Natural Menopause Therapies

Menopause is a large health issue with women between the ages of 40-65. In fact, some research has shown that menopause is beginning earlier in women today than it was fifteen years ago.

But today, unlike 1982, there are many different therapies available. Unfortunately one of the most popular, hormonal replacement therapy has been reported as causing more maladies such as heart attacks and cancer. This has a large population of the women who use these therapies running scared. Even though it is important to see your physician about this issue, there are alternative methods to treat menopausal symptoms that have been around like the most of the medical therapies.

If you are just beginning to show pre-menopausal symptoms, these might help you. But remember to see your physician and not use this as a 'cure'. In many cases, herbal alternatives and medicinal therapies can work hand-in-hand to keep you cool and sane during this most trying time.

There are three rules that are imperative to follow when menopause strikes. Whether you use alternative therapies or are being medicated. They will help with the pain and inflammation:

No alcohol

No caffeine; this includes coke, coffee and tea. Also, remember certain foods have caffeine in them as well.

No smoking. This can cause severe inflammation.

STRESS. Meditation is one of the best lifestyle changes that you can make before, during or after menopause. Whether it's deep breathing exercises or yoga, meditation of any type, it will help decrease stress and therefore aid in painful inflammation. Also, stress reducers such as massage therapy, acupuncture, biofeedback, homeopathy, rest (even if you cannot sleep through the night) and exercise. You might not think of exercise as a stress reducer, but it helps to reduce inflammation. Even if you can't do a great deal of exercise, water therapy is helpful during these painful times.

BEAUTY. We all want to look our best; even we are not really feeling our best. Menopause is as kind to her hair and skin as it is to the rest of your body.