How to Eliminate Perimenopause Bloating With Natural Remedies

I used to be able to eat anything. I'm not kidding. I never got indigestion, bloating or any other type of digestive problem. And then, out of the blue, I started getting bloated. First, it was only when I ate pasta, or drank too much coffee. Eventually, I was bloated all the time. Sometimes I would feel like I was going to explode. Like there was someone blowing up a balloon inside my stomach.
Causes of perimenopause bloating are generally related to hormone imbalance, but they can range from food intolerance to a decline in digestive function. A decline in function happens naturally as you age, but we modern humans have been on a quest to see how fast we can ruin our digestive systems for a hundred years or so.
This may come as a surprise, but we don't eat real food anymore. Let's take whole grains, for example. You've probably read over and over about the need to consume more whole grains if you want to be healthy, right?
What most people don't know is that grains need to be sprouted before cooking for maximum health. You need to soak them in order to neutralize the phytic acid that is present. Phytic acid interferes with absorption of calcium, magnesium and other minerals. In addition, grains contain enzyme inhibitors, which neutralize the enzymes in your digestive tract. Sprouting grains before cooking also increases the amount of Vitamin C, some B vitamins and carotene.
And let's be clear about what a whole grain is or isn't. Whole wheat pasta is NOT a whole grain. Whole wheat muffins or breads or pancakes are not whole grains. Whole grains include brown rice, millet, couscous, quinoa. Not instant versions, but the ones you actually have to cook.
So we spend years and years eating overly processed food that contains pesticides, genetically modified ingredients, grown in soil that has very few nutrients, and is usually full of rancid vegetable oils and/or some form of fructose, and we wonder why we end up with digestive problems.
Steps to Reduce or Eliminate Perimenopause Bloating
If you know there are foods that increase bloating for you, try to reduce or eliminate them. I know this is hard to do, but it is a foolproof way to reduce perimenopause bloating. It took me years to do this, even though I hated the bloating. I kept thinking that my body had never reacted to these foods before, so why should I change my diet now? Needless to say, that didn't work very well.
Use herbs to help balance out your hormones. Black cohosh, dong quai, wild yam, and vitex (chaste berry) are all hormone-balancing herbs. Or you could try some bioidentical progesterone.
Use herbs to help your digestion and/or reduce stress. Stress is extremely hard on your digestive system. Digestive herbs include gentian, dandelion, ginger and peppermint. There are many herbs for stress. My favorites are scullcap, vervain and motherwort.
Learn about fermented foods. Learn how to make them and eat them. Your digestive system will thank you. When your digestion is working well, you will not only be without symptoms like perimenopasuse bloating, but you will gain energy as well.
Candice Hughes is the founder of the Natural Approaches to Menopause website, a resource for women who want to go through menopause using natural remedies. Candice studied herbal medicine at the Pacific School for Herbal Medicine. For more information about perimenopause bloating and natural remedies, visit http://www.natural-approaches-to-menopause.com/perimenopause-bloating.html

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Low Energy During Perimenopause: Natural Ways To Help Raise Energy Levels

Women who are going through the transition into menopause often feel low energy. It is probably the most common symptom felt during this time. Women feel the loss of energy along with irritability and difficulty concentrating throughout the day. This article is for woman going through perimenopause and feel a loss of energy. It is important that a woman understands the changes occurring in her body during this stage of life. By understanding the symptoms of perimenopause, she may learn about natural approaches to low energy that can make her feel better.
Women complain of energy levels, feeling tired, weak and fatigued most of the time. This low energy may be caused from physical and mental conditions. Having no energy may be frustrating for a woman, as low energy affects both her body and mind at the same time. A normal cause of feeling tired and loss of energy is fluctuating hormone levels. Low energy is typified by a lack of any energy, without drowsiness.
Stress, progesterone deficiency, lack of regular exercising, obesity, exposure to pesticides and chemicals and an unhealthy lifestyle are some factors that may contribute to low energy. Estrogen dominance, the Pill, heredity, junk food, poor diet and excessive alcohol are all culprit for low energy too. The two main hormones in a woman's body are estrogen and progesterone. These two hormones are produced ovaries and may control a woman's menstrual cycle. Estrogen and progesterone need to be in ratio to each other to feel good. This balance keeps a woman healthy, with no symptoms of hormone imbalance or low energy.
Menopause starts when a woman ovaries has permanently stop egg production. Menstruation has stopped for one year. When menstruation stops, women can no longer have any children. Many women may start experiencing unpleasant side effects. In the perimnenopause stage. On average, a woman may reach menopause by the time she is 52. Perimenopause happens when a woman's ovaries start decline.  A significant decrease in progesterone and estrogen production begin to happen. Women may start to experience an irregular period and other symptoms.
Fatigue and Immune System- Progesterone may also affect the health of a woman's bones, immune system and the liver. When the levels of progesterone start to decline, symptoms and signs of perimenopause may start to appear. There are treatment options that may help to improve lack of energy. These options are lifestyle changes, natural and alternative supplements, bio-identical hormones, medications, or HRT.
Natural progesterone cream is a safe and effective hormone replacement therapy that may gently balance a woman's hormones. Natural progesterone cream contains bio-identical molecules that mimic a women's natural progesterone. It is effectively the same molecule as the progesterone that your body produces. Many women who use natural progesterone cream have experienced positive  results.
Dr. Dalton, of England, documented in the 1950's that natural progesterone cream is an effective treatment for regulating periods, depression and mood swings. Dr. Prior, of Canada, documented the effects of low progesterone with active runners.  Dr. John Lee used natural progesterone treatment for all hormone imbalances from infertility, PMS symptoms and symptoms during the transition of menopause. Dr. John Lee used natural progesterone cream treatment instead of HRT or ERT for decades.
Natural Choices for Low Energy
Natural treatments to improve energy levels may be techniques for stress reduction such as meditation or yoga, a healthier diet, regular exercise and bio-identical hormones.  Diet is especially a key to a healthier lifestyle and keeping low energy at bay. Eating properly keeps blood sugar levels balanced in addition to hormone levels. An example of a natural treatment is natural progesterone cream. The molecules in natural progesterone are bio-identical to the hormones found in women and may stimulate a woman's endocrine system, which regulates the hormones in a woman's body. This is done to balance the hormones of a woman's body in a natural and safe way. Natural progesterone cream has become a very popular natural remedy among functional medicine physicians.
Natural progesterone cream treats a hormonal imbalance at its own source. It is the only natural remedy that addresses the cause of hormone imbalance. The cause of hormone imbalance is the ratio of estrogen to progesterone and decline of all hormones.
For women who are experiencing low energy, alternative medicine combined with lifestyle changes usually proves very effective help to lessen the symptoms. By educating themselves and being pro-active, more women today may combine alternative treatments and a healthy lifestyle to help them deal with progesterone imbalances. It is important for a woman to understand that low energy may be eased with a natural treatment.
This is for education only.  It is not intended to treat, prevent or cure a medical disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult a health care professional.
Melinda Bonk is the founder of Wise Essentials, bioidentical progesterone cream for hormone balance, a natural health and supplement company. For more information about low energy and progesterone and how you can improve your symptoms, visit Wise Essentials website.

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18 Perimenopause Signs and Symptoms

You're not going crazy. You're just perimenopausal.
You feel that something is wrong with you. You are not the same gregarious, happy, carefree woman that you were for the most part of your adult life. Lately, you are always in pain, always confused, always forgetful, and always irritable. You see the signs and symptoms of perimenopause but you're just not sure if it really is what you think it is.
Perimenopause is a tricky condition. Sometimes you think that you just have a simple irritation or an infection gone really bad. In reality though, it's hard to say that you're already in that phase because there are no clear-cut signs. Every woman experiences different symptoms. You are left to make a guess, or get some tests to make sure that you are already perimenopausal.
Do you suspect you may be in perimenopause? See if you recognize any of these signs and symptoms:
Genetics. Ask your mother when she went through menopause and what her symptoms were like. Most likely, since you have the same genes, you will experience menopause at about the same time she did and in about the same manner.Changes in your period. During perimenopause, period varies from light to heavy and you may have irregular cycles or duration that are shorter or longer than your usual regular periods.Mood changes. Depression, irritability and anxiety are but common perimenopause symptoms. Most women experience these thinking that they're going crazy. The don't realize that they are probably in perimenopause.Irregular heartbeat. Sometimes, palpitations are a tell-tale sign that something is definitely wrong.Hot flashes/flushes, night sweats. Simply put, you have these flashes because they are the effects of declining ovarian estrogen production.Vaginal dryness and loss of libido. Sometimes, you will even find sex so repulsive that you can't stand the mere thought of it. Hence, vaginal dryness - due to the decreased production of estrogen - can result in painful intercourse.Sleep problems. You might think it's insomnia, but it could be just one of the many symptoms of being perimenopausal. This pertains to trouble in sleeping all through the night - with or without night sweats.Dizziness. Loss of balance.Depression and doom thoughts. In some cases, the depression is so severe that you sometimes think about death - sometimes picturing another person's or your own.Weight gain, specifically around the waist or thighs.Aching, sore joints and muscles. Visit your doctor to rule out carpal tunnel syndrome (compression of a main nerve in the wrist, leading to muscle weakness in the hand).Hair loss or increase in facial hair.Cognitive facilities affected. Memory lapses, disorientation, difficulty in concentration and mental confusion are just some of the symptoms.Tingling in the extremities. If you feel your hands, arms, legs and feet tingling, there is also a chance that you have vitamin B-12 deficiency, diabetes or a lack of potassium and calcium.Gum problems or increased bleeding in your gums.Urinary tract problems. You may experience incontinence or urinary tract infections. Sometimes, it also leads to yeast infections without you knowing it. For these cases, always consult a doctor as prescribed antibiotics are the best way to counter these.Change in body odor. Osteoporosis. This however, would only manifest in the latter part of your perimenopause.

A healthy, low-carbohydrate diet can help lessen some painful symptoms. Engaging in exercise - walking or any aerobic exercise - can help promote good blood circulation and ease the effects of some symptoms.
Meditative exercises like yoga and breathing exercises are also recommended for physical as well as mental well-being. Alternative and traditional medicines are readily available as well to help ease specific symptoms.
Having several of these symptoms and signs can already indicate perimenopause, especially if you're at the perimenopause age. Learn more about each of these symptoms and how you can address each one by visiting Perimenopause Answers now!

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Alcohol Magnifies The Symptoms Of Perimenopause And Menopause

Since Perimenopause, the beginning of Menopause, can start at very different ages for different women it is difficult for a woman to recognize new feelings. It is impossible for a woman to know that changes are beginning to happen to her system that will affect the way she feels and thinks. Are you an active social drinker? When you drink have you rarely had problems with becoming overly intoxicated before now? Have you always known your tolerance level for alcohol, and knew when to quit until now?
But, now you are noticing episodes of over intoxication, even unreasonable thinking, anger and behavior that just isn't you. Some of this must sound familiar, because, you are reading this article. I am a man. My perspective is different, but I have gone through this from the opposite side. Perimenopausal symptoms never just pop up and became obvious to women. It isn't just one day and "BAM", hot flashes, moodiness, bloating, fatigue, night sweats, etc.
This Menopause thing is a long, slow and hard process. The changes may occur slowly and be subtle. Anger caused by hormonal changes can feel like the anger you have dealt you're your whole life. "I really am mad about this" is how it feels. But the cause of this feeling is hormonal without your knowing it.
Obviously, all the symptoms don't start at once, but begin to appear over long periods of time and you just don't pick up on it easily. This is why women believe feel like they are going crazy. You feel like you are just, in a "bad mood" today. Then, more symptoms begin to happen more often and you don't really notice that this a change in your body either.
When the frequency of Menopause symptoms, become noticeably closer together, you begin to question what is going on with you. You knew that Menopause was a part of life, but no one starts out with personal experience with what it is like, and what changes the process is going to cause. Sometimes the symptoms of moodiness, depression, insecurity, sadness become very hard to cope with.
Much like any person with anxiety and depression, people sometimes begin to "self medicate" to ease the pain. If you are a social drinker, who knows his or her tolerance for alcohol and your problems cause you to drink more, this could create a cycle of increased drinking beyond the amount you can handle. You are drinking yourself toward problematic results.
Is it the same with a menopausal woman? Yes it is, but worse. Due to new and unfamiliar hormonal imbalances caused by the changes happening in her system, her entire body make up is altering dramatically in inconsistent ways. You can see what might happen here?
The hormones that flow through your body are you. They make up how you think and feel. Hormones are the key to how your mind and body react to everything around and in you. This includes the fact that, as hormonal levels "fluctuate", your tolerance of alcohol can change also. These hormonal imbalances can change from one day to the next., Your system may change from hour to hour. You may logically look for something to slow down the rush of emotions, moodiness and anxiety. A drink seems harmless.
But, without your knowing it, you no longer are aware of what its effects will be. What begins to happen in women is rapid, more dangerous. You may find that on one night you can have social drinks all evening and everything is normal and fine. Two days later, you might stagger and slur your words. You might say things that could never really mean. Later on, the next morning, you may not remember what it was that you said or did. Or, if you had an argument with your husband, or a loved one, you may not even remember the the reason why you were why you were upset. What I have observed, is that as the months and years go by there emerges a pattern.
Women will gulp all drinks when on her period, and then drink more slowly and conservative when not on a period. This cycle was the "aha" moment for me and my wife. Perimenopausal hormonal fluctuations can cause women to think in a totally emotional way, without the balance of intellect. The next day a better hormonal balance can return for you and thought is more correctly a balance intellect and emotion.
This is what you were like before. But, as I said, you have never felt these changes in your life. You certainly are not prepared to deal with them when in a highly emotional state. If you begin drinking alcohol in this state to relax, you will be hit with a double whammy. You are highly emotional and your tolerance to alcohol is lower.
I have observed that different forms of alcohol can affect you more than others. For my relationship, the most damaging form of alcohol is red wine. A favorite of her for many years, it is still very appealing to her, but brings on the worst episodes. This fact makes it important that you keep communicating to the close people around you, such as a husband or a friend, they can can help you watch out for the signs and slow you down on those evenings when tolerance is low. On some nights red wine can just be too hard to tolerate. You may notice that you do not have just "hot flashes" on red wine; but instead you have "hot full evenings".
Red wine is an example. For some women it might be something else, such as gin or whatever. This demonstrates again how important it is to communicate with partners and friends. Be sure that you talk to those around you about all the changes that are going on with you. You can work together to keep life as normal as possible.
As I said, this all moves slowly, but I'm convinced that if you are aware and watch for the changes, then you have an increased chance to concentrate on seeing the changes and dealing with the symptoms. There is a reason that I wrote this article. It is based on my desire to inform others of what we have learned. I have observed what I am passing on to you.. I am a man and I can't feel what my wife is feeling, but I can observe her and see what she is doing. Then I can help her when she needs it.
A friend of ours, who is the same age as Andrea or so once said. "I can't drink red wine. It makes me hate Jim (her husband)". My suspicion is that our friend was in some stage of perimenopause when she said this. It's a funny statement, but a serious subject. I'm not going to moralize or preach against drinking. I'm going to point out that the man and the woman in the relationship need to do their research, communicate. Only by working together can a relationship involving menopausal women (and women will alll eventually be menopausal) be able to thrive.
Danny Hammond is an author, who writes articles dedicated to helping couples communicate, research and cope with the devastating effects that menopause symptoms can have on relationships. These include marriage, family, friends and co-workers. He is currently working with others on a website featuring these subjects. Please visit this website for advice on strategy on dealing with menopause.
http://www.mymenopausehormones.com/

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Perimenopause: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Perimenopause and how is it different from Menopause?Perimenopause is the 2 to 10 year transition period before menopause. A woman is considered in menopause only when she has missed her period for 12 consecutive months.
During perimenopause, as a woman's body produces less estrogen, she begins to feel symptoms such as weight gain, hot flashes, painful or erratic monthly periods, mood swings, depression, difficulty sleeping, and a host of other signs of hormone imbalance.
Perimenopause is a natural stage in every woman's life. It is not a disease that can be prevented or cured.
2. At what age does perimenopause begin? How long will it last?
The symptoms of perimenopause may come about gradually. Some women as young as 35 years old have reported experiencing symptoms. At the same time, some women do not notice symptoms until two years before menopause.
The duration of perimenopause is somewhere between 2 and 10 years and is different for every woman. There's currently no way of predicting how long you'll stay in this stage before you transition into menopause.
3. What are the signs of Perimenopause?
The signs of perimenopause and the degree to which they are experienced by women are different for each one. Some women go through perimenopause with very little discomfort while others suffer severe pain and bleeding that disrupts their normal routines.
Common signs or perimenopause include night sweats, depression, irregular periods, abnormal bleeding during periods, vaginal dryness, difficulty sleeping, loss of interest in sex and weight gain.
4. Is there a test I can take to find out if I'm really in perimenopause?
Yes, there is a way to find out for sure if you are perimenopausal. Doctors can test the levels of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) that your ovaries are producing. FSH levels become unusually high for women during perimenopause.
5. How can I relieve the symptoms of perimenopause?
There are several things that you can do to ease the symptoms of perimenopause. You can make changes to your lifestyle and diet. There are also medications that you can use to treat specific symptoms of perimenopause. It's important not to self-medicate and to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any medications.
6. What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Is it a safe option for me to use?
Hormone replacement therapy alleviates the symptoms of perimenopause by supplying your body with the hormone estrogen. It is effective in relieving symptoms like vaginal dryness and hot flashes.
Like all medicines, HRT treatment carries certain risks. A study conducted on women taking HRT suggested that HRT may increase your risk for breast cancer, heart attacks and stroke.
US FDA recommends that women who use HRT should use it at the lowest effective dose at the shortest time possible. It is best to talk to your doctor before taking any medication.
7. Are some women more prone to early perimenopause?
Yes, there are certain factors that can predispose you to perimenopause early. These factors include your genetics and family history (what age the females in your family became perimenopausal) as well as some medical procedures like hysterectomies especially where the ovaries have been removed.
8. Can a perimenopausal woman still get pregnant?
While medical studies show that the perimenopausal period is a time when women are less fertile, it is still possible to get pregnant. Even when you experience irregular periods, pregnancy is still a possibility.
9. Am I at increased risk for certain disease during perimenopause?
Yes. The drop in estrogen levels that start during perimenopause alters the way our bodies work and this may leave women more susceptible to chronic diseases like heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and certain cancers like uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and breast cancer.
10. What natural alternatives can I use to manage the symptoms of perimenopause?
Diet and exercise play an important role in the overall health of women. Herbs like black cohosh and primrose oil are also said to be effective for relieving hot flashes, depression and mood swings. Here are some morenatural remedies for Perimenopause.
Now that you've gotten an introduction to perimenopause, learn more about it! Read about the often overlooked signs of perimenopause and find out if your symptoms are really perimenopause signs and symptoms.

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Symptoms of menopause and Perimenopause – causes, treatment, relief

Menopausal symptoms are commonly health problems among women worldwide. Believe that in most Nations, irrespective of their socio-economic or ethnic differences, more than 50% of women will suffer some form of menopausal conditions at any time. There's no particular age when these indications may occur. However, getting them is usually in the early 1940s and that general guidelines offer a woman enters the formal stage of menopause 45 years. These symptoms begin during perimenopause. This is the time when the menopausal indications are more regularly design and is gradually towards the female of the age of transition, that is, in fact, reduced ability to conceive faster aging due to a significant concentration of estrogen progesterone and marrow. These are the two main female hormones, when their levels begin rising, a global health is affected, including the ability to multiply, to recover and save youth her psychological sensitivity aside.
Understand common menopause symptoms:
Monthly cycle irregularities
This problem may occur in the form of heavy points, delayed periods or painful points. Preparing a volume of estrogen are the main reason. Perhaps the most common, is still confusing, most of all symptoms. This is the monthly cycle irregularities can be created due to a variety of reasons. This includes lifestyles, environmental pollutants, because exposure to smoking, alcohol or drug misuse/overuse of pills. Obesity and conditions as well as PCOS can cause menstrual cramping, bleeding except create absence of menses with some women. Females tend to have their untimely periods from the period. As a result, is usually very difficult to diagnose the progress of the menopause based on this alone. Therefore, other indications listed below are crossing over and testing. Flashes
Also known as a temperature or cold flushes, flushes are a typical phenomenon of women gradually approaching menopause. These are in fact sense of sudden heat that rushes through the body for a moment. It is often accompanied by a similar burst of cold on the back of the face or top. These temperature flushes are the result of the quick fluctuations hormonal system. Estrogen levels reduced it to encourage the flashes. Night sweating as much as
In the late evening or night sweating as much as occurs when night waves more likely happen during the day. However, night perspiration can be more intense, discomforting, hampering sleep. This is often accompanied by showers, a certain degree of anxiety during the night. Lowered libido levels
Menopause is called from the body's way of indicating that the woman now beyond head of health and the reproductive organs. This includes the psychological part of sex. Lowered libido refers to a decrease in sexual activity, for physically and mentally. The patient may not be fully aroused before, may complain about decreasing sexual desire. Extreme mood swings
Women tend to suffer from hormonal mood. However, with the beginning of menopause, mood changes bodily injury changes become increasingly extreme and strong. This includes the formation of sudden attacks of crying, anxiety, depression, happiness, or feeling tired. In extreme cases, the condition for psychological disorders saw. Vaginal dryness
Together with libido levels fall, health of the female is more sexually open vision with physical sexual activities such as deterrents to vaginal dryness. With rising levels of estrogen, vaginal tissue recovered begin to lose their flexibility, drying up more and more. It makes intercourse painful and irritating and itchy skin makes the entire region. With the increased incidence of vaginal dryness, also turned on.
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The Best Natural Perimenopause Supplements And Remedies

Natural perimenopause remedies fall into two categories, those that promote overall health and longevity, and those that relieve perimenopause specific complaints. I will start with the general health remedies and follow that with herbal remedies for perimenopause complaints.Our bodies in perimenopause need optimal nutrition to function well. Most women, with busy lives and no time to study or research nutritional issues, end up popping a one-a-day multiple vitamin mineral and trust that it is providing them with what they need. It is certainly understandable. Unfortunately, a one-a-day while perhaps insuring against deficiency diseases like scurvy, pellagra and beri-beri does not provide the nutrients we need for a vibrant, energetic and long life. Most one-a-day's are certainly better than nothing at all, but our goal here is health and vitality through old age, not just prevention of the classic vitamin deficiency diseases.
Why one-a-day multiple's don't make it
Why doesn't a one-a-day do it? One-a-day's generally do contain the RDA (recommended daily allowance) for the major vitamins and minerals. Most do not contain additional anti-oxidants, nor trace minerals or essential fatty acids. You cannot fit everything a 40+ woman needs into one tablet daily. Nutrition supplement manufacturers would have you believe so, but you simply cannot. This is true even for one-a-day's which purportedly focuses on the nutritional needs of 40+ women.
A good 40+ woman's multiple vitamin mineral should contain more than 100% of the RDA for vitamins and minerals. It should also contain anti-oxidants, trace minerals and phyto-nutrients too. Phyto-nutrients are plant based molecules with a multitude of health benefits, over and above their anti-oxidant benefit. Resveratrol is an example of one such phyto-nutrient that is recommended for 40+ women. Optimal nutrition for 40+ women in perimenopause requires taking a multiple that not only has the above groups of nutrients, but has them in adequate quantities to actually have a positive impact on health. Phytonutrients for instance, do not have RDA's. Supplement manufacturers take advantage of this fact with misleading statements. A brand will distinguish itself saying that it contains resveratrol for instance. Looking closer at the label one finds that it contains just 3 mg of resveratrol per tablet. Yet to effectively get the benefits of resveratrol, one should take something near 20 mg of resveratrol daily.
Look too at the quality of the nutrients in your multiple. Often my patients bring in their supplements and I check the ingredients on the label. A brand will advertise for instance that it contains "calcium for bone health". The RDA for calcium is 1000 mg per day for women aged 19-50 and 1200 mg for women aged 51-70. (Many nutrition companies will use cheaper ingredients, to bring the price of the product down. Since most people tend to buy the cheapest bottle on the shelf, they do so to sell their product.)
The cheapest form of calcium is calcium carbonate, found in shells, limestone and chalk. Calcium carbonate is poorly absorbed by many older women for lack of adequate stomach acid. Calcium citrate is a more expensive form of calcium which is better absorbed in low acid conditions is therefore advisable. Multiples with calcium citrate cost more, but the benefit outweighs the cost.
To summarize then, a high quality multiple vitamin mineral is an essential part of any perimenopause health strategy. But it must contain adequate quantities of all vitamins and minerals, of anti-oxidants and trace minerals, and even phytonutrients. In practical terms, what this means is spending upwards of $1 per day and taking a least 3 tablets daily. You would do best to buy your multiple from a health food store or an alternative health practitioner who is educated in nutrition.
Herbal menopause remedies
The second part of a natural health strategy for perimenopause addresses the specific complaints of perimenopause. These are varied and different for all women. The most common initial complaints of women entering perimenopause is erratic menstrual periods and hot flashes. Other complaints include sweats, vaginal thinning and dryness, irritability and anxiety, insomnia, urinary control problems, aching and stiffness in joints, to name a few. While these complaints are varied and involve the entire body, there is a common thread among them. They are all effects of lowered production of estrogen and progesterone.
Restoring the levels of these two hormones gives profound relief of these perimenopause complaints. Consider hot flashes and night sweats for example. Hormone replacement therapy has been shown to reduce hot flashes by 94%. The problem is that conventional medical hormone replacement is fraught with risks. So much risk in fact, that medical doctors are now reluctant to prescribe it for relief of menopause related complaints. But there is an alternative in what are called phytoestrogens.
Phytoestrogens are plant molecules that have a weak estrogen effect in the human body. The effect is so weak that they pose no health risk. Yet some of these plant estrogens have been shown to relieve perimenopause complaints attributable to low estrogen. One in particular, has been reported in the prestigious medical journal Menopause. The second part of a perimenopause natural health strategy is one of the phytoestrogen containing herbs.

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Perimenopause Treatment

A guide to the therapies available to treat symptoms of perimenopause.Perimenopause is a natural part of aging that all women go through. It is not a disease that can be prevented or cured. It is the stage at which our bodies produce less estrogen in preparation for menopause. This reduction is estrogen is responsible for the signs, symptoms and discomforts that we normally associate with being perimenopausal.
Perimenopause symptoms are experienced differently by every woman. Some experience symptoms in their 30s while others don't have it until their early 50s. Others bear with the symptoms for 10 years or more, while others complete the transition to menopause within 2 years. Some go through it with very little discomfort, while others may suffer debilitating pain that prevent them from doing the things they normally enjoy.
If you are suffering from moderate to severe symptoms of perimenopause, there are natural and medical treatments that you can consider to help alleviate your symptoms. Here are just some of them:
1. Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) alleviates the symptoms of perimenopause by adding to our bodies' store of estrogen. Taking low dose pills has been shown t be effective in lessening, even eliminating night sweats, difficulty sleeping and in managing periods. It comes in many forms - low dose birth control pills, estrogen skin patches, vaginal cream, rings and gels.
HRT is not for everybody. There are serious risks associated with its use. The US FDA recommends taking it at the lowest dose and for the shortest period of time necessary. Before taking any medication, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider.
2. Bio Identical hormone replacement therapy
Bio Identical hormone replacement therapy makes use of estrogen that is derived from plants. Unlike traditional HRT, bio identical hormones are customized to your body's specific requirements.
No long term studies on the efficacy and safety of bio identical hormones have been conducted. Some believe that the risks associated with taking traditional HRT are also present in bio-identical hormones. Consult with a qualified naturopathic doctor or your healthcare provider before taking any medication.
3. Adjustment in your diet and lifestyle
The importance of eating right and exercising cannot be stressed enough. Often, by making changes and adjustments in your diet, you can drastically improve how your body copes with your fluctuating estrogen levels.
Exercise strengthens heart muscles, keeps osteoporosis at bay and improves your overall health. Limiting the intake of caffeine found in soda and coffee can help relieve hot flashes. Some women also find that there are certain foods that trigger hot flashes. By being sensitive to your body's reaction, you can identify these foods and lessen your intake of them.
4. Alternative treatments
While not all herbs purported to relieve symptoms of perimenopause have been medically documented, a lot of women swear to their efficacy. Women are also keen to try these natural and alternative treatments because they carry lesser risk of side effects. Some of the more popular ones include black cohosh, St. John's wort, tofu and primrose oil.
If you are one of the many women who suffer severe and debilitating symptoms of perimenopause, it can seem like an eternity since you felt like yourself. Whatever option you choose to manage the symptoms of perimenopause, it's important that you do your own research and consult with a qualified homeopathic doctor or healthcare provider.
As you can see, there are many options for perimenopause treatment. You don't have to suffer alone, nor do you have to suffer at all! Visit Perimenopause Answers now and find a treatment method that works for you!

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