Natural Approach To Menopause Symptoms

NATURAL APPROACH TO MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS


The menopause is a naturally occurring event in the life of anyone who survives to the post-fertility age. There is no need for it to be the traumatic experience suffered by so many women. It is a rite of passage which we should be able to celebrate with the expectation of increased knowledge, wisdom and joy.

THIS SHOULD BE THE MOST EXCITING TIME OF YOUR LIFE!



Today’s Topics:

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Change Yourself for the Better
2. Circulatory Problems

3. Help for Dark Circles Under Eyes




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Change Yourself For The Better

Gandhi said ‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’

Is there an area of your life that you would like to change? Perhaps you want to lose weight, improve your temper, control your web browsing addictions, become a better parent, or just wake up early and exercise regularly.

Real behavior changes are very difficult to bring about by effort of will alone. However, a solution that brings about profound change is to change your mental models, which will change the way you look at the world.

Be Aware of Your Mental Chatter

Your mental chatter is the internal dialog that is going on in your head at all times. You may think that you are given a set of things that is your reality, but that is not really the case. You construct it with your mental chatter.

Be aware of your mental chatter and recognize that the voice in your head is not you.

Learn to deal with the part that talks down to you, challenges your self-esteem and is the source that limits your infinite potential.

Change Your Mental Models

A mental model is your belief of how the world works. They can be very useful because they simplify your life and save you mental energy.

The problem is not that you have mental models, but that many people do not recognize them for what they are. They are not how the world works; they are your perception of how the world works.

Every time you find yourself unhappy with something in your life, you can always trace it back to one or more mental models which are not serving you very well.

Avoid Living in a Me-Centered Universe

Most of us have a habit of living in a Me Centered Universe. We interpret everything that happens in terms of, What impact does it have on me?

If you spend the majority of your time in a Me Centered Universe, you are guaranteed to find more than your share of frustrations, pain, and suffering.

The only way you can live a completely fulfilled life is to design your life in a way that brings greater good to a greater community. The good news is that once you recognize this, it is not that hard to make a shift.









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Circulatory Problems

There are many different reasons why circulatory problems can occur and many different disorders which are often placed in this disorder’s category. Blood clots are perhaps the most common reason for circulatory problems. The blood often creates a clot in the larger veins throughout the legs or pelvic area and as this clot travels through the body it can become trapped in the pulmonary artery. When this happens the blood that is pumped throughout the rest of your body will diminish. This is a disorder normally referred to as Pulmonary Embolism. With this type of circulatory problem you will find yourself constantly out of breath and can be life threatening.

Aside from blood clots, fatty or plaque deposits can form on the walls of your arteries, which can cause them to harden. This type of build up can cause high blood pressure or hypertension. This can create a cycle of conditions as hypertension has been found to lead to strokes, kidney damage and even heart attacks. Circulatory problems should be taken seriously because just like anything else if left too long without treatment you may have a number of new conditions to deal with.

A more serious type of circulatory conditions is identified as Raynaud’s disease. This circulatory disease is defined by spasms of the blood vessels in the extremities such as the fingers and toes. This is a rare disease that targets mostly women from the ages of 15-50 years old. What can happen to those suffering from this type of circulatory disease is the skin tissue can die from the lack of oxygen and therefore bring on symptoms of dry gangrene.

Poor circulation can be the result of a number of different health conditions and internal problems, no matter what the cause, the treatment remains the same. If you are looking to stay away from prescription medications as much as possible, there are numerous natural supplements that are just as effective, without the dangerous side effects.

L-Carnitine is one of the most essential of all the natural supplements because it helps to strengthen your heart and promote circulation by transporting the fatty acids that could be the cause of the blood flow blockage.

Chlorophyll is another supplement, which helps enhance circulation and build healthy cells throughout the body. This can be taken in tablet or liquid form, whichever you prefer and should be taken only as directed to receive the best results.

Coenzyme Q10 works to improve oxygenation of the tissues. The brand I use and trust is QH absorb by Jarrow Formulas.

Liquid Kyolic is yet another solution to help build red blood cells and lower your blood pressure.

A high-potency Multivitamin and mineral complex are recommended for good circulatory function because they provide a balance of nutrients.

Ginkgo Biloba, which is the herb with a funny name as I like to call it is beneficial for the circulatory system. Hawthorn berries are also a good choice.

A diet high in fiber is good for the circulatory system. Cholesterol levels can be lowered with the consumption of oat bran.

Let's not forget good regular exercise, which is also recommended to keep the arteries soft, unclogged and help blood flow.


These are only a few supplements and remedies to help circulatory problems, there are plenty more to choose from but to make sure you are using the right remedy, always consult your physician or naturopathic professional of choice.









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Help for Dark Circles Under Eyes


Start making your own products and home remedies for dark circles under the eyes, and see the difference it can make in your life.

Drink at least ten glasses of water everyday.

Dark circles may be hereditary for some people or simply a part of the aging process, but most people would agree that they are a struggle to conceal. When the fat pad beneath the eye begins to thin with age, it can create a sunken look to the under eye area.

Studies have shown that sluggishness of blood flow underneath the eyes may also contribute to dark circles.

Vitamin K has been found to diminish the appearance of these dark circles. A recent study published in Cosmetic and Toiletries, included two groups, one that applied an under eye cream containing sunscreen and another that applied an under eye cream containing a combination of vitamin K and retinol. An examination of the under eye color at the beginning of the study and at the end found a significant lightening in the group using the vitamin K and retinol combination.

Eight hours of sleep is a must for all of us.


Close your eyes and cover your eyelids with slices of raw potato or cucumber for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream.

Grate a cucumber, squeeze to take out its juice and refrigerate. Make a mixture of lemon juice, lanolin cream and cucumber juice and apply around the eye for 10-15 minutes.

Apply lemon juice on the black circles twice per day.

Apply a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice.

Apply crushed mint around the eye.

Apply almond oil under eyes.

Reduce your intake of vitamin A. Over dose of medications such as Retin A produces "excessive" vascularization.

Niacinamide, a derivative of the vitamin Niacin, has been shown to be an effective skin lightening agent, especially for skin conditions where hyperpigmention may occur on the face or other visible parts of the body. Patients with hyperpigmentation applied a moisturizer containing five percent niacinamide. After four weeks, the hyperpigmentation and skin colour were analyzed by computer and most patients experienced decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness. Topical niacinamide has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it a potential treatment for puffy eyes and dark circles.

Almond helps to remove dark circles and is an excellent "skin food". Remove the cream applied around the eye after 10 min. No cream should be left on the skin around the eyes for long periods.

Dark Circles are caused by many underlying health conditions which must be treated or else your dark circles will only get worse as time goes by.