Maintaining Menstrual Harmony

There are times in a woman’s life when the usual balance in her menstrual cycle may be disrupted. External and internal factors can effect hormone balance, manifesting in a range of symptoms. There are many ways in which the alternative practitioner can help restore balance.

It is important to mention that the naturopathic approach is to treat the individual. Every woman will present with her own particular story. A naturopathic consultation allows the practitioner to explore the underlying factors and suggest appropriate herbs, supplements , dietary and lifestyle changes.

The liver is a very important organ to support with hormone imbalance due to its action of clearing hormones from the body. Herbs such as St. Mary’s thistle, Schisandra, Dandelion root &Bupleurum will improve liver function. Starting the day with warm water and lemon juice, eating bitter greens and reducing intake of coffee & alcohol will also help.

Phytoestrogens are compounds found in herbs and food that are similar in chemical structure to oestrogen. These compounds are able to bind to receptors on the cell walls, having a regulatory effect on oestrogen levels.

A qualified naturopath will determine the most suitable treatment for the individual woman.

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Herbal support for menopause at Mullum Herbals

Menopause is a unique experience for every woman. It is the ending of a woman's monthly menstrual periods and ovulation. It also signals other changes to the body and mind, brought on in part because the body begins producing lesser amounts of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone (among others).

Menopause is not a disease. It is a natural process in a woman's life. How a woman views this time of her life can have a lot to do with how frequent and severe her symptoms are. If menopause is viewed as the end of youth and sexuality, this time will be much more difficult than if it is viewed as the next, natural phase of life, a time of greater freedom, liberation from the restrictions of youth.

Although menopause is one of the important physical milestones in a woman's life, many women lack concrete information about what is taking place and what are their options. With a proper diet, individualised herbs according to the symptoms and current state of health, nutritional supplements, exercise and simple lifestyle changes, most of the unpleasant side effects of menopause can be minimized to a great extent. With this knowledge and the support of one our professional naturopaths you can step forward with grace and embrace it!

Drop into Mullum Herbals for a consultation. Or for those who live further away we now offer skype and phone consultations.

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