Menopause and Anxiety
Posted by admin in Cure Hormonal Imbalance on 06 11th, 2009
The mid-life phenomenon known as menopause and the stresses of anxiety go hand in hand. Panic attacks, rushes of energy, burning in the chest, unusual vibrations throughout the body, and warm sensations are some of the physical effects you may feel under this condition.
When menopause hits, there is a greater chance women will go through anxiety and depression. Christian Northrop talks about this phenomenon in her book, Wisdom of Menopause, where if a woman has repressed something in her life, she won’t be able to get past menopause employing the same tactics. For example, unexpressed anger will find its way out and sometimes in unusual or uncomfortable ways.
In what is often referred to as a midlife crisis, this time of life forces women to re-evaluate themselves and the role(s) they play as they are getting older. And, often times we are not comfortable with what we find. A little voice in the back of our head is saying, ‘If you don’t make changes now … you never will!’ Our hormonal imbalances (due to decreased estrogen levels) can contribute to feelings of depression or make us feel plain ‘indifference.’ Even if menopause isn’t actually causing these conditions, it can heighten underlying anxiety and bring it to the surface.
Anxiety is an individual’s prolonged feeling of dread and worry with no particular reason behind it. It’s uncomfortable and causes stress particularly on the body. It can be triggered by problems in everyday life like paying the bills and work. Although worrying about these things for a normal person has its ceiling of severity, menopausal women suffering from anxiety tend to think about their problems excessively.
When anxiety finally hits its highest peak, it is often called a panic attack. Panic attacks are debilitating episodes of fright and fear that include chest pains, fear of death, and shaking. In what is called being psychosocially depressed, women have negative beliefs and attitudes in regards to getting older, assuming unwanted roles such as caretaker, and responding negatively to impatient husbands who might demand sex.
Being depressed during the duration of this condition has a lot to do with their overall psychological well-being prior to menopause. Women who have continuous anxiety and depression beforehand are more likely to suffer worse cases of anxiety during this latter phase of life. If life-long imbalances have not been healed, menopause may exacerbate the situation. We might feel unable to perform female duties, contributing to feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness. Research has found that consistent regular physical activity (i.e. exercise) before menopause has been scientifically proven to lessen the possibility of anxiety symptoms during this transition. It’s also helpful to avoid drinking caffeine-loaded liquids, sleep deprivation, and stimulant use.
Psychiatric consultations are highly recommended for anxiety sufferers under menopause. An experienced counsellor and/or therapist can help us recover and evaluate our lives including healing emotional imbalances. It is a great time to refocus our attention toward new activities and roles. As is common with anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, fright, and even suicidal tendencies can occur. In this case, antidepressants may be prescribed. Coping with all of the physical changes, assuming new roles, possibly facing many of our fears for the first time, and generally waking up to the fact that life just isn’t what it used to be are all realizations that contribute to anxiety in older women. In these times, it is important to maintain focus and concentrate on the positive things in life. Although it can be hard, it can be done.
Having a plethora of life responsibilities and obligations during menopause can create stress, and having an excess of this stress can cause adrenal fatigue. Anxiety in menopause sufferers results from hormonal imbalances. In the menstrual cycle, ovulation causes progesterone (which has soothing effects on the mind and body) to be released. Irregular cycles are grounds for anxiety build-up, as a result of the lack of this happy hormone. All of these conditions can be treated with alternative therapies such as natural progesterone cream.
But why do some women go through menopause and barely notice a difference? One consensus among medical doctors theorizes that it has a lot to do with women’s self-esteem and self-confidence. One thing is for sure, if you are having trouble with either of these, you’ll get a chance to deal with them now. One thing menopause is great at, and that is bringing out our unresolved issues. And we all know how anxious that can make us.
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read comments (0)Perimenopause Symptoms
Posted by admin in Cure Hormonal Imbalance on 06 11th, 2009The time of a woman’s life when she is nearing the end of her fertile years is called perimenopause. This period may vary from woman to woman, but symptoms of perimenopause are common. Here are some symptoms of perimenopause.
It is usually after the age of 45 that most women experience the onset of menopause. Menopause means cessation of menstrual discharge, in other words, the indication that the body is not fertile enough to bear children anymore. The woman stops producing eggs like she has been doing for some decades, and can no longer have children. For some it is a time of great relief, others look upon it with some kind of apprehension, especially if they identify their fertility as a major part of life. The body starts preparing for this enormous change in the woman’s chemistry for some time before the actual menopause takes place, and this period is called perimenopause – or the boundary of menopause.
The period of perimenopause can take place up to 10 years before the onset of actual menopause, and there have been cases of women in their thirties starting to experience the symptoms of menopause. While most women are not conditioned to gracefully accept the cessation of their period of fertility, it is a fact that in many cases, perimenopause symptoms start appearing to a woman long before the age of 51, the average age of menopause. This period shows certain changes in the woman’s body, and they are both physical as well as emotional. In most cases, they are ruled by chemicals and the rapid changes in hormones in the body.
The behind the scene symptoms of Perimenopause
So what happens to the body that brings on the symptoms of perimenopause? The actual cause of perimenopause is the fall in functioning of the ovaries. Since the egg is not being released on a regular basis, the menstrual flow may become irregular extremely heavy or even stop altogether for a few months. Wildly fluctuating hormones create mood swings and take their toll on almost every sphere of a woman’s life. There may be times when her system is flooded with estrogen and the symptoms may be quite similar to PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome). Then there may be other times when progesterone is high and then the body reacts differently. Hot flashes or sleeplessness is a major outcome of this condition. The difficult thing here is that every woman’s list of troubles is different, there are no set patterns and the symptoms of perimenopause follow no rulebook, it seems to be the unkindest cut of all, in the way nature has treated women.
The behind the scenes activities that are going on in a woman’s body at this time run on the lines of a train chugging to a halt. The ovaries produce and release eggs erratically, and definitely less regularly. The menstrual cycle, whose main purpose is to carry the egg to the uterus and then out, also becomes irregular. Likewise, when there are no eggs released, chemicals that may encourage conception will also decrease, thus bringing down fertility.
Symptoms of Perimenopause
The activities mentioned above trigger some specific reactions in the organs. For one, the decrease in estrogen or progesterone levels may create havoc with the skin. Suddenly a woman may find her skin to be dry and itchy. Some women experience months of no bleeding while some others may go through frighteningly heavy bleeding. They also induce hot flashes and the most common symptom of all, the crabbiness which science has now thankfully given a name-Pre-menstrual syndrome. Wild changes in mood and depression can be expected. There is a sudden and unexplainable swing in sexual desire, one day the woman is just totally disinterested, another, the desire goes up. Vaginal dryness may occur which can also serve to bring down sexual desire, or cause painful intercourse. The woman may face difficulty in concentrating and find it difficult to sleep. While sleeping or even during the daytime there may be excessive sweating and the need for frequent urination. There may be pains and even swelling in joints and muscles, and headaches. As estrogen levels fall, you may start losing bone mass faster than your calcium intake can replace it, and there is a decided risk of osteoporosis.
With such a long list of symptoms, it is possible that one, few or almost all of them may mimic some more serious disorders like thyroid malfunction. Therefore, whenever a woman feels these symptoms coming up, it is a safe bet to see a doctor to rule out anything more serious. After all, though terribly difficult to live through, perimenopausal symptoms are not as bad as a thyroid problem. In fact the changing ratio of the ratio of estrogen to progesterone may bring different reactions. If a woman follows a diet that is high in carbohydrates and low in protein, the tilt is towards estrogen, she tends to put on weight around her abdomen and hips, that is called the middle age spread. A tip towards estrogen may also increase the low-density cholesterol, which ultimately contributes to the risk of heart diseases in middle-aged women.
A good idea may be to maintain a good protein and calcium rich diet to reduce the hormonal imbalance, thus taking care of some of the symptoms. The good news is that these symptoms, at least most of them, can be dealt with by simple lifestyle changes, good nutrition, stress management and regular exercise can take care of the hormonal tip, and women need not really suffer.
These symptoms are very common but there are some other distress signals that women undergoing perimenopause face. In some, there are short-term memory lapses, while some find a difficulty in focusing their thoughts. In most cases, these effects of hormone imbalance are just put down as over reaction to daily stress on the woman’s part, or that she is getting senile…or worse, old. This may be nature’s way to telling a woman to stop, take a step back and focus on the changing needs of her body. Maybe after years of being a nurturer, and caretaker, she needs to take care of her own weary body.
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Menopausal Weight Gain Products
Posted by admin in Cure Hormonal Imbalance on 06 10th, 2009You don’t have to look far to find the numerous ads promoting pre-menopausal and menopausal weight loss products. These over the counter weight-loss products promote the fact that they can combat weight gain in women who are pre-menopausal or menopausal. Menopause is a natural step in a woman’s life cycle, yet the accompanying weight gain is an absolute concern. Recent studies have found for every two pounds of weight gained during menopause, the risk of high blood pressure increases by as much as five percent.
Menopausal weight gain also increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and has been strongly linked to increased incidence of breast and other hormone-related cancers post menopause. These healthcare concerns have led to the conception of specific products that target menopausal weight gain.
Estrin-D, one of the newer weight-loss products on the market, consists of a heavy mix of xanthine based stimulants (caffeine) such as, yerba matte, caffeine, guarana and a compilation of herbal ingredients such as damiana, ginger, DHEA, schisandra, scutellaria, and tibetan ginseng. All of these ingredients are intended to help curb appetite, provide a sense of fullness, contain hormonal swings, and increase resting metabolic rate. There is little doubt as to the quality of the product’s ingredients. However, one must be cautious, as there is a substantial amount of caffeine based stimulants in the product. For many people, consuming high amounts of caffeine can lead to elevated heart rate, increased blood pressure, nervousness, sweating among other symptoms. This is an obvious drawback with caffeine based products.
Estrin D, while being a quality thermogenic weight loss product, may not be the right product if you are experiencing menopausal weight gain. Women going through menopause should decrease their caffeine intake to relieve common symptoms of menopause. According to many physicians specializing in the treatment of menopause, increased levels of caffeine can make symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia precipitously worse. Caffeine can also increase the risk of osteoporosis that affects many menopausal women.
Zalestra, another commercially popular menopausal weight-loss product, provides a more comprehensive approach in addressing issues relating to menopause. Ingredients contained in the Zalestra formulation, include black cohosh, mega soy extract, DHEA, Indole 3 Carbinol, borage oil and vitex fruit extract. These ingredients are intended to alleviate negative symptoms associated with menopause while providing the necessary protective properties for women in this stage of life. Zalestra’s approach to weight loss is based on a three pronged approach – increased thermogenic output, thyroid support, and appetite suppression. Zalestra will increase energy levels without producing negative effects associated with caffeine stimulant based products.
Estrolean, was one of the first menopausal weight loss products on the market. It’s formula is somewhat dated but still contains ingredients that have shown to be beneficial in alleviating menopausal symptoms. Like Zalestra, the EstroLean formula does not contain strong stimulant based ingredients. Estrolean addresses weight loss with a relatively small amount of thermogenic properties and ingredients that support the release of fatty acids from fat cells. Estrolean also contains naturally occurring estrogen which addresses the hormonal imbalance responsible for symptoms associated with menopause and weight gain.
Overall, many of the i ngredients contained in these formulas can be beneficial in minimizing uncomfortable symptoms, such as weight gain, hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings, that are associated with the natural progression of a woman’s life cycle. Menopause easing ingredients, as well as, hormonal supporting nutrients can be coupled with standard weight loss components producing beneficial effects of both weight loss and symptom relief. We have to remember when looking at these formulas, hormonal imbalance plays a major role in the weight gain equation. Estrin D targets primarily the symptom of menopausal weight gain alone. EstroLean targets primarily symptoms related to hormonal imbalances such as hot flashes and night sweats, while being a mild weight loss product. Zalestra, is a more comprehensive formulation addressing not only the weight gain but the symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings, seen in the menopausal woman. This being said, these products are definitely worth a try for women who are experiencing weight gain or other negative symptoms associated with menopause.
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How Do Hormones Affect Female Skin?
Posted by admin in Cure Hormonal Imbalance on 06 10th, 2009Hormones and women, how do they affect the skin? This article would be different if it were for men, because women have a monthly cycle where hormonal levels fluctuate all month long. Understanding how the hormones work will shed light on common issues such as acne and hyper pigmentation. Later in this article we will focus on just three hormones, and how an imbalance amongst these three chemicals can affect the skin.
Types of Hormones
Estrogen: Estrogen is the main sex hormone in females. It is responsible for sexual maturity, breast and hip development, and fat distribution in these areas. It also causes the sexual organs to mature and be able to reproduce.
Progesterone: Progesterone is the hormone that maintains the thickened uterine wall after ovulation (or the releasing of a monthly egg.) This is so that the walls can grow stronger to accept a possible fertilized egg. The monthly rise in estrogen and progesterone levels in women are to blame for monthly PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome).
Androgens: Androgens are the hormones in the body that promote male characteristics. However they are very important in the female body, as they can be converted by the ovaries into extra estrogen during a woman’s monthly cycle. They trigger hair growth, libido, kidney functions, and sebum (oil) secretion among other things.
Effects of Hormones on Womens’ Skin
The hormonal chemicals in the body do indeed control the skin organ in a big way. Hair growth, skin coloring, oil secretion and acne are all dictated by the hormones in the body. Sometimes there is too much of one hormone, or the blocker for that hormone’s enabler is low. Certain things missing in the diet can lead to these imbalances, as can your genes, as some imbalances are hereditary.
Some skin disorders caused by hormonal imbalances include:
Hirutism: Hirutism is the excessive growth of hair in places where it doesn’t normally grow on a female. Thick facial hair on a woman’s face can be a sign of Hirutism. It is usually due to high androgen levels. Conditions that can cause high androgen levels include polycystic ovary syndrome (caused by an imbalance of sex hormones) and Cushing’s syndrome (caused by high levels cortisol hormone). However, Hirutism can also be hereditary, occurring in completely healthy women.
Pigmentation: Pigmentation, also known as liver spots, is a disorder of skin complexion and color. It occurs mainly due to the malfunctioning of the live and/or endocrine glands, which control some hormones in the body. Skin pigmentation problems occur as either an excessive coloration or darkening of the skin or a loss of color and pigment in the skin, over the entire body or just in patches and spots.
Hormonal acne: A common hormonal imbalance symptom in women is hormonal acne. Adult hormonal acne causes much anguish for many women, leading them to try all sorts of acne scars cream (http://www.acnescarscream.com/). Understanding exactly what causes it is necessary for knowing how to treat it.
Hormonal acne is caused by the male hormone, androgen. At the beginning of the menstrual cycle, estrogen levels in the female body steadily increase. Approximately 36 hours before ovulation, these levels will peak. The female body requires extra estrogen for this to happen. The body gets it from androgens, which are converted into extra estrogen by the ovaries. This is why the female body has a raised androgen level before ovulation, and this hormone causes extra oil secretion in the skin. Although this is a natural process and acne is a natural result of it, some women experience severe hormonal fluctuations, including abnormally high levels of androgen. This leads to severe hormonal acne.
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Two Types Of Herbs For Menopause Symptoms
Posted by admin in Cure Hormonal Imbalance on 06 10th, 2009Overview of Menopause symptoms
Menopause should not be regarded as an illness or a disease. It is simply an occurrence wherein the woman is entering her second phase of feminine life. Of course, these women are experiencing a gradual discomfort because of the transition…this is only natural. If there are telltale signs of menopause symptoms, you can opt to procure some treatment in order to minimize the feeling of discomfort. 
But it is important to remember that any kind of treatment will not prevent you from undergoing menopause process, especially when your age is already falling from and between 48 – 55 years old. It will only help you to deal a lot easier with menopause symptoms or relieve majority of their major discomfort effects. Your lifestyle might also need some changing especially your smoking, eating, drinking, and sleeping habits in order to minimize the severity of menopause symptoms.
What can herbs do to treat menopause symptoms?
There are many types of reliable herbs available that can treat menopause symptoms. They can maintain women’s healthy life even when menstruation process causes a lot of discomfort and decline in their health aspect. With herbs carefully and religiously applied you may not only alleviate those various forms of discomfort but you will also maintain your healthy life.
Two basic types of herbs for menopause
Phytoestrogenic herbs
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These are the herbs or plants that contain natural phytoestrogen, a type of chemical compound, which is similar to the women body estrogen. These herbs work by replacing the lost natural body estrogen with the plant hormones, phytoestrogen. Aside from this, there are other elements of phytoestrogenic herbs that are considered beneficial to menopausal women such as amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Generally, these herbs are an alternative to disorders relating to low hormonal/estrogen levels.
Most popular phytoestrogenic herbs:
Ginseng. Used to improve your overall vitality and energy, this is a dried root from one of the Araliaceae herb species.
Ginkgo. Used to enhance memory, prevent memory-related diseases such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s and others. This herb is one of the oldest herbal medicines used in China.
Dong Quai. Most effective in treating gynecological complaints caused by the change in hormonal production.
Red Clover. Diseases treated are skin disorders and bronchitis, asthma and spasmodic coughing.
Black Cohosh. Symptoms treated include depression, night sweats and hot flashes.
Non-estrogenic herbs
In contrast with the phytoestrogenic plants, non-estrogenic herbs, as the name suggests, are those plants that do not produce estrogen chemical structures. These plants are widely recognized by the doctors and medical experts because of their effectiveness to relieve women’s menopause symptoms. Furthermore, they are considered completely safe and do not provide side effects.
The right non-estrogenic herbs contain nutrients that can nourish endocrine system, eventually balancing your hormonal levels. With the proper application, occurrences of the loss of hormones will be reduced as they can promote your body to naturally produce the needed healthy level of estrogen hormones, without the distracting side effects.
Specifically, non-estrogenic herbs will provide relief to the following disorders relating to menopause symptoms:
- majority of the menopause symptoms
- hormonal imbalance
- osteoporosis or bone mass loss
- infertility
- sexual intercourse problems
- cardiovascular disease
It is important to note, however, that even these herbs are a natural treatment you need to research on the kind of plant that you are going to take as not all of these will relieve and alleviate you from those menopause symptoms. There are herbal plants that can cause many other side effects, may it be minor or major.
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Female Hormone Balance
Posted by admin in Cure Hormonal Imbalance on 06 9th, 2009 
Women must often address some key important factors that is particular to them when it comes to healthy looking skin. Actually, female hormones have a vital role in shaping the dermis appearance and texture.
If you are a woman reading this article, you ought to know that hormonal imbalance can used abnormal functions in your body. This means that you are quite likely to suffer from health complications as well as complexion problems.
Research has shown that estrogen and progesterone has certain effects on the way your skin turns out. So if your goals is to achieve young healthy looking skin, I would advise you to understand how hormones can play in the overall picture of attaining and maintain a good complexion.
Here is how hormonal imbalance can affect you. Do you know that during menopause, you can experience a 90% drop in estrogen and 66% drop in progesterone levels? This means that you have to put up with thinning skin or skin atrophy that affects your face and skin outlook.
The following tips will be useful to help you deal with unbalanced hormone levels.
1.Cut down on animal fat in your diet.
2.Eat more fiber rich food such as wheat bran and flaxseed powder.
3.Take multi-vitamins pills.
4.Take a female hormonal support product that has at least 80mg black cohosh.
5.Try some aerobic exercises at least three to five times a week to increase blood circulation to your body.
And in order to take good care of your skin, I would strongly recommend you to make sure of natural skincare products that contain ingredients such as Cynergy TK, Nanobelle CoenzymeQ10 or Phytessence Wakame.
These powerful ingredients can help you to inhibit the signs of aging and nourish your skin to prevent that thinning effect. Most importantly, these ingredients can naturally stimulate your skin to product more collagen and elastin (which are necessary to maintain healthy looking skin).
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Review of the Female Libido Booster Provestra
Posted by admin in Cure Hormonal Imbalance on 06 9th, 2009
Many women wish that they could increase their sex life and better satisfy their partner. Provestra has made the claim to be able to enhance the sex life of women by taking Provestra. A good life in bed can often strengthen the relationship between partners. Provestra is supposed to enable women to enjoy better sex with their partners.
Provestra is designed exclusively for females, and is made up of naturally occurring herbal ingredients. The herbal substances are chosen to rectify problems connected to hormonal imbalances and other hindrances for an improved sex life. The instructions that comes with Provestra suggests that one tablet should be taken each day. The price is about $50 for a months supply.
Provestra Information
The manufacturers of Provestra claim that the product has many positive effects. Here are some of them:
Intensifies sexual sensations
Increases fertility
More enjoyable sex
Engorgement and blood circulation to the clitoris increase
More frequent sexual desire
Other advantages manufacturers of Provestra claims are associated with its use:
Uses only natural ingredients to enhance female libido
Increases orgasm frequency and intensity
Helps strengthening and toning female uterine and sexual systems
Enhances sexual response and female sensitivity
Has no side effects
Some of the ingredients used in Provestra are:
Licorice Root
Red raspberry leaf
Valerian root
Ginger root
Red Clover
Maca
Cayenne Pepper
Damiana leaf
Black Cohosh Root
Side Effects
Because of the herbal origin of the ingredients, the product is completely natural. There are no reported harmful side effects. However, there have been some reported instances where women have complained about an increase in breast size after using Provestra for an extended period of time. It is advised that the supplement is bought from an authentic site.
How Provestra works
The herbal ingredients are claimed to relate to the sexual cycle of a woman. The different elements of herbal ingredients act differently, while some may balance hormones, other ingredients increase the blood flow to the genitals. The tablet are said to not only increase sex drive, but also deepen sexual climaxes and level of arousal.
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Menopause Couples – free article courtesy of ArticleCity.com
Posted by admin in Cure Hormonal Imbalance on 06 9th, 2009 
Couples going through menopause often have unique struggles when coping with the new changes and challenges it brings to them both as individuals, and as partners. It is an inner battle – mentally and physically – for not just women, but men as well. For women, it may be hard to get a male partner to understand and be able to empathise with her challenges. But both sexes go through a form of menopause, and this transition is disruptive and even scary, and a certain level of understanding and communication is required for any one to have a quality relationship at this stage of life.
Nancy Cetel talks about many of the changes couples experience in her book Double Menopause, and what often happens is that emotions, including past hurts, hopes, dreams, etc., that may have been buried or unexpressed in the past, can no longer hidden. It can’t be helped – the truth will not be held back any longer. For some women, that shows up in pent up aggression that is taken out on a male partner by pushing him away and/or making him unable to relate to you on a physical level. Men need to know that the loss of desire for sex may be caused from the hormonal changes, but there might also be an emotional element that needs to be dealt with.
It is advisable that men in menopause couples acquaint themselves with the effects of menopause, in themselves and their partners, in order to better understand the changes their relationship is going through. Men soon realize that hormonal imbalances are causing unwanted emotional symptoms in women that could lead to verbal spats every now and then. Men need to be aware that emotional changes are likely to occur and that they are not to blame for them but that their partner may require extra attention, love and outward expressions of caring more now than ever before.
Men need to understand that their sexual drives could also have changed as they experience a slower loss of testosterone. To keep sexual interest, partners may need to put more time and attention into the quality of their sex lives and ‘update’ themselves on what things turn them on at this stag of the game.
Men need to know that a decrease in estrogen in their lover’s bodies – can significantly alter how she thinks and feels about sex. In addition, vaginal discomfort and thinning of the lining of the vagina can make sex painful so it will not be enjoyable for either of them until they find a solution for this.
More than ever this is a critical time for couples to communicate more about the changes they are both experiencing. Christian Northrup talks about ‘reversing roles’ as couples go through this transition in her book the Wisdom of Menopause. Men often lose a lot of the aggression that once fueled their younger years and they are happier to stay home and engage in more nuturing activities, that they never paid attention to before, such as cooking. Women, on the other hand, may want to venture out into the world and pursue a long-thought about career. They become more aggressive and passionate about accomplishing things. In this way, the couple almost switch roles in the relationship.
Talking a lot, expressing ideas, and bonding with one another again becomes critical during this transition. Men need to know what is happening to their women on a day-to-day basis, and visa versa. Women want men to cheer them on as they undergo significant changes including dealing with physical discomfort, hormonal imbalances, and possibly venturing out into the career world for the first time!
Men need to know that sex isn’t going away totally. Explore sexual alternatives and realize that having less sex is not the end of the world! Experiment with vibrators, and oral sex, if you haven’t already as these are fine alternatives and to maintain a healthy sex life. Women love toys as much as guys do. Menopause might mean taking more time for foreplay for some women. Get into a habit of communicating your needs to each other and learn to enjoy the changes instead of fighting against them.
The most important thing is that husbands provide a social network for their menopausal wives to rely on. Realize that menopause is only a phase, albeit the end of the old and the beginning of a new one, and it’s possible to adjust to the changes by remaining aware. By staying informed of each other’s thoughts and feelings and becoming tolerant and understanding to the emotional pains women can go through, menopause couples can overcome most difficulties. And, who knows, you might like the new person you wake up to better! Think of it as another adventure.
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Natural Ways To Avoid Hormone Imbalance
Posted by admin in Cure Hormonal Imbalance on 06 8th, 2009
Hormone imbalance is something that most everyone has heard about and is a big problem in our population as evidenced by all the pharmaceuticals out on the market to correct the imbalance. However, if you are leery of ingesting synthetic hormones it’s good to know that you can probably correct your hormonal imbalance in a natural way.
Just like anything else in your body, your hormones will probably stay balanced if you lead a healthy lifestyle which includes eating a healthy diet. If you already have problems with your hormones try to change your diet and, in particular, avoid chemicals as these can interrupt the way your hormones work. Reduce the dairy products and meats that you eat. These foods can be very bad for your hormones because the animal fats store chemicals and once these chemicals get into your body they can wreak havoc with the way your hormones work. In fact, the risk of hormone related cancers such as prostate cancer increases with the amount of dairy and meat that is consumed.
Another thing to do is be sure that you get enough of the omega-3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids. These will help you maintain good hormonal balance. The omega-3 fatty acids can be found in flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds but you should make sure that you are getting 200 mg of omega-3 DHA and 300 mg of omega-3 EPA. The omega 6 is important to and you should try to get 100 mg of this – finally a good multi-nutrient that supplies these values can help to ensure that you’re getting enough as it is hard to get that from your diet.
As well as eating less dairy foods and less meat you want to make sure that what you do eat is organic. Not just the fruits and vegetables but the breads and cereals to. Foods that are not organic can have pesticides, herbicides and chemicals that may cause a hormone imbalance or adversely affect the way your hormones work.
Phytoestrogens are another way to help balance out your hormones. You’ve probably heard about these, in particular is flavones, which are found in soy foods. When you eat phytoestrogens your body simply accepts them as regular estrogen and they bind to your estrogen receptors therefore taking up the space that less desirable estrogen that is tainted with chemicals might take. In this way your body won’t ingest harmful estrogen and in fact isoflavones are linked to reduced risk of hormone related cancers such as breast cancer and prostate cancer. Tofu is a good source of isoflavones.
Hormone imbalance is not fun for anyone and can be associated with the unpleasant symptoms of menopause, PMS and andropause. If your hromones are not in balance you might find that you have hot flashes, anxiety, trouble sleeping, tiredness and irritability. Changing your eating habits is the best way towards a healthy body not only to keep your hormones in balance but also to boost your immune system and keep you looking and feeling young as well as help your body fight off disease.
Author: Lee Dobbins
Lee Dobbins writes for Natural Health Buzz where you can learn more about getting healthy naturally and find out how to beat hormone imbalance.
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Natural Remedies For Women’s Hormonal Issues
Posted by admin in Cure Hormonal Imbalance on 06 8th, 2009
Women go through many tremendous hormonal changes throughout their natural lifetimes. Such hormonal changes can have a considerable effect on the body and the mind. In order to keep hormones balanced and to maintain optimal health, many women are turning to all natural treatments in order to manage bodily hormonal fluctuations. Let’s examine some of the natural remedies available, which work wonders when it comes to women’s hormonal issues.
Peruvian Maca is an all natural remedy that has a number of startling benefits. Peruvian Maca looks strikingly like a radish root and is revered for its ability to assist women who are dealing with hormonal issues related to the onset of menopause. Working as a natural balancer of hormones, Peruvian Maca also offers increased stamina, and enhances one’s mental clarity. Some herbalists even cite Peruvian Maca as an all natural aphrodisiac. What’s more, Peruvian Maca is a superlative choice for dealing with hormonal issues with the onset of Premenstrual Syndrome as well.
Some individuals turn to Wild Yams to assist with hormonal imbalances too. Wild Yams, otherwise referred to as Colic Root, Mexican Yam, Chinese Yam, Shan Yao, or Rheumatism Root, are believed to be quite beneficial to one’s nervous system functioning, issues with respiratory functioning, menstrual cramping relief, and more. Some cosmetic creams even contain this herb, which is safely applied to the skin. For those looking to derive the natural treatment benefits of the Wild Yam, consumers can consume Yam capsules as well as liquid supplements.
Bee Pollen is yet another natural treatment for hormonal imbalances. Many experts have come to appreciate the fine healing value identified in all natural bee pollen. Bee pollen is a source of nourishment that is chockfull of vitamins and nutrients. In addition to assisting in hormonal rebalancing, bee pollen offers positive benefits for one’s heart, is beneficial for blood circulation processes, assists in better digestion, minimizes anxiety and stress, and offers the consumer more endurance and stamina. What’s more, bee pollen is a fabulous all natural source of protein too. If seeking an all purpose natural remedy, bee pollen is considered just that; the food is cited with the ability to slow the effects of aging, to augment immunological functioning, to augment memory functioning, to increase estrogen levels, and to increase mental clarity too.
Dong Quai is a natural herb which can be consumed in order to achieve hormonal balancing as well. Dong Quai aids in returning estrogen as well as progesterone levels to normal. This Chinese herb has been cited for assisting the human body with maintaining normal hormonal balances throughout the natural menstrual cycle, for alleviating depression which often accompanies hormonal fluctuations, and more. The secret ingredient found in Dong Quai, which offers so many healing properties, is identified as Angelica Sinesis, which helps the body maintain an overall balance during the menstrual cycle. This herb can be taken with ease via capsule form and the recommended dosage is roughly one to two capsules each day.
Author: Robin Reichert
Robin’s Wellness Resource Center is an education-focused wellness resource center offering reliable information on a variety of health related issues. To discover more proven natural solutions, visit http://www.wellness-bee.com
Robin Reichert has been studying natural health for the past 10 years. She is certified as a Nutrition and Wellness Consultant and holds a Master of Science degree in Natural Health. Her passion is lifelong learning and educating others about natural health.
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