TREATMENT FOR HOT FLUSHES
Take vitamin e(d-alha tocopherol) and citrus bioflavonoids with absorbic acid as per the dose recommended
Reduce in your Diet
Refined carbohydrates, caffeine and alcohol intake
Add to your Diet
50gm soya protein pr day
It has been shown to decrease the intensity of hot flushes, soya beans and soya products contain phyto eostregons and isoflavones, which have been shown to decrease menopausal symptoms and modulate eostregon levels
Add to your diet
cashews, peanuts, oats, corn, wheat, apples and almonds. They contain significant amounts of Phyto oestrogen and they appear to block the effects of excess oestrogen stimulation of the breasts and uterus which may well have a protective effect
Herbal Remedies
Black cohosh (cimicifuga racemosa), available at health food shops. A substantial number of controlled clinical trials have shown that black cohosh is equal to conjugated equine oestrogens in its ability to improve vaginal lubrication and to reduce depression, headaces and hot flashes. The usual dose is two tablets and twice daily
Vitex agnus castii works a treat
dong quai
wild yams
Tinctures and oral combinations of these varieties are available in health food shops. They must be used in four to six weeks before improvement in symptoms in noted
Chinese herbal remedies have been shown to greatly reduce menopausal symptoms. Watch this space for product offerings coming soon
Its always recommended to get a blood test and consult your doctor and an individual practitioner for more information regarding hot flushes.
