Best Places to Find Herbs for Menopause
To combat the constant hot flashes, insomnia, depression and mood swings that accompany menopause, many women are turning to herbs to help reduce or eliminate their symptoms. Read on to find out the best places to find and buy herbs to help alleviate your menopausal symptoms.
Health Food Store
A type of grocery store that typically sells health food, organic foods, local produce and nutritional supplements like herbs, health food stores are often considered the best places to locate hard to find herbs such as Black cohosh. In addition, they specialize in catering to individuals with particular dietary needs, allergies, diabetes, vegetarians or people living solely on raw food.
Co-operative
Popping up in neighborhoods everywhere, co-operatives (also known as a co-op) are business organizations owned by a group of individuals, often within your local community, that bring lower costs to the consumer. Some specialize in providing only natural and organic products including herbs, at often very high quality.
Your Own Backyard
Many common kitchen herbs are now available at your local grocers as potted plants, but they can be hard to maintain without the proper care. Common herbs that can be grown and used to treat menopause include:
. Red Clover – A perennial clover originating from Asia, this herb is used to help balance the body�s estrogen levels during menopause by introduce phytoestrogens -compounds similar in their composition to hormones in humans- in the body. To grow, it needs a lot of sun exposure and it is recommended to plant seeds in moist, well-drained soil. Red clover can also be found growing along the road and in ditches because it favors easy conditions to grow.
. Ginseng - Used for centuries in ancient China, Ginseng has become the go-to for alleviating loss of libido, preventing vaginal dryness, stabilizing mood, improving memory loss and normalizing the body�s energy levels during menopause. A fleshy rooted herb, Ginseng does not grow in full sunlight, so its best planted in shaded areas. Ginseng is a perennial plant, but unlike other plants, can lie dormant for years, not growing a new top each year.
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From your local health food store to your own backyard, finding herbs to help treat your menopause symptoms is as easy as 1-2-3. Click here to read more information about herbs for menopause.
