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You don’t necessarily need to use prescription drugs in order to take the edge off the symptoms of menopause. There are many ways to get natural menopause relief. But different things work for different women and what may work for a friend may not work for you. Herbal applications abound in drug stores and in health food stores and you will be able to purchase them without a prescription. You should follow the instructions on the bottle to the letter. It might take three months for any natural remedy to work so you’ll need to have patience.

Herbal treatments for menopause relief include black cohosh that can be used in a capsule form. This herb is inclined to reduce blood pressure as well. Black cohosh seems to stop working after about six months in some women. There are several negative reactions such as gas, nausea and vomiting.

Dong quai is an herb found in China that will help with hot flashes. It seems to have an ability to regulate unbalanced hormonal levels due to the phytoestrogens it contains. It is not known whether the herb works because it has effects that mimic the role of estrogen, or if it blocks estrogens within the body.

Chasteberry is another helpful herb for easing the adverse aspects of menopause. Chasteberry (alone or combined with herbal treatments such as dong quai or black cohosh) works to even out hormone levels. It appears to inhibit prolactin secretion from the pituitary gland, which makes it effective at decreasing menopausal symptoms.

St. John’s Wort will treat the depression caused by menopause, and when used with black cohosh it seems to give much relief from all menopausal symptoms. However be cautious because taking this herb will cause you to become sensitive to the sun and not only will you get sunburned more easily, the sun will stop the herb from working. In any case, it stops working after about 2 years.

Taking vitamin E will lessen the likelihood of hot flashes. Also effective in reducing symptoms is soy. Vitamin E can be consumed in a pill and soy is contained in soy milk, tofu, edamame, and soy nuts.

There are other measures you can take to lessen the symptoms of menopause. Avoid particular substances like caffeine, alcohol, and highly spiced foods. Keep your stress under control. Try applying ice packs when a hot flash happens, and be mindful that those women who exercise on a regular basis might not have as many symptoms. Avoid taking hot showers or baths right before going to bed since they can cause nighttime sweats.

You can also talk to the people at the local health food shop to see if they have more suggestions for natural remedies. Keep in mind that you must take any remedy for a minimum of three months to ascertain if it’s going to work. Always speak to your physician first to see if it’s safe for you to take herbal and natural remedies, as they might interfere with particular drugs.

Menopause is a difficult time for many women, and requires them to make a number of adjustments to their lifestyle in order to combat the symptoms. They also need to make decisions regarding what form of menopause relief will best ease their distress.