- Drink 8 glasses of steam-distilled water daily.
- Take 800 mg. of evening primrose oil, three times a day.
- Vitamin E is also found to be effective in fighting the low levels of estrogen. Take 300 IU. of vitamin E a day.
- Take 2 teaspoons of cohosh root tincture, 1 teaspoon of don quai root tincture, 1 teaspoon of sarsaparilla tincture, 1 teaspoon of licorice root tincture, 1 teaspoon of chaste tree tincture, 1-teaspoon ginseng root tincture. Mix all the ingredients and take 3 dropperfuls a day.
- Take 1 ounce of almond oil, 2 drops of geranium essential oil, one capsule of 1,000 IU of Vitamin E. Mix all the ingredients and apply inside and outside the vagina twice a day to prevent dryness. This is an effective home remedy for menopause disorder .
- Perform daily physical exercise, which reduces estrogen production and stress, and also reduces stagnation. It promotes a healthy circulatory system and activates the liver.
- Learn to relax and reduce stress. Relaxation opens up blood vessels and relaxes different organs.
Perform cleansing and strengthening of the liver in order to eliminate estrogen more efficiently.
Avoid or minimize estrogen-containing foods or herbs. Foods that weaken the liver or kidneys should also be avoided. - The combination of Chinese Bitters (taken before breakfast) and Fem-Mate (taken at bedtime) is very helpful for alleviating hot flashes.
- Any woman experiencing disturbing symptoms during menopause should supplement her daily diet with 1,000 units of natural vitamin D, 500 mg of magnesium, and obtain 2 gm of calcium daily, which can be supplied by one litre of milk.
- Beet juice has been found very useful in menopausal disorders. It should be taken in small quantities of 60 to 90 ml at a time, thrice a day.
- A teaspoon of the carrot seeds should be boiled in a glass of cow's milk for about ten minutes and taken daily as medicine in the natural treatment of menopause.
- One teaspoon of the liquorice powder should be taken daily. It helps to combat with the deficiency of the estrogen and is very effective home remedy for menopause.
- The herb Indian spikenard is another valuable remedy for certain disturbances due to menopause. It should be given in small doses of 2 gm daily
- Diet during the menopause should comprise of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits, with emphasis on vitamin E-rich foods, raw and sprouted seeds and nuts, unpasturised high-quality milk, and homemade cottage cheese. An abundance of raw, organically grown fruits and vegetables should be included in the diet. Plenty of freshly made juices of fruits and vegetables in season should be added.
- All processed, refined, and denatured foods should be avoided.
- Avoid mental and emotional stresses and worries, especially worry about getting old; sufficient sleep and relaxation is essential.
References:
Damewood, M.D., "Pathophysiology and Management of Endometriosis" , Journal of Family Practice 37 (1): 68-75, July (1993).
Cust, M.P, "A Risk-Benefit Assessment of Estrogen Therapy in Postmenopausal Women, Drug Safety 5 (5): 345-358, Sept.-Oct (1990).
Selkurt, E.E. (editor), Physiology, Little, Brown and Company, Boston (1966), p. 757.
Barbieri, R.L., "Etiology and Epidemiology of Endometriosis" , American Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology 162 (2): 565-567, February (1990).
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