MENOPAUSE
(Change of Life)

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The natural age of menopause to begin in western societies is between 50 and 52 years.
When it comes a host of possible biological changes that are not only uncomfortable but in some cases life threatening. These include:

• Hot flushes
• Mood swings
• Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
• Vaginal Dryness
• Vaginitis (thinning and drying of vaginal lining)
• Insomnia
• Urinary tract infections
• Brittle bones (Osteoporosis)
• Heart disease

LIFESTYLE ATTENTION

• Increase emphasis towards wholefoods and fresh vegetables of organic cultivation.
• 3-4 times per week include leafy greens and soy products which supply natural plant oestrogens.
• Quit smoking as it contributes to lowering oestrogen levels.
• Watch alcohol intake - be moderate not excessive.
• Avoid sugar, caffeine, all refined and fried foods.

HOMOEOPATHIC

• Hot Flushes -  Sulphur, Sepia, Lachesis
• Mood Swings - Sepia, Pulsatilla, Lachesis
• Excessive Menstrual Bleeding - Phosphorus, Belladonna
• Insomnia - Night Support Formula
• Urinary Tract Infections - Cantharis, Apis
• Brittle Bones - Calcarea (Decal Formula)

TISSUE SALTS

• Nat Sulp
• Kali Phos

HERBALS

• Hot Flushes - Wild Yam, Don Quai
• Mood Swings - Ginseng, Nettle, St John's Wort
• Excessive Menstrual Bleeding - Wild Yam, Licorice, Aloe Vera as gel
• Vaginal Dryness - Calendula, Comfrey Cream
• Vaginitis - Wild Yam, Tea Tree Oil douche
• Insomnia - Passiflower, Valerian, Chamomile
• Urinary Tract Infection - Tea Tree Oil douche
• Brittle Bones - Horsetail, Nettle
• Heart Disease - Garlic, Ginseng, Ginko Biloba

SPECIAL FOODS

• Include watercress and nasturtium flowers in salads whenever possible.
• Cook with various types of seaweed.
• Eat plenty of brown rice.
• Drink plenty of filtered water.

SPECIAL EXERCISE

• Daily brisk walking 2-3 kilometres.
• Bouncer (trampoline)
• Swimming

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Acupuncture
• Yoga
• Chinese Medicine
• T.M.
• Heart - Discuss with your Medical Practitioner