Menopause represents a hallmark time in a woman’s life. The end of menstruating, fertility, birthing, and a shift from childrearing to self-focus. It’s a wonderful time in a woman’s life. However in the US many women have menopausal symptoms that disrupt the should be joyous time of menopause. Symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, difficulty losing weight, insomnia, low energy, low libido become bothersome.
In 2004 the HER II study was halted because of the increase in Breast cancer and the decrease in the cardiovascular benefits thought to be enhanced by hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In the end the risk did not outweigh the benefits. Prior to that Premarin was the number 1 selling drug many years in a row. Now many health care practitioners are reluctant to prescribe HRT. The new recommendations with taking HRT is for the lowest dose and the short time possible.
Women in the US overall have a more difficult transition into menopause. Whereas women in other cultures, especially in Asian cultures have spent a lifetime of eating soy products, vegetables and fish which contain nutrients that support and balance the female hormone system. And they have been physically active.
So what are we to do? Thankfully there are several good natural remedies that work. They work with the body to support the female hormone system so that over time the symptoms improve. I can speak from experience, I had a surgical menopause in my 20’s and spent many years on HRT. Not only did HRT not improve the symptoms but I experienced side effects that made it difficult to take them everyday. Now that has changed.
The 1st is a product called Progessence Plus Serum, it contains progesterone which is one of the primary female hormones. It can convert to estrogen in the body. Estrogen in the primary female hormone. In menopause the production of estrogen is decreased by the ovaries.
The 2nd is a supplement Femigen which contains herbs to support the female hormone system.
Essential Oils that support the female hormone system: Clary Sage, Sclaressence, DragonTime.
The last product is a tea, Yogi Woman Energy Tea. You can find this at your local health food store.
*Other helpful tips: physical exercise, acupuncture, stay cool, recognize your moods
Great Resources:
Books: Dr. John Lee’s – What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause
Dr. Christiane Northrup: Wisdom of Menopause
Hot Flashes Be Gone!!!
Sunflower Health & Wellness 