Episode 153 - Herbal Medicine for Menopause: What Works for Your Symptoms
Description
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Melinda McDougall, a registered Medical Herbalist. Melinda has analysed hundreds of research papers on herbal medicine and menopause to uncover what truly works for some of our most bothersome menopause symptoms. Today, she brings that knowledge to us so that we can find out what considerations we have to make when also dealing with the complexities of a cancer diagnosis.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- How Herbal Medicine Differs from Supplements
- Which Herbal Medicine works for Menopause Symptoms?
- Deep Dive into: Ashwagandha and Black Cohosh
- Considerations for oestrogen positive cancer patients
- Phytoestrogens – Are They Safe?
- How to Find Quality Herbal Products
- Seeing a Medical Herbalist – What to Expect
- Why a Holistic Approach is Key
Tune in now for a deep dive into the power of herbal medicine!
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Intro
06:13 Understanding Menopause and Herbal Medicine
07:52 Herbal Medicine Vs. Supplements
16:14 Ashwagandha: Benefits and Uses
18:43 "Herbal Medicine for Menopause Post-Cancer"
22:00 "Finding a Qualified Herbalist"
33:32 Phytoestrogens: Potential and Caution
40:19 Research Limitations Highlighted
Connect with Dani & Menopause and Cancer: menopauseandcancer.org
Connect with Melinda: melindamcdougall.com
Links mentioned in the episode:
https://www.careopinion.org.uk/services/g507h
https://www.melindamcdougall.com/
https://menopauseandcancer.org/herbal-medicine-for-menopause-after-cancer-current-research/
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