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 Naturopaths and herbalists do not prescribe 'natural' Herbal Menopause treatment, but rather use remedies and supplements that ease the transition to and through menopause. Herbs and supplements are used to effectively facilitate the transition from the reproductive to the post-reproductive phase of life.Hormone replacement used to be the gold standard for women looking for relief from herbal menopause symptoms, but women are starting to be aware of possible contraindications and widely published studies suggest hormone replacement therapy isn’t the best route to take. Others prefer a more holistic approach to their health, and menopause is no different for them.
For women looking to alleviate some of their uncomfortable menopausal symptoms there are plenty of herbal remedies available on the market.
Not a lot of research has been done about the effects of herbal remedies on menopausal symptoms; most studies that have been done involve women with breast cancer. This makes it difficult for a woman trying to make an informed decision about herbal Menopause treatment remedies to find accurate data. Also, it is important to note that the Food and Drug Administration do not hold herbal remedies to the same standard as traditional medications, and in fact the FDA looks upon herbal supplements to be in the same category as food.
In terms of what research has been done, there are undeniably Herbal Menopause treatment remedies that seem to give relief for menopausal symptoms. Black cohosh, soy isoflavones, and red clover all seem to help some women with hot flashes, though the results of studies are inconsistent. Other herbal remedies, such as evening primrose oil, ginseng, dong quai, wild vitamin E, and yam were identified in studies as being frequently used for hot flashes, but not much supporting data was available.
It is becoming more accepted for women to complement hormone replacement therapy with some herbal remedies as well, and as long as no contraindications are present then this can work well.
If you are interested in more non-medicinal Herbal remedies, and these herbs appeal to you, there was a study done that you should be aware of. Indiana University did a meta-analysis (a review of all existing studies) to see what the effects of certain alternative remedies are on menopausal symptoms. They found acupuncture and homeopathy provided relief in some cases, but on an inconsistent basis. The use of magnetic therapy and reflexology did not show any benefit in easing symptoms.
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