I am 49 and have been in Menopause for almost 4 years now. I can't take it any more !! I can't sleep more than 2 hours without waking up drenched in sweat. I have hot flash's ALL day. I need some idea's for a "Natural" medication. I have already tried "Prempro" and "Estroven" and I don't want to take the 'chemical' medications. PLEASE HELP !!
Try soy. My mother didn't want to take the chemical medications either. She started to take a soy pills that she found at her local drug store. I guess they worked well for her. I kept myself very busy and at a great distance from her during that time of her life :) We both survived :)
i don't know much about menopause but saw my mom go through it. one day i invited her to exercise with me. since then she had more better days than yucky days. she's 57 now and still exercises because it became part of her weekly routine. if it doesn't help with your struggle of menopause, for sure it will help strengthen your heart and mind!
good luck.
ok this is actually pretty easy to treat! first of all... take a breath! A LOT of women are going through this and I APPLAUD your desire to use only natural remedies. There is a book called "What your doctor doesn't tell you about Menopause" by Dr. Lee. GET THIS BOOK!
I am working on my masters in holistic nutrition and what I have read and what i have recommended to some of my clients is that an increase in calcium to about 2000 mg has shown some great response. Take it at night about 30 minutes before bed so it has time to absorb. Also, I have read that 800IU of Vitamin E will help you sleep and keep your tissues lubricated. Make sure that your vitamin E is D-alpha-tocopheral. Do NOT get Dl-alpha. That's fake! In addition, Evening Primrose oil, a couple of capsules a day, have shown great results too.
I can't recommend any herbs until I know your specific situation but at least you can start with this. If you want to email me back and give me more of your health details let me know.
Check into Ayurveda! There is a wonderful book on Ayurveda for women over forty and deals with menopause specifically. The problem is I lost my copy of the book and can't remember the author or title--ugh! I bought it on Amazon, so if you just use search words like Ayurveda for women it should come up. I believe that the title says something with the age forty in it. I also know that there is an Ayurvedic clinic in Costa Mesa that I was thinking of going to. Once again, you will have to google it. Have you tried Yoga? Check into Iyengar Yoga (books also!) since this form of Yoga deals with specific health issues. Yoga Works in Costa Mesa has Iyengar teachers. Make sure you eat as much whole, organic foods as possible and avoid processed as much as possible! I am turning forty this month, so this is an interesting topic for me! I hope to glide gracefully through menopause!! I wish you wellness and some sleep!!
Christy
I'm not there yet, but I know of Marilyn Glenville, UK doctor and nutritionist especialised in women's issues. Check her website marilynglenville.com
I'd encourage you to search out an acupuncturist/Oriental Medicine Practitioner for advice about how to proceed. I know a fabulous one who could answer many of your questions, if not provide treatment for you if your geography matches. She specializes in women's health, menopause included. Please contact me if you'd like her information.
Vicki's Flash Pops. She just won best new business for women award. She's a good friend of mine and created these. They are ALL natural and come in 3 delicious fruity flavors. I take them. Her number is: Vicki Redoble (858) 484-9033. She sells them at Henry's in Chula Vista and is trying to get them into more stores.
Hi there,
Here is the one I recommended to my mom. It's from Melaleuca
http://www.melaleuca.com/ps/index.cfm?f=ps.productDetail&pid=2390
Best wishes,
Claudia~
Chaste Tree (1 - 3x/day) and it usually takes a few weeks to see a difference. You can get it at local health food stores, etc.
Calcium, this is the one I recommend is cheap and well balanced helps as well to relax the body, which balances it out. My doctor sells it at her office:
http://www.worldlifesupplements.com/prod_an75030.html
I can really relate. Have you heard of bioidentical meds? I used to take those when I went to the PMS (thyroid and menopause) Clinic in Arcadia. I now go to a local place that the Dr gives me hormone creams that are bioidentical. Look them up and see what you think. They seem to help a lot. Good luck. Cynthia
Hi Tanna -- I'm a 62 year old grandmother who managed to get thru the "pause" without HTR over a l0 years period.
This is what worked for me: Drink lots of water -- go easy on caffine foods/drinks and hot spicey foods. They
add to your heat.
Carry a fan in your purse, use a small fan under your desk at work, sleep nude under a fan at night with light cotton
breathable cover. Wear cotton and fabrics that breathe. Carry a small spritzer/mister to cool yourself off at outdoor events and water always onboard.
Health foods stores and many pharmacies have Black Cohosh
or Remefemin -- natural hormones from plants and other
natural aides -- Try Henrys, Sprouts, Mothers, Wild Oats,
Whole Foods.
Good Luck and God Bless, DD
Chinese doctors can be very helpful - we see a woman in China town called serena at Hip Woo Hong - I don't have the phone number right now but if you can't get it at 411 let me know and I'll track it down.
Chinese medicine is truly brilliant it treats your whole system and targets the actual problem not just the symptoms.
Best of luck
Hi Tanna,
I represent a WELLNESS company and we most certainly have what you are looking for.
My email is: [email protected]
I'd love to help you stay away from those dangerous meds and use something more natural so you can avoid damage.
Let me know when you are available to chat further.
Have a great day!
Stephanie
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Hi Tanna,
I also work with a wellness company,and we have an incredible product called Femerex.I totally understand.. I'm 48 and started taking this product 2 years ago.It helps me tremendously.You can look at my web site,click under links,and see the ingredients and details.. www.karencormier.com. You can also contact me:[email protected]
There are alot of options and you have to do what's right for you!!! I also have alot of wonderful contacts for professionals that can help too!!
Be well
Karen
Hi Tanna, My mom and my aunt swear by, PMS escape. This reaally helps them. My mom just bought 5 boxes. You just mix it water. YOu can find it online. My mom bought it from amazon. Good luck. I see my mom suffer and hope it gets better for you.
Hello Tanna,
I know of another that others have said works really well. It is called Estraval and if you do not like it they have a 100%money back guarantee. Let me know if you would like to try this and I can get you all set up.
Tammi
Hi Tanna,
My friend just sent me a note she suggested Vicki's Flash Pops.
I'm having Baby Boomer Night at my home on Thursday March 13th, and I would love for you to attend.
I live in San Diego ( Ranch Penasquitos) We will be discussing the 7 menopausal dwarfs...
Itchy, Bitchy, Sweaty, Bloaty, Sleepy, Forgetful and psycho!
If you live in the area, I will email you an invitation.
Let me know,
Vicki's Flash Pops Contain an herbal menopause formula, and are made with Stevia, so there is no added sugar.
Come Sample and Learn how you can avoid some of those symptoms.
Looking forward in hearing from you,
Vicki Redoble
Owner,
Vicki's Flash Pops
Check out my Website for more help at
www.vickisflashpops.com
I take bio Identical hormones They have helped me tremendously. I guess they are made with yams. You could ask your Dr but since they are not from pharmacutical companies the tend to not use them. Check your local compounding Pharmacy and ask what Drs they are using. Look at Suzanne Summeers book. Other than that Black cohosh kind of worked for me
Hi Tanna,
My name is Ana and I have found huge relief with Menopause Symptoms by using Natural Balancing Creams. They have changed my life. To educate yourself about natural safe alternatives ( the synthetic hormones are very dangerous)go to johnleemd.com This Dr. has written great books! You can find the best balancing cream at http://aperson.myarbonne.com You will need Phyto Prolief! Good luck with your journey and remember, that nature has given us everything we need to get relief. Love Ana