The menopause can be a difficult time, with all the associated symptoms and health concerns. During this time of change, one of the biggest threats to your sense of wellbeing is the recurrent hot flushes that are often associated with the menopause. Along with a plethora of other symptoms, this can be a huge threat to your sense of wellness, and yet getting rid of those troublesome flushes can be very difficult indeed.
During the menopause or perimenopause, women experience many symptoms that are based on the hormones that start to dwindle in their bodies. The symptoms can vary depending on lifestyle and hormones, but most women report that they experience hot flushes, with around 85 percent of them experiencing them as early as the first year or two of the menopause.
Some women end up taking HRT to help control the discomfort and embarrassment of hot flushes, but there are also natural methods that you can try to help cope with the symptoms.
Black Cohosh is one such natural remedy. This plant is used widely for treating the menopause, and hot flushes in particular. Some studies have shown that Black Cohosh may be as effective as any drugs, including pharmaceutical oestrogen when it comes to providing relief from hot flushes.
Flaxseed oil contains fatty acids which are thought to be useful when it comes to reducing the symptoms of menopause. The plant lignans in flax are thought to be similar to oestrogen, and these may cause oestrogen levels to stabilise within the bodies of menopausal women.
Evening primrose oil is often used for women’s reproductive health conditions. It can help to stabilise hormones and it also has a cooling effect on the skin and helps to regulate the way that the body produces oestrogen.