Soy Isoflavones which have a similar chemical structure to the estrogen in woman’s body, can play a role in either limiting or activating the effects of estrogen. By maintaining healthy estrogen levels, isoflavones are also able to ease menopause symptoms. Since many women do not eat a diet rich in the natural sources of isoflavones – soy beans and nuts, tempeh and red clover – it is recommended that they supplement with isoflavones.

Studies have shown that when women get enough soy in their diets, it can help protect against breast cancer, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis and also various heart diseases.

Black Cohosh is a tall perennial plant that has been used for centuries as a traditional folk remedy for issues related to women’s health. Today it is still one of the most popular herbal remedies for conditions such as menstrual cramps and bloating, hot flashes, muscle pain, indigestion, mood swings and night sweats.

As an effective nutritional supplement for menopausal symptoms, Black Cohosh is an important addition to our Women’s Support Formula. If you have cancer or have an allergy to aspirin, please check with your physician before using Black Cohosh.

Dong Quai, an herb from the celery family is native to China, Japan and Korea. Its roots provide powerful health benefits that have been shown to be effective in addressing women’s health issues. Dong Quai may be helpful in relieving symptoms of PMS, irregular menstruation, high blood pressure, symptoms of menopause and even fibroid tumors. This herb is able to have a positive effect on the female body by providing a balancing effect on the hormonal system.

If you are pregnant, nursing or taking a blood thinner, please consult your physician before taking Dong Quai.

Licorice is a flavorful herb, grown in Europe and Asia. It has been shown to have healing properties, which reduce inflammation, sooth irritation and control stress.  These medicinal effects are especially helpful for women during PMS or menopause.

Do not take licorice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have one of the following conditions:

·         Fluid retention

·         High blood pressure (hypertension)

·         Diabetes

·         Kidney, Liver or Heart disease

Vitex Berry (Chaste berry) is a well-known herb that has been used for centuries in Europe for hormonal imbalances in women. Women who do not have sufficient progesterone levels may experience abnormal menstrual cycles and may even have problems with fertility. The Vitex berry’s positive health benefit for women is in its ability to influence the hypothalamus and pituitary glands to balance the ratio of estrogen to progesterone.

Red clover is a wild plant that has a number of health benefits. Besides being able to relieve respiratory problems, skin inflammations and circulation problems, it has also been shown to provide a cleansing or detoxifying effect on the liver.

Additionally, recent studies have shown that red clover contains powerful isoflavones, which are plant-based compounds that can play the role of estrogen in a woman’s body. Because isoflavones have shown to be beneficial in the treatment of a number of conditions associated with menopause, including hot flashes and bone deterioration, Red Clover has been added to our Women’s Support Formula.

SAGE, an herb grown naturally in the Mediterranean area, is a common culinary ingredient used to flavor food. However, sage extract is also useful from a health standpoint due to its high antioxidant content. Besides being used as a household medicine for upset stomachs, fevers and sore throats, sage has also been shown to inhibit the growth of disease. The essential oil in Sage is considered to be antimicrobial, which means that it can destroy harmful microorganisms that carry diseases. In addition, an antioxidant compound called a flavonoid is also present to add to the antimicrobial effects of sage extract.

False Unicorn Root is another herb inherited from the Native American tradition. This powerful herb has been used for centuries as an excellent ovarian and uterine stimulant due to its “normalizing” effect on the female reproductive system. False Unicorn has also been used to encourage fertility in women by improving the responses and cyclical functions of the ovary.

Hormonal imbalance is a major cause of health problems in women. Because False Unicorn has an adaptogenic effect on sex hormones, it is able to naturally balance the body and help to relieve many disorders common in women. Supplementing with False Unicorn may help to:

·         Repair damage to the reproductive tract

·         Fix menstrual irregularities

·          Fight the symptoms of PMS
 
Squaw Vine is a bushy plant that grows in North America and Canada. When Squaw Vine is picked and dried, its active ingredient, methyl salicylate, is able to provide a variety of health benefits. This plant is often used as a natural pain-reliever, antiseptic and even as a uterine relaxant.

Red Raspberry Leaf bushes are native to North America and have a number of medical applications. They have been used in connection with various issues related to women’s health, including pregnancy and postpartum support.

Red Raspberry can:

    * Help strengthen the uterus during pregnancy
    * Ease nausea during pregnancy
    * Regulate the menstrual cycle

Mexican Yam was used during the 18th and 19th centuries, to treat menstrual cramps, ovarian and uterine pain and health issues related to childbirth. Wild Yam also has an anti-inflammatory benefit and is often used to treat rashes and joint swelling. Recent research has also shown that yam-based compounds actually restore bone density, making this natural remedy a powerful inhibitor of osteoporosis in women. One unique benefit associated with Wild Yam is its ability to naturally increase libido.  It is able to accomplish this because the raw material in the yam is loaded with progesterone-producing enzymes. Progesterone is an important hormone that works in a woman’s body to prepare her for fertility and to maintain her sex drive.