If you are looking for a natural treatment to tackle those annoying menopausal symptoms, have you ever thought about giving homeopathy a try?
Homeopathy is all about tailoring the treatment to you, taking into account not just the physical symptoms but also how you're feeling emotionally.
Did you know that homeopathy has a good track record in dealing with menopausal symptoms?
A study on the effectiveness of homeopathy shows the success of homeopathic treatments for perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. The study found that homeopathy was found to be useful beyond placebo in relieving menopausal symptoms. These symptoms included hot flashes, night sweats, anxiety, palpitation, depression, insomnia.
What are your menopausal symptoms? What have you tried to alleviate them?
Homeopathic remedies for menopausal symptoms
The top homeopathic remedies I use most often to treat menopausal symptoms are:
1. Sepia:
Lots of symptoms but a main physical characteristic is a dragging down sensation
Hot flushes which rise upwards with perspiration, and feel easily chilled
Bearing down sensation on pelvis
Waking up to palpitations
Irritable
Mentally and physically worn out
May feel alienated from those closest to them
Anxious and worry a lot
Mood swings
Heightened sensitivity to smells and to touch
Worse from staying still, and feel great after exercise
Dry skin
Heavy bleeding
2. Lachesis:
Intensity with internal pressure. There is an inner drive with nowhere for it to go
Feels constricted
Hot flushes, panic attacks, palpitations
Symptoms move from left to right
Melancholic disposition
Depression in menopause
Feeling of hunger returns soon after eating
Mind faster than tongue
Perceptive, very sensitive and easily hurt
History of hurt leads to protecting with suspicion, and are constantly on guard
Can drain people around them
3. Cimicifuga:
Alternation of physical and mental symptoms
Overwhelmed with gloom, as if surrounded by a cloud
Cold and chilly
A lot of lower back pain
Worried about losing control especially during the menopause
Bearing down sensation
Hot flushes with a pale face
Feel like constantly facing danger
Ailments from fright and are easily frightened
Depression, with a sense of hopelessness, no light at the end of the tunnel
4. Sulphur:
Frequent flashes of heat during the day
Hot flushes with hot head, hands, feet
Must throw covers off
Mild perspiration, fatigue, faintness
Emptiness at pit of stomach
Dry itching skin
Easily bored
Persistent thoughts / Sleeplessness
Worse 11am, at night
Worse standing
5. Calc carb:
Hot flushes and head sweats
Mental or physical jaded state due to overwork
Worry
Frequent waking at night
Arthritis, stiffness of joints or foot cramps since menopause
Thirst for cold drinks
Worse ascending, milk, or pressure of clothes
Damp weather aggravates
6. Sabina:
Pulsating sensation and hot flushes during menopause
Hot flushes, worse clothing, wants to take off clothing and fan themselves
Desires fresh air
Irritable and ill-humoured during menopause
History of being worn out and over-worked
Weakened uterus
Varicose veins
Generally left-sided
Desires juicy, sour things, lemonade
Worse at night, worse from physical contact
Desires tranquility
7. Folliculinum:
A female remedy affecting the female hormonal system
Symptoms from ovulation to menses
Mood swings from aggression to apathy
Alternating excitability and depression
PMS symptoms
Congestive headaches
Hot flushes and night sweats
Dizziness
Recurring cystitis
Better movement, better fresh air
Intolerant of noise, touch or heat
8. Sanguinaria:
Flushing red cheeks
Burning sensations, burning palms and soles
Right-sided remedy
Headache ascending from occiput to over right eye
Headaches if going without food
Craves spices
Lethargic, averse to work
Worse wet weather, odours, noise
Soreness down muscles of back
Pain and stiffness in right shoulder
Unquenchable thirst
Aversion to butter
Worse 3am, worse periodically
Characteristic burning pains
9. Gelsemium
Hot flushes alternating with chills up and down the spine
Sweats from slight exertion
Night sweats
Apathy and depression
State of illness
Muscular weakness, causing aching, heaviness and soreness
Heavy droopy eyelids
Flushed face
Extreme exhaustion
Desire to be alone
Low appetite and thirst
Emotional excitement
Overpowering fear
Anxiety about future
Deep-seated aching in bones and joints
Insomnia from mental excitement, or from exhaustion
10. Pulsatilla:
Flushes of heat
Sweats at night and in the morning
Crave fresh air and like to go outside
Restless and have to move to readjust position
Worse for stuffy rooms or cigarettes
Worse rich food
Thirstlessness
Changing, shifting symptoms
Useful from puberty to menopause
Finding the best remedy for those perimenopausal ups and downs is all about finding the right match. We're looking for that remedy that mirrors how you're feeling the most.
You may want to self-prescribe and treat yourself. However, if there is no improvement after a few weeks you may want to speak with a homeopath.
Homeopathic organ support remedies
My approach is that I also often use homeopathic liver support remedies as the liver works very hard during menopause. I also often use remedies to support the adrenals, as the adrenals take over hormone production from the ovaries during perimenopause.
Most people that come to see me want to try the natural approach to managing their menopausal symptoms.
My homeopathic consultation process
The first consultation is an assessment where we go through your symptoms in a lot of detail. I like to ask a lot of questions about the menopausal symptoms that you are experiencing.
We then have follow-up appointments every 4-6 weeks. These follow-on treatments are important to ensure gradual progress. In the follow-up appointments, we discuss any changes and how you are feeling.
I want women to know that they have a choice. This way is a natural and gentle way to go through menopause.
More info on managing menopause naturally
Looking for more info on managing menopause naturally? My free Natural Menopause Relief Guide not only has details of homeopathic remedies for menopause but also dives into lifestyle tips, to help you feel more balanced.
Download your copy today to start your journey toward natural, empowering menopause relief.
Is homeopathy for you?
Homeopathy is used all over the world for so many health issues, including menopausal symptoms. I would love to speak to you if you think I may be able to help support you during menopause.
Next steps
I offer a free 30 minute discovery call. During this call, we talk about you, your symptoms, and how they are affecting you. I will ask you some questions to see if homeopathy may be beneficial to you.
I am always happy to hear from you.
Naziana x
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