Holistic Menopause Treatments

The average American woman reaches menopause at about age 51. Similar symptoms associated with pre menopause and early menopause could strike much earlier than this.

Holistic menopause treatments are more in vogue now days, not so much because women are driven to them, but away from HRT (hormone replacement therapy).

The current methodology for various cancer treatments is chemotherapy and radiation. It is entirely possibly that future Americans will view these "treatment plans" in the same way that we now view "so-called" medical procedures during the dark ages, or torture during the Spanish Inquisition.

Millions of Americans have lost loved ones at the altar of medical science due to the ravages of chemotherapy and radiation. Unfortunately, these horrific procedures are still foisted upon millions of unsuspecting Americans, annually.

Similarly, HRT has been clinically proven to greatly enhance a woman's chances of contracting heart disease, various types of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

The question could be asked, "Why would the medical community take the risk of exposing a patient to life-threatening illnesses in an effort to curb the hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause?"

The same question could be asked in regard to cancer treatment, "Why would the medical community take the risk of exposing a patient to the ravages of chemotherapy and radiation to combat cancer."

The answer to both of these questions is the same - because these are the treatment plans that are available to the medical community. Medical practitioners are trained in the use of these procedures. The treatment procedures follow a well-organized plan. The procedures are endorsed by every known, well-renowned and prestigious medical society, organization, top pharmaceutical company, hospital, and research clinic.

Unfortunately, the advocates of chemotherapy and radiation offer no guarantee of success, even during the second, third, fourth, or even fifth bout with reappearing cancer.

Too many patients literally give up the will to live while enduring the ravages of chemotherapy and radiation.

Many women are now seeing similarities to HRT as it is the same type of recommendation as that offered by medical professionals in relation to cancer treatment.

In lieu of the life-threatening implications associated with HRT, many women are turning to the safety of holistic menopause treatments which many now believe can offer the same amount of protection as the much maligned HRT, but without the risk.

Savvy women are asking the tough questions - "Why put oneself in the crosshairs of some laboratory concoction when safer, all natural holistic menopause treatments exist?"

Holistic menopause treatments have literally been around for thousands of years. Many women are reverting to the "old-school" benefits of holistic menopause treatments, though these efforts are often pooh-poohed by the medical constabulary.

It takes a tough mental attitude to depart from conventional thought patterns, or to even consider outside-the-box medical alternatives like holistic menopause treatments.

Another alarming fact is that the majority of alternate therapies (to HRT) are not only not recognized by the medical community, but also not covered by medical insurance. This fact takes a "take charge" attitude and real commitment.

In spite of this, some women have opted not to stand in line for the so-called "Cool-aid" but instead, have opted for the safety of holistic menopause treatments.

The efficacy of holistic menopause treatments has been called into question.

Here, a little knowledge based on personal investigation and to a degree, trial and error is required. There are as many bogus holistic menopause treatments on the market as there are good ones.

Most of the available holistic menopause treatments, if not effective, are benign and will cause no harmful effects.