November 13, 2008

Do Herbs For Hot Flashes Really Work?

The use of herbs for hot flashes has been around for centuries. Yet it seems like we still know very little about what they do or how they work. Part of the reason is that every woman's body is different and what works for one woman may not work well for another. That being said, it's still worth investigating which herbs for hot flashes may work for you.

A few of the more popular herbs for hot flashes are Black Cohosh, Chaste Tree Berry, and Ginsing. Out of the three, Black Cohosh is probably the most widely used when treating hot flashes. Chaste Tree Berry is a close second with Ginsing having hit and miss reviews.

So how exactly is Black Cohosh supposed to help? Black Cohosh is known to alleviate hot flashes, decrease night sweats, and even reduce mood swings. Talk about a miracle herb! It's not known exactly how Black Cohosh helps curb menopausal symptoms. At first it was believed that the herb bound itself to the estrogen receptor. But further study has shown no such evidence. This is good news for women concerned with estrogen remedies or supplements. Black Cohosh has also been proven not to affect tissue in the uterine lining. Thus, using Black Cohosh herbs for hot flashes will not increase bleeding since the uterine lining is not affected.

Studies measuring the effectiveness of Black Cohosh for hot flashes have produced mixed results. However, one study did find that 86% of women who took Black Cohosh for six weeks had lessened hot flash symptoms. Using Black Cohosh herbs for hot flashes does not result in many side effects. However, gastric irritability is a possibility. Be sure to contact your doctor and discontinue use of any herb if you experience any discomfort.

The second most popular herb for hot flashes is Chaste Tree Berry. Many women already use this herb to help beat PMS. How Chaste Tree Berry works is that it has a progesterone-like effect on the body. It affects neurotransmitters such as dopamine and prolactin, which help regulate hormone levels. Chaste Tree Berry seems to help regulate heavy menstruation and reduce mood changes due to an imbalance of hormones. Not only can you utilize these herbs for hot flashes, but they are helpful in reducing headaches, anxiety and fatigue. Minimal side effects have been reported with the use of Chaste Tree Berry.

The use of Ginsing herbs for hot flashes has shown minimal success in actual studies. If it works for you, then by all means use it! There are few side effects with Ginsing, but if you're experiencing insomnia, diarrhea, or rashes you should discontinue use.

It is evident that using herbs for hot flashes is helpful. More and more women are effectively using them all the time. Researchers continues to gather more and more encouraging results about the success of herbs to alleviate menopausal symptoms. The big benefit is that these herbs don't have the problems and risks that have been associated with hormone replacement therapy. On top of that, they are inexpensive and easy to find.

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November 13, 2008

patois :

Physicists: What is happening when oregano is dropped in sub-boiling water and flashes out across the surface?
If you drop a little oregano, for example, in the middle of an almost boiling pot of water, the herb flashes out in this quick expansion across all of the water surface. Why does it flash out so FAST?

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Falcon Man :

its probably a chemical reaction where you are seeing electrons released from the oregano, which will cause a flash, similar to the Northern Lights, in I think Alaska.
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Big D :

It has to do with the surface tension and polarity of water. Any light substance sprinkled on water will do that. Because the herbs do not absorb the water, they float across the surface. Any hydrophillic substance should do this, that is something that is light and will not absorb water.
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