Full Fat Dairy products- Removing the fat can affect the balance of sex hormones and in turn, negatively affect fertility. You don’t eat dairy? No problem of course. Raspberry Leaf Tea- It increases fertility in both men and women, balances hormones, eases morning sickness, prevents miscarriage, strengthens the uterus and prevents hemorrhage after birth. Drink a cup […]
Supplementation? You may need supplements such as Vitamins C, B6 and B5, which have a specific property of stimulating the body’s production of estrogen or enhancing the effect of the existing estrogen. Avoid synthetic supplements, opting instead for whole food, vegan and sustainable powders and tabs.
Flax meal is one of the best foods you can include to improve menopause symptoms. Flax meal contains omega-3, as well as the phytoestrogen lignan. Omega-3s are anti-inflammatories, thus helping to prevent inflammatory diseases such as heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis and IBS. Phytoestrogens are very helpful in reducing hot flashes, the risk of breast cancer […]
SAGE is an anti-hydrotic herbs which mean ‘anti water’, so it’s used to help reduce hot flushes. Pick it fresh and make into a tea, or buy the dried loose leaf herb and do the same thing, or for a higher dose – buy sage as tablets or a liquid herb. Look in your health […]
Carrot seeds have also been found valuable in reducing menopausal symptoms. Boil a teaspoon of the seeds in a glassful of (your choice of quality) milk for about 10 minute, then and taken daily as a medicine. Try also the essential oil. Look for them both on line or in your health food store. […]
Mindfulness, Mediation and Rest are going to be very helpful measures when trying to avoid mental and emotional stress and worries – especially worry about growing old. Sufficient sleep and relaxation (of the mind as well as the body) is essential during this transition in a woman’s life. Also, Exercise. Try to get plenty of […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
