The menopause is mostly associated with a period of time when women may experience diverse complaints such as hot flushes, night sweats, tiredness, anxiety, lack of energy, depression, lack of confidence, vaginal dryness, change of mood, and other less specific symptoms.

The word menopause describes the moment when a woman’s fertile period approaches the end. This stage is reached when the ovaries are losing or have lost the ability to perform the major part of their function, ie. The production of ova (eggs) and the oestrogen hormone.

A basic homoeopathic principle is that man has three different aspects : physical, mental and emotional. The health of one is dependent upon the health of the other two. It is important that the menopause is approached in a holistic way as each of these aspects is closely linked to the hormone system by way of the endocrine system, which can only be treated through the emotional aspect. In holistic medicines the aim is to attain harmony within all three aspects. The menopause is a completely normal and natural occurrence and in attaining harmonic balance within the three aspects, by paying attention to diet, exercise, life-style, supported by necessary supplements and complementary therapies, it can be viewed as a new beginning, offering new opportunities.


Dietary advice

You should ensure that your diet contains calcium-rich foods such as yogurt, cottage cheese, cabbage, molasses, broccoli, tofu and tortillas. Caffeine accelerates the loss of calcium from the body, and so reduce the intake of tea, coffee and cola drinks. Eat plenty of fish, fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouts. Avoid ice-cream, sweets, cakes, biscuits, and all products with added salt and sugar.