Hot flashes and night sweats can be precipitated by falling estrogen
(oestrogen) levels and can be accompanied by feelings of anxiety.
The first thing to try for regular hot flashes is Sage, either as a
tincture or tea. This helps rebalance the sweat regulating mechanism in
the brain. This non hormonal method works well for many women. You can
take this throughout the day, or once in the day and then experiment
with increasing doses at night, if night sweats are your worst problem.
If this doesn't work, you can try Black Cohosh which mimics estrogen in the body ie it's a phytoestrogen. It cannot be taken with HRT though.
Vitamin E also helps. Take 200iu to 400iu daily.
Increase the amount of phytoestrogens in your diet. One way to do this is to eat the menopause cake (yes it does exist!).
Take some milk thistle after meals. Milk thistle is an excellent remedy
for the liver and this can help your liver which is probably stressed at
this time of life.
Also check that the hot flash is related to the menopause. Other illnesses also cause hot flushes as do some allergic reactions.
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Monday, August 19, 2013
Friday, April 20, 2007
Could having a slice of cake help hot flashes?
I discovered the menopause cake recently, claiming to help menopause problems.
It is supposed to be high in phytoestrogens as it contains linseed and soya flour.
Apparently some women find it a great help whilst others do not benefit.
Now I happen to be a bit lazy, so I ordered some from a a website called bake-it.com which is based in the UK.
If you would like a recipe for it, you can get it at menopause cake.
In my case, I couldn't tell for sure whether it helped as I had started other supplements at the same time and then gave up after 6 weeks or so, but you might want to try it and see if it helps you.
It is supposed to be high in phytoestrogens as it contains linseed and soya flour.
Apparently some women find it a great help whilst others do not benefit.
Now I happen to be a bit lazy, so I ordered some from a a website called bake-it.com which is based in the UK.
If you would like a recipe for it, you can get it at menopause cake.
In my case, I couldn't tell for sure whether it helped as I had started other supplements at the same time and then gave up after 6 weeks or so, but you might want to try it and see if it helps you.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Soya for Menopause
natural menopause
Soya beans and any products made from them, such as tofu, tempeh, miso,
soya milk and soya sauce, are rich in phytoestrogens, plant substances that mimic human oestrogen.
These have been shown to be especially beneficial for menopausal women, helping to control symptoms as well as having a protective factor against osteoporosis and heart disease.
Soya may also help to boost memory by promoting and protecting nerve cell communication and have a protective effect on the prostate.
natural menopause
Soya beans and any products made from them, such as tofu, tempeh, miso,
soya milk and soya sauce, are rich in phytoestrogens, plant substances that mimic human oestrogen.
These have been shown to be especially beneficial for menopausal women, helping to control symptoms as well as having a protective factor against osteoporosis and heart disease.
Soya may also help to boost memory by promoting and protecting nerve cell communication and have a protective effect on the prostate.
natural menopause
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