Natural Support for Menopause

There are various natural menopause supports depending on your individual symptoms and needs. This may include some herbs, lifestyle changes, nutrition coaching, or other remedies for balance.

Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring plant compounds that may have a similar action to estrogen, though it is a weaker action than endogenous estrogen (made in the body). Eating foods rich in phytoestrogens, such as flaxseed, may help balance hormones and prevent osteoporosis.

Supporting  strong bones is necessary to prevent osteoporosis. So add foods rich in calcium like broccoli, Swiss chard, or spinach to your meals. Reduce your intake of refined sugar and grains. If you must drink, then limit alcohol to one drink per week.

Heart health is very important as women age. Some practical diet changes can help to prevent heart disease including

• avoiding trans fats like deep fried foods and partially hydrogenated oils
• reducing saturated fats from meat and dairy
• increasing whole foods that are nutrient dense by eating plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and occasional fish

A lot of women will have symptom relief with the use of herbs alone. Please note, not all supplement brands have been tested and therefore may not give the desired results, so we recommend only professional quality herbal supplements.

We use a combination of herbs depending on the symptoms being experienced. So our approach is individualized for each woman. There are many herbs and botanicals that help with menopause symptoms but here are a few that we like.

• Maca is one of the most common. This herb helps to improve overall symptoms including sleep, mood, and energy.
• Ginseng, which is useful for sexual function and energy. 
• St. John’s Wort has been shown to improve mood and depression. 
• Black cohosh is another great herb used to help many symptoms including hot flashes.