Menopause: Home Remedies for Hot Flashes, Night Sweat, Depression
Menopause or
cessation is a natural and compulsory transition in women that occurs at the
age of 45-55 years, it is a normal experience and not a disease. But in some
cases premature Menopause has been noticed in women below the age of 40. The
premature menopause is more possible in women who have never been pregnant,
smoke too much, or live in high altitude regions. It indicates the ending of
the female reproductive period of life, which begins at teenage years. In this
transition the menstrual cycle (periods) ends and sex hormone levels decrease.
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Symptoms Menopause or cessation
Women experience a
many symptoms, since hormonal imbalances are associated with menopause. Some
women experience very little or not at all by following symptoms
Depression
Headaches
Low sex drive
Night sweats
Insomnia
Physical heaviness
Hot flashes
Blood clotting
Memory
loss/forgetfulness
Sleep disturbances
Anxiety, Irritability
Salt and fluid
retention
Urinary tract
infections
Increase in body
fats, weight gain
Heart disease
Breast cancer
Stress
Slowness
Following natural
home remedies for Menopause focuses on strengthening and rejuvenation of
women’s reproductive system. These home remedies can regulate the hormones,
boost immunity, reduce mental stress and maintain proper digestion in body.
1. Black cohosh
Black cohosh can
control night sweats and hot flashes, by reducing blood levels of luteinizing
hormone (LH), which expands blood vessels and drive heat to the skin. Black
cohosh has also been used to lower blood pressure, alleviate arthritis pain,
regular menstrual periods, menstrual cramps, sore throat, and indigestion,
muscle pain, and cough and to stimulate labor. Use cohosh for the short-term,
less than 6 months for menopause symptoms, hot flashes etc.
Black cohosh can
control the menopause symptoms, such as: hot flashes, sleep problems, night
sweats, nervousness, vaginal dryness, depression, headaches, irritability, restlessness,
mood changes etc.
1. Take 5-8 milligram of black cohosh in tincture
form 2-4 times a day. To make it more edible, add the black cohosh tincture to
glass of fruit juice.
2. Women suffering from menopausal symptoms
should consume 20-40 milligram tablets of a standardized black cohosh extract
for menopause relief every day with water or fruit juice. For best effect, take
it at the same time every day.
For maximum benefit
and relief in menopause period, take black cohosh for 5 weeks regularly, then
stop consumption for 2-3 weeks, then again start consumption of it. Repeat this
cycle again.
Caution: More than 700 milligrams a day of black cohosh is
considered an overdose. Never consume black cohosh for more than 6 months at a
time to avoid side effects.
2. Sage/salvia
Sage leaves and
tablets have traditionally been used for the relief of menopause symptoms and
hot flushes. Around 60-80 percent women suffer from night sweats in menopause.
Night sweat is one of the most upsetting symptoms of menopause because not only
it disturbs women’s sleep, but also causes stress, fatigue, mood changes and
irritability.
Consumption of sage reduces tension, prevents night sweating and provides estrogen. Sage/salvia has many therapeutic properties, such as anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial etc.
Consumption of sage reduces tension, prevents night sweating and provides estrogen. Sage/salvia has many therapeutic properties, such as anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial etc.
1. Consume 1 tablet daily on same time with glass
of fresh fruit juice.
2. To get relief from night sweats, add 5-10
drops of sage tincture in cup of fruit juice or water or warm tea, mix well and
consume it. Repeat this 2-3 rimes a day.
3. Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera activates estrogen
in the body, which is very crucial in menopause. It prevents night sweats, hot
flushes, and vaginal dryness and also helps proper digestion in menopause.
1. Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe Vera gel/juice
in glass of lemon juice or any other fruit juice. Do this twice a day for
several weeks.
2. Mix fresh aloe Vera juice.gel with 1 teaspoon
of ginger paste and 1 tablespoon of honey, mix well and consume this mixture
twice a day after heavy meals.
