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Menopause
Menopause is an important phase for every woman’s life. At the time of menopause woman undergoes a lot of physical changes in her life that can also affects her social life, her functioning at work. Menopause was often surrounded by misconceptions and myths, but menopause is a natural step in the process of aging.
One should accept menopause and age gracefully - for
"As a white candle in a holy place
so is fine beauty
of an aged face."
(Joseph Campbell: (The old woman)
After menopause there will be a lot of change in woman body biologically is indeed very crucial as a part of the ageing process.
Herbs For Menopause
For teas, the rule of thumb is, one teaspoon of herb per cup of boiling water unless otherwise noted.
Unless otherwise noted, steep leaves 5 to 10 minutes in a covered container, twigs, bark and roots, steep 10 to 15 minutes (covered).
Black Cohosh - natural form of estrogen (this herb is particularly important to use), 1 teaspoon per cup of water in a tea. not one of your better tasting herbs, available now in capsules.
Kelp - use a thin layer of this seaweed in your sandwiches, or mixed into salads
Licorice Root - Tea, 1 oz per cup of boiling water, steep a minimum of 10 minutes.
Rue - helps with heart palpitations.
Sarsaparilla - Tea, 1 oz per cup of boiling water, steep a minimum of 10 minutes.
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