"A person saying it can't be done, shouldn't interupt the person that's doing it."
Old Chinese Proverb

Meopause Hormone Zappers!

Exercise is also essential. If you do nothing else before, during, or after menopause-- EXERCISE! An increasing number of clinical studies have shown that weight-bearing exercise improves bone density and should be used as part of a program to prevent osteoporosis. This means running, brisk walking, or low impact aerobic workouts of at least 30 minutes, three times each week. And exercise will not only help your bone density, it will reduce your risk of cardio-vascular disease.

Flaxseed Oil
High in lignans, a natural hormone-balancing substance, flaxseed oil is as effective as hormone replacement therapy in lessening hot flashes and sweating. It's also good for depression and fatigue.
— Recommended dosage: 1 to 2 tbsp. a day. An alternative is to buy ground up flaxseed, and sprinkle it on top of your food (such as oatmeal and popcorn).

Evening Primrose Oil
Helps in relieving breast tenderness, mood swings, anxiety, irritability, headaches and water retention.
— Recommended dosage: Two weeks prior to the start of your period, take 1,000 mg a day - half in the morning, half at night - after food.

Multi-vitamins and Magnesium
Having sufficient amounts of the essential multivitamins listed below, along with magnesium, will help to relieve mood swings, insomnia, anxiety, tissue dryness, and water-retention.
Recommended to start with:
— Vitamin B complex, 50 - 100 mg a day
— Vitamin C, 1000 mg three times a day
— Vitamin E, 400 - 1200 iu a day
— Magnesium, 500 - 1000 mg before bed

Zinc
Helps to lower estrogen (too much is as bad as too little) and increase progesterone levels. Also helps to build strong bones and improve your immune system.
— Recommended dosage: 15 - 50 mg a day

Natural Progesterone Cream
This can help in relieving fuzzy thinking, fatigue and fat gain. Rub on your throat, the fleshy areas of the inner arms, and in the palms of your hand.

Exercise
Work out vigorously for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week.

De-stress
Stress amplifies symptoms and causes the body to produce the hormone cortisol. Too much cortisol can cause diabetes and high blood pressure. Stress also zaps the body of essential minerals and vitamins.

Adrenal Refresher
At times of high stress, replacing lost minerals and vitamins can help the adrenal glands produce less stress hormones.
— Recommended: B complex vitamins, Vitamin C, Adrenal Gland Extract, green and yellow vegetables and sea vegetables.

Soy Phytoestrogens
Soy can help in diminishing the intensity of hot flashes and night sweats. Consume moderate amounts of soy isoflavone supplements.

Natural Hormone Therapy
Visit your local compounding pharmacist and request to have a saliva test done. The results will tell you what your balance of progesterone and testosterone is, and what your estrogen/progesterone ratio is.

ANOTHER OPTION
A Rotational Program for Menopause
So, you ask, what should I do today? Although all cases of menopause may need to be treated individually, the following is a simple rotational program for women who are in their menopausal years (ages 42 to 55):

The Basics:

Do aerobic, weight-bearing exercise
Eat a healthy diet
Use a Calcium/Magnesium supplement
If menopausal symptoms are occurring, select the appropriate homeopathic remedy.
In addition, simultaneously follow this rotational program:

WEEK 1 Herbal support:
1. Use a Dong Quai-based formula
Suggested use: One dose, three times daily

WEEK 2 Nutritional support:
1. Use a Vitamin E supplement
Suggested use: 25-100 iu, three times daily
2. Use a Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) supplement
Suggested use: 50-100 mg, three times daily

WEEK 3 Herbal support:
1. Use a Dong Quai-based formula
Suggested use: One dose, three times daily

WEEK 4 Nutritional support:
1. Use a Vitamin E supplement
Suggested use: 25-100 iu, three times daily
2. Use a Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) supplement Suggested use: 50-100 mg, three times daily

Note: If menopausal symptoms are acute, use both herbal and nutritional support remedies at the same time. If you suffer from insomnia and nervousness, use the relaxing herbs Valerian, Passionflower, and Chamomile as directed above, as needed. A Vitamin B Complex may be used during week one and three for additional nutritional support.

***NOTE: please be careful with amounts of vitamin B that you take,,,,more is NOT always better****