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NATURAL RELIEF FOR

Menopausal

SYMPTOMS

By Anja Springthorpe
A rapid drop in hormone production during
menopause is responsible for symptoms
ranging from hot flashes to insomnia as well
as irritability, mood swings and headaches.
Unsurprisingly, many women are seeking
help to ease such symptoms or avoid them
altogether using natural remedies.

Phytoestrogens are one of the best-understood
natural alternatives to HRT. Found in a range of plant
foods, these compounds are similar in structure to Regular exercise is one cornerstone of postmeno-
human hormones. Because of this similarity, phytoestro- pausal-symptom management. Women who exercise Yoga and
more than 3 times per week are less likely to experi-
gens have weak estrogenic effects. ence strong or severe symptoms. Exercise supports mindful med-
itation also
Secreted by the ovaries and placenta, this steroid show promising
hormone buffers sudden drops in hormones during balanced hormone levels and reduces stress, which are outcomes with
menopause, reducing symptoms such as hot flashes and both linked to symptom relief. Because the onset of relieving meno-
menopause increases your risk of heart disease, as well
irritability. Flaxseeds, licorice, alfalfa and Pe- as osteoporosis, exercise is crucial in supporting both pausal symptoms.
ruvian Royal Maca root are all excellent sources heart health and bone strength. The noticeable
of phytoestrogens. improvement of
symptoms, includ-
ing irritability, mood
Black cohosh, an herbal swings and irregu-
remedy, has been found lar sleep patterns,
to reduce night sweats, are attributed to
hot flashes and headaches the stress-reducing
associated with menopause. qualities of both
It is used widely across practices. Incor-
Europe to reduce common porating relaxation
menopausal symptoms. techniques into
While black cohosh can your daily routine
be very effective for some may address
women, others reported menopausal symp-
little to no symptom relief. toms and improve
Black cohosh is available overall well-being.
in capsules, tablets, liquid
tincture and extracts.

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