All women go through menopause as they age.
Some will experience symptoms such as mood swings, hot flashes and night sweats.
Because the body is going though hormonal changes it can take years to readjust to the new levels.
Some herbal remedies can treat symptoms that are less severe.
If you are taking hormone replacement drugs consult with your physician before taking herbal remedies.
_ Black Cohosh - Useful as both a menopause and a pre-menstrual remedy, this herb helps by mimicking estrogen in the body.
It is also helpful in stopping hot flashes and in minimizing depression.
Take in capsule form, and do not exceed the recommended dosage on the bottle.
_ Dang Ghui - Used in ancient Chinese medicine, this herb helps with many symptoms of menopause.
It works in much the same way as estrogen replacements work but in a milder way and without the side effects.
Taken in capsule form, take up to 6 500-milligram capsules per day.
Do not use if pregnant _ Red Raspberry - Red raspberry is known to strengthen the uterus, helps decrease heavy menstrual flow and relaxes muscles.
Take as a tea, and drink one or two cups per day.
_ Licorice Root - Used in ancient Chinese medications for female reproductive problems, this herb helps control water retention and breast tenderness.
It also decreases symptoms associated with the fluctuation of hormones such as what occurs in menopause.
Menstrual Problems Many women feel various symptoms that are associated with their menstrual cycle.
These include moodiness, fatigue, cramps and headaches.
While overthe- counter medications can help with some of the symptoms, you may want to try some herbal remedies that can help without side effects.
_ Vitex - This tree berry extract is good for many menstrual symptoms, including fluid retention, moodiness, food cravings, and acne.
It helps by regulating the pituitary gland.
Take in capsule form.
Do not use during pregnancy, and do not use if you are taking oral contraceptives, as vitex may lessen their effectiveness.
_ Black Cohosh - Also used to help the symptoms associated with menopause, this powerful herb helps relieve cramps, and helps with pain as well.
You must take this herb for a few weeks for it to be effective.
Most often taken as a tincture, take 3 to 4 droppers twice a day _ Cramp Bark - This herb gets its name from its use as an antispasmodic.
It is safe to use and will relax uterine cramping.
It can be combined with valerian or kava-kava.
Take as a tea or in capsule form.
You can find it mixed with other herbs in mixtures designed to treat PMS.
_ Kava-Kava - A calming herb, kava-kava helps ease anxiety.
It also has pain-relieving effects similar to aspirin.
It is recommended to start taking this several days before your period and through your period.
Some will experience symptoms such as mood swings, hot flashes and night sweats.
Because the body is going though hormonal changes it can take years to readjust to the new levels.
Some herbal remedies can treat symptoms that are less severe.
If you are taking hormone replacement drugs consult with your physician before taking herbal remedies.
_ Black Cohosh - Useful as both a menopause and a pre-menstrual remedy, this herb helps by mimicking estrogen in the body.
It is also helpful in stopping hot flashes and in minimizing depression.
Take in capsule form, and do not exceed the recommended dosage on the bottle.
_ Dang Ghui - Used in ancient Chinese medicine, this herb helps with many symptoms of menopause.
It works in much the same way as estrogen replacements work but in a milder way and without the side effects.
Taken in capsule form, take up to 6 500-milligram capsules per day.
Do not use if pregnant _ Red Raspberry - Red raspberry is known to strengthen the uterus, helps decrease heavy menstrual flow and relaxes muscles.
Take as a tea, and drink one or two cups per day.
_ Licorice Root - Used in ancient Chinese medications for female reproductive problems, this herb helps control water retention and breast tenderness.
It also decreases symptoms associated with the fluctuation of hormones such as what occurs in menopause.
Menstrual Problems Many women feel various symptoms that are associated with their menstrual cycle.
These include moodiness, fatigue, cramps and headaches.
While overthe- counter medications can help with some of the symptoms, you may want to try some herbal remedies that can help without side effects.
_ Vitex - This tree berry extract is good for many menstrual symptoms, including fluid retention, moodiness, food cravings, and acne.
It helps by regulating the pituitary gland.
Take in capsule form.
Do not use during pregnancy, and do not use if you are taking oral contraceptives, as vitex may lessen their effectiveness.
_ Black Cohosh - Also used to help the symptoms associated with menopause, this powerful herb helps relieve cramps, and helps with pain as well.
You must take this herb for a few weeks for it to be effective.
Most often taken as a tincture, take 3 to 4 droppers twice a day _ Cramp Bark - This herb gets its name from its use as an antispasmodic.
It is safe to use and will relax uterine cramping.
It can be combined with valerian or kava-kava.
Take as a tea or in capsule form.
You can find it mixed with other herbs in mixtures designed to treat PMS.
_ Kava-Kava - A calming herb, kava-kava helps ease anxiety.
It also has pain-relieving effects similar to aspirin.
It is recommended to start taking this several days before your period and through your period.
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