What few natural cures or herbs to combat menopause?
By alex on February 17th, 2010 in Menopause.
are there any natural cures to comabat symptoms of menopause like moodswings, bloating, confusion, and hot flashes?
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February 17th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
black cosha root
February 17th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Possible Lifestyle Changes for Menopause / Perimenopause
Eat a healthy diet made up about 50% raw foods. Limit dairy & meat products because they promote hot flashes. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, sugar, spicy foods, and hot foods and drinks. Get regular, moderate exercise & avoid stressful situations. Drink two quarts of water daily. Use vaginal lubricant during sex to enhance pleasure. Smokers must quit smoking.
Beneficial Dietary Supplements
There is growing interest in natural approach to minimizing the effects of menopause. many of wonen are concerned about the side effects of conventional medicine & are finding herbal solutions meet there needs remarkably well.
Menopausal Herb Formulas have shown to be effective since many of women & these formulas contain important herbs that work as natural estrogen promoters.
DHEA improves memory & sex drive, & this reduces stress. NOTE: DHEA is converted to estrogen and testosterone in the body.
Beta glucan boosts bone marrow production & stimulates the immune system.
Essential Fatty Acids found in Primrose oil is good for hot flashes & estrogen production.
Lecithin emulsifies vitamin E & helps reduce hot flashes & related symptoms.
Vitamin B Complex improves circulation & offers many other health benefits.
Vitamin E reduces hot flashes & many other symptoms.
Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc Complex supports bones & relieves nervousness & irritability.
Damiana enhances sexual desire & pleasure.
Chamomile and Valerian Root calm the body & promotes sleep.
Gotu Kola & Dong Quai relieve hot flashes, vaginal dryness & depression.
St. John’s Wort relieves depression.
REFERENCES: Prescription since Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M. D.
There is also a difference between menopause & perimenopause. If you are in perimenopause you will want to support you’re pituitary & thyroid. Seaweed has a great deal of iodine in this which supports thyroid and I took pituitary support from my natural health doctor.
February 17th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Try eating Bananas and turkey. These foods have natural ingredients in them that will help your emotional needs since menopause. Anxiety/depression.
I went to my doctor & she actually put me on Kariva for my menopause symptoms to help with monthly cramps, headache.. etc.
St. Johns Wart is also good.
Estroven is also good
February 17th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
I really like chaste berry, or vitex to balance hormonal fluctuations. Also, yellow dock helps with liver congestion that is common with menopause.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Nordic Naturals Omega woman supplement
- Black Cohosh, scientifically proven to work.
hope it helps.
February 17th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Evening Primrose,Black Kosha,Etchinacia root, &, believe it or not, Rhubarb. lol.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:14 am
Black Cohosh
February 18th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Essential oils of Clary Sage, fennel, & geranium added to cold pressed vegetable oil (like almond) & massaged into body once or twice a day stimulates the female hormones & helps relieve symptoms about menopause.
Lavender oil can help balance the hormone level as well, and is cheap.
If you can afford it, Neroli oil (from orange blossom) & Rose oil (very expensive) are very effective in dealing with mood swings. can buy these 2 oils diluted in jojoba oil which makes them bit cheaper.
Any of these oils can be added to massage oils or added a several drops into a bath.
Lemon & peppermint oils can help with hot flashes.