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MacaActive as an alternative to Black Cohosh for hot flashes |
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Black cohosh is probably the most widely used of any phytoestrogenic herb for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. Many women report that black cohosh effectively relieves hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness, but medical studies remain inconclusive as to the actual efficacy of black cohosh, as well as its long-term safety. Keep reading to learn more about black cohosh. |
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Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa), also known by more evocative names like black snakeroot, bugbane, or bugwart, is a member of the buttercup family native to North America, where it mainly grows in woods and forests. Long used as a remedy for arthritis pain, today black cohosh is probably the most popular phytoestrogenic herb used to treat the symptoms of menopause, especially hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness.
Black cohosh's medicinal properties are found in its stems and roots, which can be administered fresh or dried as an infusion (strong herbal tea), pill, or tincture (liquid extract-the most potent method of administration).
Traditionally, black cohosh has been administered to treat menstrual irregularities, PMS, and even to induce labor, as well as to alleviate pain associated with arthritis. Today, black cohosh is most often used to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, especially:
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Vaginal dryness
Disrupted sleep
Irritability, mood swings
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Although black cohosh has been used by many women with great results, more and more studies are showing that the herb can trigger uncomfortable side effects and may pose serious health risks with long-term use. Keep reading to learn more about the risks and side effects associated with black cohosh.  |
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Herbal remedies have become increasingly popular for the treatment of the symptoms of hormonal imbalance, such as occurs during menopause. Not all herbs are safe or effective for managing menopausal symptoms, however. Keep reading to learn about the best treatment options for hormonal imbalance. |
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Treating Hormonal Imbalance with MacaActive |
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Hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play an essential role in several areas of the body, and as hormonal levels decline with age, the health implications can be significant. As women begin to notice the symptoms of hormone deficiency, they may want to consider taking steps to stabilize their hormonal production.
Today, there are three effective ways to normalize hormonal levels: lifestyle changes, alternative medicine and drugs & surgery.
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Lifestyle Changes: Lifestyle changes (such as an improved diet and increased exercise) are vital for overall health and for alleviating the symptoms of hormonal balance, but lifestyle changes alone will not have a significant impact on hormonal production. Most women will want to consider the next level of treatment, alternative medicine, which has proven to be excellent for treating hormonal imbalance in a safe and natural way.
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Alternative medicine: There are two types of herbal supplements for improving low hormone levels: those containing phytoestrogenic herbs, and those containing non-estrogenic herbs. Phytoestrogenic herbs (like Black Cohosh) are filled with phytoestrogens, which are similar to estrogens. They can increase low estrogen levels by replacing some of the missing estrogen hormones. This isn't the best solution, however, because your body will become less responsive to producing estrogen on its own, causing a further decrease in body-own hormone levels. Unlike phytoestrogenic herbs, non-estrogenic herbs don't contain estrogen, but nourish the hormonal glands to work more efficiently. This ultimately results in balancing not only estrogen, but other necessary hormones, as well. Using non-estrogenic herbs is one of the safest and best ways to treat hormonal imbalance naturally.
An excellent example of a safe and effective non-estrogenic herb for hormonal deficiency is herbal MacaActive. What makes MacaActive so special is its ability to balance hormonal levels in women by nourishing the hormonal glands. In this way, it alleviates most disorders related to hormonal imbalance.  to read more about MacaActive.
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Drugs and Surgery: This level of treatment has the highest risk and often the highest cost. The most common drug therapy for treating hot flashes in the US is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). There's no doubt that this is the quickest and strongest way to combat hormonal imbalance. Unfortunately, it entails serious side effects and increases the risk of different types of cancer in women. If you still want to consider this approach, see your doctor to learn more about what this treatment option involves.
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A safe way for balancing hormones:
Non-estrogenic herbs are the most effective solution for treating estrogen deficiency.
MacaActive is an excellent non-estrogenic herb. It's simple: rather than putting hormones from the outside into your body artificially, MacaActive stimulates your hormone glands into producing the necessary hormones naturally. This is what makes MacaActive supplements so unique. to read all about MacaActive. |
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