Healthy Menopause Relief
Menopause usually hits women in their 50s, bringing with it a range of symptoms, including hot flashes, mood swings, sleep problems and a range of other bodily changes. Your physician may recommend treatments to treat or lessen these problems, but these therapies -- hormonal treatments and pharmaceuticals -- may trigger additional medical problems. There are healthier, more natural ways to effect menopause relief, but consult your physician before you start any alternative treatments.
Often considered a traditional Chinese medicine, magnolia bark may offer a healthy option to decrease health problems brought on by menopause. Evidence published in the February 2011 issue of the journal "Minerva Ginecologica" suggests that one treatment including magnolia bark extract reduces typical symptoms, and offers particular benefits for sleeplessness, anxiety, depression and decreased libido. The study followed 634 women, slightly over half of whom received magnolia bark as a treatment over a four- to 12-week period.