Recommended Supplement Brands:
- Metagenics
- Vital Nutrients
- Pure Encapsulations
- Thorne
*Especially for probiotics and omega-3, do not use generics
- Orthobiotic is a good brand
Natural Medicines Research Collaboration
Resource to check effectiveness of natural medicines and their different uses.
https://naturalmedicines-therapeuticresearch-com.une.idm.oclc.org
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Menopause Treatment:
*Use phytoestrogen and herbal options with caution in women with breast cancer history.
- Phytoestrogens act as natural SERMS (selective estrogen receptor modulators).
http://www.endo-lab.com/index.html For hormone lab panels.
Traditional herbs such as maca, Pueraria mirifica, and black cohosh—all phytoestrogens
Black Cohash:
Neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist: (NK3R) antagonist may be an effective, nonhormonal approach to treatment of menopausal hot flashes, but more data are needed. (NKB) signaling is increased after menopause, and both NKB and NK3R have been implicated in the pathophysiology of menopausal hot flashes.
Bio-identical Hormones:
- Prescription options:
- Estradiol: Estrace pills, Estrace vaginal cream, or transdermals as the Vivelle Dot, and Climera
- Progesterone: Crinone Vaginal Gel in 4% or 8% concentration, or in an oral micronized form such as Prometrium capsules.
- make sure natural progesterone is labeled: United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) progesterone. USP progesterone is available in over-the-counter 2% creams as well as by prescription.
- Androgel: testosterone gel
Meditation:
Apps: headspace (there is a free introductory version) and Calm (free)