Menopause
Menopause, the termination of
menstruation, occurs when the ovaries’ production of the hormones estrogen and
progesterone greatly decreases. This
dwindling hormone supply can occur suddenly or it can take several months.
Pre-Disposing
Factors:
1.
Hormonal imbalance
2.
Surgical removal of the ovaries
3.
Factors for Hot Flashes
Iodine
deficiency
Excess refined
carbohydrate, alcohol or caffeine
Obesity and/or
lack of exercise
Excess
hydrogenated fats and oils
Food
allergy/sensitivity
Supplements
that may help:
Supplements
Property of Supplements
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Black Cohosh, Aloe
vera |
Useful for hot flashes, headaches,
muscle pain, vaginal drynessRelieves vaginal dryness |
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Dang gui
|
Acts as a phytoestrogen, calms
spasms
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Vitex
|
To stabilize hormone fluctuations,
hot flashes, sensation of movement in the skin, dizziness, and depression
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Red raspberry
|
Strengthens the uterus, decreases
excess menstrual flow and increases deficient flow
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Essential fatty acids such as
Primrose oil, Flax seed oil, Black currant seed oil
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Help the body control cholesterol
and digest other fats. May
protect against heart disease and cancer.
Act as sedatives and diuretics.
Good for hot flashes.
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References:
Menopause Naturally A Holistic Guide to
a Smooth Transition by Kathleen Fry MD, and Claudia Wingo RN, Medical Herbalist.
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by
Michael Murray, N.D., and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
The Herbal Drugstore by Linda B. White,
M.D., and Steven Foster
Prescription for Nutritional Healing by
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC and James F. Balch, M.D.
The Nutritional Protocol Manual, Dolores
S. Downey Managing Editor
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