Natural Remedies

As mentioned previously, I prefer a holistic or natural approach when dealing with my menopause symptoms and life in general. After doing research on HRT's, I prefer not be on hormone replacement therapy. This is only my opinion but you should always consult with your physician, do research and then decide what is best for you. Some women who have experienced a histerectomy might need to be on HRT. Below you will find some of the natural remedies I take to help me through the day.

If you don't follow a well balanced meal regimen, it is recommend to take one multivitamin with minerals after breakfast to supplement your meals throughout the day. Make sure no nutrient listed on the label exceeds 100 percent of the Recommended Dietary Allowances.

The following work naturally with the body to help reduce hot-flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness and other menopausal symptoms. 

• Black Cohosh (cimcifuga racemosa) - Found in North America, this herb is proven to reduce hot-flashes and has been used for centuries to improve female health. Black Cohosh is more pure and potent than the Asian variety.  It can be used by women who cannot take synthetic hormones.  It is proven that it helps hot-flashes, night sweats and helps with mood swings.
• Calcium and Boron - helps support strong bones. Also regulates the nervous system. Because it helps support the calming effect of other ingredients in helps with a good night sleep.  Boron works together with calcium to help develop strong bones.
• Vitamin E - Functions as an antioxidant protecting Vitamin A and C and fatty acids from destruction.  It also prevents cell-membrane damage. Proven to protect your heart, especially if combined with folic acid, vitamin B6 and B12.
• Vitamin B6 - helps calm you down, it reduces irritability and moodiness when there is a hormonal shift. In combination with B12 and Folic Acid, it reduces chemical build up in the blood.  It works as a blood thinner, which promotes good blood circulation.
• Vitamin B12 - helps regulate the blood sugar.  Vitamin B12 is known as the energy vitamin. Assists in development of normal red blood cells and maintenance of nerve tissue.
• Folic Acid - helps with your menstrual cycle and helps reduce moodiness.  It is also very good for bone formation and it helps in red blood cell formation. 
• Soy - Isoflavones - soybeans are rich is phytoestrogens (plant based estrogens) called isoflavones.  These are vegetable substances, which can act like natural estrogens in the body without negative effects of synthetic estrogen hormones (HRTs).  You can find the bean in any supermarket nowadays and they are tasteless or you could buy it as Tofu.  Soy beans are delicious in salads.  You should try to have soy in your diet every day.  You will reap endless benefits. 

Dealing with menopause, lack of energy and weight gain? A natural solution is available that has all of these ingredients. It is your choice to do something healthy, and take all the right nutrients to help you with your menopause symptoms. Make it habit to take your vitamins and supplements on a daily basis. Also acquire the discipline to eat foods that are nutritious for you. Trust me, you will thank me later.