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Alternative Treatments
Ageing gives you the opportunity to discover new techniques for
effective mind and body maintenance, where through this learning
process one will be adding plenty in the way of joy of living!
Homeopathy
Unlike conventional medicine, homeopathy is tailored to suit the
individual, whereby underlying problems are resolved rather than
just the symptoms treated.
Homeopathic remedies useful during menopause:
Aconite: - Anxiety
Arsenicum: - Insomnia, anxiety and depression
Glonoinum: - Hot flushes
Ledum: - Anxiety
Lycopodium: - Mood swings
Pulsatilla: - Depression and headaches
Herbal Medicine
Herbs can play a very useful role in preventing and balancing a
variety of menopause-related symptoms, and should be viewed as an
extended form of nutrition - that which is necessary for optimum
health.
Herbal remedies useful during menopause:
Chamomile tea: - Anxiety and insomnia
Comfrey: - Osteoporosis
False unicorn root: - Hormonal disturbances, vasomotor symptoms
Fennel: - Insomnia and indigestion
Ginger: - Fatigue, depression and hot flushes
Ginseng tea: - Hot flushes
Lavender: - Headaches
Lime-blossom tea: - Insomnia
Mint: - Insomnia and headaches
Red raspberry leaf: - Osteoporosis
Sage: - Anxiety and depression
St John's wort: - Hot flushes
Valerian root: - Insomnia
Aromatherapy
Enhancing health by means of using highly concentrated oils
extracted from certain plants. These oils can be used in a variety
of ways, namely, during massage, added to bath water, inhaled or
used as a compress.
Aromatherapy oils useful during menopause:
Camphor: - Insomnia
Cedarwood: - Anxiety
Clary sage: - High blood pressure
Eucalyptus: - Headaches
Frankincense: - Stress
Jasmine: - Depression and dry skin
Lavender: - Headaches and depression
Lemon: - High blood pressure
Orange blossom: - Depression, stress and insomnia
Patchouli: - Depression
Roman camomile: - Depression and headaches
Rose: - Depression and headaches
Rosemary: - Mental fatigue
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