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Menopause Symptoms – Herbal Remedies
by: Caren J. Killtral
Menopause isnatural occurrence for women and it is something which every woman will face at some point in her life. Fortunately, studies have been done in order to provide herbal treatments and remedies for women going through this stage. Herbal remedies, as controversial as they are, can potentially provide positive effects for women experiencing menopausal symptoms. Here are some common menopausal symptoms andbest form of herbal remedy associated with each:

• Hot Flashes - Hot flashes are one ofmost common symptoms for women during menopause. Hot flashes can last up to six minutes and can potentially occur several times within one day.

Herbal Remedy – Black Cohosh (also known as squaw root, black snake root or rattle weed) has been studied and is proven asreputable treatment for hot flashes.

• Insomnia – Many women experiencing menopausal symptoms also have difficulty sleeping. If you suffer from sleeplessness onregular basis, you probably suffer from chronic insomnia.

Herbal Remedies – Kava (or Kawa) is used throughoutworld asremedy for anxiety and insomnia. Other remedies proven effective for treating insomnia and sleeplessness are Valerian root and HOPS.

• Depression and Mood Swings – Although most people joke about women becoming depressed and moody during menopause, these symptoms are very serious and if not treated properly can become dangerous and harmful.

Herbal Remedy – St. John’s Wart (also known as goat weed) has proven to beaffective antidepressant in reversingfeelings of depression which many menopausal women experience.

• Abnormal Hair Growth – Abnormal hair growth (also called hirsuitism) is perhaps one ofmost embarrassing symptoms for women suffering from menopause. Abnormal hair growth can occur anywhere, although aboveupper lip is usuallycommon target.

Herbal Remedy – Saw Palmetto (also known as Serenoa repens or windmill palm) is used for treating men with enlarged prostates as well as for women who are experiencing abnormal hair growth during menopause.

Menopause isdifficult time for every woman, but every woman must face it at some point. Approaching menopause withpositive attitude has been proven to reducelikeliness of some menopausal symptoms like depression and anxiety. Researching remedies and treatments isbest way to prepare for this stage of your life. This way, when it does happen, you’re aware of what to expect andbest ways to deal with it.

Aboutauthor:
Caren Killtral found outhard way that Menopause can hitwoman with force even earlier than most expect. She has spent several years learning all she can to help not only her own symptoms, but other women going through menopause as well. She works ascontributing editor for http://www.menopauseinsight.com


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