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Risk & Benefits of phytoestrogenic herbs |
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Many women have reported relief from menopausal symptoms with the use of phytoestrogenic herbs, and some studies suggest that phytoestrogenic herbs really are effective at relieving symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness, and may even help protect against osteoporosis and heart disease. However, phytoestrogenic herbs are also associated with side effects and health risks that cannot be ignored. Keep reading in order to weigh up the risks before using phytoestrogenic herbs for menopause. |
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Because phytoestrogenic herbs for menopause introduce estrogen hormones into the body, they raise hormone levels and thus effectively relieve some menopause symptoms and protect against menopause-related health conditions. Phytoestrogenic herbs can also be helpful for people suffering from endocrine system disorders, who also experience abnormally low hormonal levels.
The major health benefits of phytoestrogenic herbs for menopause can be summarized with the following points:
Raises estrogen levels
Alleviates symptoms of menopause
(especially hot flashes)
Reduces risk for osteoporosis
Reduces risk for heart disease
Improves fertility
Although phytoestrogenic herbs do help relieve some menopause symptoms, any treatment that adds hormones to the body, whether those hormones be synthetic or from plants, will have an impact on health. Recent studies have confirmed that just like HRT phytoestrogenic herbs can cause uncomfortable side effects and even increase the risk for breast cancer.
Phytoestrogenic herbs are thus not recommended for
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everyone. Women seeking an effective alternative treatment for the symptoms of menopause should turn to safer, gentler options, like non-estrogenic herbs for menopause. These herbs don't pose the same health risks as phytoestrogenic herbs, because they don't introduce exogenous (produced outside the body) hormones into the system, but stimulate the body's own endogenous (produced inside the body) hormone production. 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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