I think we are all well aware,
these days, of the potential
harm that such treatments can
cause. HRT has potential links
with cancers, and conventional
treatments do cause a whole host
of unpleasant side effects, in
any case.
Natural health remedies can be a
very effective alternative. And
are a much safer alternative
too, considering that the
average amount of time it takes
to go through the menopause is 2
to 3 years.
Many natural remedies for
menopause do work on the same
principle as conventional
treatments -- that is, balancing
the levels of hormones in the
body. This then soothes and
relieves the hormone-related
symptoms.
Some natural treatments for
menopause, such as Black Cohosh,
Dang Gui and Soya, contain
substances called ‘phyto-estrogens'.
These are substances that work
in a similar way to estrogen in
the body -- and can be used to
‘replace' or ‘mimic' the missing
hormone.
Soya is a very good food to
include in the diet, for peri-menopausal
and menopausal women. Try one or
two small helpings of: tofu,
soya beans, soya milk products,
tempeh or miso, per day.
Other herbal treatments for
menopause work to balance or
manage hormone levels in the
body -- some of the best to try
are Agnus Castus, Siberian
Ginseng, Liquorice and Saw
Palmetto.
Raspberry Leaves (usually taken
as tea) is a very useful
treatment for menopause, that
works directly on toning and
strengthening the womb, and the
reproductive system.
As well as these herbal remedies
for menopause, you might be
surprised by how much benefit
you can get just by changing
your diet and lifestyle.
Studies have shown that if you
don't do a regular amount of
moderate exercise, you are twice
as likely to suffer from
menopause symptoms! So take a
stroll in your local park this
lunchtime -- you will feel the
benefits in many ways . . . !
A general healthy diet, full of
fresh fruit and veg, with plenty
of whole grains, will also do a
great deal to reduce or relieve
menopausal symptoms. Avoid all
the usual unhealthy suspects,
such as fatty, fried foods,
refined sugars and
carbohydrates, cigarettes and
alcohol. Instead choose from an
array of foods said to be very
beneficial for menopause
symptoms such as
‘cruciferous vegetables':
broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts.
Above all, take time out to
relax and enjoy yourself. You
might be very surprised at the
health benefits that such a
simple step can have! It is best
to choose the relaxation remedy
that seems to work best for you,
as an individual.
This could be anything from
yoga, meditation, art, music, a
stroll in the park,
hypnotherapy, acupuncture or a
massage. Just choose
the one that works for you.
Menopause appears to be quite a
daunting time for some women but it doesn't have to be!
Natural herbs for menopause can
take away troubling symptoms,
and allow women to experience
the menopause as a whole new
lifestyle and opportunity
opening up before them.
Take a little time and care,
looking after your body, and it
will look after you. Let
the menopause give you a new
lease of life.
Visit my website
www.natural-health-remedies-guide.com
to learn how natural health
remedies can improve your life
and your health! Helpful and
real natural health information
site. Plenty of holistic
remedies to try - and I'll tell
you what worked best for me!