Monday, June 28, 2010

Baby it's hot outside...Or is it your hormones?


As a young girl, I can recall shopping with my mom and her going to the freezer section and cooling herself off. She would always say, " Is it just me, or is it hot in here? " It could be winter outside, and you could still see the steam rolling off her body. Well, thirty years later, my daughters are starting to observe the same strange behavior I saw in my mom.
Welcome to the world of Perimenopause, and Menapause. What are these hormone changes that are changing my body? Some women are experiencing symptoms such as night sweats, mood swings, hot flashes, and in between where you can't decide if you're too hot or too cold.
Is there relief from all these screaming hormones? Yes there is! There are natural approaches that can ease your symptoms into mantaining a healthy balance. As a holistic doctor, I have women who approach me on what herbs to take and what natural program to follow.
The first thing to is to limit your intake of caffeine. Too much caffeine can make you jittery, and when you're experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalances, that in it's self can drive you crazy. Drink lots of water and healthy liquids. Sometimes having hot flashes and night sweats can dehydrate your body very fast without even being aware of it. I feel women need at least 64 oz of water per day to help maintain body temp and help flush out toxins.
Support group of other women is very crucial. You need to talk to others so you can relax and know you're not the only one going through this. It can be very frightening at times. It's actually funny to hear other hot flash stories, and to hear other women compare stories of their mood swings!
Natural Wild Yam products are good ones to invest in. It helps gently with easing the hormone imbalances in the body. Other herbs such as Don Quai, and Black Cohosh, and Red Clover, Evening Primrose Oil, are all good natural support to consider. I find the best support is those ointments that contain all of these herbs in it.
Finally in conclusion, keep in close contact with your health care provider. Get check ups and if any symptom gets to be to much for you, seek help. Get educated in natural hormone therapy and learn all there is available out there for you.
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