Holistic Remedies For Menopause Symptoms

I have women contact me regularly struggling with fatigue, depression, mood swings, hot flashes, increased abdominal fat or decreased libido as they shift into the menopause phase of life. Menopause is the transition that marks the end of a woman’s fertility, which typically occurs around the late 40’s or early 50’s. This natural hormonal change is not something a woman should be afraid of, as it is simply a transition.

This physical change can be difficult for some to handle, as symptoms may include vaginal dryness, decreased sexual drive, brittle nails, lackluster hair, as well as susceptibility to diseases like breast cancer, osteoporosis and hypertension. These conditions may cause stress and anxiety. On the other hand, many women seem to breeze right through menopause.

Here is a list of 7 ways that can help a woman not only survive menopause, but handle menopause with ease.

1. Avoid EMF radiation.
   

   Dr. Elizabeth Plourde has compiled extensive research which shows that electromagnetic field radiation (EMF) can affect your hormones so dramatically that you feel like you are in menopause, but you are not. EMF’s can make your skin feel very hot, like a hot flash. EMF’s can cause you to have irregular heartbeats, lack of oxygen in the blood, brain fog, and fatigue. 

Here are some things I recommend to help you cut down on EMF exposure.

•  Make sure you don’t have a smart meter on your home.
•  Turn off your wifi at night, or if possible, have your home wired with fiber optics instead of wifi. (This is called ethernet  wiring, which has the ability to use both wired and fiber cables to connect to the internet.)
•  Install EMF protection in your home and on your devices, so they don’t affect you so negatively. (Here are a few of the companies that make devices to use on your body, cell phone, and computer. 

I use these companies for EMF protection products: Defender Shield and  Blushield.

2. Eat a well-balanced diet.

Here are some foods that will help add phytoestrogen to the body. This is one of the main hormones that becomes unbalanced during menopause. It is important to choose organic foods, because they will have optimum health benefits.

• • Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are rich in phytoestrogens. Flaxseeds also contain omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential fatty acids that we must get from a food source, since our body doesn’t make them naturally. (Omega 3’s are anti-inflammatory, and most people don’t have enough of these in their diet.)
  • Sprouted sesame seeds and whole sprouted grains, like oats, barley, rye and wheat, are all great choices containing phytoestrogens. The process of sprouting these seeds and grains removes the unhealthy phytic acid, which prevents the body from absorbing necessary nutrients.
  • Unsulfured, unsweetened dried apricots
  • Unsulfured, unsweetened dried dates and prunes
  • Hummus

Also, choose an eating plan high in organic fresh fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods, which include: celery (which has a calming effect on the nerves), cucumber, fresh parsley, broccoli sprouts, and probiotic-rich foods like garlic. Locally grown, organic, non-GMO, and “ripened on the vine or tree” fruits and vegetables are optimum choices.

Avoid soy and soy products that aren’t both organic and fermented. They are promoted as being natural sources of estrogen, but they are very hard on the body and extremely high in goitrogens – substances that are known to suppress thyroid function and actually promote hypothyroidism. (a) Unfermented soy is also high in phytic acid and can keep the body from absorbing other essential nutrients like calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc and particularly protein. (b)

3. Take Care Of Your Thyroid

The thyroid is the master gland which controls almost every system of the body, including the heart, GI tract, and weight, as well as sleep, mood, and the growth of hair, skin, and nails.

One of the most reliable ways of spotting a thyroid problem is a basal body temperature which is below the normal 98.6 Fahrenheit. You can check your morning temperature three days in a row to confirm the actual average.

Research shows a natural supplement containing both iodine and iodide is very important for healthy thyroid function. Iodine and iodide have different functions, and we require both for optimum functioning of the thyroid. The therapeutic actions of iodine are antibacterial, anticancer, anti-parasitic, and antiviral. These supplements elevate the pH.

Conditions that can be therapeutically treated with iodine and iodide supplementation are: atherosclerosis, breast diseases, fatigue, fibrocystic breasts, goiters, hemorrhoids, infections, hypertension, liver diseases, thyroid disorders, vaginal infections, sebaceous cysts, ovarian disease, prostate disorders, headaches and migraine headaches, fatigue and ADD/ADHD. (d) 

For thyroid support, selenium is an important nutrient to supplement as well. Selenium is an essential mineral with several vital functions for human health. It is important for our reproductive health.

In fact, I learned in the last few years that Down Syndrome can be avoided by supplementing selenium during pregnancy.  Selenium is also important for supporting thyroid function, the production of DNA, and protecting the body from free radicals, as well as protecting the body from infection.

Dr. Ardis has spoken extensively about the need for selenium in our diet, and especially how it supports the thyroid along with iodine. Foods you can add to your diet that are rich in selenium are: Brazil nuts, barley, couscous, Kamut (also known as Khorasan wheat), chicken breast and other meats, like pork, and some fish, like herring. 

Drink plenty of high quality water, and avoid chlorinated and fluoridated tap water. The chlorine can destroy Vitamin E and the good probiotics in your body. Fluoride and the chlorine can prevent the thyroid from absorbing iodine, which is the necessary nutrient needed for the thyroid to function properly. (e)

4. Vitamin D

It is imperative to have adequate amounts of Vitamin D, as well as other vitamins. Vitamin D is paramount to optimum health, and we need more of it as we age or if you have darker pigmented skin. Note: Magnesium is required in the activation of Vitamin D.

5. Acupuncture and Homeopathy

Acupuncture and Homeopathy have both been shown to have very positive effects on menopause.

6. Exercise

Exercise (and sweating) is good for the body, as it helps release toxins and other harmful elements in the body. It helps promote proper blood circulation and joint stability. Exercise is especially needed during menopause to help combat the diseases associated with menopause. Common weight gain, which can be a result of perimenopause, (the time right before menopause), is often misdiagnosed, and is one of the first signs of hormonal imbalance. Many women want to have their hormones balanced to help with some of the symptoms they are experiencing. 

7. Phototherapy Technology.

Phototherapy is a fairly new holistic, drug & side-effect-free technology product that has helped me with so many of my health challenges. Lifewave makes an X39 patch that activates the copper peptide GHK-cu, that then activates  the stem cells. Lifewave’s SP6 patch, work in conjunction with their X39 patches, to regulate the hormones.
I have found them to be very effective.  The AEON Patch has been found to lift your mood. ( I have had people tell me that this patch literally saved their life. They had been so anxious and depressed.) I am 70 and have been using this technology 4 years now. There is no drug and I believe in these as a holistic remedy to many ailments. Click here to go to a pre-filled cart with these patches. Please contact me, so I can help you use them in the most effective way possible. Nancyalisa@protonmail.com

The good thing about them is that there are no known negative side effects to the patches. They help the body to activate its own stem cells and rejuvenate on a cellular level.

Click here for a more informative video with the inventor: David Schmidt explaining how they work. It’s 20 min. long . 

In conclusion, relax!

Menopause is not an emergency situation,
and with the proper knowledge, you will be able to breeze through it successfully.

Always remember to pamper yourself.

If you start to feel down, have a relaxing massage or spend some time in nature. Surround yourself with friends who are going through this same process or ones who’ve already experienced it.

These are the best ways to help relieve the stress that is felt, especially when you are adjusting to this new wonderful chapter of your life.

Sharing your experiences of menopause with friends or family can be very comforting. You may find yourself laughing at the whole situation, which is very healing in itself.

With the right knowledge and optimistic attitude, a woman can navigate through menopause with success and ease.

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