Natural Remedies for Menopause Can Be Highly Effective
February 6th, 2010
Prescription medications are not always the best way to treat menopause symptoms. Indeed, not every remedy will work for everybody and things that work for some women many not be adequate for you. There are many herbal remedies in health stores and drug stores that can be purchased without a prescription. Many women find that these are very effective at supplying natural menopause relief. Just be sure to always read the directions and do what they say. Also, remember that it might take up to 3 months for a natural remedy to truly start working.
There are many herbs for menopause relief that work quite satisfactorily, like black cohosh which can be taken as a pill. Black cohosh has several adverse reactions such as bloating, gas and vomiting. If you have a blood pressure problem this herb will also impact that. This herb ought to only be used for 6 months at a time since it tends to stop working after that.
You may have heard of dong quai, a Chinese herb that has been known to reduce hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. Dong quai has the ability to regulate unbalanced hormonal levels since it contains phytoestrogens. It hasn’t yet been determined whether the herb works because it has estrogen-like effects or if it blocks estrogens in the body.
Chasteberry is another useful herb for relieving the negative effects of menopause. Chasteberry (alone or together with herbs such as dong quai or black cohosh) works to stabilize hormone levels. It appears to inhibit prolactin secretion from the pituitary gland, which makes it effective at reducing menopausal symptoms.
St. John’s Wort treats depression, which is a typical symptom of menopause. In particular, it has been demonstrated to be effective for menopausal women when taken with black cohosh. However when taking it you’ll be more sensitive to the sun and can get sunburned quite easily. This herb works for about 2 years and then you will need to stop taking it.
Taking vitamin E will diminish the frequency of hot flashes. Also effective in reducing symptoms is soy. Vitamin E can be consumed in a pill and soy is contained in soy milk, tofu, edamame, and soy nuts.
There are other steps you can take to alleviate the symptoms of menopause. Avoid certain substances like caffeine, alcoholic beverages, and spicy foods. Keep your stress in check. Try applying ice packs when a hot flash takes place, and be mindful that those women who exercise on a regular basis may not have as many symptoms. Stay away from taking hot showers or baths right before going to bed because they can cause night sweats.
You can also consult the staff at the local health food shop to see if they have more recommendations for natural remedies. Be aware that you will need to take any remedy for a minimum of three months to ascertain if it’s going to work. Always talk to your health care provider first to see if it’s safe for you to take herbal and natural remedies, as they may interfere with certain medicines.
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