Written by Mark Williams - January 10, 2023
The answer is yes! Naturopathic approaches have been shown to be highly effective in managing the symptoms and long-term effects of menopause. Naturopathy combines traditional, evidence-based medicine with elements from alternative health practices, providing an individualize approach to health care. Treatments can include lifestyle, diet and nutrition modifications, herbal therapies, supplements, homeopathy, physical therapies, and art therapies.
Because each person's experience of menopause is unique, naturopathic treatments are tailored to the individual woman’s needs as they relate to her menopausal transition. The goal of naturopathy is to give women the tools they need manage their symptoms while also addressing underlying causes of imbalance through natural means.
Lifestyle Support
A naturopathic doctor can help you assess your current lifestyle and determine any changes that you could make to improve your overall health and longevity during your perimenopausal transition. Your lifestyle choices such as exercise, sleep habits, stress management techniques and even social support can all contribute greatly to your overall wellbeing during this time.
Dietary Support
Naturopaths also consider dietary factors when considering how best to address menopausal symptoms such as fatigue or hot flashes. Making sure that you’re getting adequate nutrition from real whole food sources can go a long way towards regulating hormones naturally. Eating foods high in phytoestrogens (such as soy or flaxseed) can be helpful for many women going through menopause due to their hormone balancing properties.
Supplements & Herbal Therapies
Your naturopathic doctor may suggest specific natural herbs or supplements that have been found to be helpful for menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. Supplements like black cohosh or evening primrose oil are used regularly for treating these types of debilitating symptoms associated with menopause naturally without depending on harsh synthetic drugs. These supplements may also help improve general quality of life during the transition into postmenopausal years.
Homeopathy & Physical Therapies
In addition to herbal remedies and nutritional therapies prescribed by a naturopath may also suggest other forms of therapies including homeopathy and physical therapies such as acupuncture which have both been found successful in helping treat symptoms associated with perimenopause and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
While some type of hormone replacement therapy may be necessary for some women depending on their individual circumstances most cases can generally benefit from incorporating more natural approaches into their wellbeing routine whether it be through dietary changes or lifestyle shifts such as connecting more deeply with one’s body through yoga or mindfulness practices etc. Naturopathy has become increasingly popular for its holistic approach which considers all aspects of our being— mind body spirit when looking at health broadly from a preventative perspective rather than disease management only perspective like classical medicine often does today.* *
If managed successfully many women experience menopause as an opportunity instead of a burden; having the opportunity potentially living longer healthier lives than ever before possible thanks in no small part in part due to natural healthcare options available now more than ever before! At Hormone Treatment Center Natural Hormone Replacement Clinic we offer personalized care based on each woman's needs utilizing the latest evidence-based protocols combined with traditional family recipes passed down generations specific tailor make programs designed specifically each woman regardless what stage she is at on her menopausal journey! Join us today and begin feeling good again!