Natural Remedies for Menopause – Herbal and Other Home Remedies for MenopauseMost of the natural remedies for menopause provide different levels of relief to different women. But some of these herbal and home remedies work well with majority of womwn during menopause. Phytoestrogens produces almost similar effect as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Phytoestrogens are plant derived components that have estrogen enhancing capabilities. There is not much published research on effectiveness and side effects of Phytoestrogens, therefore their use should be monitored. According to American College of Obstetricians recommendations about 50 gram of soy protein per day can be helpful in relieving menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. This may also help in cholesterol balancing and improving bone density. However, excess use of soy protein for extended periods (many years) can have harmful effect on the women prone to estrogen related breast cancer. Other plants based food items that have estrogen containing compounds are Alfaalfa, crushed flaxseeds, garlic, green beans, wheat, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, anise seeds, peas, yams, corn, cucumbers, cabbage, olives, olive oil, papaya, oats. All the above products are not only rich in estrogen compounds but also contain minerals, vitamins and fiber. Consuming these products not only benefit in menopause but also are good for overall health. Other very useful home natural remedy for menopause is drinking lot of warm water daily. Drinking 8-10 glasses of warm water spread throughout across the day time provides relief from hot flashes and night sweats. Regular exercise such as 40 minutes of brisk walk daily along with the above food and drinking habits will make your menopausal experience least troublesome. Learn more about symptoms and different stages of menopause in the other related articles:
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