There's nothing I appreciate more than a tiny change in perspective that can recolor my entire outlook. That is exactly what happened when I began to look outside the traditional method of hormone therapy to treat symptoms of hormone imbalance. When I was first introduced to herbal medicine I was skeptical yet desperate, but to my surprise, herbal medicine turned into an unexpected dose of inspiration. At the time, my only goal was to get back to feeling like myself again. However, I received much more: I developed a brand new outlook on life.
Circumventing hormone imbalances can be as uncomplicated as making minor changes in food choices, daily routine and attitude about PMS and menopause symptoms.
Many of you might have read articles posted on this site or in magazines about the downside of using sugar, caffeine and alcohol in excess. And it's no secret sometimes its tough to put our knowledge where our mouths are. Pre-menstrual symptoms, hot flashes and insomnia are exasperated by poor eating habits, yet on the other hand, cutting back on the culprits can make a difference in how you feel during the day and night and can help you get a better night's sleep.
Stress can trigger symptoms such as insomnia, hot flashes, anxiety, heart palpitations and uterine cramping. An easy fix could be a few minutes of gentle deep breathing. It will relax your mind and body and in turn calm down symptoms.
Exercise may be the single most valuable gift you can give yourself. Ahhhh yoga. Okay, I realize many have never tried it but yoga has shown very positive results with even the most severe of perimenopause and menopause symptoms.
Get outside and take a walk for 15 to 30 minutes several times a week. It is a great way to let go of stress, lift fatigue, guard against weight gain and quite symptoms. It's a way to get fresh air and it's free.
Perhaps it time for a change in perspective. Somewhere in the learning process it became acceptable to blame menopause for bad hair days and be the excuse for terrible moods among other rationalizations.
It's very easy to tell ourselves I'm busy or I'm too tried. But if we could get a glimpse into our future and the possible consequences of the decisions we make today, I think we would be motivated to make different decisions for our health and the care of it.
We should all be blessed to experience a naturally occurring menopause but symptoms unfortunately for some are the result of surgery or medical treatments. In either case you still have a choice of how to manage them. Speak with your doctor and learn about your options. Ask about using an herbal treatment as a first step for symptom relief. There are some very good ones available that have been clinically tested and show significant results.
Because of the risks of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke and blood clots found from taking HRT, an unprecedented number of women question using any form of prescription Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) or BHRT. They also are not enthusiastic about using medications they feel they don't need. If these are your thoughts you are not alone.
Anti depressants will not cure your hormone imbalance and neither will hormone replacement therapy.
The FDA and Women's Health Initiative warn the negative effects of HRT outweigh any benefits.
Stay current with the facts. Presently the FDA tells women who decide to use HRT, to take them at the lowest dose possible, and only for a short time. The FDA has also issued statements regarding bioidentical hormones hand mixed by pharmacist. They are not FDA approved or standardized, and the FDA explains to consumers that there is no scientific data to say that they are any safer than traditional HRT.
Sabina E. Fasano is the founder of Solutions for Women, the developer of Femmerol?, a patented, clinically tested micronized herbal formulation for addressing hormonal imbalance due to menopause, perimenopause, and monthly hormonal fluctuations. Femmerol is manufactured by the Capsugel Division of Warner-Lambert. To learn more about Femmerol visit http://www.solutionsforwomen.com or call 1 + (800) 846-0866
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