Penn Herb Wellness Guide

Menopause

Also indexed as:Change of Life, Climacteric, Hot Flashes/Flushes
Menopause is not a disease—it’s a natural part of life. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Menopause is not a disease—it’s a natural part of life. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Eat soy and flaxseed

    Make foods high in phytoestrogens, such as flaxseed, tofu, soy milk, tempeh, and roasted soy nuts, a regular part of your diet

  • Control symptoms with isoflavones

    Supplements containing at least 80 to 100 mg a day of isoflavones from soy or red clover may help control symptoms

  • Cool down with black cohosh

    Some people have found 20 mg of a concentrated herbal extract twice a day relieves hot flashes

  • Find relief with exercise

    Even light aerobic activities can help reduce menopausal symptoms

  • Quit smoking

    Smokers are more likely to experience hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms

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