Menopause is the natural termination of the menstrual cycle and reproductive years between the ages of 42-52.  Often times this transformation is not harmonious. There can be a various of symptoms; hot flashes, headaches, irritability, depression, insomnia, nervousness, leg cramps, night sweats, nose bleeds, vaginal dryness, varicose veins, etc.

Thankfully with good nutrition, diet changes, and herbs women can comfortably transition through this life passage.

First- Eat an appropriate amount of protein for your body’s needs; whole grains and legumes. Eat lots of cooked vegetables, dark leafy greens and some fruit in season.

Add in seaweed, flaxseeds and other phytoestrogen and calcium rich foods and herbs.

Regulate blood sugar. It is important because it stabilizes the body. This reduces hot flashes and other symptoms.

Avoid: Spicy Foods Red Meat, Refined Flour, Junk Food, Alcohol, Caffeine, Sugar

Smoking-Aggravates hot flashes, increases calcium loss, increases heart disease, respiratory problems, cancer and osteoporosis risks

Some Beneficial Herbs-

• Black Cohosh-Hot Flashes, insomnia, irritability, vaginal dryness
• Vitex-water retention, depression, uterine fibroid, breast lumps, menstrual flooding
• Dang Gui-hot flashers, vaginal dryness
• Asparagus Root-strengthens female hormones
• Epimedium-hot flashes, night sweats, headaches dizziness

Some Beneficial Supplements-

• Vitamin E- reduces hot flashes, vaginal dryness, breast tenderness, and risk of heart disease
• Calcium/Magnesium-Calcium loss is greatest during first five years of menopause
• B-vitamins-energy, mood swings, irritability

This is general information for common menopause symptoms. If you would like an individual custom assessment, contact me to set up a wellness consultation. Consultation can be done by phone or in person. Visit www.edenspathway.com for details or to purchase any herbs or supplements.

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