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Black cohosh side effects alternative with herbal maca for menopause |
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Black cohosh has proven to be an effective treatment for the symptoms of menopause, but use of the herb is associated with several uncomfortable side effects and serious health risks, which may outweigh the herb's benefits. Keep reading to learn more about the side effects associated with black cohosh in order to weigh up the risks before making a decision about taking this herb. |
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Medical studies show that use of black cohosh can trigger the following uncomfortable side effects:
Headache
Upset stomach
Heaviness in legs
Weight gain
Potential link to hepatitis
Some studies have shown that black cohosh appears to be linked to an increased risk for breast cancer. The phytoestrogens in black cohosh seem to stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells. Women who have had breast cancer or who have a family history of breast cancer should not use black cohosh.
Not only are study results inconclusive as to the actual efficacy of black cohosh for treating menopause symptoms, but no long-term studies have been conducted on this herb, and therefore the long-term safety of black cohosh cannot be guaranteed. Furthermore, use of black cohosh is associated with uncomfortable side effects and potentially serious health risks. Use of black cohosh is recommended only for the short-term, periods of six months or less. |
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Other herbs are equally effective at treating the symptoms of menopause as black cohosh, but without the side effects or potential health risks. Non-estrogenic herbs are a particularly effective alternative to black cohosh for the treatment of menopause symptoms, because they gently (and safely) stabilize hormonal levels without uncomfortable side effects. Keep reading to learn more about non-estrogenic herbs.  |
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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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