Robin from Killarney, Manitoba, Canada, asked:
Hi Julie,
May I please have a medical scan?
I am 55, going through menopause and wondering if the natural remedies are helping and if I can do something differently.
Thanks,
Robin
Hi Robin,
Welcome to the club! The menopause years are life-changing in a number of ways and I have personally found all of them to be positive.
When discussing menopause, global women’s health expert and board-certified OB/GYN Christiane Northrup, MD says, “Menopause is an exciting developmental stage – one that, when participated in consciously, holds enormous promise for transforming and healing our bodies, minds, and spirits at the deepest levels.”
Natural remedies for menopausal symptoms can include bioidentical hormones and herbal supplements like Maca, Pueraria Mirifica, Black Cohosh and Vitex.
Harvard Medical School defines bioidentical hormones as, “Hormones that are identical in molecular structure to the hormones women make in their bodies.”
Although some women go through perimenopause and menopause without experiencing any symptoms, many women successfully utilize either bioidentical hormones or herbal remedies to alleviate their unwanted symptoms.
To find a practitioner in your area, go to the Institute For Functional Medicine or call a local compounding pharmacy and ask for physician referrals. Americans can also go to the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine to find providers.
In addition, Dr. Northrup will be a guest on my show Thursday, May 20th to discuss the latest revision of her #1 New York Times bestseller book The Wisdom of Menopause and will be answering callers’ questions about perimenopause and menopause. Please put this date on your calendar and join us.
Hope this information helps jump start your menopause research.