Holistic Treatments for Menopause Symptoms with Herbal Remedies

Hi, I had hormones inserted into my tummy as I have prostrate cancer. I feel so low as every 45 minutes I get a 3 minute hot flush. Can anyone offer help?

Dear Ken, Hormone treatment for prostate cancer involves using drugs which lower the testosterone levels in the body. The lowering of testosterone results in side effects such as hot flushes, decreased libido, difficulty obtaining an erection, and breast tenderness. Hormone therapy does not actually treat the cancer, but makes it difficult for the cancer cells to grow, and is being utilized more and more. Sometimes, the cancer cells will adapt to this low testosterone environment and will continue to prosper. However, as you have experienced, hormone therapy is not without serious side effects. Go here to learn more about the side effects > Cancer/Organization.You may want to talk to your doctor about intermittent hormone therapy where you receive hormone therapy until your PSA levels are stabilized at a lower level and then give your body a rest so as to return to its natural levels and function. However, your situation may not warrant this type of intermittent treatment and only your doctor can advise you. You could also ask your doctor about giving you the hormone progesterone, which may help to lessen or stop the hot flushes. I am not certain if the male body will respond to other natural therapies which we use for menopausal women, because a man's hot flushes are due to a response from the decrease in testosterone, and not a decrease in estrogen levels such as a menopausal woman would experience. The problem lies within the brain center, where the natural level of hormones have receptor sites on the cells, thus affecting the thermostat center of the body in the brain. Studies have shown that drinking one eight ounce glass of pomegranate juice daily for two years has helped a small study of men to prevent and to keep the prostate cancer cells from growing. So, since this is a harmless and tasty remedy, it might we well worth the habit of adopting. Be careful of the sugar content, though, and try to obtain unsweetened or low sugar pomegranate juice. Another herb which is used for enlarged prostates is Saw Palmetto. It is not a treatment for prostate cancer and hot flushes, but may be something which you might like to experiment with taking daily. There is speculation that our toxic environment may contribute to the increases in incidence of different cancers, so it might be a good idea to get a hair mineral analysis to be checked out for toxic metals and to check the balance of nutrient minerals in the body. A very promising product for helping to bolster the immune system is a product called Orenda Immune. Go here to check out this product and to find out the ingredients and uses of this product > Orenda/Information. Go here to learn more about an herb specific for prostate health > Herbs/Prostate. I sincerely hope that this information will assist you in attaining better health and balance.

I am looking for all natural remedy to stimulate uterine growth and ovary function, I am an abortion trauma victim and cannot afford conventional medicine due to the injury being so severe. I am trying to preserve what is left of the libido and was forced to undergo an unethical surgical procedure without consent that has traumatized the female reproductive system. Can you email me with a solution? Will the health spa treatment be effective enough or will I need a supplement?

Hi Stacie, it would be best if you were thoroughly examined by a doctor. We do not diagnose or treat over the internet and with a serious problem such as yours it is important to receive treatment. Also taking herbal remedies blindly without knowing what they can and will do in your situation could be dangerous. Please seek a qualified professional to evaluate your situation.

Hello, It's been a year and I have been getting treatment for perimenopausal symptoms. They continue to increase my Hormone Replacement Therapy drug and change my antidepressant which is Prisque 50mg. I am not feeling better. What can I do? I have these hot flushes that are internal, not so much the night sweats. It is terrible. I want to get off of HRT and the antidepressant. I would like to go another route. Please advise.

Dear Terri, Each woman goes through menopause in a different way with different and unique symptoms. You might want to find an alternative care practitioner or a licensed Naturopathic doctor who can take your complete history and physical and find out some natural solutions for you. I highly recommend a licensed Acupuncturist in your area who can work with you to make you feel better with Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medications. Good luck in your journey.