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Natural Menopause RemediesNatural Menopause Remedies Menopause for women is basically the transition from being able to get pregnant and not. Our hormones (natural chemicals in our bodies) control this. It may seem like menopause happens over night, but in fact the process of declining hormone production can take many years. The time leading up to menopause (total stop of menses or period) is called peri-menopause. Menopause can cause a variety of symptoms such as head-aches, vaginal dryness, fatigue, insomnia, hot flashes, dry skin and others. There are a variety of natural menopause remedies you can do to feel your best. Natural Menopause Remedies for the Busy Person1. Are you overweight or obese? Make a conscious effort to lose as much of the extra weight as you can. Take your time by learning and adopting healthy eating habits.Healthy, Natural Weight Loss for the Busy Person. What are the Secrets? 2. Don't forget exercise. It is not an option. Find something you enjoy and try out some new things. 3. If you smoke, this is the time to quit. Once again, this is not an option is you want to reduce your risk of having a heart attack, breast cancer, thinning of the bones and so many more terrible things. Stop Smoking tips for the Busy Person 3. Did you see the references to anxiety, trouble concentrating, memory loss and so on in the list of common menopausal symptoms? This might be because women are natural multi-taskers. We may even think we're real good at it. (okay, guilty as charged!) In truth, this time of our lives should be about keeping it simple and really enjoying the ride. This may be the first time many of us stop and enjoy things. If we don't, I believe these symptoms of menopause are put in our way so that we HAVE to. A healthier lifestyle is full of fun, laughs,relaxation, introspection and an "honoring of our own spirituality. You can't do these things and multi-task! Your symptoms will just continue and get worse until you 'stop and smell the roses.' I'm still learning this hard lesson! Spirituality and Aging 4. Anxiety and Depression can be serious conditions and are usually the result of serious circumstances. Be sure you get the care you need from your health care provider and from YOURSELF! Sometimes, we do more harm to ourselves than anybody else ever could. Are you happy or angry and irritable? Anger, resentment and irritability can happen when we are not living on purpose. Are you happy? 5. Be aware of some of the triggers for hot flashes. We are all different, so which ones tend to trigger problems for you. Some of the triggers are alcohol, caffeine, hot or spicy foods, stress, hot drinks and warm environments. Stress is hard on the body. Are you menopausal and still stressing over life? Oh, No! I've heard that hormones can help. Are there natural hormones? Natural Menopause Remedies and Natural Hormones Hormones, including estrogen, are made in our bodies. This production really slows down during menopause. Premarin is a hormone many women have taken to help with symptoms of menopause. In 2000, studies came out showing the risks associated with taking hormone replacement therapy. So, new safer ways were dreamed up to help women with these symptoms without putting them at higher risk for breast cancer. Your best bet is to lead a strong, healthy life following some of the recommendations already discussed. Keep reading here because there are more, but first let's talk about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Natural Menopause Remedies and Phyto-estrogens Hormones used for Menopausal Symptoms Phytoestrogens are known as 'plant estrogens' although they are not estrogens at all. They do bind to estrogen receptors and this gives them estrogen-like activity. The effectiveness of these plant estrogens vary because the level of estrogen-like activity varies according to the amount of estrogen in the woman's body. Some of the food sources you can get these natural phytoestrogens include soy, garbanzo beans, lentils, beans, flaxseed, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, red clover, sprouts and sunflower seeds. Both soy from food sources (20-60 grams/day) and soy supplements (35-120 isoflavone daily) seem to help women with hot flashes. I drink about a cup of soy milk every morning, and I am not really troubled by hot flashes. Not everyone gets relief though. It tastes good, and is easy to try. Natural Menopause Remedies and Breast Cancer I had breast cancer. Is it safe to take a soy supplement? There is the concern about phyto-estrogens (derived from plant) and breast cancer, and considerable research has and will be done. For now, it is probably safe to get your phytoestrogens from food, however I would stay away from supplements. Safety First! I take pills to help prevent breast cancer from returning. The pills cause me to have hot flashes. Do the phytoestrogen supplements help? It doesn't seem to help women who have hot flashes related to breast cancer treatment. If you want to try these, be sure and check with your health care provider. There are different kinds of breast cancer, and phytoestrogens may not be as safe as they seem. In fact, if you are being treated for cancer, be sure and talk to your health care provider before taking any supplements or altering your diet dramatically. If you are getting treatment for breast cancer-either IV chemotherapy or chemotherapy in the form of pills, be sure and talk with your health care provider before taking any supplements or altering your diet dramatically. 
Natural Menopause Remedies Supplement Cautions Red Clover is often recommended, but the research isn't real positive. If you are taking coumadin for blood thinning, red clover might make your blood even thinner. If you are taking coumadin, you should ALWAYS discuss new medications and supplements with your health care provider. Coumadin reacts with many, many things. Flaxseed is a great source of phytoestrogens. It is also a good source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids which are great for cholesterol lowering. It is also packed with fat. So, if you use this, remember to substitute it for other fats in your diet or you'll see your waistline grow! Black Cohosh is often taken by women hoping to get rid of hot flashes. Some women get pretty good relief with it. It is fairly safe, although there have been some reports of people developing some pretty serious liver damage. If you try this one, be sure and ask your healthcare provider about having blood tests to check your liver. You will want to let your health care provider know about Black Cohosh and any other herbal or over the counter supplements you take. This is very important!
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