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Menopause and Ginseng

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Menopause Overview

Menopause: the time when a woman stops having menstrual periods

Is not a disease or an illness It is a transition between two phases of a

woman's life.

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A Woman’s Burden

By the time women reach their late forties or early fifties, their ovaries begin producing less and less of the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone

Resulting in the uncomfortable symptoms commonly known as MENOPAUSE

During menopause, a woman will usually experience many symptoms which will greatly interfere with her quality of life

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Symptoms

Hot flashes Night sweats Vaginal dryness Mood swings Lack of concentration or irritability Interrupted sleep

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Causes

Normally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55

By changes in estrogen and progesterone levels

The ovaries make less of these hormones over time

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Prevention

Menopause is a natural and expected part of a woman's development

It does not need to be prevented There are ways to reduce or eliminate some

of the symptoms of menopause

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Ways to Reduce Symptoms

Control your blood pressure, cholesterol, and other risk factors for heart disease.

Do NOT smoke. Cigarette use can cause early menopause

Eat a low-fat diet. Get regular exercise. Resistance exercises help

strengthen your bones and improve your balance. If you show early signs of bone loss or have a strong

family history of osteoporosis, talk to your doctor about medications that can help stop further weakening.

Take calcium and vitamin D

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Treatment

Menopause is a natural part of life and does not necessarily require treatment

Decide how to best proceed by talking with your doctor

A treatment plan must be considered on an individual basis-also called a personal health strategy

Hormonal Therapy (HT) : Drawbacks TCM

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Hormonal Therapy (HT)

Many woman turn to estrogen replacement therapy as a means of finding relief from the burden of menopausal symptoms

Estrogen replacement has been shown to significantly reduce the frequency of hot flashes, and patients receiving this treatment reported improved sleep quality and sense of well being.

It has also been found to decrease sleep latency

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Hormonal Therapy Side Effects

Menopausal hormone therapy once seemed the answer for many of the conditions women face as they age

In fact, long-term use of hormone therapy poses serious risks and may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke

Hormone therapy may cause other side effects: Bleeding, bloating, breast tenderness or

enlargement, headaches, mood changes, and nausea

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Ginseng - the Natural Alternative

Ginseng acts as an adaptogen, meaning it can bring abnormal physiology into balance by helping the body increase resistance against noxious or stressful physical, chemical, or biological influences

Ginseng's potential capacity to increase nonspecific resistance to various stressors is the reason it has been used as an alternative treatment for menopausal symptoms

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Ginseng and Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are experienced by 60 - 85% of menopausal women

Many women experience the accompaniment of palpitations, vertigo, weakness, or feeling of anxiety to their hot flashes

the effects of ginseng on body temperature and the release of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)

ACTH stimulates the release of fatty acids and the utilization of glucose, which are important for providing energy to deal with stressors

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Ginseng and Sleep

Many women will experience interrupted sleep or even insomnia during menopause

This results in a high instance of irritability, forgetfulness, difficulty in concentrating, and fatigue

Ginseng is believed to possess bipolar properties - it can instigate sleep and also help reduce fatigue

The results revealed a decrease in the amount of wakefulness and an increase in slow wave sleep

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Ginseng and Its Hormonal Effects

Ginseng has been reported to produce an estrogen - like effect on the vaginal mucosa

Resulting in the relief of the vaginal dryness which accompanies menopause

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Ginseng and Mood

Animal studies have given evidence that ginseng's ability to change the central neuroendocrine system results in enhanced mood following ginseng administration

In a study of the effect of ginseng versus placebo on mood, significant increases in subjective feelings of vitality, concentration, sleep, work output, and mood were noted in older females ages 40-60 years old

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Big Han Ginseng

Components preserved under low heat (28°C) preparation

1. Adaptogen

2. Ginsenoside (Saponin)

3. Organic germanium

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Bing Han Ginseng Effect

Bing Han Ginseng is not drug nor medicine No herbs

Therefore, not toxic Low heat (28°C) preparation

Therefore, 2-way balancing

Western: Acid-base balance

TCM : Yin-yang balance