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About phytoestrogenic herbs |
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Phytoestrogenic herbs have long been popular for treating menopause symptoms, and studies have shown that these herbs are indeed effective. However, studies have also shown that these herbs are associated with potentially serious health risks and aren't indicated for all women. Keep reading to learn more about phytoestrogenic herbs for menopause.
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A phytoestrogenic herb is any plant containing a type of plant hormone called phytoestrogen, whose chemical structure is nearly identical to the estrogen produced in the human body.
Several types of herbs contain phytoestrogens, but only a few have levels high enough to have any effect when ingested by humans. Furthermore, in addition to phytoestrogens, certain herbs will have other nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids) that will be beneficial to overall health and further aid the body's endocrine system (the system that produces hormones).
The most commonly used phytoestrogenic herbs for menopause include the following:
| • Black cohosh |
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| • Ginseng |
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| • Dong quai |
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| • Red clover |
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| • Gingko biloba |
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The symptoms of menopause are triggered by diminished ovarian activity and significantly decreased production of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone hormones. When phytoestrogenic herbs are ingested, the body is able to convert the plant's phytoestrogens into natural human |
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estrogen, thus raising total estrogen levels and helping to alleviate several menopause symptoms.
After clinical trials revealed the dangers of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which include an increased risk for breast cancer, phytoestrogenic herbs became increasingly popular as an alternative treatment for relieving menopause symptoms, because they have a similar action in the body.
Phytoestrogenic herbs for menopause do have a documented ability to relieve some menopause symptoms, but they also pose potentially serious health risks, as well. Keep reading to learn about the risks and benefits of phytoestrogenic herbs for menopause.
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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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