In the 21st century, women can expect to live much longer than women who lived 100 years ago, and it may surprise you to know that the average lifespan of a woman in the year 1900 was only 48 years.

All women want to enjoy their middle years and the years beyond and slow down aging and prevent degenerative diseases.

A holistic plan to achieve this includes

  • A healthy diet and lifestyle to support your immune system and liver
  • Adequate minerals and vitamin D to maintain bone and muscle strength
  • Adequate intake of selenium and iodine to support healthy breast and thyroid tissue.
  • Natural hormone balancing for the ovaries and adrenal glands
  • Regular exercise and relaxation

Menopause causes a deficiency of estrogen and progesterone, and symptoms can include

Hot flashes and night sweats Vaginal dryness and discomfort
Poor sleep Poor sex drive
Fatigue Weight gain
Aches and pains Skin dryness and wrinkling
Hair loss Depression, anxiety, mood swings
Poor memory Loss of confidence
Bladder instability and incontinence Loss of bone density

Strategies to ease the distress of menopause

To reduce these symptoms, some simple effective strategies can be followed such as —

  • Superfoods - Use a grinder or food processor to grind fresh raw nuts and seeds such as flaxseeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and almonds, to provide essential fatty acids and minerals. Flaxseeds contain helpful plant estrogens known as lignans. Tahini and culinary seaweeds are very high in calcium.
  • Eat protein regularly to keep your weight down and to keep your muscles strong. Excellent sources of protein include fish, eggs, poultry, red meats, cheese, unsweetened yogurt, legumes, nuts, seeds and whey protein powder. Ensure that you eat regular protein, as this will help you control your weight and reduce sugar cravings. You need one gram of protein for every kilogram of body weight.
  • Follow a regular exercise program including walking, swimming, recreational sports, weights, yoga or Tai-chi. Get some regular sunshine on your skin but don’t sunbake in the midday sun.
  • Reduce stress and anxiety with a daily supplement of magnesium such as Magnesium Ultrapotent which contains four types of magnesium that is well absorbed into the nervous system. I call magnesium the great relaxer and it promotes a deep restful sleep.
  • Bioidentical progesterone cream such as Fem Pro can be massaged into the inner upper thigh daily and is well absorbed into the circulation. The dose varies from one to two pumps daily. Progesterone reduces anxiety and can promote a happier and more stable mood.

Natural progesterone is bioidentical to your body’s own progesterone. Progesterone is beneficial for a healthy immune system and thyroid function. Progesterone is made by the ovary after ovulation occurs and can be deficient in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), older women in the perimenopausal age group, and women with thyroid problems. Progesterone can reduce premenstrual tension and has a relaxing effect.

What are plant hormones, and can they help me?

Plants such as legumes (beans, peas & lentils), nuts, seeds, and some herbs, contain plant sex hormones, which are known as phytosterols. If the phytosterols have an estrogenic effect, we call them “phyto-estrogens”.

We know that populations who consume abundant and regular amounts of dietary phyto-estrogens have a lower incidence of osteoporosis and cancer. All women should regularly consume plenty of plant hormones to promote hormonal balance, and a healthy immune system.

FemmePhase is formulated to relieve the symptoms of menopause and hormonal imbalance. The ingredients in FemmePhase are supported by scientific and traditional evidence. FemmePhase can be used as a natural alternative for women to assist with menopausal and post menopausal symptoms.  The recommended dose is one or two capsules twice daily with or without food.

FemmePhase is indicated for:

  • The maintenance of health and well-being of pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women
  • To assist in the management of symptoms of menopause including hot flashes and low libido
  • The support of bone strength
  • To improve the condition of the hair, skin, and nails.

FemmePhase contains specific herbs, minerals, and vitamins to provide you with a comprehensive formula, which means that you do not have to take a lot of different tablets. Femmephase contains:

  • Phyto-estrogens from –
  • Non-GMO Soy, Wild Yam, Licorice root, Don Quai, and Chasteberry.
  • Kelp to provide iodine for thyroid function.
  • Horsetail which contains silica.
  • Vitamins B 1, B 2, B 6, E, C, K, D, Bioflavonoids and Folic acid.
  • The minerals zinc, magnesium, and calcium.

I have seen countless women over the last 50 years who have come to see me to get help for their hormone imbalances. I think you need to be a woman to really understand the profound effect that changes in sex hormone levels can have on our mental and physical health. See my video on YouTube about menopause and hormonal imbalances HERE.

The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.