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What is Menopause?

Menopause, also referred to as the “change of life”, is a process where women stop menstruating. Women begin to experience menopausal symptoms in their late forties to mid fifties.

Menopause can be a natural process brought on by age or can be brought on suddenly from surgery, chemotherapy or radiation or certain autoimmune disorders. This hormonal shift if the body can be a difficult adjustment for some women and may greatly affect their quality of life.

The most common complaints of menopause are hot flashes, fatigue, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, osteoporosis, mood swings, insomnia, memory problems. The symptoms vary from person to person and can run in the family. More Information on Menopause Click Here

Complementary and alternative methods have little scientific data to support some of the positive claims but some are proving to offer some relief of the aggravating symptoms. Your search for treatment is a personal journey and the more informed you are the more likely you will find the treatment most suitable for you.

The Best Combination

The best treatment for menopause has been the best of both conventional medicine and complementary medicine. We strongly recommend that you do not abandon conventional medicine in favor of an unproven complementary or alternative health practice.

CAM Therapies That May Be Helpful for Menopause

Acupressure Acupuncture Aromatherapy Ayurveda Biofeedback Chiropractics Counselling/Psychotherapy Exercise Guided Imagery Healing Touch Herbal Therapy Homeopathy Humor Therapy Hypnotherapy Journal Therapy Magnet Therapy Massage Therapy Meditation Music Therapy Naturopathy Nutrition Osteopathy Qi Gong Reflexology Reiki Relaxation Therapy Shiatsu Spiritual Support Support Groups Tai Chi Therapeutic Touch Traditional Chinese Medicine Vitamins/Supplements Yoga.

Disclaimer: The resources and links provided are for information purposes only and one should discuss treatment options with their physician.

Important: Whatever CAM treatment you opt for, it is important that you share the information with your physician. It is important that we begin to start talking about the many therapies available and begin to determine which practices are the most helpful.

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