As the menopause approaches, there is a decrease in estrogen
production by the body. This most often happens between the
ages of 45 and 55. This shift in hormone balance affects
nearly every body system and causes a mixture of symptoms.
Fortunately, alternative therapy offers some solutions to
these symptoms.
As menopause symptoms can vary massively
from woman to woman, it can sometimes be hard to tell
whether they are produced by menopause or another health
issue. For example, symptoms of low blood sugar and those of
menopause can sometimes be confused. Hot flashes and
variations in mood can accompany low blood sugar as well as
menopause.
* Hot flashes, referred to as hot flushes in the UK
* Irritability, anger and frustration
* Night sweats
* Fatigue or a drained feeling
* Loss of libido
* Vaginal dryness
* Insomnia
* Depression (while menopause is not thought to be
responsible for depression the two can occur at the same
time)
* Foggy thinking
* Reduced appetite
* Rapid heart beat (palpitations)
* Diminished skin elasticity
* Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
* Panic attacks
Some other conditions can be aggravated during menopause
which are not so noticeable. These include:
* Arteriosclerosis, and
* Osteoporosis
Can Anything Be Done About Menopause Symptoms?
Menopause isn’t life threatening but some have reported that
it can feel like it is, because menopause symptoms can be so
frustrating! Happily, various measures can be undertaken to
help head off menopause symptoms using a programme of
natural healthcare. You can create this programme yourself
by using the ideas in this article as a starting point. If
practical, involve experienced practitioners in
complementary therapy for advice and treatment.
Your healthcare programme should include diet, exercise,
relaxation and herbal or homoeopathic remedies. Acupuncture
can also be very helpful at this time. A programme of this
kind can be most worthwhile at menopause, helping you to
deal proactively with the symptoms in a regulated fashion.
Herbs such as agnus castus and dong quai have a long
history of helping women. However, remember that these will
give optimal benefits when used as part of a holistic
approach to healthcare - 'your programme'.
Natural Healthcare For Menopause Symptoms
When menopause symptoms begin consider using natural methods
to help you manage it. For best results, develop your own
'programme' of measures and follow it conscientiously.
Max Hill has been a practitioner in natural
healthcare for 20 years. He loves sharing what
he knows about natural healing, for example see
http://www.herbal-menopause.com
This site
gives valuable details about
menopause symptoms and how to treat them
with diet, exercise and herbal remedies. Take a
look today - and get the benefit of Max's
valuable knowledge and experience.