health professional before you take ANYTHING different.

You can learn more about using alternative natural therapies to eliminate menopause symptoms in How to conquer Menopause. This step-by-step manual helps you cope with, and overcome, all those annoying menopause symptoms. Tons of great information including everything you need to know about herbs and other alternative approaches.

There's a whole range of books that can help you learn more about all the available natural remedies for menopause.

If you want to feel better without taking drugs or HTR, why not do some research right now and start helping yourself?

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