Acupressure point (Lv3)- for menopause

Lv3 or Liver 3 is one of the best acupressure points for menopause that helps in relieving all varieties of menopause symptoms like mood swings, anxiety, irritability and insomnia.
PERI Menopause.

Too Young for Menopause but feeling a little crazy, and with a new muffin top? Before you go into full blown menopause (12 consecutive months without a period), you’re in perimenopause. It starts around 35 yo but most women start to notice it around 45-47 – when your jeans don’t fit so well anymore […]
Vitamin E- for menopause

During menopause, the need for vitamin E increases drastically – 10 to 50 times more in fact. Hot flushes, night sweats and other symptoms of menopause often disappear when 50 to 100 units of vitamin E are taken daily. The symptoms recur quickly if the vitamin is discontinued. And try to eat foods high in […]
Turmeric Milk- Menopause

Turmeric to the rescue yet again. Try this yummy drink to help reduce the inflammation associated with menopause, and it also has oestrogenic properties. It’s also going to aid your liver and help you sleep. Recipe ideas: https://www.janellapurcell.com/coconut-turmeric-recipe-ideas/
Passionflower- Menopause

Passionflower can help reduce some of the symptoms of menopause – insomnia, anxiety, irritability, restlessness. You’ll find it as a liquid, tablet or tea in your health food store. Pretty isn”t it? Makes me happy just looking at it.
Acupuncture- Menopause

This ancient healing method could be key to relieving your symptoms of menopause. Get a referral from a friend or Google to find a practitioner that you resonate with. Chinese herbs and acupuncture can safely treat many symptoms of menopause. Find a respected and experienced practitioner.
Mammograms? Yes or No?

This issues – – Mammograms can lead to unnecessary procedures – The cost to health care is massive – The studies and statistical analyses that showed no difference in survival among women 50-69 years of age who were screened every 1 to 2 years. – Mammograms expose you to radiation Click here to read related […]
Soy for Menopause.

Just be sure to get organic products and limit your intake to a few times a week if you have a thyroid condition. Fermented soy is best – tempeh and miso. Click link to view article on soy for menopause: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3299604/Chemical-soya-beans-similar-oestrogen-helps-prevent-weak-bones.html
Tulsi- for Menopause

Tulsi (Holy Basil) helps balance hormones so is wonderful to reduce menopausal symptoms.. Elevated cortisol (a stress hormone) levels can be dangerous as it can have a major impact on our learning, memory, immune function, bone density, weight gain, hormone imbalance and heart disease. Tulsi has the amazing ability to regulate cortisol levels and keep […]
A handy little chart- Menopause

If you feel like you’re not getting – or can’t get enough, of a particular nutrient – consider a supplemement. I use and recommend to my clients Lifestream; Vegan, ethical, sustainable whole food supplements. You’ll find Lifestream in good health food stores and pharmacies around Oz and NZ, or on line at www.planethealth.com.au https://plus.google.com/+JanellaPurcell1/posts