Hormones & Homeopathy
Hormonal issues are a major topic these days. I have seen an increase of women in my practice over the last few years with premenstrual and menopausal concerns. Why is this happening?
The fact is, at this time, there are more woman entering menopause than any other period in history. The baby boomers are entering midlife. We also are barraged with hormones added to our meat and milk products. Children are beginning puberty earlier and earlier, and women are choosing to have children later. Breast cancer is on the rise over the last five years and so is society's use of estrogen. All these factors are affecting our endocrine system and our total picture of health. Women have been convinced that menopause is an inherent disease that must be eradicated. A healthier view is that menopause is a natural life process that can be supported and balanced, rather than altered.
Each person will react individually to hormonal changes and hormone replacement because our systems are unique. Our own sensitivity level and history of hormonal issues along with many other factors, including genetics and our emotional state, create our personal picture of health. This is why homeopathy is an ideal way of balancing and supporting all types of hormonal issues from PMS and painful menses to post-partum depression and menopause. Homeopathy addresses all the issues of menopause including hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia, mood swings and more.
For example, if you have occasional feelings of low self-esteem and depression or carry around resentment or anger, you may notice them increasing around the times of your hormonal changes. Your hormones may be intensifying these feelings, often a great deal, during these times. Homeopathy not only addresses the imbalance of your hormones, but heals the underlying mental or emotional pain that you may be harboring underneath.
Homeopathy creates a sense of equilibrium by healing on a deep level, rather than just treating or suppressing outward symptoms. With the correct homeopathic remedy, the body and mind will regain the vitality and balance it once had without the use of chemicals or guesswork on our systems.
Homeopathic remedies are all FDA approved and are completely safe with no side effects.
The goal of living harmoniously is to go through the normal hormonal changes in life in the most harmonious way possible. Part of health is taking responsibility in our own life process and healing by recognizing and rejoicing in the innate wisdom of our bodies and psyche.
For Further Reading:
• Hormonal imbalance in woman and the role of Homeopathy is the subject of an article at Holistic Homeopathy, https://holistichomeopathy.com.au/blog/hormonal-imbalance-in-woman-and-homeopathy/
• NaturalMedicineWorks.net describes how homeopathy can address hormonal balance in both men and woman at: http://naturalmedicineworks.net/homeopathy/homeopathy-and-hormones/
• PeaceHealth.org describes how homeopathy can ameliorate the symptoms of menopause in their article found at: https://www.peacehealth.org/medical-topics/id/hn-2240002