A Unique Natural Hot Flash Treatment - From The Ocean

In my quest to identify Hot Flash Natural Treatments I've discovered an unlikely source which comes from the ocean and that unique source is Kelp...
If you have problems with hot flashes, along with other challenging menopausal discomforts and are seeking a natural solution, then you've come to the right place.
I am on a mission to "unearth" as many natural remedies or treatments for hot flashes as possible. In my pursuit I've "discovered" Kelp which is a variety of seaweed. It is found along rocky sea shores throughout the world.
Oh my! Kelp is so awesome... here's the scoop... In my research of Kelp I found that it is loaded with nutrients which include over 70 minerals and trace elements. I can't believe that I am just now realizing the incredible benefits of Kelp.
Please pay attention to this. In addition to the over 70 minerals, Kelp possess trace elements, growth hormones, enzymes, vitamins, proteins which include iodine, potassium, magnesium, iron and calcium.
Kelp supports the thyroid gland, which is a key sex gland stimulator, can lessen and may even stop menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, weight gain, moodiness and menopausal tension. When Kelp is taken daily it may promote emotional balance.
As a bit of a bonus here are a few more benefits of kelp for all around physical and emotional well-being.
Additional reported benefits of Kelp:
1.) Strengthen immunity
2.) Effectively fights viral condition
3.) Improve liver function
4.) Suppress AIDS
5.) Supports healthy digestion and lessens constipation
6.) Reduce hair loss
7.) Combat against heart disease and cancer
8.) Support lowering of cholesterol level
How Do I Take Kelp?
Kelp can be taken as a supplement, dried, granulated or even in powder form. Kelp is easy to consume you can add it to drinks, used for flavoring in the manner salt is used, add it to meals for seasoning and even eat the powdered kelp directly.
The miraculous Kelp can be easily attained at your local health food store. A side note, I bought Kelp this past weekend at my local health food store in the powered form.
I wanted the dry Kelp (seaweed) but the store only sold the powered form. It has a very distinct taste... rather fishy...now what else would I expect knowing that the source is the ocean.
The second time I tried it I added a heaping tablespoon of Kelp to a half glass of apple juice. Granted the apple juice didn't totally masked the distinct taste of Kelp but it does make it a bit more palatable.
Because I know that Kelp is loaded with all sorts of good "stuff" to keep my body healthy I drank it down in a matter of seconds...
Honestly, I don't know about you but I am literally blown away by the magnificent health benefits of Kelp...
The more I research natural remedies the more I come to the realization that "Mother Nature" seems to hold the "keys" to our wellness...it is the original Source for our health and wellness. Kelp has been added to a viable hot flash natural treatment.
To your excellent health,
Note - Please remember that it is always important to consult your health practitioner before beginning any remedies to make sure they won't harm your health nor have any adverse effects. The information provided on this site is for educational purposes only. This publication, and the product contained herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Ameenah Maria Lutfee has practiced optimal health for over 25 years before becoming a freelance writer. Her "30 Key Discoveries for Natural Relief for Menopause" report is free and available at her blog site, http://www.awesomehealthandwealth.com/. She maintains up to date insights on natural relief for hot flashes via her blog site as well.

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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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Hot Flash Triggers of Menopause and How I Get Natural Relief

Where is the cold shower, water hose, ice packs or swimming pool? This is the immediate relief you think of when you get the hot flashes of menopause. There are many things that trigger these hot flashes. They can range from minor to severe in nature.
What are hot flash triggers?
They are any conditions or substances that bring about the symptoms of menopause. Hot flashes is one of the main symptom of menopause.
How to know you have hot flashes?
Its exactly what it says it is "hot flashes." Your body becomes or feels flushed, over-heated and you begin to sweat profusely, as though someone poured a bucket of hot water on you. You feel as though your temperature gauge is in overdrive or you think you have a fever. They appear suddenly without notice, usually are erratic and can be frequent or infrequent.
Things that trigger or activate hot flashes are:
1. Spicy foods - especially hot pepper, hot sauce, black pepper
2. Alcohol - all beverages with an alcoholic content
3. Caffeine - tea, coffee and some soft drinks
4. Hot food - soups or foods cooked hot
5. Hot weather
6. Hot shower
7. Hot rooms or environment
8. Smoking
9. Stress - can be minor or major
10. Hot restrictive or woolen clothing
11. Some medications - can be prescribed or over the counter
12. Overweight
How do I get natural relief from them:
1. Mind over matter - Think cool thoughts
2. Exercise - usually in the morning
3. Hydration - plenty of water
4. Showers - cool are best
5. Cool compress - to back of the neck for a few minutes
6. Fan - manual, electric or the little mini battery operated handheld ones
7. Reducing stress level - avoid it at all cost
8. Avoid any thing that you know will activate them
9. Wear cool or lightweight clothing
10. Cool night wear and light weight bed covers
11. If you need to lose weight, it would be an advantage
Some other symptoms of menopause are: fragile emotions (you cry at the drop of a hat), impatient and feelings of depression or anxiety (mood swings), irregular menses or no menses and sleep problems. As with any condition, you must seek the advice of a physician to be safe and ensure good health. Some women require treatment for these symptoms with medication prescribed by a physician. Depending on your severity and the advice of your doctor you still should be able to live a healthy lifestyle.

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Estrogen Rich Foods - A Natural Remedy For Hot Flashes

Few women suffering from hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood swings and brittle hair are aware that estrogen rich foods represent a natural remedy for hot flashes and most all menopause symptoms. These foods could be a particular blessing to women who are wary of synthetic hormone replacement therapy.
The foods I'm talking about help lessen the discomfort of menopause because they contain phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens come primarily in two forms - isofavones and lignans. Isoflavones are found primarily in plant based food such as fruits and vegetables. Lignans are found in legumes that grow underground. Instead of giving a long list of fruits and vegetables for you to shop for I would prefer to give you a simple four part strategy that is much easier to remember and facilitate on a daily basis.
Strategy number one, eat more beans. Beans are high in fiber, and isoflavones. They are a good source of protein and their protein to carbohydrate ratio is excellent. They are the perfect "survival" food. The best of the beans from an isoflavone standpoint are garbanzos, lima beans, navy beans and black-eyed peas..
Strategy number two, eat more fruits and vegetables. I know that it sounds like something your mother would tell you but they are good for you. They are high in fiber and isoflavones as well as vitamins and minerals. The particular fruits to target are apples, dates, plums and cherries. This is an important part of the menopause regimen.
Strategy number three, eat more soy and tofu. Soy protein shakes are an excellent meal replacement as well as being an excellent source of plant based estrogen. Tofu is excellent when cut up in salads and as a meat replacement in various casseroles. Don't make a snap judgement on the first taste of tofu it will grow on you!
Strategy number four, eat more flaxseed. I particularly enjoy flaxseed oil based peanut butter. I have a coffee grinder and I use it to grind up flaxseed and then sprinkle it into my cereal either hot or cold. Flaxseed is excellent as a source of fiber and is believed to be a deterent to many forms of cancer, most notably breast cancer.
If you have rejected hormone replacement therapy then by all means try adding estrogen rich foods to your diet as a natural remedy for hotflashes and other menopausal discomforts. Benefits derived from eating estrogen foods will take four to six weeks to become noticeable.
Take charge of your health and discover a multitude of ways to conquer menopause by checking out Help My Hot flashes or go to http://estrogenrichfoods.blogspot.com/.

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Do Natural Hot Flashes Remedies Really Work?

Hot flashes and night sweats are bothersome to debilitating, and can dominate a woman's life throughout perimenopause and postmenopause. They are one of the most common menopause related complaints, affecting 80-85% of American women who transition through menopause. An easy solution in the past has been hormone replacement therapy, which very effectively reduces hot flashes and sweats by 94%, according to researchers. However, over the past couple years researchers have found more and more risks associated with hrt. As a result both the women seeking relief from menopause related complaints and their doctors are unwilling to put themselves at risk, even for relief of life disrupting menopause complaints. With no effective alternatives available through the medical profession, women are left on their own to figure out what to do to get relief.
Turning to the internet, today's quick source for information (and misinformation) women usually try one remedy, then another, based on snippets of information or testimonials used to advertise different products. Typically one will try the most familiar herb or remedy that you happen to come across. We tend to attribute value and safety to something we are familiar with, even if that is not the case. Unable to spend the time and focus required to investigate and identify what is the best product available, we tend to go with the flow.
But what are the facts when it comes to natural hot flash remedies?
There are many natural hot flash remedies available on the market. To try and make sense of them all, I'll divide them into two groups-phytoestrogens and non-phytoestrogens. I will only discuss phytoestrogens here, since they tend to relieve menopause related complaints, particularly hot flashes more effectively than non-phytoestrogens. So let me begin by explaining what phytoestrogens are. Phytoestrogen means literally "plant"-"estrogen". But before going any further with plant estrogens, lets look at human estrogen. Our human body manufactures three estrogens, three variations on a theme if you will. The molecules look very similar, with slight variations. However, these variations are significant enough to change the effects of each of these estrogens somewhat.
Plants too, make molecules that look like human estrogen, but which are not the same as what is made in the human body. Considering all of the different plants found in nature, it makes sense that plants would not all manufacture the same "plant estrogen" or phytoestrogen. And in fact that is the case. There are many different estrogen like molecules found in nature, created by many different plants. We call edible medicinal plants herbs. And so we look to different herbs as sources for these phytoestrogens which have beneficial or medicinal qualities with regard to menopause complaints.
These many different phytoestrogens, each being unique, have different effects in our human body. Generally speaking, phytoestrogens are much weaker than human estrogens in their estrogenic activity. One researcher has ventured that most phytoestrogens have about 1/1000th the estrogenic effect of human estrogens. Because each of these plant estrogens is unique, each can have its own unique side effects. But generally, not being as potent as human estrogen, the side effects are usually less as well.
Which herbs really work for relieving hot flashes and night sweats
Let's go directly to some of the research on the ability of specific herbs to reduce hot flashes. Isoflavones are found primarily in beans, including soy beans. They have weak estrogenic activity in humans. Women receiving 60 mg of isoflavones daily for 12 weeks saw their hot flushes reduced 57% and night sweats reduced 43%. Another study way was reported in the Maturitas: Journal of Climacteric and Postmenopause. The study investigated the benefits of soy for relief of hot flashes in a group of fifty-eight women with an average age of fifty-four. In six weeks the women reported a 40% reduction in all menopause related complaints, including hot flushes and night sweats.
Red clover is an herb that is commonly used by women seeking relief of hot flashes. While red clover has demonstrated benefit with regard to maintaining bone density, at least one study reported at the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine found no benefit for relief of hot flashes. In the study women complaining of hot flashes were given either hormone replacement therapy, red clover, black cohosh or a placebo. To participate the 89 women had to have reported thirty-five or more hot flashes and night sweats each week. Those receiving the hormone replacement therapy reported the greatest benefit, with 94% reduction of flushes and sweats. Surprisingly for the researchers, the next greatest benefit was shown by the placebo, with 63% reduction. This was followed by a 57% reduction in complaints for red clover, and trailing in last place was black cohosh which according to the women, reduced their hot flushes and sweats by just 34%.
These results were not very promising, since red clover and black cohosh are two of the most commonly used herbal products in the United States for relief of hot flushes and night sweats. Fortunately there is another contender which has been shown in separate research to significantly relieve hot flashes and night sweats. It is Siberian rhubarb root extract, which while only recently available in the United States, has been used by European women for some time. A study published in the journal Menopause compared the benefits of this rhubarb root extract with ultra-low dose hormone replacement therapy. Researchers found that this extract (called ERr 731 by the researchers) reduced hot flashes and night sweats in perimenopausal women by 72%. Better yet, Siberian rhubarb root extract was reported to relief virtually all menopause related complaints including insomnia, anxiety and irritability, vaginal dryness, aches and pains, urinary incontinence and more.
For more information on Siberian rhubarb root extract and natural hot flashes remedies please visit http://herbalmenopauseremedy.com/


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Hot Flash Natural Relief and Natural Progesterone

Hot flashes are so common that about 80% of women have them during the menopause transition. A hot flash means you have a sudden wave of extreme heat occurring any time, causing heavy sweating. They can last 30 seconds or longer.
Hot flashes are tough to get rid of. Some women resort to HRT for relief, despite the warnings of high risk that link it to cancer and other life threatening diseases. They were unaware that a safer effective alternative existed that could offer effective relief.
What is the cause of a hot flash?
Dr. John Lee believes, "Hot flushes are not a sign of estrogen deficiency, per se, but are due to heightened hypothalamic activity (vasomotor ability), secondary to low levels of estrogen and progesterone, which, if raised, would produce a negative feedback effect to the pituitary and hypothalamus. Once progesterone levels are raised, estrogen receptors in these areas become more sensitive and hot flushes usually subside."
Hot Flashes and Bio-identical Progesterone
Why is bio-identical progesterone so effective for over 150 symptoms? Progesterone is a precursor to all other hormones in the body including estrogen, testosterone, and corticosteroids (the stress hormone). Progesterone is made from the cholesterol in your body, which is the fatty tissue. Progesterone balances your hormones if you have high or low estrogen or high or low progesterone. It affects your entire endocrine system. It may address the cause of all your hormone symptoms. Progesterone is the only bioidentical hormone that may effectively achieve relief for your symptoms.
Dr. John Lee's identified the benefits of natural progesterone cream:
• Natural diuretic
• Creates the myelin sheath over nerves
• Gives people more energy
• Helps with sleep disorders
• Helps with Fibrocystic Breast Disease
• Normalizes and restores sexual desire
• Promotes youthful skin appearance
• Resists facial hair growth
• Reduces risk of breast cancer
• Reduces risk of uterine cancer
• Improves blood sugar control
• Brings hormonal balance back into your body
• Balances estrogen dominance
• Improves lipid profile
• Improves blood sugar control
• Improves burn up of body fat
• Rebuilds lost bone mass at a rate of 5-15% per year
• Improves new bone formation
• Natural anti-depressant
Progesterone is anti-aging as it promotes youthful skin appearance. The late Dr. Robert Atkins, M.D. endorsed its use because he found it the best wrinkle eradicator he ever had experienced.
Perimenopause symptoms. The following may reflect early hormonal imbalances:
• Hot flashes
• Fibrocystic breast disease
• Insomnia
• Night sweats
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Vaginal dryness
• Reduced sexual desire
Until recently, hormone replacement therapy for this menopause symptom was drug therapy. When research proved that HRT drug therapy had serious risks and side effects, women searched for natural solutions.
Natural progesterone cream supports relief of hot flashes by addressing the cause - balancing the hormone ratios of high or low estrogen and high or low progesterone. Backed by over 50 years of clinically used by doctors. Natural progesterone cream is recommended by health care physicians to be an effective natural choice for hot flashes..
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, natural progesterone cream for hormone balance, a natural health and supplement company. For more information about hot flashes and progesterone and how you can improve your symptoms, visit Wise Essentials website.
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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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Menopause Supplements - Natural Remedies For Effective Menopause Relief

Ladies, if you could find menopause supplements with natural ingredients and reasonable price, would you try it? Of course you would.The term menopause actually means 'the end of menstruation' and it does end eventually; but until then, you are stuck with the side effects brought on by the depletion of the hormones that regulate the menses.
Until you go 12 months straight without one single drop of blood, it is not over.
The levels of estrogen and progesterone that went up during puberty to prepare women to be mothers are gradually decreased until they are no longer produced at all by the body.
It is this removal that causes the body to react so violently. It does not accept this change lightly. To the body, this lowering of the levels is not natural and it struggles to adjust to the imbalance.
Menopause could mean taking a HRT for 12 to15 years or more. For many who experience an early onset of menopause in their mid to late thirties, this can seem like an eternity. Then there are even younger women who have had their ovaries removed and go straight into menopause.
The symptoms of menopause can be overwhelming and can really put a damper on the enjoyment women get out from living. The hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings are just the beginning.
Women experience a wide range of health issues, such as:
migraine headachesirregular periodsinsomniadepressionanxietyjoint pain.
Then there are the health risks such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, which are a part of aging that is aggravated or increased because of the hormone dip during menopause.
Medical science does offer hormone replacement therapy and it works for controlling most of the symptoms of menopause.
For some women however, the cost has been great indeed. Breast cancer is on the rise in women who are taking synthetic hormone replacements. That is why finding menopause supplements with natural ingredient relief is important.
An all-natural supplement helps to reduce potential health risks and gives you potent relief of all of the major symptoms of the change of life.
Along with the menopause supplements with natural ingredients, a woman must make a few lifestyle changes as well.
To combat the increasing 'muffin top', more exercise should be scheduled.A healthy diet rich in foods with phytoestrogens can also help to ease you through the days of upheaval.You can take menopause supplements with natural ingredients to help build a solid health foundation as well as to reduce symptoms.
With quality menopause supplement of natural formula, there really is no need to have one more hot flash or spend another night soaking the sheets from night sweats.
Ruolan is an advocate and researcher on the benefits of all natural supplements for menopausal symptoms. Visit her website to learn well-researched facts and her honest reviews on menopause supplements on the market.
http://supplements-for-menopause-symptoms.com/

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Natural Progesterone Cream Benefits

Natural Progesterone Cream Benefits are many. The first benefits are those you'll get from progesterone itself. They are:it regulates the growth of endometrial cells (These are the cells that line our uterus)it improves working of thyroid hormonesit keeps blood clotting normallyit raises oxygen levels in our cellsit heightens sex driveit lets fat be used for energy so it isn't stored in the bodyit works to prevent prostate cancer in menit reverses fibrocystic breast disease in womenit helps the embryo implant and grow in pregnancyit functions as a precursor to other hormonesit helps the body avoid water retentionit protects against all female cancersit keeps blood sugar levels normalit keeps mineral levels normal in the bodyit heightens sensitivity of estrogen receptors throughout the bodyit improves the tone of blood vessels throughout the bodyIt makes our osteoblasts build new bone faster.
Additionally, using natural progesterone as a cream has further benefits.
It is readily absorbed through the skinits effects last longer in our body than other formsit doesn't burden our liver as supplementing in pill form doesit provides free progesterone, as opposed to the protein bound form, so it is easily used by our bodies.
Natural Progesterone Cream Benefits
Relieves Estrogen Dominance Symptoms
Estrogen Dominance Symptoms are the curse of modern life. Sometimes they result from changes in our ability to produce enough progesterone as we age, and sometimes they result from xenohormones, or synthetic hormonal like substances, in our environment.
Whatever their cause, these symptoms can make our lives miserable, at the least, and in worst case scenarios, even shorten them! To give you a specific grasp of them, let me list some of the most common for modern women.
Accelerated AgingAllergiesHands and feet that are cold most of the timeIrritabilityUnexplained weight gainLow sex driveInsomniaUnrelenting fatigueThinning hairDepression, anxiety, or both
This is not an exhaustive list of estrogen dominance symptoms, there are many others I haven't listed here. But the wonderful thing about using a natural progesterone cream is, it will relieve all of these symptoms, as well as the others we haven't taken time to name.
Natural Progesterone Cream Benefits
Readily Available and Economical
It isn't hard to find natural progesterone cream, although you do need to be careful to get the right dosages and the real thing.
A final benefit is its cost. If you get it from the most expensive suppliers I know of it will probably cost you less than fifteen dollars a month, and it is available for far less from other suppliers. When compared to the cost of prescription synthetic hormones, it is truly a bargain.
Sherilyn Thompson is the founder of http://www.effective-health-supplements.com/ a website providing those who take personal responsibility for their health, with the best information about natural health supplements which enable healing.
Explore her website for detailed information about the best supplements for many different health challenges ranging from aging to heart disease to allergies, and many more. Sections of the site are devoted to women's health topics, men's health topics, and to your comments and contributions as well.
Visit her page on natural progesterone cream for more detailed information about dosages, correct usage, availability, and pricing.

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Red Clover: The Best Natural Herb for Menopause

Red Clover is the best natural herb for menopause symptom relief.In fact the most effective menopause supplements recommended by health experts often include this natural herb.
A member of the legume family (which includes beans and peas), Red Clover is rich in phytoestrogens, elements occurring naturally in the plant that effectively correspond and mimic estrogen in the female body.
Moreover, studies conducted recently show that using red clover for menopause can greatly reduce or even eliminate hot flashes for many women AS WELL AS help protect you against bone loss.
The top menopause supplements recommended more often contain this natural ingredient as it can be very helpful to women who are looking for an effective natural herb for menopause symptom relief.
National Cancer Institute Study Finds More Red Clover Benefits
Studies done in Australia and by the National Cancer Institute shows that red clover contains not only one, but actually four different phytoestrogens.
Two of their studies suggested that this herb may help in the areas of lowering blood pressure by helping to thin the blood and in helping to reduce or even eliminate menopausal hot flashes.
When you're looking for symptom relief but don't want to take pharmaceutical drugs associated with hormone replacement therapies (HRT), then finding a good supplement that contains red clover can be very beneficial. HRT, taken long-term, has been proven to greatly increase the chances of contracting breast cancer.
Red Clover for Menopause
Traditional medicine has few options available to them when it comes to menopause symptom relief and women have been using natural herbs to successfully treat these issues for hundreds of years.
All natural herbal supplements have few, if, any, side effects and are much safer to take for menopause symptom relief than synthetic drugs.
Using an all natural herbal remedy like red clover will take away that concern for many women.
The Best Natural Herb for Menopause Symptom Relief
Studies show that as many as 70% - 85% of women will experience mild to severe symptoms during menopause.
If you find yourself suffering from insomnia, weight gain in your belly area, headaches, hot flashes and night sweats, or any of the other problems associated with menopause, you're no doubt looking for some relief.
I suggest you choose a top menopause natural supplement that contains red clover; menopause relief can then be fast and long-lasting.
When you're looking for a good natural herb for menopause symptoms, you should also look for one that has been produced using the highest quality 'standardized herbal extracts' and manufactured under strict quality control.
Other key herbs, vitamins and minerals should also be included to provide you with the optimal health benefits and to help create a type of synergy that helps to both reduce or eliminate menopausal symptoms and enhance your overall health.
Recommended Supplements for Menopause Symptoms
Remember, whenever you begin taking a new supplement, it is a good idea to check with your doctor first.
You really don't have to suffer!
Red Clover is definitely the best natural herb for menopause symptom relief and is usually one of the key ingredients found in the top menopause supplements recommended by health experts.
Countless women find lasting relief from the troublesome and sometimes debilitating symptoms of menopause through the use of natural herbs and extracts like Red Clover.
No doubt, it's become one of the most popular natural menopause supplements recommended and can certainly provide you with the symptom relief you're seeking.
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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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Overcoming Menopause: Hormone Replacement Therapy Vs Natural Programs

It is no wonder that more women and men of menopause/andropause age are now seeking after holistic programs based largely on traditional Eastern medicine. There is a lack of trust in the limited treatment options offered through modern Western medicine. The concept of aging gracefully and just accepting the natural changes in the body with time are no longer being adhered to happily. Patients are seeking better options when they do not like what their doctor offers them.The question is whether a natural program, often resting on supplements rather than synthetic hormones, can be just as effective as hormone replacement therapy. The answer may be quite surprising, but it is yes. Many people have actually relieved all of their menopause symptoms and entered the latter part of their life feeling better than ever.The trick is to find the right holistic program. The focus must be on naturally replenishing and balancing hormones inside the body. Hormone replacement therapy replaces hormones with synthetic products that aren't natural to the human body. Holistic programs use supplements and a variety of other proven strategies to help the body replace those hormones on its own. This means real hormones natural to the body, rather than synthetic knockoffs.
Not everyone will go for these holistic programs, but there are some categories of female menopause sufferers who will benefit tremendously from them. This primarily includes those who are willing to work with their natural lifestyles and make changes for the betterment of their future. Those who want super fast results without having to work for it, may prefer to go with treating individual symptoms or replacing hormones.
Manufacturing them naturally takes a bit more effort, but in the end it can be well worth the effort for those who give it a try. When you read the experiences of those going through holistic programs with those going through hormone replacement therapy, those on the holistic programs tend to report feeling better than those replacing their hormones. This makes a pretty good case for trying holistic programs.
In the end, overcoming menopause is never a pleasant experience. Everyone must go through it at some point or another, but very few enjoy the process. Holistic programs are worth trying before the expense and time is devoted to hormone replacement therapy. Those who do not respond well to replacement programs may also want to give the natural programs a try to see if they don't have a better, more responsive, experience.
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