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MAJOR SYMPTOMS:
Hot flashes
Mood swings
Decrease in hormone production
Menopause does not have to be approached with dread. Menopause is NOT the end of your womanhood--actually what most women do not know it that menopause can begin as early as the thirties while othes continue into their fifties. In other words, menopause is a gradual process which occurs over a period several years as a woman's reproductive season comes to an end.
The new hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is today viewed as a wonder cure; but to us, the thought of taking horse urine is not appealing. HRT is extracted from mares' urine and has its praisers. However, there are alternative ways to help yourself, such as good nutrition, plant estrogen therapy, whole food supplements, natural personal care, primrose oil, and flaxseed oil.
PMS is pre-menstrual syndrome is a hormonal problem. It is thought that inadequate amounts of progesterone in the body in the days prior to menustration is the culprit. Some of the symptoms are fluid retention, headaches, irritability, swelling of the breasts, anxiety, frustration, and aches and pain. Some women find themselves just weeping uncontrollably (no wonder men just don't understand). Many women have stated that they only have two good weeks a month, especially when you consider that PMS symptoms can occur one week before period and continue until the end.
Aromatherapy is excellent to alleviate the symptoms of PMS. Essential oil blends are little miracle workers in the condtion of PMS. They should be used as massage oils, in diffusers, and in bath soaks.
At Embellir, we have several appropriate essential oil blends that address depression, violence, irritability, depression, and congestive pain. Also, products that address constipation which can contribute to bloating and irritability.
The emotional effects of menopause can range from irritability to anxiety to depression. It’s no wonder many women report having relationship issues during this time. The mood swings, hot flashes, and general aches and pains that can accompany menopause have to be understood and dealt with, health experts say, so that you can maintain your perspective. And understanding what's happening to you both physically and emotionally, is only the first step in getting through menopause without having relationships, both personal and business, fall apart.
Here's a list that can give you an idea of the types of emotional issues women may experience during menopause: rapid mood swings, depression, aggressiveness, fatigue, anxiety, and aches and pains. With emotional changes like these, it's easy to understand how menopause can also affect otherwise healthy realtionships. Be proactive. Do something!
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