BY CLAIR WHITTY
The journey from perimenopause to post can be an easy one with very little symptoms or a difficult one dealing with everything that could be thrown at you. Symptoms can include anxiety, low mood, memory and sleep problems, or aches and pains. You might not suspect perimenopause just yet. Hot flushes and night sweats are so ingrained in our minds that we can ignore other symptoms. Fluctuating hormones can create havoc and changes can begin as early as 30.
Nature can help modulate your hormones and help you feel better and there are many supplements that can support you. A healthy diet, lifestyle, sleep, finding a way to cope with stress, will all work towards reducing your symptoms. Looking after your liver and your gut play a role too.
Supplements to help can include Soya and Red Clover to support oestrogen levels. Sage is the go-to herb for hot flushes, night sweats, and recent research indicates that it is also great for foggy brain experienced during the menopause. Hops is ideal to ease anxiety and stress, and aid sleep. Dandelion helps the liver, and Flaxseeds are a natural source of lignans that provide phytoestrogens.
Thankfully you don’t have to buy all of these individually, they are all in NHP Meno Herbal Support. You would take this formula for several months to normalise and reduce symptoms. Then you would stop and when hormones fluctuate again you can go back on the supplement.
I would always suggest taking Omega 3 essential fatty acids for general health, but in particular for women for our heart health. As we mature, heart health is something that we need to protect. NHP Omega 3 Support combines well with the Meno Herbal. It has peppermint to help digestion of the oils. Omega 3, especially from fish is great for the heart, joints, mind, skin, and keeping inflammation under control.
These supplements are formulated by Dr. Marilyn Glenville PhD, an expert on women’s health. Marilyn herself recommends taking NHP Meno Multi Support alongside the other two. It’s a multi-vitamin for everyday support energy and stress levels. It provides you with the tools to help keep hormones in check and can be taken daily.
Menopause is a journey; you don’t have to do it alone. Phone, email or call in for advice, we would love to help.
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