Dealing With Menopause

What is Menopause?

Menopause is the time at “mid-life” when a woman has her last period. It happens when the ovaries stop releasing eggs – usually a gradual process. Sometimes it happens all at once.

Perimenopause is the period of gradual changes that lead into Menopause. It affects a woman’s hormones, body, and feelings. It can be a stop-start process that may take months or years.

“Climacteric”is another word for the time when a woman passes from the reproductive to the non-reproductive years of her life.

The ovaries’ production of estrogen slows down during Perimenopause. Hormone levels fluctuate, causing changes just as they did during adolescence.

The changes leading to Menopause may seem much more intense than those during puberty. The intensity may be affected by a woman’s feelings about aging, including her reactions to social judgments about aging.

Induced Menopause occurs if the ovaries are removed or damaged as in hysterectomy or chemotherapy. In this case, Menopause begins immediately, with no Perimenopause. The time after Menopause is called Postmenopause.

The average age for a woman’s final period is 51, but it can occur as early as age 40 and as late as age 60. Each woman’s experience with Menopause is unique. Some women experience very few changes during this time, while others report noticeable symptoms.

The more you know about Menopause, the better prepared you will be to manage any Menopause-related problems that might come your way.

Indications of Menopause

Achy joints – Hot Flashes – temporary and minor decrease in the ability to Concentrate or recall – changes in Sexual Desire – extreme sweating – Headaches – Frequent Urination – early wakening – vaginal dryness – mood changes – Insomnia – night sweats – conditions commonly associated with PMS ….More on the 32 Menopause symptoms

Treatment, diet and lifestyle

Dealing with Menopause is best accomplished via a combination of diet, healthy lifestyle and and alternative or natural treatments.

Many doctors are early in prescribing radical treatments such as HRT without fully educating their patients on the risks and side effects associated with the treatment.

Before embarking on so radical a treatment, consider first the proven, 100% safe, effective, Natural Remedy – MellowPause.

What is MellowPause?

Estrogen dominance is also a factor in some of the more troublesome symptoms of Menopause as well as PMS and complaints like PCOS.

Estrogen dominance is thought to occur when there is a drop in progesterone production during Menopause.

Black Cohosh is one of the more thoroughly researched Herbs which contains phytoestrogens and is approved by the German ‘Kommission E” – a body similar to the FDA.

Because Black Cohosh has mild estrogen-like effects it will bind to estrogen receptors, without raising estrogen levels in the body – thereby lowering the estrogenic activity of the body.

Phytoestrogens can compete with excess systemic estrogen and xeno-estrogens and therefore help to balance systemic estrogen production.

In addition, research suggests that Black Cohosh also suppresses Luteinizing Hormone (LH), high levels of which are responsible for Hot Flashes, among other things.

Black Cohosh is one of the principle ingredients in our MellowPause remedy, along with Pasque Flower which is a well known tonic for the female reproductive system.

In the case of severe Menopausal symptoms, we recommend that MellowPause be taken together with Don Quai, which has been used for many centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.

Don Quai is also well researched and apart from its phyto-estrogenic properties, it has also been shown to be effective in the induction of progesterone receptor activity, thereby further balancing the estrogen/progesterone ratios.

Use MellowPause for immediate relief from symptoms:

• Hot Flashes
• Insomnia
• Moodiness
• Restlessness and Irritability

Why is MellowPause better than HRT and soy?

The risks and long term effects of HRT are well known, and MellowPause is a much more comprehensive solution than soy-based products.

While soy has been shown to have positive effect on hormone balancing, MellowPause’s combination of ingredients make it effective for not only hormone balancing, but helps with other Menopausal symptoms such as Irritability, Mood Swings and Insomnia.

How has MellowPause helped others?

“I started with ADDult and immediately felt better. Not trusting my feelings I went to my doctor to get a prescription for Strattera. Strattera not only didn’t work any better, but made me feel sick and drugged everyday. I immediately came off of it and started back on my ADDult. I will swear by this stuff! I feel more mentally alert and it is not my imagination. I have also recently purchased MellowPause and have immediately felt the difference. I highly recommend these products. They work!!!” – Sharon C., WV

I would like to let you know that this Menopause Treatment has done wonders for me!! Thank you. – Clare M., USA

“I have been taking your recommended Herbs, Dong Quai, MellowPause and Femalite for a couple of months. I do have to tell you that all of my symptoms have totally disappeared. I probably started your course about last week of May. My sister is actually a Homeopath practicing in London and I will be visiting her in September and I can’t wait to share my news with her! Thank you.”- Clare L. UK

“Your MellowPause remedy has made such a difference! My Hot Flashes have almost completely disappeared. Thank you for all your help.” Nelly, USA

“Thank you very much for recommending your MellowPause treatment. I honestly felt like I could climb the walls! My mother also struggled during her Menopause and I guess it must run in the family. I feel so much more calm and all the Hot Flashes have gone!” Sandra, SA.

I would like to let you know that this Menopause Treatment has done wonders for me!! Thank you. – Claire, Sydney, Australia,

“I used to wake up at night absolutely drenched in sweat! I’ve been taking Dong Quai and MellowPause for about two months now and I can really see the difference. I am not sweating at night anymore and I feel much calmer.” – Molly, SA

“I was very Depressed and my moods were up one day and down the next. When I went to my doctor she said that I was starting to go through the Menopause even though I was only 41 years old. She told me about this remedy and I tried it. I take it every day and I feel fine – not moody anymore, thank goodness!”- Belle, Canada

The Complete Menopause Program

Native Remedies has put together a trio of effective, natural remedies: MellowPause, Dong Quai, and Femalite. Each, on its own, has been shown to be highly effective.

Based on Michele’s experience over years of successfully helping women suffering from symptoms of Menopause and PMS, we have developed this comprehensive three-month treatment course at a specially reduced price.

MellowPause contains:

Cimicifuga Racemosa (Black Cohosh) is a relaxing Nerve Tonic and has been used over the ages as a remedy for female gynecological problems. Recent clinical studiesGGL3 done in Germany have confirmed that Cimicifuga is strongly estrogenic and that it is effective in relieving Menopausal symptoms. It has as its main constituents triterpene glycosides, cinnamic acid derivatives, chromone, isoflavones, tannins and salicylic acid.

Pulsatilla vulgaris (Pasque Flower) is an important nerve relaxant and mild sedative, which is also a soothing analgesic for the female reproductive organs. Pulsatilla has also been used by patients trying to recover from dependence on benzodiazepine tranquillizers.

MellowPause can also be taken with Dong Quai for long-term relief.

How do I use MellowPause?

Ten to fifteen drops in a 1/4 glass of water three times daily or as prescribed.

Caution: Safety during Pregnancy or breastfeeding has not yet been established.

How long will a bottle last?

One bottle of MellowPause will last 25-30 days.

A 90-120 day supply of 3 bottles is offered at a discount

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Directions

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Getting a smokey eye make up tip that doesn’t make you look like a raccoon can be difficult. There are many factors you have to consider. And you will have to practice a lot to get just the right smokey eyes.

You will have to experiment with holding your brush at just the right angle for the application you like best, which amount of pressure to use when applying the colors, what colors you prefer and make your eyes stand out, and how to blend the lighter colors into the darker.

Practice, practice, practice.

Basic Equipment

I’ll give you the basic smokey eye make up tip equipment and color choices, and you can experiment and pick and choose what you like and what works for you.

Eyeshadow Colors: Using a black or gray eyeshadow without proper application and blending can cause you to look a little “goth”, besides, it’s out this season. If you don’t think you want to look this way, I recommend using less intense colors.

Try Violet, chocolate, coffee, dark pink, copper, dark green or purple, etc.

Eyeliner Colors: A dark grey, charcoal or black.

Basic Technique

Here is the basic smokey eye make up tip technique. Like mentioned above, practice and play around until you get the feel and the look you like.

Step 1: Apply a crystalline or other highlighter shade just on your browbone. Applying it to the whole lid can cause your darker colors to look muddy when applied over it. Apply a little under your eye and right at the tear duct to keep eyes looking wide and “open”.

Step 2: Using a taupe, nude or sand color, apply just to your eyelid.

Step 3: Use a flat edge brush for this part. Rub the side of the bristles in your darker color. Then hold the brush almost vertically, with the flat edge touching your eyelashes. Sweep the color straight up to just above the crease. It’s all about technique here. You need to be able to see this color a little above your crease when your eyes are open.

Step 4: Finally, use your darkest color for this step. It can be a dark brown, metallic colors, darker purples and greens, whatever. Use the same technique and sweep the color from your eyelashes up to just below the crease. Too high and you’ll look like a raccoon.

Step 5: Using a soft pencil eyeliner in black or charcoal, line all the way around your top and bottom lids. Using your finger or a sponge tip, smudge the eyeliner, so it doesn’t have a distinct line. If you prefer, you might want to apply your mascara first, so you can blend any mistakes into the eyeliner. You can also use eyeshadow and an eyeshadow brush to line your eyes.

Step 6: Now use a very dark eyeshadow (black, dark grey, very dark purples or maroons, etc.) and smudge it into the pencil line and out and around your whole eye. (Don’t smudge over your tearduct!)

Step 7: Now apply (a lot of) mascara and curl your lashes. This will finish your smokey eyes look.

Using this smokey eye make up tip and a little practice, you’ll have gorgeous eyes in no time.

About the author

Lynn Starner is the proprietor of Beauty Bliss Mineral Cosmetics at http://www.beautyblisscosmetics.com

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• Eucalyptus Citriodora 2 ml
• Lemon 2 ml
• Cedarwood 2ml
• Sage 2ml
• Cypress 2 ml
• Niaouli 2ml
• in 100 ml Hazelnut oil

Directions:

Combine ingredients and apply 2-3 times per day for 30 days.

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Ingredients:

• Soap flakes
• 1/2 cup peroxide
• 2 teaspoons ammonia

Directions:

Mix ingredients together until its a paste, spread on hair and let sit for 15 minutes then wash out. Repeat every few days until hair has no color. Do this on a monthly basis.

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Ingredients:

• 3 drops Peony essential/fragrance oil
• 2 drops Sandalwood essential/fragrance oil
• 3 drops Everlasting essential/fragrance oil
• 1/2 pt (300ml) 70 percent alcohol or vodka

Directions:

Pour the alcohol into a bottle or jar. Add the oils and shake well. Leave for 1 week. Time to feel relaxed!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups distilled water
• 3 tablespoons vodka
• 5 drops Everlasting essential/fragrance oil
• 10 drops Peony essential/fragrance oil
• 10 drops Sandalwood essential/fragrance oil

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients together, shake well. Place in a dark color bottle. Then allow the perfume to settle for at least 12 hours. Store in a cool dry area.