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Discovering herbs: Dong Quai

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Dong quai, also called Chinese Angelica, is a common remedy in both China and the United States. Chinese herbalists often call Dong quai women’s ginseng. It has been used for thousands of years for many medicinal purposes, especially as a tonic for a variety of female problems, and is second only to ginseng in popularity.

 

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Easing the transition: Natural ways to treat menopause related mood swings, irritability and depression

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Mood swings and bouts of irritability may occur during the menopause and some experts believe it may be caused by centres in your brain being affected by declining levels of oestrogen. In my opinion and in my experience by far the most common cause of mood swings and feelings of irritability during the menopause is caused by blood sugar imbalances.

 

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Ask Marilyn: I’m menopausal, how can I make the party season easier?

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Q: I’m dreading the Christmas and New Year party season as I’m going through the menopause – hot flushes and crowded rooms don’t really mix. Can you suggest anything that can help me deal with them?

 

A: Hot flushes are among the most common and uncomfortable symptoms of the menopause, but their frequency and severity can vary from woman to woman. Hot flushes occur because the brain decides the body is overheated so it does all it can to cool things down. Hormonal changes involving declining levels of the hormone oestrogen are thought to be the trigger.

 

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