Pukka Herbs Menopause Serenity, Organic Supplement with Sage, Shatavari and Vitamin D, Vegan, 30 Capsules

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Pro: Red raspberry leaves are rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, and a number of minerals, including potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and iron. Many women go through the menopause experiencing a minimum of symptoms, coping well without the need for any treatment. However, others find that the menopausal symptoms experienced affect their quality of life and seek help and advice.

The period before menopause is called perimenopause, and with it come symptoms, like hot flashes and mood changes. These symptoms start to subside in menopause. Most people begin to experience perimenopause symptoms during their 40s and 50s, though it can happen earlier. Symptoms of menopause can last for months or they may stay for years. You may find that one or two of your symptoms improve over time and then one you haven't had before starts to flare up. What are the best supplements to take for managing menopause? Ayurveda gives you a personalised and practical way of looking at how you’re experiencing the menopause. One of the key principles of Ayurveda is the way it divides people into three types or ‘ doshas’. The above teas all include ingredients to help ease menopause symptoms. These ingredients range from ginseng to Ginkgo biloba. What tea is good for hormonal balance? Ozgoli G, et al. (2009). A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Ginkgo biloba L. in treatment of premenstrual syndrome.Pro: Drinking the tea can also help ease breast pain (mastodynia) and hot flashes during perimenopause. Kuo T-R, et al. (2017). Bone biomarker for the clinical assessment of osteoporosis: Recent developments and future perspectives. A study found that the combination of dong quai and chamomile could reduce hot flashes by up to 96%. Con: This herbal tea may have laxative properties and could cause the loosening of stool in certain people. It may also have a mild diuretic effect and can increase urination. Ashwagandha helps nourish the mind and relax the nervous system. It supports the body in coping with the increasing everyday demands of modern life

I suggest you try to delegate more – at home and work,” says Jo. “Set aside an hour for yourself each day for relaxation, doing yoga, meditation or mindfulness. This will help minimise the Vata symptoms described above, in particular.It’s been very encouraging to hear talk about the idea of a ‘menopause sabbatical’, time to rest and renew so women can then resume their career in good health.” If you are in any doubt, you should consult your doctor or other healthcare professional. However, blood tests taken by your doctor, although they may be of help in some cases, rarely give a straightforward answer. Pro: An older 2010 study also showed that red ginseng can help menopausal women increase sexual arousal and improve their sex lives.There is a range of prescribed medicines your doctor might prescribe for menopausal symptoms. It is best to discuss with your doctor which may be suitable for you Con: Consuming too much caffeine can increase feelings of anxiety, interfere with sleep, and cause stomach upset and headaches in some people. This change in the normal pattern of the menstrual cycle may be accompanied by psychological symptoms such as mood swings, irritability, lowering of self-confidence as well as hot flushes and night sweats. These, and other menopausal symptoms, may be experienced for a few months or years. To make things worse, the surge of adrenaline that comes with stress can directly trigger some of the unpleasant symptoms of perimenopause, such as hot flushes and irritability. I’ll often treat a woman with as much emphasis on reducing her stress as I do on balancing her hormonal environment.” The lifestyle changes Ayurveda recommends