mercredi 18 janvier 2017

The Value Of Feminine Herbal Supplements

By Deborah Morris


Women have particular health needs, many of which have not been well understood by the medical profession. A woman needs wisdom, humor, flexibility, strength, energy, and serenity to meet all the demands of work, home, and family. Feminine herbal supplements have helped women cope for centuries, and research has validated folk lore passed down through the ages.

Hormones, produced by the glands that make up the endocrine system, are the conductors of physical harmony. They regulate every bodily function. Growth and development, reproduction, performance, and emotional and mental health are good as long as the endocrine system is functioning properly. Unfortunately, modern life is hard on this critical component. Bad food choices, a sedentary lifestyle, high stress levels, and living in a polluted environment can cause hormonal imbalances. Tried and true herbs help restore health.

Before recorded history, folklore taught women how to alleviate all sorts of disorders. Ancient herbalists compiled a long tradition of beneficial plants. The burgeoning interest in natural healing has spawned new research that validates many 'old wives' tales'. As we explore the planet, new herbs are added to the list. Although the sheer volume of knowledge might seem overwhelming, the safety record of properly prepared and used remedies is reassuring. People can try a tea, a tincture, or a pill to see if a particular herb is helpful.

Hormonal balance is key to a happy life. Herbs can enhance puberty, childbearing, and menopause. Vitex is one traditional plant known to ease menstrual pain, boost fertility, and help with hot flashes and vaginal dryness during menopause. Red raspberry leaves, a popular pregnancy tonic, also help prevent uterine prolapse. Dandelion, nettle, hawthorn, oat straw, and dong quai are nourishing herbs that support every part of a woman's body.

Menstruation is a natural function of the female body, but it can be so out of balance that it used to be called 'the curse'. Licorice regulates the cycle, lady's mantle and cayenne help curb excessive bleeding, ginger and black cohosh help with pain. Many more herbs help with PMS symptoms.

During pregnancy, ginger and wild yam are used for morning sickness. Nettle, red raspberry, and dandelion nourish mother and baby. Not yet pregnant? Maca, vitex, and lady's mantle are said to boost fertility. Dandelion and milk thistle are especially good for the liver, which produces hormones important for conception.

A lack of energy is one of the most common complaints of modern women, who often have to balance the demands of both workplace and home. Blue vervain and licorice root are specifics for an energy boost. Ashwaghanda can increase stamina and promote sound sleep. Maca, a South American root, has become popular for its hormone balancing and energizing effects. Hawthorn is heart healthy and also helps with mood swings and depression; evening primrose and schizandra may alleviate these enervating problems.

Menopausal symptoms - hot flashes, night sweats, emotional instability, weight gain, skin problems - have perhaps made more herbs famous than any other complaint. Fortunately, herbs can bring real relief. Sage, Asian ginseng, vitex, dong quai, wild yam, and black cohosh are used by million of women all around the world. Maca, soy, and motherwort can also help ease women through this transition.




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