{"id":8021,"date":"2012-01-14T11:33:49","date_gmt":"2012-01-14T11:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diyhealth.com\/?p=8021"},"modified":"2020-07-28T09:02:42","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T03:32:42","slug":"menopause1-altmedicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/menopause1-altmedicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Menopause Alternative Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Menopause: Alternative Medicine<\/h1>\n

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Top Alternative Medicine<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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1. Flax seeds<\/h3>\n
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Flax seeds are known to be the greatest source of plant based estrogen and hence great for women who are vegetarians. Flax seeds treat hot flashes, night sweats and breast tenderness which are all caused due to low estrogen in the body. Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, they reduce the effects of osteoporosis and provide all round health for women. Take flax seeds every day after menopause to prevent the symptoms from setting in. They can be easily packed for traveling as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Soy isoflavones<\/h3>\n
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Soy isoflavones also contain phytoestrogen that trick the body into producing more estrogen and reduce the discomforts associated with estrogen imbalance like night sweats, hot flashes etc. Soy products like soy milk, tofu, and soya beans can be included in your daily diet to prevent menopause difficulties. Continue the diet even after you have attained relief which will be immediate after you start a soya diet and add soy supplements after consultation with a herbalist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Black Cohosh<\/h3>\n
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In treating menopause, estrogenic herbs offer the best relief. Black cohosh is another one of those herbs with abundant estrogen. Taking black cohosh is known to relieve hot flashes, depression, vaginal dryness, night sweats and mood swings which more or less include all the symptoms of menopause. Black cohosh extracts work in the same way as hormone replacement therapy. Consult a herbal practitioner for help on dosage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Red clover<\/h3>\n
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Red clover is a common herb that we find everywhere. It can be used for regulating estrogen levels in the body as it is also a herb with abundant estrogen. Red clover helps deal with night sweats and hot flashes which also lead to insomnia and stress. Continue intake for as long as you suffer from menopause symptoms.<\/p>

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5. Evening primrose oil<\/h3>\n
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Evening primrose oil is a great source of natural gamma linoleic acid or GLA. GLA helps in stimulating production of prostaglandins in a woman suffering from menopause. This will help in the reduction of night sweats and hot flashes, thereby increasing the quality of your sleep as well. A woman undergoing menopause will have reduced fatty acids in their body which will be rectified with the intake of GLA. Again, consult a herbalist for the right dosage as per your symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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6. Licorice root<\/h3>\n
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Licorice root is a flavored root that contains glycrrhetic acid that converts the testosterone in a woman\u2019s body to estrogen, thereby helping her overcome the low estrogen levels in the body during menopause. Taking licorice root will also help in stimulation of adrenal glands. The estrogen rich root can be used as a herbal tea with directions from the herbalist as it has to be used with great caution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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7. Dong quai<\/h3>\n
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Dong quai is a Chinese herb which is very widely used for treating symptoms of menopause. It produces the sex hormone progesterone which is essential for removing the symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia and development of osteoporosis. Again, use with caution and after consultation with a herbalist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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8. Macafen<\/h3>\n
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Macafen belongs to an estrogen variety and hence does not have the usual side effects of an estrogen herb. It deals with night sweats, hot flashes and mood swings associated with menopause and increases sexual libido which too goes downhill during menopause.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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9. Wild yam<\/h3>\n
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Wild yam is a natural source of progesterone which too declines as a woman reaches menopause. Intake of wild yam helps in controlling the symptoms of menopause and improvement in general health as well. Yam is available as creams and supplements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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