7 Herbal Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy, or HRT
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By: Mark Sisson
For many women, menopause can introduce new health challenges. In addition to the symptoms that perturb basic quality of life like hot flashes, headaches, night sweats, and irritability, menopause is also associated with higher risks for serious health concerns like osteoporosis, cognitive decline, and metabolic syndrome. This has made the standard treatment for menopause—hormone replacement therapy, or HRT—a multi-billion dollar business.
A few weeks ago, I explored the benefits and risks of HRT. It has its merits certainly, but it’s not for everyone. Today’s post is for those people who want to try something else. Say you’ve waded through the morass of HRT research and would prefer a different route. Or maybe you’ve actually tried conventional or bioidentical HRT and found it just didn’t work for you. Whatever the reason, you’re probably interested in using “natural” products if you can swing it and if it’ll actually help.
Are there herbal alternatives to HRT that actually work?
As a matter of fact, there are.
Which Herbal Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Treatments Work?
These are the eight most promising herbal alternatives to hormone replacement therapy:
Black Cohosh
Maca
Black Seed Oil
Red Clover
Ginseng
Evening Primrose
St. John’s Wort
Wild Yam
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