Many ladies ask me for relief of menopause symptoms. They don’t want to do synthetic pharmaceuticals, they would prefer to use natural aids for helping deal with symptoms as a result of menopause. In this article, I’ll give some of my best advice for anyone struggling with menopause.
The following are general symptoms of menopause:
- Irregular periods
- Hot flashes — flushing of face and chest; may be accompanied by heart palpitations, dizziness, headaches
- Night sweats
- Cold hands and feet
- Vaginal dryness
- Insomnia
- Mood changes — depression, irritability, tension (usually happens with sleep problems)
- Gain in abdominal fat
- depression
I did a segment on The Broadcast on KTXD-TV about menopause.
Preventive Care
Eat a well-balanced diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating a healthy, well balanced diet can help you reduce the risks and discomforts associated with menopause. A diet low in saturated animal fat can help reduce your risk of heart disease by providing the following benefits:
- Lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides (fats in the blood)
- Lower blood pressure
- Maintain a healthy weight
Soy- Avoid soy products. Some evidence suggests that eating soy-based foods such as tofu might help reduce certain symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes. I don’t recommend them because eating soy can cause severe thyroid problems.
Get regular exercise– the benefits of exercise include:
- Keeping bones strong and warding off osteoporosis through weight-bearing exercise, such as walking
- Reducing hot flashes
- Boosting mood
- Enhancing memory and concentration
- Lowering cholesterol
Nancy’s Favorite Helpful Supplements
- Make sure you have adequate amounts of Omega 3’s and Vitamin D
- Magnesium is a trace mineral necessary for hundreds of bodily functions. Studies show that a deficiency of magnesium has been linked to diabetes, migraines, allergies, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit disorder, calcification of soft tissue (including the heart valve), muscle cramps, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, hearing loss, menstrual cramps, insomnia, irritability, trembling, twitching, and more. Magnesium deficiency can cause increased levels of adrenaline, which can contribute to anxiety. Magnesium is necessary to transfer energy from protein to allow the muscle to contract. If you have high blood pressure, magnesium also helps keep blood pressure down. It is water-soluble and we need to replenish it daily. Here is a link to a magnesium I use: Click here. I avoid Epson salts which are synthetic.
- Electromagnetic fields ( EMFs) from cell phones, computers, wifi, cars, electricity can cause anxiety, insomnia, and hormone problems that resemble menopause. Try using some EMF protection. Here is a link to the ones I use: http://www.powerspots.com/idevaffiliate/shop.php?id=119
- Liquid Biocell – by Modere. – or Joint, connective tissue, dryness and Skin Health. I (Nancy) call this my fountain of youth supplement. It can relieve knee pain, help wounds heal faster, increase hydration of skin and body tissue, increase skin thickness, help with endurance and recovery after workouts, etc.
“Joint discomfort is a result of progressive degeneration of connective tissue where both collagen and hyaluronic acid are essential. Unlike anything else, Liquid BioCell allows you to replenish these important substances orally in a patented, highly-absorbable form, and it’s been clinically shown to work. Liquid BioCell reduces joint discomfort, increases the range of motion and restores mobility. It’s the most remarkable nutraceutical for joint support and healthy aging that has ever been introduced to the market.” – Louis P. Brady, M.D. Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Mood – 5 HTP and L Theanine
- Herbs – Black Cohosh, pycnogenol, red clover and Asian Ginseng- Make sure to check with your doctor before taking herbs. They can interact with medical prescriptions.
Acupuncture
Homeopathic Remedies
- Lachesis — hot flashes, irritability
- Sepia — low energy, mood swings, vaginal dryness, irritability
- Pulsatilla — mood swings, insomnia
- Sulfur — hot flashes, irritability
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Great information for my mom’s friend!