 |
|
|
| |
Menopause Naturally!!
 By
Dr. Narinder Saini M.D.
Regular, weight-bearing exercise such as walking,
running or cycling will help elevate your mood, help keep
calcium in your bones, reduce the risk of heart disease
and reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Many herbs and natural plant components play an
important role in controlling the hormones that give rise
to menopausal symptoms. Estrogens form plant sources are
very much weaker than human estrogens, yet they bind with
the estrogen receptor sites within the body, exerting
a balancing effect.
Black Cohosh is a rich source of plant estrogens.
This plant was used by the American Indians, and later
by the colonists, to relieve menstrual cramps and symptoms
of menopause. Clinical trials have demonstrated that Black
Cohosh relieves hot flashes, lessens depression, and helps
prevent vaginal atrophy.
Soy Isoflavones such as Genistein and daidzin are
powerful plant estrogens which have been shown to reduce
the risk of certain forms of breast cancer, reduce the
chances of heart disease, help prevent osteoporosis and
reduce the incidence of hot flashes.
Professor of Nutrition, Susan Potter, Ph.D., from the
University of Illinois. studied soy's potential to prevent
calcium-loss. The group receiving the most soy Isoflavones
(at least 30 grams a day of soy products) actually increased
their bone density by 3 percent, while bone density of
other groups decreased slightly.
Dong Quai is another rich source of plant estrogens
which bind with estrogen receptor sites in the body when
estrogen levels are low. Many women have found Don Quai
particularly effective in helping reduce the intensity
and frequency of hot flashes. |
|
|
|
|
