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4 Herbs to Help Menopause

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4 Herbs to Help Menopause

Spirituality is all well and good, but as soon as physical symptoms come into play, “enlightenment” often seems just a tad less important. Here are four natural herbs that can help make day-to-day life during ­menopause a little more pleasant. It’s a good idea to consult your doctor on any questions you have about menopause and herbal preparations.

- Harald Gaier, British osteopath, homeopath and medical herbalist.



Black cohosh

(Cimicifuga racemosa)

This plant is effective in treating menopausal symptoms. It can also lessen post-operative functional disorders after removal of the uterus or ovaries.

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2:47PM PDT on May 16, 2013

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9:56AM PDT on Jun 6, 2012

Thanks

8:24AM PDT on Jun 4, 2012

I love the idea of using alternative medicine to help relieve symptoms of menopause and PMS. I shared these tips on my site Granolaville http://www.granolaville.com/2012/05/wellness-wednesday-10-secrets-to-easing.html

6:55AM PDT on Jun 4, 2012

INTERESTING.

11:10PM PDT on Jun 2, 2012

Great :-)

12:29PM PDT on Jun 2, 2012

thnx

1:24PM PDT on Jun 1, 2012

thank you :D

12:07PM PDT on Jun 1, 2012

PAGE 4 OF THIS ARTICLE IS WRITTEN IN A DANGEROUS AND RECKLESS WAY. HAWTHORNE IS INSANELY DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE WITH A HEART CONDITION. YOU MAY HAVE A CONDITION AND NOT KNOW IT. THIS HERB CAN EASILY EXASPERATE IT.

DO NOT TAKE HAWTHORNE WITHOUT CONSULTING A PHYSICIAN!!!!!!!!!!

CARE2 SHOULD IMMEDIATELY EDIT THIS ARTICLE. SOMEONE COULD EASILY GET BADLY HURT.

10:56AM PDT on Jun 1, 2012

Thank you, great info!

4:39AM PDT on Jun 1, 2012

Thank you for this information...

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