Do you believe that you are suffering from menopause? If you are, you should know that you are not alone. As uncomfortable and as life altering as many of the menopause symptoms can be, it is a natural occurrence that many women experience, typically around the age of forty. As hard as it can be for some women to associate menopause with good news, there is. That good news is that it is relatively easy for you and other women to treat the symptoms of menopause and you can do so with many natural remedies, also commonly referred to as home remedies.
Women who are going through menopause, the 'change of life', often had no idea how miserable this experience could be, until it was upon them. You may change from a perfectly rational, cheerful and upbeat person into an irrational, anxious, nervous bundle of nerves.
This bad movie may not end here. Along with heart palpitations, serving only to increase your anxiety and nervous condition, irritability and headaches enter the picture. Perhaps the worst of all is the episodes of profuse perspiration associated with the infamous hot flashes. You may become depressed (ya think?). Although not every woman experiences all of these symptoms, just a few are enough to drive you crazy. Now that we know that hormone replacement therapy is not a good idea, what do you do? Fortunately, there are a number of herbs for menopause, which provide safe and effective relief from these less than enchanting symptoms.
Many of these herbs have been used for centuries, as a specific for menopausal symptom relief, in a variety of cultures around the world. Here are some of the best.
Eating properly is an ideal way to relieve many of the common symptoms of menopause. For some women, it can be difficult to change their eating habits at this point in their lives, but many are pleased with the results. Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D are recommended. Although vitamin supplements can be taken, many menopause sufferers find the best success when adding additional calcium rich foods, such as milk and cheese, into their diets. Lots of water should be consumed and caffeine consumption should be limited.
Black Cohosh is one of the best single herbs for menopause symptoms. Native Americans used this plant extensively for many female complaints and specifically for menopausal symptoms. This plant has a component which is a precursor for estrogen – your body uses this estrogen precursor to produce just the amounts of estrogen your body needs. Black Cohosh is also an excellent remedy for hot flashes, anxiety and depression. In addition to combating rheumatic conditions, it relieves muscle cramps and attendant pain. Some studies suggest it may also help manage blood pressure and reduce cholesterol.
Beet juice is also effective in providing those suffering from menopause with relief. This natural remedy for menopause has been proven successful on a number of occasions. Although you will find some variances when researching beet juice and menopause, most recommend consuming around sixty milliliters a day, two to three times daily. Sugar can be added for taste, although this additional step is optional.
Soy is also an ideal and natural way to reduce or treat menopause symptoms. Soy is an ideal method of treatment for many, as it comes in a number of different formats. For example, soy foods, such as soy milk can be purchased. Drink mixes are also available for purchase both on and offline.
As for natural herbs, black cohosh is recommended for those suffering from the symptoms of menopause. Black cohosh, like many other natural remedies for menopause has been proven effective in many studies; however, other additional studies have had inconclusive results. With that being said, many claim that black cohosh can help to reduce hot flashes. Hot flashes are one of the most common symptom complaints from menopause sufferers. In addition to hot flashes, black cohosh has also reportedly helps with sweating, another common menopause symptom.
Another natural way to relieve the symptoms of menopause involves getting proper exercise. Aerobic exercises have been proven in numerous studies to help with hot flashes. Although aerobic exercises are recommended, it is important not to underestimate the important activity of walking. In keeping with exercises, many women suffering from menopause have seen success with yoga. Although there are many disputes associated with the claim of yoga, there are a number of yoga postures which claims state that they specifically target many menopause symptoms, including hot flashes.
If hot flashes are a problem, you'll want some Red Clover flowers in your cupboard. Brew a cup of red clover tea and drink 3 or 4 cups each day. Incidentally, red clover is also a treatment for ovarian cysts. In addition to hot flashes, insomnia is another complaint made by those suffering from menopause. If you are finding it difficult to fall asleep at night and if you are suffering from menopause, there are a numbers of steps that you can take to see relief, steps which should make it easier for you to fall asleep at night. These simple steps involve creating a nighttime routine for yourself, avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and sleeping pills, as well as keeping your bedroom at a cool and comfortable temperature. Although not as natural as the above mentioned natural remedies for menopause, these steps may be able to help you get a good nights sleep, even when suffering from menopause.
The dried fruits of the Agnus Castus tree is another one of the excellent herbs for menopause. Its main virtue lies in its hormone balancing qualities, which helps relieve depressive conditions, especially in menopause.
Angelica, also known in Traditional Chinese medicine as Dong Quai, is another of the hormone balancing herbs for menopause. Angelica contains goodly quantities of natural plant estrogens, treating symptoms of reduced levels of estrogen.
Sage, the common culinary herb, may be drunk as a tea to reduce sweating and hot flashes. Drink 3 or 4 cups daily. Use this herb liberally in your foods as well. If you're bothered by the dreaded night sweats, sage is especially helpful in bringing you relief.
St. John's Wort, or Hypericum has a mild sedative effect which proves useful if you're feeling anxious and may also help with depression.
This list of herbs for menopause is not exhaustive. Consult a qualified herbalist or naturopathic doctor for specific doses and choices that are right for you.
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