Treating Menopause Naturally
Too often we start with the premise that menopause is a medical condition that must be treated medically. Nothing could be further from the truth. Menopause is certainly a change… physically, mentally, spiritually– and can adversely affect quality of life. While some women may need medical intervention, there are less-invasive and lower-risk approaches for treating menopause naturally. A holistic care plan may help many women through the changes with less discomfort and better able to engage in a post-menopause life. This article lists many options, ranging from medical interventions to herbs and supplements to exercise.
Menopause is a normal physiological process — and possibly the only major physiological change we can choose to be conscious of. It is not a disease that has to be medicated — as it is frequently perceived in medicine. As 90 per cent of women reach the age of 60 in the Western world today, successfully managing the change can be a vital issue.
In many cultures, women don’t experience adverse symptoms associated with menopause. For example, Asian women have less frequent and less severe hot flushes, suggesting that dietary and lifestyle practices can make a difference. Research shows that the reduction of symptoms is associated with their flavonoid-rich diet. It also suggests that botanicals with a high flavonoid content could be effective in managing menopausal symptoms.
Menopausal women may suffer from a variety of symptoms, including hot flushes and night sweats, which can affect their quality of life. Although hormone therapy has been the treatment of choice for relieving these symptoms, it has been associated with increased breast cancer and cardiovascular risk, leading many women to search for natural, efficacious, and safer alternatives, such as botanical remedies and dietary supplements. Data from clinical trials indicate that foods and botanical medicines are useful to reduce menopausal symptoms, improve bone density and reduce the incidence of chronic disease, setting the foundation for long-term health.
Source: Discover how to treat menopause with herbs, home remedies and holistic therapies | WellBeing.com.au
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