If you find yourself  having difficulty concentrating, your hair seems to be thinning a bit and you’re more irritable than usual, say hello to hormonal changes.

This can be a confusing and challenging time of life.  For those loved ones who have helped you celebrate more than a few of those birthdays right into middle age, it may be obvious  to them that you’re in the change of life.  There are many other signs, but one of the most frustrating is that you just can’t lose weight no matter how little you eat or how much you stay in the gym.

Since Western society treasures those lean bodies, trying to deal with all the symptoms at once can be a daunting experience.  The dry skin makes anti-aging and looking younger a special challenge too.

If you take a step back and look at the entire situation realistically, include some humor in the experience.  Some ladies are blessed by breezing right through this time, but if you feel those power surges with face flushing, remember that it lasts a very short time for most.

A standardized extract of Black Cohosh has been shown to help relieve hot flashes, vaginal dryness, the anxiety and depression that may come as a result of these conditions.  Theanine also helps control the stress associated with the change of life.  Milk Thistle does a good job of helping you deal with hormonal changes which can be an additional load on your liver.  These herbs can be purchased at your local health food store, but check with your doctor or naturopath before taking any herbs or over the counter remedies.

Hormones do usually level out, even though at a lower level, and the symptoms will pass.  Load up on green vegetables, beans and fruits which contain lignans and isoflavones which many believe may prevent the need for synthetic hormone replacement therapy.

With that in mind, don’t take it too seriously if  your health report is fine.  You’ll soon be enjoying this natural biological change by combining medicinals and herbal therapy to live younger longer.

Have some fun today,

Vida