As the menopause can also make you feel very tired, this is something I have tried and found very useful.
Rhodiola is used to combat fatigue and is one of those herbal remedies where you can tell whether it's going to work within days rather than weeks. You sort of feel a lift and know whether you will benefit from it in about 4-5 days.
One precaution is that if it helps you, don't be tempted to increase the dose as this can actually cause anxiety.
I found out the hard way.
In fact since I am quite sensitive to herbs etc, I only use 100mg of Rhodiola Rosea, on an empty stomach, in the morning.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
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.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
St Johns Wort - Verdict
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A while back, I had said that I had been feeling depressed and had started taking St Johns Wort.
For those who are interested in knowing the outcome, for me it has been a total success.
I did not see immediate results and was ready to give up after 3 months. However, I started to feel a subtle difference at about 3 and a half months, and can definitely feel the benefits now.
I have been taking SJW for 5 months now and has been great. It has helped me get through a very difficult and traumatic period when my mum was in hospital, very smoothly. I have felt that I could cope and I no longer get so down that I can't spring back easily.
Things just seem more manageable. Don't expect a miracle though.
As to the menopause symptoms, the hot flushes and the other sypmtoms seem marginally better.
So give it a try and you never know - you might find a new you!
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A while back, I had said that I had been feeling depressed and had started taking St Johns Wort.
For those who are interested in knowing the outcome, for me it has been a total success.
I did not see immediate results and was ready to give up after 3 months. However, I started to feel a subtle difference at about 3 and a half months, and can definitely feel the benefits now.
I have been taking SJW for 5 months now and has been great. It has helped me get through a very difficult and traumatic period when my mum was in hospital, very smoothly. I have felt that I could cope and I no longer get so down that I can't spring back easily.
Things just seem more manageable. Don't expect a miracle though.
As to the menopause symptoms, the hot flushes and the other sypmtoms seem marginally better.
So give it a try and you never know - you might find a new you!
natural menopause
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Soya for Menopause
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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.
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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
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Low Libido?
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Many women complain of waning or low libido at the start of the menopause.
Herbs can help rebalance your hormones.
Dong Quai, agnus castus, ginseng, ladies mantle, wild yam, black cohosh and motherwort have all been used to good effect.
Useful nutrients include vitamins C and E, B complex, magnesium and zinc, found in wholegrains, fruits, veg, nuts , seeds and pulses.
The essential fats are needed as precursors to hormones. They are found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and their cold pressed oils.
Particularly recommended are hulled hemp seeds, ground flax seeds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.
Seeds are also a good source of the mineral zinc(as are oysters), levels of which are often rock bottom in menopausal ladies.
The liver generally needs help at this time of life, as it is responsible for processing old hormones. Milk thistle is one of the best herbs for helping the liver and can be taken daily for a few months.
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Many women complain of waning or low libido at the start of the menopause.
Herbs can help rebalance your hormones.
Dong Quai, agnus castus, ginseng, ladies mantle, wild yam, black cohosh and motherwort have all been used to good effect.
Useful nutrients include vitamins C and E, B complex, magnesium and zinc, found in wholegrains, fruits, veg, nuts , seeds and pulses.
The essential fats are needed as precursors to hormones. They are found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and their cold pressed oils.
Particularly recommended are hulled hemp seeds, ground flax seeds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.
Seeds are also a good source of the mineral zinc(as are oysters), levels of which are often rock bottom in menopausal ladies.
The liver generally needs help at this time of life, as it is responsible for processing old hormones. Milk thistle is one of the best herbs for helping the liver and can be taken daily for a few months.
natural menopause
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