Although the menopause is perceived as a negative occurrence, not all women suffer during this time of their life. However, many women suffer with fatigue, headache, insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes, depression and weight gain. Fortunately there are natural remedies for menopause so there is no need for the risks associated with medication such as hormone replacement therapy drugs.
The key to health is getting plenty of regular exercise, preferably three to four days per week. This will not only help with hormone regulation, but also with lowering your risk for getting diseases such as cancer, heart disease and arthritis. It can also help in reducing bone loss and it also releases natural feel-good hormones.
Natural progesterone is also considered one of the natural remedies for menopause. It is best when used as a cream where it can be directly absorbed through the skin. Natural progesterone has almost no side effects, unlike synthetic progesterone.
Acupressure in also recommended as one of the natural remedies for menopause. This treatment can help lower the symptoms of insomnia, hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and night sweats.
Some herbs that are recommended include Black Cohosh, Evening Primrose Oil, Ginseng and Chaste Tree Berry. Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidus, which are the good types of bacteria in our intestines, can help with the utilisation of estrogen.
Vitamins and minerals should also be taken. In particular, vitamin E can help with night sweats and reduce hot flashes when taken daily in doses of between 400 and 800 IU. Calcium and magnesium are also important. Calcium carbonate is not the best choice as it is hard to absorb. A better choice would be calcium citrate or ascorbate. The best forms of magnesium are citrate and malate. Daily doses of vitamin C helps in the absorption of vitamin E and increases capillary strength. This vitamin also has many other health benefits.
Another way to improve symptoms is to focus on your diet. Foods that contain caffeine or phosphorous, such as carbonated drinks, could cause bone loss. A diet high in saturated fat can lower the body's ability to metabolise estrogen. High sugar intake can also weaken the immune system and can lower the liver's ability of metabolising estrogen.
Foods that you should include in your diet are oats, whole grains, whole wheat, brown rice, nuts and seeds. Soy, which contains phytoestrogens, should also be part of your diet, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables (organic when possible).
Some of these natural remedies for menopause will work for most women, however every woman is different and some things may work better for you than others. The thing to do is be patient and see what combination of treatments work the best for you.
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