If so, I'm sure you can relate to mood swings, hot flashes, inability to sleep, fatigue, weight gain, changes in your skin and body, and the list goes on....
There are many options out there for you in pharmaceuticals, but most come with a multitude of risks and side effects. Natural options are very effective and safe. I personally have found significant hormone balancing benefits from using Maca as part of my wellness routine.
So what would I recommend to help you? Here are some suggestions:
1. Be patient. Give any new supplement some time to work. Choose one supplement at a time to add to your routine. Often I find a combination of supplements is beneficial, but do so slowly. Add one new supplement your interested in trying each month. This can help you avoid taking things you may not need or supplements that do not work with your particular set of symptoms.
2. Exercise. Quite simply, you will feel more energy and stamina, keep your weight in check, and sleep better. All very important aspects of our health as we get into our 40's and beyond.
3. Healthy eating. Yes I know. You have heard this before. Processed foods and meats have steroids, antibiotics. Packaged foods have all kinds of chemicals and GMO's that can interfere with our hormone levels. Eat healthy. Try organic.
4. Talk with other women who are going through it. It's nice to not feel alone.
5.Consider Maca(hot flashes, mood, better sleep, increased libido, more energy), Evening Primrose Oil (hormone support), Black Cohosh (hot flashes), Flaxseed (night sweats), Wild Yam (natural hormone therapy), Ginseng (mood and sleep), St. John's Wort (mood swings).
6. Homeopathics in combination with other therapies have been quite helpful. leave a comment below if you would like more information on this therapy.
7. Don't put your faith into one miracle. What tends to be most effective is tackling this and any other issue from a multi-faceted approach. This can include a variety of the options as listed or anything you feel is helpful. That is the difference between "wholistic medicine" and "one-istic medicine". OK, I made that up, but you get the point, right?
7. Please include your healthcare provider in your choices. The way we balance anything we do is crucial and supplements and pharmaceuticals do not always play nice together.
As always, I wish you health and happiness. I would love to hear your questions as well as about what has been helpful to you. Please leave me your comments below.
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Sincerely,
Renee Bosi, ND
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