Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Have any of you mature women been helped by taking Estroven or other natural supplements for menopause?

   • ANSWER:
     My best friend is menopausal and is is using progesterone cream with a reasonable result;

2. QUESTION:
   What are the names for natural supplements to use for menopause, hot flashes etc.?

   • ANSWER:
     Menopause is the medical term for the end of a woman's menstrual periods. It is a natural part of aging, and occurs when the ovaries stop making hormones called estrogens. This causes estrogen levels to drop, and leads to the end of monthly menstual periods. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 60, but it can happen earlier. Menopause can also occur when the ovaries are surgically removed or stop functioning for any other reason.

     Low estrogen levels are linked to some uncomfortable symptoms in many women. The most common and easy to recognize symptom is hot flashes ÷ sudden intense waves of heat and sweating. Some women find that these hot flashes disrupt their sleep, and others report mood changes. Other symptoms may include irregular periods, vaginal or urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence (leakage of urine or inability to control urine flow), and inflammation of the vagina. Because of the changes in the urinary tract and vagina, some women may have discomfort or pain during sexual intercourse. Many women also notice changes in their skin, digestive tract, and hair during menopause.

     Signs & Symptoms of menopause
     Decreased sex drive
     Hot flashes and skin flushing
     Insomnia
     Irregular menstrual periods
     Mood swings including irritability, depression, and anxiety
     Night sweats
     Spotting of blood in between periods
     Urinary tract infections
     Vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse
     Vaginal infections

     The long-term effects of menopause include:

     Bone loss and eventual osteoporosis
     Changes in cholesterol levels and greater risk of heart disease

     Homeopathic Medicine & Treatment for Pre-Menopause (PMS) & Menopause

     #Lachesis [Lach]
     Suits especially women who never get well from the change of life; "have never felt well since that time." It corresponds to many climacteric troubles, such as haemorrhoids, haemorrhages, vertigo,burning on the vertex and headaches. It is remedy for women worn out by frequent pregnancies, with sudden cessation of the menses, trembling pulse, headache, flushing of the heat and rush of blood to the head, cold feet and constriction about the heart.

     #Amyl nitrite. Flushes of heat at change of life. The 30th potency acts well here. Strontiana carbonica. Flushes of heat with head symptoms relieved by wrapping head up warmly. Sanguinaria. Flushes at climaxis; headache with profuse menses. Caladium. Pruritus at menopause. Aconite. Derangements of circulation at menopause. Hughes also praises Glonoine for these conditions. Veratrum viride. Perhaps no remedy controls the flushes of heat, so annoying to women at the change of life,as well as Veratrum viride.

     #Cimicifuga [Cimic]
     is very often the remedy for the suffering incident to the change of life. There is sinking at the stomach, pain at the vertex and irritability of disposition. The patient is restless and unhappy, feels sad and grieved. Bayes prefers the 6th and 12th potencies to the lower dilutions. It is but just to state that many have been disappointed in the use of this remedy. Caulophyllin 3X. Dr. Ludlam praises this remedy for nervous conditions following the climaxis, when there is "great nervous tension and unrest with a propensity to work and worry over little things." Sepia. Congestion at the climaxis, in characteristic Sepia constitutions, are quickly benefited by the remedy.

     #Bellis perennis [Bell]
     Our English confreres use this remedy quite extensively in what is termed a "fagged womb." The patients are very tired, want to lie down, have a backache. There is no real disease, but a marked tiredness all the time. Carduus is of supreme importance for liver troubles at the climaxis Ustilago. Often rivals Lachesis in controlling the flooding during the climaxis. Vertigo is characteristic.

     The above article is taken from :- http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/menopause...

     I hope this helps, take care and God bless.

3. QUESTION:
   natural supplements for menopause, kidneys recovery, anorexia recovery?

   • ANSWER:
     I know Chamomile tea reduces hot flashes.for anorexia, use ginseng, it inceaces activity and apetite. For Kindeys, I think it's crockodile oil.

4. QUESTION:
   Have any of you mature women been helped by taking Estroven or other natural supplements for menopause symptom

   • ANSWER:
     no but there's also estroleve...
     black cohosh is a common ingredient and i just did a big
     research paper on it. should be tried before hrt.
     to see if it helps relieve the symptoms of that particular woman.

5. QUESTION:
   What herbal supplements are best for fibromialgia & chronic fatigue?
   I was diagnoised 12 years ago. Since I started going thru menopause (at 42) it seems to have compounded my fibro and fatigue. I have lost all of my energy, I do well to make it thru a day. Life is no longer enjoyable because I am always tired and can not even take care of my responsibilities as a wife and mother. I take an antidepressent and a very good calcium w/mag supplement. Any advice about any other natural supplements I may need to add that will help with the fibro and fatigue?

   • ANSWER:
     You need to take two daily multivitamins. It is of my opinion though, that Fibromyalgia is a 'made up' disease. It's not real. It's what doctors diagnose when they don't know what's wrong. Find a better doctor to tell you why you don't have any energy. I bet 100 bucks you have an underlying condition.

6. QUESTION:
   woman going through menopause if u dont take hormone replacements what do you take for ur symptoms?
   Have you tried Dont Pause all natural supplement?

   • ANSWER:

7. QUESTION:
   menopause symtom?
   i am gong thru pre menopause.I had bad hotflashes and night sweats. i stated taking all natural supplements for menpause and the problems went away, this has been over a yr,
   recently i have has bad itching all over but it strarted out on my breasts and was only periodically.
   Now it is constant and all over -my friend suggested that maybe it is due to menopause- as i have no one to ask that has went thru menopause i am wondering if this is possible and if anyone has had this problem how did you find releif? thank you so much

   • ANSWER:
     I am in my fourth year of menopause, wish I could tell you it gets better but I can't. I also have the bad itching and it seems to be worse in the Winter. I use to tub bath, was easier to just wash my hair and shave my legs at the same time, but since the itching started I have found out Showers feel alot better and the itching is not as severe. Our skin tends to dry out more during Menopause and the Winter months especially. I also will rub Baby Oil all over after I finish Showering, that has helped me a whole lot. Girl hang in there, I am told that it will eventually be over, but dang at times its hard to believe.

8. QUESTION:
   Peri-menopausal & Menopausal Women: Did you use H.R.T. or natural vitamins to get you through the change?
   I need clarity: I know TONS of women going through the change & they are unsure whether to take vitamins/natural supplements or Hormone Replacement Therapy?

   They are literally at a standstill regarding what to take to combat the many, many symptoms of peri-menopause & menopause!

   Ladies, tell me which road did you all take & what worked for you?

   Thanks so much, sooooo.... many women are suffering from these symptoms & are ashamed to talk about them.

   Your insight/knowledge will be very helpful to ALL women going through this & I will surely pass this information along to my friends & family members!

   • ANSWER:
     This is an individual choice for each woman to make, depending on the amount and intensity of her symptoms, her personal health philosophy, and her health risk profile. I am a couple of years past menopause now, and I never considered HRT at all, but that is because I prefer the natural way if at all possible. I don't even take aspirin or cold medicine. However, I have autoimmune thyroid disease, and that requires medication, so I take synthetic thyroid hormones every day. I don't want to, but I can't function without it.

     I had a very difficult perimenopause and menopause, and am now considering adding back some bioidentical hormones with a doctor's prescription. I am just tired of feeling old in every way. Many women do not have this experience, and may not need much more than an extra supplement or two along the way.

     Because of my experience and my interest in natural health, I built a website that covers many different types of natural remedies for the different symptoms of menopause. I personally found success with over the counter bioidentical progesterone, herbal remedies such as black cohosh, wild yam, motherwort, scullcap and vervain, and high quality vitamins. See more at http://www.natural-approaches-to-menopause.com

9. QUESTION:
   Weight and Menopause any suggestions please??
   I am 36 and have gone thru surgical menopause at 30.
   I have gotton over the hot flashes and all the other crap that goes with it. I watch what I eat and walk and do lite wieghts couple times a week I can not lose any wieght and I am so frustrated with it I do not know what else to try I do not want to be on diet pills for the rest of my life!
   Does anyone know of a natural supplement or different excercises I can do, something anything please.
   Thank You
   I have about 20 pounds I would like to lose.
   And if any one else is young and in menopause, what kind of moisturizer are you using?

   • ANSWER:
     I'm 32 I also had a historectomy at 30 I gained alot of wieght after surgrey too.I got an exercise ball work out on that every other day and watch what you eat.I lost 20 pounds in 3 months.it's the hormones that make us gain wieght I think

10. QUESTION:
    menopause,heart problem and cant take hormones?
    I had breast cancer at age 15,my mother died from it at age 52 so hormones are not advisable.I have been looking for a natural supplement because the palpatations,nausea and particulrly the hot flashes are driving me insane.I can be totally naked over the A/C vent and sweat still pouring off me and it lasts for 10-30 minutes several times a day.I wake up at night trying to take my skin off cuz it's too hot!GRRRRRR.The lack of sleep and embarrassment from this is making me emotional.I also have daily headaches.I have had SVT and been on ATENOLOL for 20 years so many herbs are dangerous for me.What can I do?????

    • ANSWER:
      Of course, using soy will totally kill your thyroid. Not a good option, in my opinion.

      Please get a book called "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer" by Dr. John Lee. He talks about natural progesterone use, and how it helps protect against female cancers.

      You don't have to stay away from hormones. You need to stay away from estrogen and synthetic hormones! Natural progesterone is the exact hormone that your body makes, so you can use it.

11. QUESTION:
    what treatment for premature ovarian failure/menopause symptoms?
    I was diagnosed with POF 2 years ago. Have tried BCP, estrogen/provera and Estratest/prometrium. I want to take a natural supplement instead--have to take something because the hot flashes/lack of libdo/headaches are HORRIBLE (I'm 36). Would a progesterone cream (I've seen them at the health food store) help? Or do I have to have estrogen? I'm going back to the doctor in April, but I'd like some suggestions to try in the meantime. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      . You ARE on the right track; trying to find more info.
      Google "premature ovarian failure treatment" or something similar and you'll find LOTs of help. ...NOT necessarily 'cures' but knowledge IS Power. You'll be able to ask your doc intelligent Questions.
      >> http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/pof.html << ; ...
      "How is it treated?
      No treatment is available to make the ovaries work properly and improve fertility. Your health professional may prescribe hormone replacement therapy, certain types of antidepressants (such as Prozac or Paxil), or other medications to treat hot flashes and other symptoms. " ...
      "...there are treatments that can help some of the symptoms of premature ovarian failure.
      Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), also called hormone replacement therapy (HRT) gives women the estrogen and other hormones their bodies are not making. HRT can help women have regular periods and lower their risk for osteoporosis.
      Current research is looking into giving women the hormone testosterone to help prevent bone loss in women with premature ovarian failure. " ..

12. QUESTION:
    Has anyone tried Menersa for premenopause?
    I am only 39 yrs old and have been suffering from anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, nigh sweats and headaches, low libido, and foggy brain. Not to mention increased weight gain around my tummy. I went to the doctor and they mentioned I have beginning stage of menopause. I immediately began looking up natural supplements because I hate anything chemical in my body. I have a big phobia of the side effects that they produce especially heart palpitations, and feeling all high and weird. So, I found Menersa and Amberen. They have exceptional backing or so it looks like and I just wanted to know if anyone has tried these and if they are feeling better with their menopause symptoms.

    • ANSWER:

13. QUESTION:
    how to deal with a womans depression?
    im dating a 52 yr old woman who has already gone thru menopause. her moods change from day to day sometimes minute to minute. she will not go to a dr and i have recommended using natural supplements and have offered to pay for them and she refuses. it is driving me nuts. also her grown daughter suffers from depression also. when she gets short with me do i take it or should i tell her shes being a b/@#$%

    • ANSWER:
      If she's having that hormonal (and it still could be) emotional breakdown, you're best bet would be to NOT call her names. She'll just get irate. Try to remain calm and tell her to look at her own behavior at that moment and recognize that her emotions are out of control. Remind her that there are treatments that can help her feel better and be happy. Be sure to remind her that if she is prescribed a medication, it in no way means that she's "mentally ill" it's just something to help even her moods. Even though mental illness is a medical condition and not a personality flaw,the stigma is still there. Some people think that if they take medicine because of their "feelings" it makes them defective or some kind of pariah. I think she may be afraid of being seen as a nut case. You have to try to convince her that it is not how you would see it and neither should she.

14. QUESTION:
    About Spring Valley Natural Black Cohosh and menopause...?
    Can anyone tell me anything about this supplement ? I have tried to find it on the web and can't ! I have started taking it today for menopausal symptoms and would just like to know more about it. Would really love to hear from women that have actually used it for menopause. Also, know anything about SAM-E? I take a prescription pain reliever, is it safe to take with it? How about with Melatonin for insomnia? Thanks for all answers....

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.atlastnaturals.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=ALNI is an all natural menopausal pill for the pain. You can read up on the all natural pill http://www.atlastnaturals.com/ if you have any questions d ono hesitate to call, its all natural nothing can harm you

15. QUESTION:
    Any suggestions for dealing with a person with Depression?
    My dad has depression or male menopause, he can't take medications for it, but he is taking natural supplements and stuff to calm him. I need suggestions on how to deal with him, because he gets angry so fast (and he's full of self-pity). It's driving me crazy (but of course I don't show it). So how should I talk to him, or approach him? Should I act like I understand what he's feeling or like he's totally normal? Idk, any suggestions?
    Well the problem is we can't really get him to admit he has a problem yet. I don't know how to make him see that the way he's actin isn't normal - and that we won't judge him if he admits it.

    Should I just tell him straight out? Or show him facts and statistics....?

    • ANSWER:
      Let him know that you are there for him
      Dont judge him
      Be supportive
      Give him links to support sites so he can get help

16. QUESTION:
    Menstrual Problems HELP!!!!!!?
    I have menstrual or period problems, I can`t afford a gynecologist, I went to one but my medical plan doesn`t pay or cover for all the treatments ,and sometimes my period takes more time to come. My period is regular, so I get it every month. I am NOT nor never have been pregnant, I`m unmarried, NO boyfriend, not sexually active. I am worried, I feel very tried sometimes, like if something was wrong with my hormones. I am a young person in my 20`s, so it can`t be menopause yet. When i do get my period sometimes it comes with nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and dizziness or weakness, plus pain. Sometimes I have to stay in bed all day. Lately this month my period has taken more time to come, I am worried because it is supposed to come and it hasn`t .I feel like if something inside of me is obstructing the flow of my period. I hope that i don`t have any Ovarian cysts inside of me. Sometimes i feel so weak and tired that I feel like if i was going to faint. My sister had problems with her internal parts and with her period too so she had to be intervened and operated, I hope it doesn`t run in the family. I`m worried because when I get a job I can`t afford to miss days of work due to my period problem. I drink Midol and pre-menstrual capsules, plus natural supplements for the female reproductive system and for the natural hormone balance. Sometimes they help. I drink a lot of vitamins daily and/or natural supplements. Does anybody know some natural, preferably cheap supplements, vitamins, fruits, vegetables, healthy foods, diets, or things that I can eat to see if it helps me with my state of mood and with my period or menstrual problems or pains ?????? or healthy things i can do, some exercises you recommend?, etc
    P.S. I am NOT overweight, so that can`t be a reason or factor for my menstrual problems, I am NOT too skinny and NOT overweight either, I would say that I am normal weight
    Sometimes I have a condition called Constipation from time to time, i don`t know if that affects the coming of the period or if that has to do anything with why it takes a long time to come this month, or in some months, or if that affects the flow of my period or if that inflicts pressure to my vagina, so it is hard for my period to flow. Can anyone help??, does anybody know if it has to do with this???, what can be done???, I drink Metamucil from time to time especially when i am really constipated.
    I don`t know if constipation is a factor in the coming of my period, sometimes i feel so weak, dizzy or tired that I feel like if I needed to go or to be taken to the Hospital to have serum injected in my body or saline solution or something to hydrate my body, meaning that I feel very weak and tired or dizzy.

    P.S. I drink a lot of destilled water daily and also liquids, just in case.
    I would like natural stuff, so please don`t say chemical hormone balance or control pills like for example birth control pills, I prefer natural vitamins, minerals, fruits, vegetables, caplets, foods, drinks, liquids, juices, etc...... What could help ??????
    any natural herbs that I can use to relieve pain or so my weakness, tiredness, or dizziness or irritability go away ?
    any natural herbs that I can use to relieve pain or so my weakness, tiredness, or dizziness or irritability goes away ?

    P.S. please don`t say to have sex, when i get married in the future then i`ll consider it.

    • ANSWER:
      Many of us have the same symptoms prior to our periods. It's unpleasant, but perfectly normal.

      Be sure to get enough water and natural salts; the electrolytic balance is key. Excercise days before your period will help with cramps when it starts. Try some Advil or Motrin for cramping pain. It's better than Midol. Some women swear by caffeine, others avoid it. Tune into you body to see what it needs. Caffeine can very often help with pain.

      Do see a doctor if you feel more discomfort or have consistent fainting. It's the only way to determine if you have cysts.

      Best wishes.

17. QUESTION:
    Help before I kill someone!!!!?
    I'm going to hit the big 50 later this year, I had 2 periods in March and nothing since, so I am guessing that the menopause has kicked in. I thought that I was ready for it after all it's a natural part of life, but now I'm not sure.
    Physically all seems OK, but I seem to be going through a personality change, my husband and son don't seem to be able to do anything right, no change there, but now I am always snapping at them, and don't seem to be able to let anything go. I also found myself crying along to a sad country song while driving today, and that's not me.
    I'm reluctant to bother the doctor with this, as I'm seeing him a lot with a problem with my knee, and don't want him breaking his back trying to carry my file around. He is also young, male, and not easy to chat to.
    Can anyone out there who's been through this offer some words of advice, or share their experience. Do any herbal or natural supplements help, or should I be looking at HRT at sometime?

    • ANSWER:
      Hey sweety, I am almost 51. I went threw what you are going threw now when I was about 45. I thought I would kill every one around me before I got threw it all. But they all survived and so did I. Your body is just going threw a few changes right now is all. Think of the good side on all this, not the bad side of it. Talk to your doctor about it and he can give you some medicine that will help you get threw it all. I had hot flashes for 10 years like you would not believe. I thought I was going crazy, well crazier than I was already. Hey it is just life. Kick them heels up and try to make the best of it if you can at all. If you need someone to talk to, email me, be glad to talk to you. Remember, I have been there done that.

18. QUESTION:
    can any one advise on supplements for the menopause?
    I hope to avoid HRT and am looking for information on natural remedies to help me get over the symptoms of menopause.
    However there are so many different types, strenghths etc etc i do not know where to start.
    For example soya isolflavoids - what am i looking for? what strength? what ingredients as some have red clover and others have other things in them.

    Also should i take black coshoh?
    I am suffereing from mood swings, depression, headaches and joint pain.
    Also can any one recommend a reliable supplier?
    The high street shops products appear to be quite low in strength compared to the formulations you can get on line?
    I am confused.

    Many thanks

    • ANSWER:
      MY sister was having unbearable hot flashes. She is not at all a believer in alternative heath and uses pills for everything being in the medical industry.

      I recommended this and she tried it and the hot flashes went away

      http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.safemenopausesolutions.com/images/naturalprogesteronecreamsourcenaturals.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.safemenopausesolutions.com/naturalprogesteronecream.html&usg=__FgFm1WcHWrczQq6rW9wSSu6Ufms=&h=280&w=280&sz=17&hl=en&start=0&sig2=jnsJIyJR4a955Xe8HQ2bzw&zoom=1&tbnid=9Y1jCadvP0EPqM:&tbnh=159&tbnw=149&ei=eT-DTfDiLpHUgQfmtsXMCA&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dnatural%2Bprogesterone%2Bcream%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1B3DVFA_en___US204%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D486%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=403&oei=eT-DTfDiLpHUgQfmtsXMCA&page=1&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0&tx=73&ty=112

      I also highly recommend Dr Richard Schulze female or female plus. Go to the link below and read about both of them. Be sure to click all the orange tabs at the top when the popup shows (how it works why you need it etc)

      He has the best herbal products on the market in my opinion

      https://www.herbdoc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=38&cid=15

      More about the female formula is found here.

      http://curezone.com/schulze/handbook/female.asp

      I also answered your question on black cohosh.

      If you want to make your own female formla that is sold on herbdoc.com, using the directions for making a tincture in the other question you asked on black cohosh, I looked up the proportions to his formula that I have from his manual in my documents

      You could make less by cutting this down proportionally (ie-2 to 16 wild yam/chate berries, 1 to 4 oz licorice, .75 to 3 oz damiana and .37 to 1 1/2 oz hops)

      4 to 16 ounces of wild yam root
      4 to 16 ounces of chaste tree berries (vitex angus-castus)
      2 to 8 ounces of licorice root
      1.5 to 6 ounces of damiana leaf
      .75 to 3 ounces of hops whole flowers

      He says it will keep 50 years or more if made into a tincture

      He says not to buy powders for it but it should be powdered or finally chopped (he recommended a rose cutter to cut it up if you do not have a vitamix

      Though not in an easily readable form, he has more on this formula in his chapter 11 (cervical cancer)hold control and f keys to search and type in cervical cancer to find chapter 11 and there he lists the above formula and other info be sure if making it the herbs are organic

      http://www.slideshare.net/guest92cdac/save-your-life-manual-abby9smtagged

      I think the female formula and the natural progesterone cream above are all you need if it is stemming from hormones and to help you greatly through menopause.

      Though soy has the same chemical makeup as the drug tamoxifin in smaller doses, there are some problems being reported with soy. I would try these first.

19. QUESTION:
    what supplement should i take during menopause?
    i want a natural approach, what has worked best for you? plus what foods should i eat and what foods should avoid.

    • ANSWER:
      My friend had great results with all-natural Menopause Balance Complex. This complex uses compounds found in plants called phytoestrogens to ease mood swings, sleeplessness, and hot flashes associated with menopause. Phytoestrogens are also being currently studied for heart, bone, and breast health.

      Contains a standardized extract of Black Cohosh as well as Soy Isoflavones and Flaxseed. Also contains a proprietary phytoestrogen blend of dong quai, red clover, and licorice. No artificial colors, flavors, or synthetic preservatives.

      Hope this is helpful and feel free to contact me with questions or the website.

20. QUESTION:
    For Menopause symtoms such as stress, mental balance, anxiety have u used "Natural Vitality - Natural Calm"...
    It is a relaxing magnesium supplement. The Anti-Stress Drink. You have to mix 615 mg. to a hot drink. Will this help??? Thanks! The lady at the Health Food Store spend an hour w/me helping me pick out the right thing. I hope so bad it works.

    • ANSWER:
      I like Natural Calm. They say alot of symptons of different things can show up simply because the body has a magnesium deficiency.

21. QUESTION:
    Any good ways to boost metabolism for a middle age female?
    I am beginning menopause and having a terrible time losing weight, it's coming off a pound a week but GAWD I'm working for that! Has anyone had any success with a metabolism accelerator actually working? Not looking for a pill to take, more along natural lines of diet or herbal supplements. Thanks!

    (I asked this yesterday but only got a few answers, was hoping some fitness people are on today that could help me, appreciate all the advice!)

    • ANSWER:
      While exercise and eating 5-6 times a day will help in not only boosting you metabolism and mitigating insulin secretion,drinking water has been proven to be helpful as well.
      Despite the fact that most diets call for drinking at least eight, 8-ounce glasses of water a day, few studies have been done to determine if the practice actually speeds weight loss. In an effort to answer this question, Michael Boschmann, MD, and colleagues from Berlin's Franz-Volhard Clinical Research Center tracked energy expenditures among seven men and seven women who were healthy and not overweight.

      After drinking approximately 17 ounces of water, the subjects' metabolic rates -- or the rate at which calories are burned -- increased by 30% for both men and women. The increases occurred within 10 minutes of water consumption and reached a maximum after about 30 to 40 minutes.

      The study also showed that the increase in metabolic rate differed in men and women. In men, burning more fat fueled the increase in metabolism, whereas in women, an increased breakdown of carbohydrates caused the increase in metabolism seen.

      The researchers estimate that over the course of a year, a person who increases his water consumption by 1.5 liters a day would burn an extra 17,400 calories, for a weight loss of approximately five pounds. They note that up to 40% of the increase in calorie burning is caused by the body's attempt to heat the ingested water. The findings are reported in the December issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
      You must maintain a healthy lower calorie diet.Eat less carbohydrates and more whole foods and protein.Protein is helpful because it's the highest thermic food.

      Going for a walk in the evening can be helpful but weight training is one of the best exercises you can do to lose weight.

      One of the ways this works is by stimulating new muscle growth thus metabolizing more calories even at rest(about 50 cal per pound of muscle).
      The fact of the matter is you MUST just stick with it.Following some of the guidelines here will help.
      It is also unnecessary to drink 8 8 ounce glasses of water per day.

      Calculate you BMR and consume less calories than you burn.

      Consider some low carb protein bars.Stay away from granola and those type snacks.
      This will dispel that stupid cabbage nonsense among other things.This is excerpted from a Yahoo! Health e mail.
      The following diet myths come up over and over again at my nutrition center. My next two blog entries will help set the record straight. Hope you find this helpful!

      If you eat late at night, the food turns straight into fat.

      Not true.If your overall calories are appropriate for weight loss, you certainly can eat something after dinner. Late night calories will ultimately get used the next day (and even while you sleep).

      However, for the sake of energy, it is always better to eat your calories during the day when your body needs the fuel. Plus, eating consistently throughout the day will stabilize blood sugar levels -- so you’ll feel energized and experience fewer cravings. If you are going to snack after dinner, I suggest choosing something 250 calories or less.

      Fresh fruits and vegetables are more nutritious than frozen.

      Not necessarily. Frozen can be a great produce option (just avoid varieties with added salt, sugar, and sauce). Frozen foods are picked in the peak of ripeness, then frozen. You can eat them as you need them -- and most of the nutrients are locked in. On the other hand, fresh fruit and vegetables are typically harvested before they ripen, and can have nutrient variability. Also, the longer fresh produce sits around in your fridge, the less nutrients it will contain.

      Bottom line: Buy both fresh and frozen and eat as much as you can.

      Cravings are your body's way of telling you it needs something.

      This has never been proven. You normally crave what you like to eat (or smell or see someone else eating). Also, hormonal changes are sometimes responsible for food cravings. Ice cream and pickles anyone?

      Any type of water is always better than soda.

      No. There are a few caloric waters with sexy marketing ploys. In fact, some brands have quite a bit of sugar. Always check labels.

      Certain foods, like grapefruit, celery, or cabbage soup can burn fat and make you lose weight.

      These are anecdotal stories that have no scientific back up. It’s true these foods are low in calories, but they do NOT actually burn fat

      The combination of caffeine and aspirin before a work out will help to mobilize fat into your blood stream for use as fuel.Most herbal products with the exeption of ephedra do nothing for your metabolism.Ephedra has been banned by the FDA once again.
      Things like guarana and gotu kola only speed metabolism because of the caffeine they contain.Dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA) may help people above the age of 35 to regulate their endocrine system

22. QUESTION:
    Any good ideas to boost metabolism for middle age female?
    I am beginning menopause and having a terrible time losing weight, it's coming off a pound a week but GAWD I'm working for that! Has anyone had any success with a metabolism accelerator actually working? Not looking for a pill to take, more along natural lines of diet or herbal supplements. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      i had better luck losing weight when i did an early morning workout. Vitamin b6 supports your metabolism i take it but i didn't notice a difference in weight but it does give you more energy.
      good luck and please stay away from things that can raise your heart rate such as stuff with caffiene or ephydrine.

23. QUESTION:
    Question for the WOMEN: Have you or anyone you know gone through menopause? What is the youngest age? Symptoms?
    I am 42 yrs old & just recently I have been having hot flashes & night sweats every day/night. I had blood work done & the doctor's office called & said I have anemia, so I looked up the symptoms: http://health.yahoo.com/blood-overview/iron-deficiency-anemia-topic-overview/healthwise--hw166955.html

    I bought this menopause supplement, even though I think I am too young to be going through menopause. That helped, but it is kind of expensive, so I was wondering if there was a natural cure for getting rid of hot flashes & night sweats. If it's not menopause what else could be causing these symptoms?

    • ANSWER:
      You are pretty young for menopause. However, I am 45 and starting to wonder the same thing myself! If you are upping your iron intake and still having symptoms, go to a natural health store and get some black cohosh. Check with your doctor first, but if he/she approves, take it according to directions. It should stop those annoying problems.
      I don't want to be an alarmist, but my husband's doctor told him night sweats can be a symptom of leukemia. He sweats at night, too, but we can't find the reason (I think he just piles on too many blankets).
      I can offer a way to help manage the problem, too. They make big, quilted pads to cover your sheet, then if you soak the pad, you just pull it off and replace with a clean one. A lot easier than changing the whole bed in the middle of the night, or sleeping on wet sheets. You can get these very reasonably priced from a Dr. Leonard's or Carol Wright catalog. They have online catalogs, too.
      Hope one of my suggestions help. Good luck!

24. QUESTION:
    Menopause, hot flashes and mood-swings help?
    I need a supplement or herb that works for hot flashes and moodswings. I don't like taking prescriptions. Any suggestions, or something herbal or all natural that may have worked for you? I can't take the hot flashes anymore and my husband can't take the moodswings. Please help!!!

    • ANSWER:
      some say tofu or soy products are helpful,I had to take estratest for awhile I wasn't producing any testosterone which caused major mood swings and depression also no sex drive... it really helped me get back on track .Also some progesterone creams (available in health stores) may help. Good luck, I'm in my 10th year of hot flashes (but not real bad ones)

25. QUESTION:
    My mom is going through menopause?
    My mom is going through menopause, and she is miserable. The heat flashes for her are unbearable. Is there a vitamin or a supplement she could take to help her with her symptoms? It breaks my heart to watch her be miserable. She doesn't want to take estrogen pills because she is worried that is could cause heart damage. Is there something natural I could buy for her to take?

    • ANSWER:
      Here,I looked this up for you,hope it helps!:

      http://www.fda.gov/womens/medicinecharts/menopause.html

26. QUESTION:
    About spring Valley natural black cohosh....?
    Can anyone tell me anything about this supplement ? I have tried to find it on the web and can't ! I have started taking it today for menopausal symptoms and would just like to know more about it. Would really love to hear from women that have actually used it for menopause. Also, know anything about SAM-E? I take a prescription pain reliever, is it safe to take with it? How about with Melatonin for insomnia? Thanks for all answers....

    • ANSWER:
      My neighbour takes it, buys hers in Ireland. She says it has changed her life - for the better. No more hot flushes (or flashes as you call them).
      She swears by it