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What Is Menopause ?
What Is Menopause ?
WHAT IS MENOPAUSE ?
Just as aging is a natural physiological process, so is Menopause. It is the cessation
of menstruation with an average age of onset being 50 years for females. Six to 12 months
without a period is the common rule for diagnosing menopause. Some women may have
some symptoms like hot flashes, dry vagina or frequent bladder infections, while others may
enjoy a smooth transition into menopause.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
Individuals under a physician’s care should seek the advice of their physician before
taking nutritional supplements or beginning a new exercise program.
1. Vitamin E: 800 IU / day until symptoms improve, then 400IU / day
2. Hesperidin: 900 mg / day
3. Vitamin C : 1,200 mg / day
4. Rice Bran Oil (ferulic acid): 300 mg / day.
BOTANICAL MEDICINES
1. Licorice root (glycyrrhiza glabra): powdered extract 250-500mg
2. Black Cohosh (cimicifuga racemosa): dry powdered extract 250-500mg
3. Ginkgo Biloba: dry powdered extract 250-500mg
4. Dong Quai (angelica sinensis) powdered root or as tea: 1-2g
The nutritional suggestions in this material are not offered to treat, mitigate or cure disease,
and should not be used as a substitute for sound medical advice. This information is
designed to be used in conjunction with the services of a trained, licensed healthcare
practitioner.
REFERENCES
1. PIZZORNO, J. and MURRAY, M. Textbook of Natural Medicine. Pg 1319-1326,
Churchill Luivingstone,2000
2. PHYSICIANS’ DESK REFERENCE - www.pdr.net