Botanical Support for Menopausal Hot Flashes
Kris Vaughan, CH The transition of menopause brings a variety of physical and emotional changes. Shifts in the estrogen and progesterone ratios bring about the common complaints of hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. Physiologically, every woman goes through the same transition but each woman experiences this in a very different way based on […]
How Our Hormones Affect Our Skin
Dr. Anne Hussain, ND Like any other system in our body, the skin is complex in its function as well as in its response to stimuli. When we age, the elasticity in our skin decreases and we can get wrinkles and sagging. When we have inflammatory responses in the body, these can manifest as hives, […]
Top 3 Natural Medicine Solutions for Hot Flashes
Dr. Michelle Cameron, ND Vasomotor instability (hot flashes and night sweats) is the most commonly reported complaint made by women in the perimenopausal and menopausal period. It is estimated that approximately three-quarters of all women will be affected by hot flashes or night sweats at some point during menopause with negative implications to quality of […]
An Herbal Solution for Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle
Dr. Marisa Marciano What is the best herb to take for regulating your menstrual cycle? The answer is Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). When considering herbal helpers for regulating an erratic or uncomfortable menstrual cycle, there are some obvious ‘big guns’ that pop to mind. Herbs like Vitex, Black Cohosh, and Raspberry leaf are all powerful female […]