HERBS AND NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS

Herbs for menopause.com is intended to put to rest any doubts women may have about the herbs used to relieve the symptoms of menopause. Begin by learning about menopause (its causes, stages and symptoms), in order to understand how different kinds of natural herbs (phytoestrogenic and non-estrogenic) can effectively treat menopause symptoms. Keep reading below to get all the information about menopause and the herbs most commonly used to alleviate menopausal symptoms.

Understanding menopause: Menopause is a natural process during which menstruation definitively ceases, and when a whole array of disturbing symptoms may appear. Menopause is mainly caused by a drop in estrogen levels. Click here to learn more about menopause.

TYPES OF HERBS AND NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS

Two major types of herbs exist for menopause symptom relief: phytoestrogenic herbs and non-estrogenic herbs and natural supplements. The first group contains phytohormones, while the second group stimulates the body’s own hormonal production.

PHYTOESTROGENIC HERBS

Phytoestrogenic herbs and natural supplements are plants that contain herbal components called phytoestrogens, which have chemical structures similar to human estrogen. Click here to learn more about phytoestrogenic herbs.

NON ESTROGENIC HERBS

As opposed to phytoestrogenic herbs, non-estrogenic herbs and natural supplements don't contain estrogen. These herbs and natural supplements stimulate the hormonal glands to naturally and more efficiently produce body-own hormones. Click here to learn more about non estrogenic herbs.

What herb should women try? Although phytoestrogenic and non estrogenic herbs are good in relieving menopause symptoms, recent studies show that non estrogenic herbs are far more effective. Unlike phytoestrogenic herbs, they stimulate the body’s own hormonal production instead of introducing external hormones into the body.
    Click here to learn more about non estrogenic herbs and natural supplements.