Homeopathic Remedies for Menopause

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During the period of menopause, hormonal shifts can cause both physical and emotional stress in women. One of the ways out may be homeopathic menopause remedies. The most common homeopathic remedies prescribed for women suffering during menopause are the following:

Belladonna

This remedy is usually prescribed for women who suffer from restlessness, irritability and the feeling that they cannot slow their thoughts enough to relax. In addition, belladonna is used to reduce hot flashes and to deal with insomnia.

Chamomilla

Chamomile for Menopause

This remedy is often prescribed to women who feel overly sensitive and emotional, sleepy during the day but irritable at night and struggle with insomnia. Moreover, Chamomilla can help a woman to deal with irritations related to her menstrual period such as bloating, mood swings and cramping.

Calcarea carbonica

This remedy can help women who suffer from heavy flooding, night sweats and flushing, and weight gain during menopause.

Glonoinum

This remedy may be helpful for women with intense hot flashes and flushing during menopause, along with feelings of pulsation or pounding in the head.

Graphites

A woman who is chilly, pale, and sluggish-with trouble concentrating, and a tendency toward weight gain during or after menopause- will likely find a relief with this remedy. Graphites may also help to deal with hot flushing and sweats at night. If you have a tendency toward skin problems with oozing cracked eruptions, and are very slow to become alert when waking in the morning, then this remedy may be helpful for you.

Ignatia

This remedy is helpful for emotional problems that occur during menopause. If you suffer from a heavy feeling in the chest, a tendency to sigh and yawn, and sudden outbursts of tears or laughter then you should use Ignatia.

Lachesis

A number of symptoms may indicate a need for this remedy. They may include intense hot flashes with red or purplish flushing, palpitations, and feelings of pressure, congestion, and constriction.

Lilium tigrinum

If you feel hurried, anxious, and very emotional, you’ll likely respond to this remedy. This remedy is often prescribed to women who have a sensation of tightness in their chest, and a feeling as if they pelvic organs are pressing out, which can make them feel a need to sit a lot or cross their legs.

Natrum muriaticum

This remedy is often prescribed to a woman who craves salt, and feels worse from being in the sun. This woman may seem reserved, but has strong emotions that she keeps inside. During menopause, she can have irregular periods accompanied by backaches or migraines.

Pulsatilla

Aggravation from stuffy rooms and improvement in open air may be the symptoms that can be fought with the help of Pulsatilla. A woman who needs this remedy can be described as a soft and emotional person, with changeable moods and a tendency toward tears. These women usually feel deeply insecure about getting older. They usually suffer from changeable moods, irregular periods, queasy feelings, alternating heat and chills, and lack of thirst are common.

Sepia

This remedy is often prescribed for women who are struggling with constant fatigue, depression and weakness. It helps to find relief from hot flashes associated with nausea and exhaustion and also reduces excessive perspiration. Sepia can help a woman to become more regular, relieving constipation. In addition, this remedy is used to slow down heavy, flooding menstrual periods accompanied by bloating, headache and depression.

Sulphur

This remedy may be helpful for hot flashes and flushing during menopause. If you are very anxious, weep a lot, and worry excessively about your health, then you need Sulphur.

Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), Dong quai (Angelica sinensis), Red clover (Trifolium pratense), Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), Wild American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Kudzu root (Puerariae lobata) may also helpful for frustrating symptoms during menopause.

Homeopathy Dosage Directions

Remember to consult your doctor before you try any homeopathic remedy.

Homeopathic physicians suggest that remedies be used as follows:

· Take one dose and wait for a response.

· If improvement is seen, continue to wait and let the remedy work.

· If improvement lags significantly or has clearly stopped, another dose may be taken.

It’s very important to underline that the frequency of dosage varies with the condition and the individual.

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