Naturopathic Medicine for Menopause
More and more women today are drawn to make use of naturopathic medicine to manage menopause. Naturopathic medicine will ease menopause symptoms naturally by adopting and using the suggested herbs, diets and lifestyle changes.
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Symptoms
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Menopause occurs when a woman's body produces less estrogen and progesterone, which in turn, leads to the slowing down of menstruation until it ceases. As a result, a woman experiences night sweats, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, disrupted sleep patterns, irritability, memory loss, osteoporosis, increased risk of heart disease, vaginal infections and urinary tract infections.
Rationale
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A naturopathic approach in treating menopause is an effective alternative to prescription medications, minus any harmful side effects, since it is natural and non-toxic.
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Function
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Naturopathic medicine provides relief to menopausal symptoms by maintaining a hormonal balance in the body of a woman. It can reduce physical symptoms as well as emotional imbalances.
Examples
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A few examples of naturopathic approaches to treatment include adopting a diet which is rich in dairy and soy, and taking herbal supplements like black cohosh and red clover. Taking supplements that are rich in calcium and magnesium, as well as regular exercises such as yoga, can help, too.
Calcium and Magnesum
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Because regular menstrual cycles deplete a woman's calcium supply, the development of osteoporosis can occur during menopause. As a result, calcium and magnesium supplementation is common in naturopathic menopause treatments.
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