Black Cohosh
Fit n' Fabulous Divas over 40, this week I want to share with you two Natural Herbal Remedies that have done me a world of good. I am 52 and loving life, and my body has been going thru some Menopausal changes. Maybe you have been experiencing some of these symptoms too:
- Hot flashes/night sweats
- Fatigue
- Cravings for sweets/carbs
- Diminished sexual desire/vaginal dryness
- Irritability, mood swings,depression or anxiety
- Insomnia, or restless sleep
- Fuzzy thinking
- Weight gain
- Stiffness and joint pain
- Irregular periods
Many of these symptoms occur because our bodies are experiencing hormonal imbalance. It has been proven that HRT (hormone replacement therapy) has been linked to many cancers. So I have looked into more natural remedies. I have found two herbal solutions that work for me. (I am not recommending them as medicinal solutions just giving you information you can investigate them for yourself.)
Black Cohosh is a native American herb, taken in capsule form. It provides a natural estrogen. In the 1950's many hospitals used this to treat women having menopausal symptoms. Estrogen loss occurs when our ovaries stop producing.
Wild Yam
Wild Yam, used in cream form. I love this wonder cream, it has been a mainstay for me. I rub in onto the soft parts of my body daily. It is absorbed best thru the skin. The Wild Yam produces a natural progesterone. Our bodies need to have a healthy balance of Estrogen and Progesterone. During Peri and Menopause this hormones tend to get off balance. The use of Wild Yam has reduced my mood swings, it helps with depression and irritability.
Menopause is a natural progression in our lives. As Fit n' Fabulous Diva's we can enjoy our lives as we journey thru this season !
references:http://www.preventativeconcept.com/women/index.shtml
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