Where To Get Natural Remedies For Menopause

Modern science has provided a lot of chemical-containing medications that can treat the menopause. However, despite this many women would still prefer to use the natural remedies for menopause that have become available in the last 6 years. These are home-made remedies or traditional menopause medications that counter the body changes that women encounter immediately before, during or even after the onset of menopause.

Among the various menopause symptoms that require medication are:

  • Hot flashes
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Osteoporosis
  • Mood swings
  • Irregular period

Here are some of the proven natural remedies for menopause:

1. Black Cohosh. This herb tops the list of effective herbal remedies for menopause. It is found effective in relieving hot flashes, painful periods (including cramps), and psychological problems like anxiety. It is also a good herb to address osteoporosis problems. This is however not recommended for those with breast cancer (or who belong to the high risk group) as it can stimulate cancer tumor growth.

2. Menozac. One commercial product that uses natural herbs as its main content is Menozac. It has the right mixture of phytoestrogen botanicals which are proven to provide relief for menopause symptoms. Recent studies show that some herbs are actually more effective in addressing menopause compared to estrogen. Some of these herbs are effective in treating hot flashes, anxiety, and irritability.

3. Soy. Soy, which contains phytoestrogens (isoflavones), folic acid, omega 3 fatty acids and calcium, is said to be very effective in treating hot flashes and night sweats which are the most common symptoms of menopause. It also helps fight osteoporosis and helps lower triglycerides (which increase due to the intake of estrogen).

4. Another option is the herb named Camu-Camu or Myrciaria dubia. This herb contains phytochemicals that include serine, leucine, and lots of vitamin C. It only grows in Peru and its distinct character as an herb comes from the fact that it contains an amazing amount of vitamin C. Studies show that it has 30 or 60 times more vitamin C than the orange fruit. This plant is used to treat other diseases but it is especially used as an anti-depression herb. Nutritionist and researcher Gary Null listed Camu-Camu as one of the top three herbs good for anti-depression. The plant is said to be an effective treatment for stress as it boosts one’s immune system. Since menopause syndromes include anxiety, depression, stress, and other emotional disorders, experts recommend Camu-Camu as a natural remedy for menopausal women.

5. Commercial products using herbal sources are already flooding the market. One is the Pro-G-Yam cream which contains wild yam and progesterone. Studies show that wild yam contains diosgenin which is believed to be a natural precursor to progesterone. Progesterone, on the other hand, is a widely-accepted treatment for hot flashes, and proven to be protective against cancer.

6. The Evening Primrose Oil is another herbal remedy is believed to stimulate the hormone production as well as lessen the incidence of hot flashes. It has also been found effective in easing PMS tension.

There are a lot of natural remedies for menopause and you only have to look around and research them. They are especially useful if you do not want to undergo HRT (hormone replacement therapy) or take chemical-based menopause treatments.

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