Menopause Natural Remedies

Alternative Treatments for Menopause

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:53:14 -0600

Acupuncture and Acupressure: Both acupuncture and acupressure are thousands of years old and originate from Asia. The big difference between these two therapies is that acupuncture uses needles to stimulate pressure points and acupressure uses massage to stimulate pressure points. The pressure points that are stimulated by the practitioner depend on where discomfort is being experienced. There are more than 300 pressure points which correspond ... Tags: Alternative Treatments For Menopause

Menopause and Prozac: What You Should Know

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:53:14 -0600

One of the most common side effects of menopause is depression. There are a variety of reasons depression may occur during this time period. One reason is hormonal imbalance. During menopause, hormones such as estrogen and progesterone become imbalanced which may cause many different symptoms including depression. Another reason women become depressed during menopause is because they are upset at the many changes that are happening. No matter wh... Tags: Menopause And Prozac

Natural Herbs for Menopause

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:53:14 -0600

Sage: Sage is a common kitchen herb used for cooking. When brewed as a tea and consumed several times per day including before bed, sage can reduce the occurrences of night sweats. Sage can be purchased at most any supermarket and should be brewed as you would any kind of loose tea leaves. Tags: Natural Herbs For Menopause

Menopause and Pain -- What to Expect

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:53:14 -0600

Some women may experience muscle aches and pains during menopause. Light exercise, gentle stretching and hot baths can help loosen tight muscles. Ibuprofen or another NSAID can be used for pain and swelling. Another common problem many women experience during menopause is thinning hair. Although this is more of a cosmetic issue than a medical one, hair loss can cause great anxiety and a lack of confidence. There are topical treatments like Rogai... Tags: Menopause And Pain