Treating Menopause Symptoms Naturally

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If you’re a woman, it’s bound to happen sooner or later. Maybe you’re still years away or maybe you’re in the midst of it right now. Either way, menopause is an unavoidable part of life. But it doesn’t have to be a miserable one.

For most women, menopause occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. It is a normal part of a woman’s life and signals the end of her menstrual cycle. Unfortunately for some, it’s not always the easiest process and can result in a plethora of unwanted and miserable symptoms including, but not limited to:

• Hot Flashes/Night Sweats
• Insomnia
• Vaginal Dryness
• Bladder Problems
• Aches and Pains
• Skin Issues
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Loss of Sex Drive
• Memory Loss
• Weight Gain/Loss

Luckily, there are a lot of natural remedies out there to help you cope with the process.

Diet

If you don’t follow one already, switching to a whole foods diet is going to be a key factor in making the transition to menopause easier. The healthier you are, the better your body is able to adapt and adjust to changes.

For example, fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin c and bioflavonoids may help relieve hot flashes. Examples would be broccoli, salad greens, peppers, parsley, citrus fruits, berries, melons and apricots. Lignans, which are a component of fiber, act as phytoestrogens. Lignans can be found in whole grains, flax seeds, legumes, vegetables such as cabbage and broccoli, and some fruits, especially strawberries and apricots.

There are also specific foods that can help promote estrogen production in the body, and therefore ease symptoms. Those foods are beets, carrots, alfalfa, apples, cabbage, papaya, garlic, olive oil, and pumpkin seeds just to name a casino spiele few. Incorporating these foods into your diet has been shown to help women with night sweats and hot flashes.

It’s also important that you stay well hydrated by drinking lots of water, eliminate caffeine and alcohol and get regular exercise. While it’s always important, maintaining overall good health is going to be even more vital during this time in your life.

Herbs

Some plants and herbs contain compounds called phytoestrogens, which can mimic a woman’s own estrogen in a small way, therefore preventing or alleviating some of the symptoms ands risks that come with menopause. Herbs are a great way to naturally treat many ailments, including menopause, and they’re a safer alternative to OTC or prescription meds which often have a laundry list of negative side effects.

1. Licorice Root – contains many anti-depressant properties and is a great alternative to St. John’s オンライン カジノ Wart. It contains powerful antioxidants, as well as certain phytoestrogens that can perform some of the functions of the body”s natural estrogens; therefore becoming very helpful during the menopause.
2. Black Cohosh – has been used by Native Americans for more than two hundred years, after it was discovered that the root of the plant helped relieve menstrual cramps and symptoms of menopause. Now days it is still used for symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, irritability, mood swings, and sleep disturbances.
3.  Red Clover– is considered to be one of the richest sources of isoflavones (water-soluble chemicals that act like estrogens and are found in many plants). It can be used to reduce hot flashes as well as the risk of osteoporosis, which you become even more susceptible to during menopause.
4. Evening Primrose Oil – Evening Primrose Oil contains a high concentration of a fatty acid called GLA, which is the fatty acid that is largely responsible for the remarkable healing properties of the plant. In fact, Evening Primrose contains one of the highest concentrations known of this important substance and only a few other plants contain it at all. In relation to menopause, it is widely reported that Evening Primrose oil reduces hot flashes and increases feelings of well being.
5. Chamomile & Valerian – Both are known for their sedative properties and can be a helpful treatment for insomnia.

These are just a few of the many herbs available to help combat the symptoms of menopause. Most can be found in various forms such as teas, extracts, tinctures and capsules. You can do just one or a combination. Everyone’s body is different so dosages are also going to vary from woman to woman.

Below are some home remedies that you can make on your own and use as needed.

Hot Flash Tincture:

• 2 tsp. Cohosh Root
• 1 tsp. Don Quai Root
• 1 tsp. Sarsaparilla
• 1 tsp. Licorice Root
• 1 tsp. Chaste Tree
• 1 tsp. Ginseng Root

Mix ingredients together and take 3 droppers daily

Vaginal Dryness Lotion:

• 1 oz. Almond Oil
• 2 drops Geranium Essential Oil
• 1 capsule of 1,000 IU of Vitamin E

Mix ingredients together and apply inside and outside of the vagina twice daily

Which natural remedies have you used to treat menopause symptoms?