not only help w/'hot flashes' but also to help in LOOKING YOUTHFUL
{And has anyone read Suzanne Somer's book regarding all this??}
Anyway, yes, she WILL have to eventually accept her age. I think she said she's 56. I have to admit she looks GREAT and still gets attention from men,ect.{which she likes of course}
Well, ARE there herbs out there in helping [atleast some] in preserving a youthful appearance.
I'm kinda worried about her coz she says she 'still takes BC pills' for the sake of not having to go thru menapause
HERBS please?? [she wanted me to ask here4her]
thx
p.s. says in a couple of yrs. she'll stop using the pill [BC]
2007-09-05 18:04:31 · 4 answers · asked by deirdrefaith 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
These herbs are useful for managing symptoms of menopause:
black cohosh - reduces cramps, relieves hot flashes
chaste tree - balances hormones
also: dandelion, dong qaui, ginkgo, ginseng
Your friend may want to read these articles:
'Herbs and Menopause', from Women's Health Information (http://www.womens-health.co.uk/reproductivehealth_herbs.html)
'Menopause Symptoms -- Herbs No Help?' from WebMD (http://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/20061101/herbs-for-menopause-symptoms)
'Studies Question the Use of Herbs for Menopause Relief' from HealthLink, Medical College of Wisconsin (http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1007066021.html)
Eating well, not smoking, drinking alcohol in moderation, and exercise may help your friend maintain a youthful appearance.
This goes without saying... your friend should talk to her doctor about using herbs in conjunction with birth control pills, and using herbs in general.
2007-09-05 18:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by dt ~ librarian 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Soy milk and soy supplements help. Also, vitamin E lessens the severity of hot flashes. She should take note of her triggers. Such as maybe being upset, or eating sweets, and avoid these things. Hope this helps.
2007-09-06 01:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by cookie-monster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she cannot take the 'hot flashes' herbs WITH the birth control pills!!!!.... that will be a bad deal all around!!... tell her!!... she'll be a whole lot sicker than just aging and hot flashes!!!....
2007-09-06 08:28:04 · answer #3 · answered by meanolmaw 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well she needs the 'Sanjivini' herb to be youthful forever.
2007-09-06 10:50:34 · answer #4 · answered by Kumar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋