A Natural Alternative To Hormone Replacement Thereapy (HRT)
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Most women experience the onset of the menopause at an average age of about 50 but it can start anytime from the early forties to the late fifties. Symptoms can vary: some women sail through but others suffer the miseries of irritability loss of libido hot flashes night sweats depression and lack of energy.

Orthodox medical practitioners invariably prescribe hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and often antidepressants and tranquillisers which can become addictive. However there is a natural alternative.

HRT is prescribed to counter balance the reduced production by your body of oestrogen which can lead to increased risk of osteoporosis and weakened bones leading to fractures. However two large clinical trials have shown that HRT does not in fact significantly reduce the incidence of bone fractures and there is an increased risk of breast cancer heart disease and gallstones.

Rather than a shortage of hormones it is said that most menopausal symptoms are more to do with an imbalance. By eating a healthy diet taking regular exercise and natural supplements you can boost the health of your bones and balance sugar levels and your hormones.

There is substantial evidence that diet effects many diseases. For example the Japanese and the peoples in Mediterranean countries are much less likely to suffer heart disease. Fewer people are aware that women in the Andes region of Peru do not suffer menopausal symptoms. Peruvian women take Maca a tuberous plant related to the potato. As well as the beneficial effect on menopausal symptoms Maca boosts energy and libido. Maca is also known as Peruvian Ginseng and Peruvian Viagra.

The Incas once inhabited this area and in order to boost their energy their warriors used to take Maca before going into battle. When the Spanish conquered the area they too discovered the benefits of Maca and they took the tubers in payment for the taxes they levied on the local people.

There are three phases of menopause: the perimenopause or the period leading up to the menopause. During this time a low dose of 1500mg is recommended to counteract the slow down in the production by your body of hormones. During the actual menopause increase the dose to around 4000mg each day for a period of 23 months and then reduce the dose to 2000mg. In the post menopause phase reduce your daily intake of Maca to 1500mg. The risk of osteoporosis is apparent from the onset of the menopause and thereafter. In addition to your daily intake of maca you are advised to also take a daily dose of Forever Freedom a natural health drink that contains aloe vera with added Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM and vitamin C. This will ease stiffness and pain in the joints and promote mobility and good bone health.

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