EXPERT Dr.JOSH AXE DESCRIBED- How to Manage Menopause Symptoms & Balance Hormones Naturally!!
EXPERT Dr.JOSH AXE DESCRIBED- How to Manage Menopause Symptoms & Balance Hormones Naturally!!
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Menopause is a transition every woman experiences, yet it is often treated as a medical decline to be endured rather than a natural phase to be honored. In many cultures, like in Japan or India, menopause is seen as a "second spring"—a time of newfound wisdom and vitality.
If you are struggling with debilitating symptoms, you are not alone. Over 60% of women only start looking for information once symptoms begin. However, by understanding the science of your changing hormones and using natural lifestyle medicine, you can not only eliminate symptoms but actually reverse your biological age.
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The Root Cause: A Loss of "Moisture"
Scientifically, the drop in estrogen and progesterone affects the hypothalamus, which regulates your body temperature. In ancient medicine, this is often viewed as a "cooling and moistening" deficiency. When your body can’t regulate its temperature or keep itself hydrated from the inside out, you experience:
Hot Flashes & Night Sweats: Your body’s attempt to cool itself through external moisture (sweat).
Vaginal Dryness: A direct result of the thinning of the lining and lack of internal lubrication.
Mood Swings: Fluctuating estrogen levels disrupt serotonin, the "feel-good" chemical in your brain.
The "Fab Five" Herbs for Hormone Balance
Before jumping to synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT), consider these powerful botanical allies that help your body produce its own hormones:
Black Cohosh: Mimics estrogen to reduce hot flashes and night sweats.
Wild Yam: A natural progesterone booster that helps with vaginal dryness.
Red Clover: Contains isoflavones that support bone density and cardiovascular health.
Shatavari: An Ayurvedic adaptogen that raises estrogen while lowering the stress hormone, cortisol.
Dong Quai: Known as "female ginseng," it improves blood circulation and combats the fatigue common in menopause.
The Menopause Diet: Cooling and Moistening Foods
To combat the dryness and heat of menopause, focus on a "moisture-boosting" diet.
Moistening Proteins: Wild-caught fatty fish (salmon, tuna), duck, and bone broth.
Cooling Berries: Pomegranates and goji berries are the two most powerful fruits for reducing menopausal symptoms.
Steamed Greens: Focus on steamed spinach and kale for calcium and bone density.
Healthy Fats: Walnuts, flax seeds, and extra virgin olive oil to support brain health and skin elasticity.
Probiotic Support: Kefir or goat milk yogurt helps your gut produce the serotonin needed for stable moods.
Essential Supplements for Stability
Magnesium (400mg): Specifically magnesium glycinate or threonate at night to improve sleep and reduce anxiety.
Omega-3s: 1,000–2,000mg of fish oil to combat brain fog and support heart health.
Vitamin D + K2: Essential for bone remodeling and calcium absorption. Never take isolated calcium; it must be taken with D and K2 to be safely absorbed into the bones rather than the arteries.
Lifestyle: Strength and Connection
Weight Training: Muscle mass naturally declines after 65. Lifting weights just 2-3 times a week is the best way to combat "menopause belly" and maintain a healthy metabolism.
The Power of Community: Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which "shuts off" your internal hormone production. In cultures where women live longest, they prioritize laughter, connection, and spiritual rest (meditation or prayer).
Sunlight: Spend 20 minutes outdoors daily for natural Vitamin D, but avoid sunburns, which are the primary cause of skin aging.
A Note on HRT
While Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has a time and place for extreme cases, it shouldn't be the first line of defense. Taking synthetic hormones can "turn off" your body's own internal production. By focusing on diet and herbs first, you are turning your "internal tap" back on, allowing for a more natural and sustainable flow of energy and health.
Menopause isn't the end of your vitality—it’s the beginning of your wisdom years. With the right support, you can look and feel younger than you did a decade ago.
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