This list of spices, herbs and supplements are often found in a kitchen's pantry or are easily purchased in a health food store, and can do wonders not only for menopause symptoms, but for your overall health.
Will be adding more tips that has helped women. Also, check our section "Herbs for Menopause" which lists time proven herbs for women.
Bone and skin health: An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but three to four apples may supply the requirement of boron in a woman's body and prevent or reduce the loss of mineral from the bones, (osteoporosis). Boron also helps to maintain balance between the production of estrogen and testosterone, and is important for the health of your skin, hair and nails.
Foods also rich in boron are found in almonds, pears, raisins, peaches, peas, beans and lentils. If taking a supplement, a daily value has not been set, but 1 - 2 milligrams per day may be beneficial and safe.
Breast tenderness: Try Evening Primrose Oil (500 mg), which is a rich source of gamma linolenic acid is excellent for breast tenderness, and the unpleasant hot flashes associated with menopause.
Heavy Bleeding:
Cinnamon bark: Besides being excellent for diarrhea, it also helps to regulate sugar levels in diabetics, invigorates the blood, balances the menstrual cycle and checks flooding.
Sip a cup twice a day and get into the habit of sprinkling cinnamon on almost everything you eat. I sprinkle cinnamon powder on my tea and cereal, and have for years. I like to think of this sweet spice as making my tea 'gourmet' while deriving its health benefits.
Red Raspberry Tea: Excellent uterine tonic for women in general, helps with controlling heavy bleeding during a woman's cycle.
Ginger:A family friend gave me a bag of Ginger chews, and as I started eating two or three chews several times a week, I noticed my digestion feels better, I sleep better, my body feels pretty comfortable, my blood pressure is lower; I forget I am experiencing perimenopause!
Ginger is a pungent herb that is a general overall body tonic and is used mainly for nausea during pregnancy, or chemotherapy, or when traveling; its also excellent for arthritis or any conditions having to do with inflammation as it has anti antiinflammatory properties; studies have also found ginger shrinks cancerous tumors; most women are not aware ginger is excellent for menopause symptoms especially PMS cramps and hot flashes, so its good for women at all stages of their feminine cycle.
In a nutshell ginger is a good antioxidant and tonic for the body, promotes circulation, helps with nausea, arthritis, tumors, cholesterol, blood pressure, PMS and hot flashes.
Make it a habit to carry ginger chews in your purse, or learn to cook with ginger. Don't overdo it though, a few bites here and there several times a week will do the trick!
