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Hot
flashes, night sweats
Rapid heart beat
Irritability
Mood
swings
Trouble
sleeping
Irregular
periods
Loss
of libido
Vaginal
Dryness
Crashing
fatigue
Anxiety
Feelings
of doom
Inability
to concentrate
Disturbing
lapses of memory
Incontinence
Itchy,
crawly skin
Aching,
sore muscles, tendons & joints
Increased
muscle tension
Breast
soreness
Bouts
of depression
Increased
allergies
Sudden
weight gain
Bleeding
Gums
Osteoporosis
Fingernails
softer, cracking. |
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Herbs for Menopause
HISTORY OF HERBS
Medicinal plants and herbs contain substances known to modern and ancient civilizations for their healing properties. Until the development of Chemistry and, particularly, of the synthesis of organic compounds in the 19 Century, medicinal plants and herbs where the sole source of active principles capable of curing man's ailments. They continue to be important to people that do not have access to modern medicines and, moreover, modern pharmaceuticals rely heavily on the same active principles, be they natural or synthetic. The active principles differ from plant to plant due to their biodiversity, i.e. to the plant's genetic coding ability to produce them.
With thousands of active principles yet to be discovered or fully evaluated, it is no wonder that biodiversity is a fundamental topic on any nature preservation agenda. The genetic material of old and new herbs and plants are coveted for their potential in discovering, combining, manipulating and synthesizing new medicine. Thus, even if people are not aware of or the pharmaceutical industry does not stress the point, medicinal plants and herbs continue to be the source of proven medicaments and of new and revolutionary drugs. If the active principles of synthetic drugs are so important and can be found in many plants and herbs, cheaply and easily bought at your home market or Herbalist, why not use them? If taken in the appropriate dose and form, they can be as effective as pharmaceutical drugs.
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Interest in the United States had been growing in the recent years from the reported success stories from the use of herbs. For example, St. John's Wort is widely used in the treatment of mild depression without the need for Prozac. St. John's Wort does not have the side effects such as that of Prozac. There are some ayurvedic herbs that are very useful for reducing cholesterol, diabetes etc. Similarly the popularity of Ginseng and Ginkgo biloba (ginkgo) is rising due to its beneficial effects.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4 billion people, 80 percent of the world population, presently use herbal medicines for some aspect of primary health care. |
The natural biological functions and rhythms that characterize women, and which are responsible for menstruation, fertility, conception and childbirth, are naturally prone to imbalances and disruption. A variety of factors in a woman's life, such as stress , overwork, lack of exercise and relaxation, poor diet and sexual problems, can disrupt the smooth running of the system. They can upset the hormone balance, reduce immunity , influence circulation to and from the reproductive system, increase tension and congestion and thereby contribute to the range of gynecological problems that plague so many women
Throughout history women have used plants to regulate hormone balance, and enhance the function of the reproductive system. Herbs have also been used to aid healing when problems arise. There are many herbs which act on the reproductive system, relieving congestion, and increasing circulation to and from the area, resolving heat and inflammation, relaxing tension and pain , and many which have a balancing effect on female hormones.
There are several herbal remedies that have been proven to be effective for some conditions, but the best way to stay safe and healthy is through education. Before you take any herbal, find information about it on the Internet, health food store or library. Make intelligent and informed choices about your health. |
Working with herbs is one of the steps toward discovering that place of wisdom and reclaiming our tradition as wise women and healers.
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In the following table you will be able to find every natural herb that can help with your menopause symptoms. Some of the herbs are for specific symptoms, but the other ones help you deal with all of them.
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Herb |
The good things… |
The bad things… |
How they work |
Dong Quai |
• Minimizes menopause symptoms
• Relieves PMS and menstrual irregularities
• Reduces pain of endometriosis |
• Skin becomes too sensitive to sunlight
• Doesn't promote a natural hormone production because it contains phytoestrogens. |
It has phytoestrogens called coumarins that dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow to the organs and also serve to reduce inflammation and muscle spasms. |
Black Cohosh |
- Relieve hot flashes and other menopausal and peri menopausal symptoms
- Ease menstrual cramps |
- It may increase the risk of development of endometrial cancer
- some women do experience stomach upset, weight gain, and dizziness |
Attaches itself to some of the same receptors in the body that estrogen does and tricks the brain into thinking it's really estrogen |
Wild Yam Root |
• Menopause symptoms
• High cholesterol
• Digestive aid
• Muscle relaxant |
• Some people may experience nausea or vomiting when taking large amounts of wild yam
• Doesn't promote a natural hormone production because it contains phytoestrogens. |
Contains diosgenin, similar to active hormones found in the body. Chemical conversion of wild yam to active hormones, such as progesterone and estrogen can take place in a laboratory. Wild yam conversion into active hormones does not take place in the body. |
Red Clover |
• Skin disorders
• Menopause symptoms
• Cough |
• Fermented red clover may cause bleeding
• Doesn't promote a natural hormone production because it contains phytoestrogens. |
Contains phytoestrogen called coumestrol that stimulates the ovaries |
Soy |
• reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke
• retain and better absorb calcium in the bones
• alleviate many menopausal and PMS symptoms |
• Doesn't promote a natural hormone production because it contains phytoestrogens.
• Contains haemagglutinin, a clot-promoting substance that causes red blood cells to clump together. |
Works through an adaptogenic process. Isoflavones are considered to be weak estrogens, although it is not possible to arrive at a single estimate of potency, as potency varies by tissue |
Maca |
• Hormonal rejuvenation
• Eliminates menopausal symptoms
• Restores testosterone levels in women for a natural increase in libido, sexual desire and performance.
• Increases fertility in women. |
- No downside effects |
Nourishes your glands with natural elements inducing proper production of your own hormones. |
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| Maca
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