The medical establishment has traditionally approached menopause as a disease, and in that paradigm, offered hormone replacement as a "cure". In reality, menopause is not a disease; it is a natural transitional period that can be coped with using natural techniques.
Unfortunately, hormone replacement therapy has become commonplace in out nation over the past few years. Although most doctors insist that replacement therapy involves the use of natural hormones, the fact is that the hormones being used are not manufactured by our own bodies, nor are they derived from natural plant sources, such as soy products or yams.
Premarin, a popular hormone replacement product, is obtained from the urine of pregnant horses. Currently, 10 million women are being administered this product in capsules or in patches. Clinical studies have confirmed that the administration of synthetic hormones to patients can increase the risk of breast cancer by up to 33%. Furthermore, hormone replacement has been linked to upper body fat and insulin resistance (diabetes).
What to Avoid
Although all women will experience menopause, some will be victimized by adverse symptoms more than others. Remember that the severity of symptoms may be dependent upon one's willingness to accept the aging process and the person's ability to adapt to the tremendous hormonal changes that occur.
Adaption includes taking some preventative measures, specifically avoiding several foods that have a tendency to compound symptoms. Clinical research has revealed that excessive intake of sugar, caffeine and alcohol can modify the blood sugar levels of the body, leading to, or compounding, psychological disturbances.
Furthermore, it should be noted that studies have correlated alcohol, meat and cigarettes with premature menopause.
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