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Although ginkgo biloba is one of the most commonly used herbs today, that is not to say that it is completely safe. Use of ginkgo biloba has been associated with various uncomfortable side effects and health risks, and the safety of long-term use has not been proven. Keep reading to learn more about the risks and side effects associated with ginkgo biloba.
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The following side effects have been associated with use of gingko biloba:
Headache
Upset stomach, nausea
Dizziness
Skin inflammation
Severe allergic reactions
Increased bleeding
Raw ginkgo seeds contain a toxic chemical compound called ginkgotoxin, which can induce seizures. The consumption of large amounts of seeds over time can be fatal.
Gingko biloba has been shown to be effective at alleviating memory lapses, a common menopause symptom, and may help protect against Alzheimer's disease. However, gingko biloba is not effective for treating any other menopause symptoms, and furthermore is associated with several uncomfortable side effects, and can be toxic when consumed in large amounts and/or for an extended period of time.
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Women seeking an alternative treatment for managing the symptoms of menopause should consider safer, gentler options, like non-estrogenic herbs. Non-estrogenic herbs effectively alleviate the symptoms associated with menopause by stimulating the body's own hormonal production, but because they don't introduce external hormones into the body, non-estrogenic herbs are free from the side effects and health risks associated with gingko biloba and other phytoestrogenic herbs. Keep reading to learn more about non-estrogenic 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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