Archive for October, 2011

Honestly, I’d never heard of this particular herb until I started doing my extensive research on hot flash natural treatment.   But if you are like me, the name doesn’t matter as long as you are able to attain the relief you are seeking from those miserable hot flash.

Hot flashes are so unpredictable, they can literally happen at any time, day or night.  As any woman who has suffered from hot flashes knows they can also be downright frustrating, irritating, annoying, embarrassing and maybe even depression.
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Garlic has been around for ages.  It has been used as a flavor enhancer, and medicinally to prevent and lessen various ailments.   Remnants of garlic discovered in 5700 year-old Egypt tombs are testament to its long history.  Garlic is in the same family as onions, leeks, shallots and chives.  It is also known for boosting the immune function, detoxifying the liver, protecting the heart against the damaging effects of chemotherapy, as well as being a potent antioxidant, immune builder and the list is endless.

AGE or Aged Garlic Extract has been the subject of over 650 research studies, which have investigated its efficacy in lowering heart disease risk factors, preventing cognitive decline, boosting the immune system, combating cancer, protecting the liver and much more.   AGE is produced by the prolonged extraction of sliced raw garlic in diluted ethanol for approximately 20 months.

There is just so much to say about the benefits of AGE…so I suggest you do a bit of research for yourself…as for me, I heading out tomorrow, to my trusty health food store,  to purchase  an ample quantity for me and my family…

NOTE: Prior to consuming any herbs or remedies for your health, I suggest you do your research and check with a health practitioner to make sure the herb is right for you.

Ameenah Lutfee has practiced optimal health for over 25 years before becoming a freelance writer.  Her “30 Key Discoveries for Natural Relief for Menopause” report is free and available at her blog site, http://www.awesomehealthandwealth.com.  She maintains up to date insights on natural relief for hot flashes via her blog site as well.

Good News for women facing breast cancer.  Help for lessen the effects of treatments. A recent report by the Gynecological Endocrinology, 2011 a study of 50 menopausal with breast cancer undergoing tamoxifen treatment took 2.5 mg to 10 mg of Black Cohosh  extract per day for six months. 

The women recorded their menopause symptoms before taking Black Cohosh, and at one, three, and six months.  Symptoms included hot flashes, heart palpitations, sleep problems, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, bladder, muscle, joint, and sexual problems.  Overall, the women had ho side effects fro Black Cohosh and reported many fewer, and less severe, menopausal symptoms after six months.  Hot flashes, sweating, sleep problems, and anxiety improved most.

NOTE: Prior to consuming any herbs or remedies for hot flashes, I suggest you do your research and check with a health practitioner to make sure the herb is right for you.

Ameenah Lutfee has practiced optimal health for over 25 years before becoming a freelance writer.  Her “30 Key Discoveries for Natural Relief for Menopause” report is free and available at her blog site, http://www.awesomehealthandwealth.com.  She maintains up to date insights on natural relief for hot flashes via her blog site as well.

I want to share with you encouraging information I read recently regarding natural  relief for hot flashes  during breast cancer treatment.  The results of the study are  reported by Gynecological Endocrinology.  According to the study, 25 menopausal women experiencing at least 14 hot flashes per week while undergoing various breast cancer treatments took 400mg or 800mg of magnesium oxide per day.

After four weeks, hot flashes had declined from an average frequency of 52 per week to 28 per week, or 41 percent lower.  Also, hot flash severity declined by at least 25 percent in three out of four of the women.  Side effects were few and minor, and many of the women continued to take magnesium for hot flashes after the study ended.

Because of these promising finding and low cost of magnesium tablets, researchers are planning a placebo controlled study.  I must say that is exciting news because unquestionably, women who under go breast cancer certainly deserve a natural relief for hot flashes they experience during the treatment.

NOTE: Prior to consuming any herbs or remedies for hot flashes, I suggest you do your research and check with a health practitioner to make sure the herb is right for you.

Ameenah Lutfee has practiced optimal health for over 25 years before becoming a freelance writer.  Her “30 Key Discoveries for Natural Relief for Menopause” report is free and available at her blog site, http://www.awesomehealthandwealth.com.  She maintains up to date insights on natural relief for hot flashes via her blog site as well.