You Tell Us: Alternative Therapies for Menopause Symptoms

Let's be honest: Menopause is hard. Between the hot flashes, the insomnia, and the mood swings, going through the "change" may seem like a foreign entity has assumed control of the body you thought you knew inside and out. And to top it off, the conventional method of staving off symptoms with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) carries potentially scary risks. Finding an effective natural solution is an individual process—we hope the following therapies help.

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"I am 59 years old and have had little to no issue with menopause symptoms. I have been using high lignan flaxseed oil daily and progesterone cream. Plus I exercise five days a week for at least 30 minutes. I had a coworker that had a terrible onset of hot flashes and insomnia, and I recommended she try 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil twice a day until symptoms eased. She tried that and on the third week, the hot flashes resolved and she began sleeping normally. This worked for a couple of years and then she began to have more trouble. I recommended she try adding dong quai to what she was taking, and that has resolved all symptoms to date."
—Alice Burton, via email

"I have had amazing relief from menopause symptoms from a product called Adrenal Fuel made by a company called Natratech. I tried two capsules in the morning and two in the afternoon. Not only has it helped me think clearly again, but also my energy has increased tremendously (no more afternoon energy drain)."
—Michelle Baxter, via email