I have reluctantly given in to the menopause and have started to get hot flushes (though I tell other women I don't get them). Can any of you ladies recommed a tried a tested natural remedy or do I have to go to my GP.
Hi Sue, regular physical exercise is necessary to protect against bone loss. Exercise has many other benefits as well.
A diet that is low in saturated fats and cholesterol and high in complex carbohydrates, such as grains, fruits and vegetables is important.2
Vitamin E supplementation may reduce symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, and breathing difficulties.,,
Calcium is important in maintaining bone mass.
Magnesium intake is often low in women with osteoporosis. Low magnesium intake is associated with low bone mineral content (BMC).
Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption.
Boron reduces urinary calcium loss and increases serum levels of 17 estradiol (estrogen).
Essential fatty acids can help prevent dryness of the hair, skin and vaginal tissues.
Soy supplementation has been suggested as a possible alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Soy isoflavones act as estrogen-like compounds. Forty-five grams of dietary soy, per day for 12 weeks was shown to decrease post-menopausal hot flashes.
Certain herbs such as black cohosh, chasteberry, licorice and dong quai have shown to have a beneficial effect in managing many of the menopause symptoms.
Jason Homan
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Regular aerobic exercise reduces both the frequency and severity of hot flashes. As this is so good for maintaining bone strength and so avoiding osteoporosis, this is important to do. Studies have further found that found that mood is elevated by regular exercise, adding another good reason in its favour.
Avoid exercise within 2 or 3 hours of bed, to help avoid any night sweats.
The main herbs for hot flashes are:
* Black cohosh
* Dong quai
* Agnus castus
* Motherwort
* Red clover
* Red sage
Choose several remedies and try them simultaneously; one by itself will probably not be sufficient. You can try one capsule each of black cohosh, dong quai and agnus catus, 3 times daily. Keep regular written notes how you feel so that you can refer back. You would hope to see some changes by the second month, otherwise change your combination.
Pay attention to cautions on the product and do not take alongside prescription drugs unless you have the agreement of your doctor or a herbalist or other trusted advisor. Ideally ask a herbalist to plan your herbal treatment for you.
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It might be good to go to your GP…there is little proof that "natural" remedies work against hot flushes, though some take soya isoflavones or phyto-oestrogens (from plants). Any sort of soya (eg milk, tofu) can be helpful, and is good for you anyway.
Not many doctors will prescribe HRT these days, except for a short-term treatment for really bad hot flushes, early menopause etc.
You might need to get a bone density scan, to ensure that you are not getting osteoporosis – there are some medicines you can take for this, apart from HRT, like Alendronate (Fosamax) which you take once a week or I think there are monthly or daily treatments available too. Some women don't realise they have osteoporosis until they break a bone from a minor accident….do get your bone density checked!
I had a sudden menopause at age 50 after losing both ovaries, and already have osteoporosis, so am glad I at least know that and am getting treatment…..one thing that is good is not having periods anymore though!!
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Hi go to your doctor for treatment. I am on HRT patches and feel fine
Try looking at this web for more info
http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw228619
Tina
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Evening Primrose capsules from a herbalist shop will help you tremendously. You will also get stomach pains, even after your periods cease. For this use 'Fennel Seed'. You get this from the herb shop and is cheap. Put a spoon full of Fennel in a mug and add boiling water, as if you were making a cup of tea. Let it cool down before you drink it. You can seive it if you like but the seeds wont harm you in any way if you swallow them. Do this twice a day for 3 days and the pains will have gone. Trust me!
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Talk to an herbalist about some dosages that would work for you with some herbal remedies like Black Cohosh, etc. There are many herbal teas and concoctions that can make menopause and those horrible hot flashes more bearable. An herbalist will know what combinations and in what dosages will work for you.
Good luck!
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I have been using Emerita Pro-Gest Body Cream for about 3 years now. It is all natural made from natural progesterone (not synthetic). It helps with all kinds of pre menopause symptoms. I was referred to it by a friend who uses it, at the same time she recommended this book, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause by John R. Lee MD"
I use the cream daily for 21 days, you just rub a small amount of cream on your skin, I rub it into the soft skin on the inside of my elbow. It helps with hot flashes, irregular cycles, helps cut down on the belly fat women get as they go through menopause… This cream can be bought in most health stores, and some health food sections in larger grocery stores. It can also be purchased on-line.
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http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=79017&catid=39769&trx=PLST-0-SEARCH&trxp1=39769&trxp2=79017&trxp3=1&trxp4=0&btrx=BUY-PLST-0-SEARCH
check out this website on menopause it has some really interesting links with pros and cons for each item
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/phytoestrogens.php
Always check if it will interfere with any perscription drugs you are taking make sure your diet is rich in vitamin d and calcium to help prevent osteoporosis.
Vitamin E and Citrus Bioflavonoids: This combination is a hot-flash buster — with studies showing that taking these two supplements together helps combat hot flashes. 400 IUs of Vitamin E along with 1200 mg of bioflavonoids taken in the morning and again before bedtime has been shown to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes. (One note: Vitamin E isn’t safe for everyone. If you have rheumatic heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes, or take digitalis drugs, Vitamin E can be harmful. So be sure to check with your doctor about the appropriate dosage.)
B-Vitamins: This family of vitamins can be a big help in coping with premature menopause, both in terms of helping combat symptoms and fighting negative long-term risks. B vitamins can keep your energy levels up; support your liver function ( a definite plus if you’re on HRT, as oral estrogen is broken down by your liver); increase your resistance to infection; help maintain your adrenal gland function — which is where the precursor to estrone (the form of estrogen still produced by your body after menopause) is produced. Last, but definitely not least, B vitamins are considered stress fighters — so can help you to deal with the emotional symptoms that crop up during premature menopause such as anxiety, irritability, mood swings, even insomnia.
Soy: Rich in phytoestrogens, specifically isoflavones, cholesterol-free and containing protein, omega 3 fatty acids, calcium, folic acid, iron and other vitamins and minerals, soy is one of your best bets to add to your diet to gain a wide range of health benefits when you’re in coping with premature ovarian failure or early menopause.
More specifically, a number of recent studies have found that soy can help reduce hot flashes, night sweats, and other menopausal symptoms. It can also help lower your cholesterol — which often rises when you enter premature menopause — and help your coronary blood vessels dilate, both of which are important in fighting heart disease. In addition, it may help lower triglycerides — which often rise when you take estrogen. Finally, soy may help prevent osteoporosis. Studies have shown that soy isoflavones help cut down on bone resorption, keep calcium from leaching from your bones, and increases bone density and bone mineral content.
Red Clover: is another phytoestrogen which also is high in bioflavonoids. Like the other phytoestrogens, red clover has been shown to reduce hot flashes, help fight osteoporosis, and generally minimize other menopausal symptoms.
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http://www.earlymenopause.com/9909.htm
evening primrose worked for my grandma and aunt as did soy beverages.
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You name it i have tried i have wasted a lot of money and time suffering with the flushes and other symptoms after nearly two years of coming off hrt
I tried everything then asked to go back on hrt
Not everyone likes hrt but for me its brilliant I'm a different person
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I used Organic Royal Maca by Whole World Botanicals and the hot flashes stopped completely. Call your local health food store or you can find it online.
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http://www.springclean-cleanse.com
water and gaterade
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myself and experience
hi i too get them and am in that stage , cannot take hrt so i drink lots of orange juice and eat lots of fruit ,, try to keep the body cool most of the time ,, think young and stay positive as much as possible ,, if you find something else that works let me know ,, am limited on what i can take for this ,, good luck
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personal experience
Homeopathic Remedy for hot flushes:
Sulfur 30: for the woman who floods and has drenching sweats with hot flushes.
To be taken 3-4 drops in 1/4th glass of water; at 8 hourly intervals; preferably empty stomached or 30-45 minutes before or after meals.
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Women experience a variety of symptoms of menopause, but the hot flash is the one most discussed. During menopause the body produces less estrogen and progesterone. As a result, the thermostat in our brain, the hypothalamus, gets mixed signals: is it hot or cold? It is as if it cannot decide between these states. This oscillation causes our blood vessels to expand and contract on an irregular and unpredictable basis. With an increased blood flow in the body, a feeling of heat and a flush starts on the face, the neck, and continues to the chest. Some women perspire, others really sweat! Sometimes a chill follows a hot flash. You'd be cold, too, if you were hot and soaking wet in the middle of winter, and suddenly someone turned off the heat. Depending on the intensity of the hot flash, some women may get headaches, feel weak, dizzy, tired or lose sleep. Some may experience palpitations, skipped or erratic heartbeats. Remember to be sure to check with your health care practiioner before attributing any of the above symptoms to menopause. Hot flashes can be the sign of illness or medical disorders.
Hot flashes are sudden waves of heat that can start in the waist or chest and work their way to the neck and face and sometimes over the rest of the body. The upper body, from the chest to the scalp may begin to sweat profusely. You may also "flush," that is, become red as you flash.
Hot flashes are more common in the evening and during hot weather. Seventy-five to 80 percent of women going through menopause experience hot flashes. Some are more bothered by them than others.
Hot flashes can be categorized as mild, moderate or severe. Mild flashes last less than a minute and produce a feeling of warmth with little or no perspiration. Moderate flashes are warmer, produce obvious perspiration, and last 2 to 3 minutes. Severe flashes causes profuse perspiration, generate intense heat, last longer and interfere with ongoing activity.
Clothes made of natural fibers (cotton, wool, silk) can disperse heat away from the body. It is more practical to dress in layers so that clothing can be removed and added as needed.
Hot flashes deplete our bodies of the B vitamins, vitamin C, and magnesium and potassium, so it is helpful to increase our consumption of these nutrients [don't forget Calcium].
Triggers for hot flashes include spicy food, hot drinks, alcoholic drinks, white sugar (sugar can also cause palpitations), stress, hot weather, hot tubs and saunas, tobacco and marijuana and anger, especially when unexpressed.
For ordinary hot flashes, try vitamin E with dosages between 400 and 800 IUs daily [many women take 1000 - 1200 IU's, but in the case of vitamins and herbs, more is not always better. D-alpha tocopherol means that it comes from a natural source, but DL alpha means a synthetic. The vitamin E I use is mixed tocopherols.
One common regimen is vitamin E, 600 to 800 IUs daily with vitamin C. When flashes subside, take 400 IUs daily. Perhaps 50 percent to 66 percent of women will find Vitamin E effective. However, it may take 2 to 6 weeks before the effects are really felt. Women who are diabetic or taking high blood pressure medication or with rheumatic heart conditions should take vitamin E under a doctor's supervision [It's advisable that women with a history of hypertension not take dosages higher than 200 IU of Vitamin E at a time]. Do not take vitamin E with digitalis.
Bioflavonoid in supplements of 250 mg five to six times daily can help relieve hot flashes.
Herbs commonly used to alleviate hot flashes include ginseng, black cohosh, vitex agnus castii, blue cohosh, dong quai, *wild yam root* [natural progesterone, licorice root, false unicorn and sarsaparilla. Experiment with using one herb or several in combination.
Evening primrose oil alleviates hot flashes and promotes restful sleep. These benefits may be due to the gamma linolenic acid in the oil which is said to influence prostaglandin production. (Evening primrose oil is used to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and tenderness of fibrocystic breasts). Depending on the amount of primrose oil in each capsule, effective dosages vary from 2 to 8 capsules a day.
Chickweed tincture (25 to 40 drops) once or twice a day reduces the severity and frequency of hot flashes.
Drink several cups of sage tea daily. Use one tablespoon of sage per cup of water and infuse it for twenty minutes.
In extremely hot flashes, try:
Black cohosh root extract, 30 to 60 drops [or capsules] when taken up to four times a day.
Ginseng has earned respect as a way to alleviate hot flashes. The most useful is panex sold as Korean ginseng or American ginseng. ("A Friend Indeed", Nov.,1985). Dosages vary according to body weight. The easiest way to be sure what dosage you are getting is to buy it in capsule form. Use 500 mg twice a day for those weighing less than 130lbs., three times a day for those up to 160 lbs., and four times daily for those over 160 lbs. Ginseng works best on an empty stomach and can be taken before breakfast and before dinner. It is recommended that you not eat fruit for two hours after taking ginseng and that you take it separately from any vitamin supplement. It is not advised for women with high blood pressure or diabetes. Women with asthma or emphysema would do well to avoid ginseng because of its histamine liberating properties. Ginseng is also available in tinctures, teas and tonics.
Motherwort extract, 25 to 40 drops every four hours.
Royal jelly can be bought in Chinatown or in a health food store. Use 3 to 7 glass ampules a week.
Bee pollen, 500 mg, 3 tablets per day reduces hot flashes for some women. Sucking on a piece of hard candy has been known to head off a hot flash or moderate an intense one.
For night sweats, try homeopathic Nux vomica when you are awakened and feel chilled and irritable. Use all cotton sheets and natural fibers. Use 10 to 25 drops of Motherwort extract three times a day or upon awakening with a night sweat. You will notice a difference in two to four weeks. For prompt relief, use an infusion of garden sage.
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** Psycho healer **
http://www.power-surge.com/headlines/hotflash.htm
Hi Sue, regular physical exercise is necessary to protect against bone loss. Exercise has many other benefits as well.
A diet that is low in saturated fats and cholesterol and high in complex carbohydrates, such as grains, fruits and vegetables is important.2
Vitamin E supplementation may reduce symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, and breathing difficulties.,,
Calcium is important in maintaining bone mass.
Magnesium intake is often low in women with osteoporosis. Low magnesium intake is associated with low bone mineral content (BMC).
Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption.
Boron reduces urinary calcium loss and increases serum levels of 17 estradiol (estrogen).
Essential fatty acids can help prevent dryness of the hair, skin and vaginal tissues.
Soy supplementation has been suggested as a possible alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Soy isoflavones act as estrogen-like compounds. Forty-five grams of dietary soy, per day for 12 weeks was shown to decrease post-menopausal hot flashes.
Certain herbs such as black cohosh, chasteberry, licorice and dong quai have shown to have a beneficial effect in managing many of the menopause symptoms.
Jason Homan
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http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/Category:Medicine/
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Please read article on alternaive natural remedies for hot flushes:
http://www.whatreallyworks.co.uk/start/qanda.asp?article_ID=1087
http://www.whatreallyworks.co.uk/start/qanda.asp?article_ID=386
(or you can type in hot flushes in search, this i a gem of a site for advice on natural remedies)
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If we offered you a miracle remedy that prevents after effects of "Menopause" would you buy it? Certainly you would. You won’t find it in a Pharmacy but at the Grocery Store.
Try the Natural Cures for Menopause.
The menopause or a woman’s change of life is a perfectly normal event which occurs in the mid or late 40s. It signifies the end of the female reproductive period of life which commenced at adolescence in the early teens. There are several misconceptions about menopause. Many women at this time feel that they are growing old and that they are well past their full physical vigor. Other women feel that the menopause brings a cessation of sexual pleasure. These apprehensions are far from true. Menopause may be considered an end to women’s fertility but certainly not to her virility. It does not decrease a woman’s physical capacity or sexual vigor or enjoyment.
Symptoms: During the menopause, the entire chain of endocrine glands is disturbed, particularly the gonads, thyroid and pituitary. In a really healthy woman, the menopausal change takes place without any unpleasant symptoms. The only sign that the "change" taking place is the cessation of menstrual flow. There are, however, many women who do not enjoy good health due to dietetic errors and a faulty style of living. In these cases, the menopausal change often leads to all kinds of distressing physical, emotional, and nervous symptoms and manifestations. Hot flashes, night sweats, nervous tension, menstrual disturbances, insomnia, diminished interest in sex, irritability, and depression are the typical symptoms of menopause. Other symptoms are chilly feelings, fatigue, palpitation, dizziness, headaches and numbness. Not every women will get these severe reactions. The severity or otherwise of the symptoms depend on a variety of factors such as general health, previous surgery and radiation. Menopause and its problems are usually over when menstruation stops.
Causes: The annoying symptoms associated with menopause arise from the fact that the ovaries are no longer producing their normal amount of estrogen, the dominant female hormone. Anything which interferes with the normal functioning of the ovaries may also bring about these symptoms. The same strange feelings may occur if the ovaries are removed by surgery because of disease. This can also result from heavy X-ray therapy or the use of radiation. A lack of normal hormone balance may also result in a severe backache. This is caused by thinning of the bones arising from the low level of estrogen in the bloodstream. Unless properly treated, this may eventually lead to a collapse of one or more of the vertebrae.
Treatment: Although menopause cannot be avoided, it can be postponed for as long as 10 to 15 years and it can be made a smooth affair when it comes, with a proper nutritional programme, special supplements and the right mental attitude. When a woman is affected by the menopausal change to any marked extent, it is a sure sign that her body is in a toxic condition and in need of a thorough cleansing. For this purpose, she should undergo a course of natural health building treatment. Diet is of utmost importance in such a scheme of treatment. In fact the problems at menopause are often much more severe than that at puberty largely because the diet has been deficient for many years prior to its onset, in many nutrients such as protein, calcium, magnesium, vitamins D, E, and pantothenic acid. The diet should be made up from three basic food groups, namely (i) seeds, nuts, and grains (ii) vegetables and (iii) fruits. The emphasis should be on vitamin E-rich raw and sprouted seeds and nuts, unpasteurised high quality milk and homemade cottage cheese and an abundance of raw, organically grown fruits and vegetables. Plenty of freshly made juices of fruits and vegetables in season should also be included in this diet.
All processed, refined and denatured foods, such as white sugar, white flour and all articles made with them, should be completely eliminated. Take special supplements such as vitamins C, B6 and pantothenic acid, which have a specific property of stimulating the body’s own production of estrogen or enhancing the effect of the existing estrogen. During menopause, the lack of ovarian hormones can result in a severe calcium deficiency. For this reason, a larger than usual intake of calcium may help greatly. Vitamins D and F are also essential for assimilation of calcium. Any woman having difficulty at this time should supplement her daily diet with 1,000 units of natural vitamin D, 5000 milligrams of magnesium and two grams of calcium daily, which can be supplied by one quart of milk. During the menopause, the need for vitamin E soars 10 to 50 times over that previously required. Hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms of menopause often disappear when 50 to 100 units of vitamin E are taken daily. The symptoms recur quickly if the vitamin is discontinued.
Of late, it has become popular to take estrogen to prevent or postpone menopausal symptoms. Although hormone therapy is apparently successful and will, in many cases, help the patient to feel and act younger, it cannot be recommended in all cases because of its carcinogenic effect. If, however, estrogen therapy is undertaken, it should never be administered at the same time as vitamin E therapy. Ingestion of estrogen and vitamin E should be separated by several hours. Beet juice has been found very useful in menopausal disorders. It should be taken in small quantities of 60 to 90 ml at a time thrice a day. It has proved much more permanently helpful than the degenerative effects of drugs or synthetic hormones. Carrot seeds have also been found valuable in menopausal tension. A teaspoonful of the seeds should be boiled in a glassful of cow’s milk for about 10 minutes and taken daily as a medicine in this condition.
Plenty of outdoor exercise, such as walking, jogging, swimming, horse riding, or cycling, is imperative to postpone menopause. Other helpful measures in this direction are avoiding mental and emotional stress and worries, especially worry about growing old, sufficient sleep, and relaxation and following all general rules of maintaining a high level of health. The healthier a woman is, the fewer menopausal symptoms she will experience.
The menopause can be made a pleasant affair by building bodily health and a sane mental outlook. From puberty to menopause, a woman has been somewhat of a slave to her female glands. At specified intervals she was inconvenienced by her menstrual periods. She bore children, enduring the pain and discomfort of pregnancy. Menopause relieves her of this bondage to her femininity. She can now experience some of the happiest days of a woman’s life. A whole new life is given to her, if she is wise enough to prepare for it and accept it as such.
Hope this helps, Good Luck.
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Research Study.
Get a bottle of Australian Bush combo remedy 'Solaris'. 7 drops twice a day. Or the individual essence 'Mulla Mulla'; it's in 'Solaris' too.
I notice someone's recommended Maca root . I didn't get hot flushes but have taken Maca; an excellent UK supplier (prices and quality and ethics) is Treeharvest.
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I'm a qualified essence practitioner.
I have been told that soya is miraculous for lessening the hot flushes etc. Soya yoghurt was the thing that was eaten every day and apparently this helped more than anything.
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A Hot flash occurs because of the hormone changes that go on in the body during menopause and because of these lots of women try to seek for natural remedy or natural supplements just to control their Hot flashes. In fact, there are several ways to reduce hot flashes. And some of these women are on estrogen therapy and other women report that taking blood pressure medication can help with controlling their hot flashes while many women take natural supplements such as Hot Flash Freedom just to reduce hot flashes. Actually, you can also avoid things that trigger a hot flash such as alcohol, caffeine, hot blood, smoking, saunas or hot showers.
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