Complementary to Treatment of Menopause

Menopause begins naturally when the ovaries begin producing less estrogen and progesterone, the hormones that regulate menstruation. Chaste Tree is used in the natural treatment of menopause because it is thought to be beneficial for irregularities of the menstrual cycle and may help balance hormone levels. Black Cohosh helps with menstrual and menopausal health. Licorice has phytoestrogens that perform functions similar to those the estrogen produced by a woman's body.

Chaste Tree is beneficial for irregularities of the menstrual cycle and may help balance hormone levels. Dong Quai, a traditional herb for women’s health, is often considered to be the female Ginseng. It is also traditionally used as a uterine tonic. Black Cohosh helps with menstrual and menopausal health. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. Preliminary studies found vitamin E to be effective in relieving hot flashes and possibly in improving the blood supply to the vaginal wall in menopausal women. Licorice has phytoestrogens that perform functions similar to those of the estrogen produced by a woman's body. Siberian Ginseng is traditionally used to help improve general well-being. Calcium is included in this natural treatment for menopause as it has been shown to be beneficial in relieving nervousness and irritability, and helps to protect against bone loss. Vitamin D promotes normal skeletal and tooth formation by stimulating calcium and phosphorus absorption, and playing a key role in their metabolism. Soy Isoflavones can be a natural alternative to estrogen replacement therapy for relief of mild menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats. They may also improve the absorption of Calcium.

The vast majority of patients with hypertension have in common a particular abnormality of the arteries: an increased resistance (stiffness or lack of elasticity) in the tiny arteries that are most distant from the heart. The arterioles supply oxygen–containing blood and nutrients to all of the tissues of the body. Hawthorn dilates the arterial walls. CoQ10 leads to a significant decrease in blood pressure in people with hypertension and energize the heart.

Hypertension often develops into heart disease. Supplementation with heart-protecting ingredients is necessary. Flaxseed is important for cardiovascular function and lowering blood pressure. Garlic has the ability to lower blood pressure and improve cardiac function.

Hawthorn dilates the arterial walls and decreases blood pressure. Calcium and Magnesium have been shown to work together in the natural treatment of High Blood Pressure. CoQ10 helps to reduce symptoms of High Blood Pressure and energize the heart. Garlic has the ability to lower blood pressure, improve cardiac function and help with the overall symptoms of high blood pressure. Flaxseed is important for cardiovascular function and lowering blood pressure. Vitamin C and Bioflavonoid Mix have the effect of relieving symptoms of high blood-pressure and helping the body detoxify by removing toxic substances (e.g. lead) that can cause high blood pressure. Bioflavonoid Mix potentiates Vitamin C. Taurine is an amino acid that has been demonstrated to lower blood pressure and protect the brain, making it important in the natural treatment of high blood pressure. Reishi Mushroom Extract has a blood-pressure lowering effect and may help decrease edema, a symptom of High Blood Pressure.

Lupus is undoubtedly a potentially serious illness. However, it is important to recognize that most patients with lupus lead full, active, healthy lives. Periodic increases in disease activity can usually be managed by varying treatment. Taking DHEA daily can help to reduce disease activity and mitigate muscle ache and oral ulcers. Ginger helps indirectly to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and by lowering the body's level of natural pain-causing compounds.

People with lupus are at increased risk of infections, especially if they are taking corticosteroids or immunosuppressive medications. Flaxseed contains omega - 3 fatty acids which can decrease lupus-induced inflammation, and is important in supporting the natural treatment of lupus.

Taking DHEA orally in conjunction with conventional medicine used in the natural treatment of Lupus may help reduce disease activity and mitigate symptoms such as muscle aches and oral ulcers. DHEA also seems to improve bone mineral density in Lupus patients being treated with high dose corticosteroids. Ginger helps indirectly to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and by lowering the body's level of natural pain-causing compounds. Flaxseed contains omega - 3 fatty acids which can decrease lupus-induced inflammation. A Complete Multivitamin Mix including antioxidants helps to improve overall health.