Menopause Natural Remedy
Women want a menopause natural remedy alternative to estrogen replacement to treat their menopause symptoms. Whether it’s hot flashes, mood changes or trouble sleeping, many women turn to herbs, food and lifestyle changes rather than take the risks of hormone therapy.
Always remember that natural does not mean safe. Many herbal, plant and dietary supplements interact with prescription medications or may have a negative impact on chronic medical conditions. Before deciding to use alternative and complementary remedies for your menopause symptoms, check with your medical provider and read up on possible side effects and cautions for any treatment you are considering. Natural approaches are not risk-free, and the more you know, the better you can make choices that will keep you safe and well.
Here is a list of some common herbs that have shown promise to relieve the symptoms of menopause.
- Black cohosh is a nutritional supplement derived from a plant in the buttercup family. It has been used for centuries as a remedy for menstrual disorders and menopause symptoms. A number of studies have been done comparing black cohosh formulations, such as Remifemin, to placebo and estrogen, showing black cohosh to be as, or nearly as, effective as estrogen for certain symptoms.
- Flaxseed oil contains plant estrogens to relieve hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms
- Soybean and soybean products have mixed reviews.
- Red clover has a plant estrogen that reduces hot flashes for some women
Other things that work for some women
- Acupuncture has helped some women reduce the hot flashes associated with menopause
- Vitamin D 1000 IU are commonly recommended to correct a Vit D deficiency
To be sure there are many other natural ‘treatments’ that you can learn about in ‘Natural ways to overcome the menopause’ that you can start using as soon as the first signs of menopause strike.
