Premenopause: looking beyond smooth

Irregular cycles, water retention, PMS ... for some years, hormones play yo-yo with our nerves. The gentle slopes to relieve symptoms.Premenopausal appears around 45 years. During this period, which can last up to 5 years, women have irregular cycles due to hormonal imbalance. Symptoms vary depending on whether they pass from hypooestrogénie (hot flashes, night sweats, blows blues ...) to hyperestrogenism with a heightened PMS. The tracks to relieve these symptoms and pass the course.Phyto response"Plants like yarrow and lady's mantle help maintain hormonal balance. Are married here in an infusion, the hazel, which promotes the circulation, passionflower to relax and sage against hot flashes "explains Nathalie Grosrey, herbalist and author of Naturofamille (pub. Albin Michel).Recipe: to compose herbalist or pharmacy the following mixture: 30 g Yarrow (flowering tops), 30 g of Alchemilla (top), 30 g hazel (leaves), 30 g of passionflower (Flowers) 15 g of sage (leaves). One in verse 1 bedroom in a cup of hot water. Steep for 5 minutes and filter. Drink morning and evening for 21 days per month (at any point in the cycle).Supplements: evening primrose oil capsules can help to reduce symptoms by balancing hormones. "To take part in the second cycle, from ovulation until the arrival of the rules," said Dr Claire Bialkiewicz, gynecologist and author of "Homeopathy, women and sexuality" (ed. Of the Moment).If heavy periods: rich in trace elements (iron, potassium, calcium ...), nettle is an excellent anti-anemic. It also helps to moderate blood flow. On the extract or powder used, always 21 days cure.The answer homeo"To regulate hormonal imbalances, Folliculinum remains the reference" according to Dr. Claire Bialkiewicz. It is used in 7 CH at 3 granules per day without food until symptoms improve. If the woman has also aggravated premenstrual syndrome (bad mood, swelling of breasts, bloating ...), we recommend a mixture of 7 and 9 CH in the same granule (to be prepared by the pharmacist), with 10 pellets in 7th , 14th, 21th and 28th day if the cycles are regular. If this is not the case, it takes 3 granules per day continuously. In case of intense irritability, take 3 granules morning and evening Actaea racemosa 9 CH, the time it happens ...Against hot flashes: according to the profile of the patient, is moving towards Lach 5 CH (3 granules morning and evening during the week and a dose of 9 CH on Saturday night) or to Sepia officinalis (which also improves libido ) in the same proportions. Talk with your homeopath.The answer nutritionThere are no miracle foods against the symptoms of perimenopause. However, we must take good eating habits at this time, to prevent osteoporosis. This requires the consumer from March to April dairy products per day. It is sometimes difficult to stick to it, because it is also a time where one grows, the fault of the hormones ... To find the right balance, Pascale Modai, nutritionist in Paris, advises opting for dairy products in 0%, by adding rich cereal bran to stall. We also opted for fresh cheeses (rather than hard paste), richer in fat and therefore less water. "But I do not advise eating soy, phytoestrogens source and controversial" says Dr. Modai. Premenopause can also lead to sugar cravings ... to control them, we try to find healthy alternatives, such as a dairy product with 0% fruit, an apple or a square of dark chocolate ... but not anymore!2 homemade recipesTo relax: dilute in vegetable oil (30 ml) fifteen drops of essential oils of lavender, mandarin or marjoram choice. Apply to the solar plexus, along the spine, on the soles of the feet to promote ... let go.To better live this change: there is no special premenopausal Bach flowers, but according to his emotions are often used walnut, the star of Bethlehem and the flower of quince. Add 2 drops of each elixir in a little water. To take 2 to 3 times per day (without food) for 21 days a month.