| There has been a great deal of concern over | | | | exercise will have a number of positive benefits. It |
| hormone replacement therapy for women during | | | | helps to reduce stress, strengthens your bone, and |
| menopause and as a result of this, women are | | | | will help you sleep better at night. Perhaps a |
| turning to natural remedies to relieve menopausal | | | | consultation with a holistic health practitioner would be |
| symptoms. There are more and more alternative | | | | in order. Menopause is a stressful and anxious time |
| methods being used and some of them are very | | | | and there is a lot of changes occurring in the body |
| simple indeed. A woman going through menopause | | | | causing mild to moderate depression and anxiety. |
| will want to take a good look at her diet. Get rid of | | | | Some women find relief using herbs such as Rhodiola |
| or cut down on the refined and junk foods and | | | | and St. John's Wort for emotional support. You may |
| replace these with fresh vegetables, foods high in | | | | have to do some experimenting to find what works |
| fiber, and drink lots of water. | | | | the best for you. You may also want to get |
| There are a number of supplements that have been | | | | professional emotional support to help you cope with |
| shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of | | | | some of the issues. |
| menopause. Among these are Black Cohosh, Licorice | | | | This stage in life affects every woman differently, so |
| and St. John's Wort. Herbs can be very effective but | | | | take it one step at a time as you get advice from |
| also can interact with prescription medications, so do | | | | your doctor or naturopathic professional. If you |
| make sure to have a talk with your primary care | | | | implement the basics first, you will have started a |
| physician before you embark on an herbal therapy. | | | | good health regimen that will serve you throughout |
| Start a regular exercise routine and you will find that | | | | this stage in life. |