Physiological changes in a woman's hormonal structure during menopause can lead to the appearance of certain disorders. Here are the most effective natural remedies to deal with them
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Many women once they reach menopause begin to experience a series of annoyances symptoms mainly due to hormonal changes occurring in this period of life. Most of them suffer from hot flashes, nervousness, insomnia, anxiety and depression. On a purely physical level, osteoporosis, vaginal dryness, weight gain, hypertension and more can occur.
A period of adaptation to this situation is inevitable, but it can be kept under control through some natural remedies, mainly herbal remedies, useful for relieving hot flashes and other annoyances that may occur. It is about plants that contain phytoestrogens, substances capable of rebalancing the hormonal structure of women, which in menopause changes very clearly compared to the period of fertility.
Usually, to obtain stable benefits, the treatments with the plants must be carried out for long periods as hormonal fluctuations are cyclical and even if good results can be obtained after a month, one must not abandon the therapies in order not to find oneself in the starting situation after a short time.
Generally, the use of herbal remedies for this purpose is recommended for periods not less than 3/6 months. Plants are often taken in tablets or mother tinctures that are easily found both in herbal medicine and in pharmacies with a sector dedicated to natural medicine.
RED CLOVER
One of the most used remedies, also because it is considered safe and free of side effects, is red clover. This plant contains isoflavones, phytoestrogens able to perform a beneficial action on the main symptoms of menopause precisely hot flashes, sweating, vaginal dryness. This plant has also been shown to prevent osteoporosis.
SOYA ISOFLAVONES
Another widely used remedy for menopausal disorders are soy isoflavones, which just like red clover play in the woman's body. an action similar to that of estrogen. It is no coincidence that there are often products already designed for menopause that contain both of these plants that together can offer even greater support.
DIOSCOREA VILLOSA
Dioscorea is a root used since ancient times to treat various ailments of the female sphere, with the arrival of modern science it was discovered that this had a foundation because in this root is found the diosgenin, a substance similar to our progesterone. Dioscorea is therefore able to help rebalance the hormonal system, the results may differ from person to person but, importantly, generally there are no side effects.
PASSIFLORA
Among the many properties of passionflower, generally known and used for its relaxing effect, there is also that of regulate changes in body temperature which can occur in the period of menopause. The benefit that this plant provides is therefore twofold: at a physical level but also at the level of the nervous system since it tends to calm down if the hormonal changes have also led to anxiety, tachycardia and nervousness as unwanted effects.
SAGE
We commonly use sage leaves for cooking but are also an excellent natural remedy for menopause symptoms. You can also taste them in herbal tea (1-3 cups a day) with a beneficial effect in particular on hot flashes and sweating. However, there is also the possibility of taking this plant in capsules, mother tincture or in products specifically designed for menopause in which sage is combined with other remedies to have a more complete effect on the various symptoms that may appear.
CIMICIFUGA
Another plant that can help menopausal women is black cohosh, several studies have in fact highlighted beneficial effects on the main symptoms that appear: hot flashes, irritability, insomnia, tachycardia. It also helps not to lose precious minerals from the bones and therefore a prevent osteoporosis. Compared to the previous herbs it perhaps has a small side effect that the others usually do not have, or in some people it can cause gastric problems, moreover it cannot be taken by those who are allergic to aspirin.
MAGNESIUM
Magnesium can also be an important complement to relieve the hassles of menopause. This is because women are often deficient and instead this mineral is essential to support the nervous system, therefore particularly recommended for those who, in this phase of life, are affected above all on a humoral level. But the role of magnesium does not end here, it is essential for example a prevent osteoporosis since it works together with calcium to ensure that the latter is fixed in the bones and therefore makes them strong and healthy. To get the right amount of magnesium, you can increase the consumption of foods that contain it or use a supplement.
CRAB APPLE E WALNUT
In the repertoire of Creek there are two flowers particularly recommended for postmenopausal women. This is Walnut, which is used whenever people have to face changes that are physical and / or psychological as it can be that of menopause and Crab Apple that helps to accept the body that changes and that maybe you don't like it anymore. and undergoes a hitherto unknown symptomatology. They can also be taken together, just have the mixture prepared by a specialized pharmacy and then take 4 drops 3/4 times a day for as long as necessary.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils can also be useful in mitigating the typical symptoms of menopause. The most used for this purpose are the clary sage, lemon balm, cypress and lemon. They can be used by spreading them at home in the rooms that are frequented most or dissolve a few drops in a little salt or milk before pouring them into the bathtub, or even use them in diluted form (in a vegetable oil such as almond oil) to do body massages.
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Natural remedies and therapies for cycle disorders and menopause
The Red Clover: from Nature, an aid for menopause
Sage, the ally herb for women
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Walnut: the Bach flower of change
