Herbal Remedies for Happiness & Hormone Balance
Posted by Allura Joy on Dec 5 in Menopause, Women
Newsflash: Conventional medicine is responsible for 255,000 deaths per year in the United States, and almost half of those are from adverse reactions to prescription drugs. Just because a pharmaceutical drug has been studied in a laboratory, regulated by the FDA and prescribed by a doctor, it does not necessarily mean that it is safe – especially mixing with other Rx drugs.
Of course modern medicine can be safe, effective and has certainly saved millions of lives. However there are so many ways to heal our bodies naturally and with fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals. Since the beginning of humankind, cultures around the world have utilized herbal remedies for various therapeutic purpose. Now known as Phytotherapy, medicinal plants are used to heal and restore balance and wellness within the body — an ancient art that is slowly gaining more respect and interest in the West. Some plants have truly amazing healing properties and certain botanical extracts and blends can help increase energy, improve your mood, reduce anxiety, help you sleep better, and naturally balance hormones to name a few benefits.
Many conventional prescription drugs available today have roots in the plant world, however pharmaceutical companies may change the chemical structure of the compound to patent the medications and sell as their unique product and at a much higher price. That is why many herbal remedies and all-natural products are generally not supported my most of the medical industry. There is a great deal of money in manufacturing, distributing and prescribing pharmaceuticals – even if they have a long list of possible side effects.
Many processed foods and other consumables, as well as over the counter medicines and synthetic topical products contain harmful preservatives, parabens, glycol and other petrochemicals that have been linked to causing cancer and numerous other serious health issues. By avoiding these types of products and choose a more healthy organic diet with raw fresh ingredients and using all natural products as much as possible, you will be much healthier and have a stronger immune system to fight off disease.
Here are some recommended beneficial botanical extracts that can help support healthy aging and a holistic approach for women to feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. Sometimes taking a special blend of specific herbs are more effective than each individually. It is also important to know how to properly extract the therapeutic qualities and how much to take.
Fenugreek Seed supports healthy hormone levels, improves body composition (increased lean body mass, enhanced muscles, diminished visceral fat), improves mood and mental cognition.
Cordyceps is an extremely effective and powerful life-enhancing mushroom extract used by millions of people worldwide to improve their energy and vitality level and to promote respiratory, circulatory, sexual and immune health.
Maitake benefits immune and cardiovascular health.
Damiana is effective in relieving anxiety and stress.
American Ginseng enhances immune functions and is used by athletes for overall body strengthening. It also strengthens the adrenal and reproductive glands.
Maca is growing in world popularity due to its energizing effects and fertility enhancement qualities. Other traditional uses include increasing energy, stamina and endurance in athletes, promoting mental clarity, and reducing chronic fatigue syndrome.
Wulinshine has been proven to alleviate insomnia and depression.
Passionflower helps keep your body and mind balanced and reduces anxiety.
Vitamin B12 is needed for healthy digestion and is known for its energy enhancement benefits.
Add Lib is a daily health supplement containing ALL of the extracts listed above. This all natural formulation of plant and mushroom extracts, antioxidants, vitamins and other phytonutrients is intended to balance a woman’s complex system. Women who take Add Lib on a daily basis have reported noticable improvements in their energy level, general disposition and sense of passion and zest for life. It is especially helpful for women over 40, as Add Lib is known for its anti-aging properties. Personally, I’ve been taking Add Lib for about 8 months now and I look and feel much more youthful than I did before. I can definately tell when I don’t take it, as I feel more slow, tired, grumpy and unmotivated.
Another amazing product for mature women is Internal Harmony – to help relieve common menopause symptoms and overall vitality. Internal Harmony is a topical cream containing 25 mg of micronized progesterone per application, plus ALL the extracts listed above, AND additional ingredients below to help restore balance, energy and focus. It is easy to use, as you just need to apply one full measured pump of Internal Harmony Cream once a day to the inner leg or the inner arm, and then massage well into skin.
American Ginseng enhances immune functions and is used by athletes for overall body strengthening. It also strengthens the adrenal and reproductive glands.
Black Cohosh has long been known to Native Americans and is used to relieve menstrual cramps and reduce hot flashes.
Chasteberry has been used widely in Europe for gynecologic conditions such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), cyclicalbreast discomfort, and menstrual cycle irregularities.
Red Clover has been used in the treatment of a number of conditions associated with menopause, including hot flashes, cardiovascular health, and osteoporosis.
Black Cohosh, Chasteberry and Red Clover are all called “phytoestrogen” because they’re structurally similar to estrogen. Modern scientific studies have shown that these natural herbs contain isoflavones ~ plant-based chemicals that produce estrogen-like effects in the body.
Dong Quai helps relieve constipation, increase red blood cell count (which helps treat anemia), and provides relief from menstrual disorders such as cramps, irregular menstrual cycles, infrequent periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menopausal symptoms.
Vitamins E, B6 & B12 are all powerful antioxidants. Vitamin B6 is needed to release energy from the foods we eat. Vitamin B12 is needed for healthy digestion and is known for its energy enhancement benefits. Vitamin E is now known to have direct effects on inflammation, blood cell regulation, connective tissue growth, and genetic control of cell division.
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