Menopause
Back to Health Concerns
Printable Version
Menopause can be a very difficult transition time for many women. Uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, forgetfulness, and fatigue can be very disruptive to everyday life. Using some key nutritional support can help to provide effective relief by working to balance hormones, increase energy levels, and ease stress. Consulting with your physician about bio-identical hormone replacement therapy is another option that might be right for you.
Nutritional Supplements
Essential Products for Menopause Support
PHYTOESTROGEN PLUS
Phytoestrogens are plant substances capable of attaching to estrogen receptors in the body. Because they have a balancing effect on estrogen levels, phytoestrogens can be used in cases of either estrogen excess or in deficiency states. Foods such as flaxseeds and soy, and herbs such as alfalfa and red clover are rich sources of phytoestrogens. Pathway PHYTOESTROGEN PLUS is a formula that includes herbs such as black cohosh, chaste berry, and dong quai for comprehensive menopausal support.
• Recommended - Pathway PHYTOESTROGEN PLUS
STRESS SUPPORT
Stress can be a significant factor contributing to the uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause. Because the adrenal glands largely take over sex hormone production after menopause, supporting adrenal health and providing relaxation support can make a big difference in a woman’s quality of life. Xymogen ADRENAL ESSENCE is a concentrated adaptogenic herbal remedy featuring extracts of cordyceps, rhodiola and panax ginseng. This formula is designed to support the stress response, with the addition of select B vitamins involved in adrenal hormone production.
• Recommended - Xymogen ADRENAL ESSENCE
Optional Products for Menopause Support
PROGESTERONE CREAM
Progesterone creams help to balance the estrogen-to-progesterone ratio in the body and can help to ease menopausal symptoms. Applied to the hands, chest, abdomen, or lower back, progesterone cream absorbs through the skin into the bloodstream within just a few minutes. Pathway CRÈME DE FEMME contains natural progesterone from extract of wild yam in a base of aloe vera gel in purified water, Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol and mixed tocopherols), almond oil, rose hip oil, a humectifier to preserve moisture, and keratin for connective tissues. Pathway CRÈME DE FEMME does not contain methyl paraben or propyl paraben, preservatives that cause skin irritation in sensitive people.
• Recommended - Pathway CRÈME DE FEMME
INDOLE-3-CARBINOL
Indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a substance found in some vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc.), and its metabolite, di-indolylmethane (DIM) exhibit protective powers against breast (and other types of) cancer. These substances help support healthy estrogen metabolism by the liver, thereby decreasing the risk of estrogen sensitive cancers.
• Recommended - Pathway I3C PLUS
*The information in this reference document is not intended to be a substitute for advice or treatment from a qualified physician, nor is it intended to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Consult your physician prior to starting any new health program or if you have any questions regarding a medical condition.
|