What are some natural cures or herbs to combat menopause?

Question

Are there any natural cures to comabat the symptoms of menopause like moodswings, bloating, confusion, and hot flashes?

Answer 1

Try eating Bananas and turkey. These foods have natural ingredients in them that will help your emotional needs for menopause. Anxiety/depression.

I went to my doctor and she actually put me on Kariva for my menopause symptoms to help with monthly cramps, headache..etc.

St. Johns Wart is also good.

Estroven is also good

Answer 2

- Nordic Naturals Omega Woman supplement

- Black Cohosh, scientifically proven to work.

hope this helps.

Answer 3

Evening Primrose,Black Kosha,Etchinacia root, and, believe it or not, Rhubarb. lol.

Answer 4

Essential oils of Clary Sage, fennel, and geranium added to a cold pressed vegetable oil (like almond) and massaged into the body once or twice a day stimulates the female hormones and helps relieve symptoms of menopause.

Lavender oil can help balance the hormone level as well, and is cheap.

If you can afford it, Neroli oil (from orange blossom) and Rose oil (very expensive) are very effective in dealing with the mood swings. can buy these 2 oils diluted in jojoba oil which makes them a bit cheaper.

Any of these oils can be added to massage oils or added a few drops into a bath.

Lemon and peppermint oils can help with hot flashes.

Answer 5

black cosha root

Answer 6

I've heard that Evening Primrose Oil helps with the symptoms.

Also met a nurse once who suggested progesterone cream to help with hit flashes.

I have a natural health solutions blog that may interest you also.

http://www.getnaturalhealthsolutions.com

Answer 7

Possible Lifestyle Changes for Menopause / Perimenopause

Eat a healthy diet made up of 50% raw foods. Limit dairy and meat products because they promote hot flashes. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, sugar, spicy foods, and hot foods and drinks. Get regular, moderate exercise and avoid stressful situations. Drink two quarts of water daily. Use a vaginal lubricant during s*x to enhance pleasure. Smokers should quit smoking.

Beneficial Dietary Supplements

There is a growing interest in the natural approach to minimizing the effects of menopause. Many women are concerned about the side effects of conventional medicine and are finding herbal solutions meet their needs remarkably well.

Menopausal Herb Formulas have shown to be effective for many women and these formulas contain important herbs that work as natural estrogen promoters.

DHEA improves memory and s*x drive, and it reduces stress. NOTE: DHEA is converted to estrogen and testosterone in the body.

Beta glucan boosts bone marrow production and stimulates the immune system.

Essential Fatty Acids found in Primrose oil is good for hot flashes and estrogen production.

Lecithin emulsifies vitamin E and helps reduce hot flashes and related symptoms.

Vitamin B Complex improves circulation and offers many other health benefits.

Vitamin E reduces hot flashes and many other symptoms.

Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc Complex supports bones and relieves nervousness and irritability.

Damiana enhances sexual desire and pleasure.

Chamomile and Valerian Root calm the body and promotes sleep.

Gotu Kola and Dong Quai relieve hot flashes, vaginal dryness and depression.

St. John's Wort relieves depression.

REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D.

There is also a difference between menopause and perimenopause.  If you are in perimenopause you will want to support your pituitary and thyroid.  Seaweed has a great deal of iodine in it which supports the thyroid and I took a pituitary support from my natural health doctor.

Answer 8

I really like chaste berry, or vitex to balance the hormonal fluctuations. Also, yellow dock helps with liver congestion that is common with menopause.

Answer 9

Black Cohosh