Menopause Destigmatized! Is It A Hormone Problem? At The Core Not Really! Here Is What Is Really Happening And The Simple Solution!

Most of the menopause products are created based on 3 strategiess:

• a single supplement/herb wonder
• a combination of past researched supplements/herbs with an addition of the latest fad herb
• in most cases a newbie manufacturer/distributer copies another company’s product that is selling well

The result is that it is difficult for the consumer to determine what works. So how do you know what works?

Anyone can create testimonials but long-standing, valid, reliable results are very difficult to manufacture. Even the research that is presented is not the full story but rather a spin on the research to move you to buy a particular product. In most cases, the manufacturer may truely believe they have a formula that will work based on misinformation on a herb’s benefits.

The right herbs for menopause will primarily 1) raise the body’s energy, 2) nourish the blood, 3) cool the body and 4) normalize the body’s thermostat. And indirectly, because the underlying imbalance is corrected, the menopause symptoms will begin to dissapate within 2 hours.  

Most discoveries about herbs have come from Chinese herbal medicine but revealed to the American public in an incomplete manner. The American manufacturers share the info about an herb as a solution for everyone who has a particular symptom. Nevermind, all the body of Chinese medicine and theory that understands that there are different body types or constitutions that may accompany those symptoms. Menopause is a hot body type condition requiring specific emphasis on cooling the liver. 

Chinese herbs which have proven to be effective for hundreds of years on millions of patients. Most Chinese master herbalists understand that after millions of subjects there isn’t much need to research what is obvious, tried and proven. Its essential to apply the right formula to the right constitution and symptoms, not just the symptoms. In addition, in order to discern this  relationship between body constitution and herb formulation, it is essential to choose the most knowledgeable practitioner.

A Practicing Master Herbalist Knows More About Herbs Than Any Other Profession?

A seasoned master herbalist (10 years+) who works with herbs every day is the best source for herb medicine. The time element is critical to allow the practitioner to get the kinks out and test his/her knowledge. What is taught in our traditional Chinese herbs and herb medicine schools is only a beginning knowledge and needs to be tested. Better yet, graduates need long term apprenticeship before they are ready to correct imbalances with their clients. Medical doctors rely on their Physician’s Desk Reference for information on herbs which is truely a beginning base source.Rarely does one herb or two , three herb compound work for the whole public. They may work for a quarter of the population or people who have a similar constitution but not everyone. For instance, the Chinese herb, Black Cohosh, has been exposed as unsuitable for menopause. Its used for fevers. Still, American supplement manufacturers have found a way to exploit the misinformation supplied to the public and so the story continues. Not considering that its temporary benefits cease in 2-3 weeks. A better option would be bupleurum combined with other balancing herbs.

In summary, the best choice of herbs for menopause will take into consideration the woman’s constitution or body type when constructing a formula. In addition, herbs that have a track record for hundreds to thousands of years must be regarded as a superior choice over herbs with a minor history. I encourage everyone to seek a seasoned source in herbal medicine. 

Don’t Play With Shoulder Pain

Chiropractic and Shoulder Pain

Your shoulders work hard for you. They are depended upon to perform many different movements during your day. This assortment of involved motion aids you in every area of your life – at work and at play. But, you have been overburdening your shoulders if you are currently feeling shoulder pain. Namely, you might be engaging in repetitive activities such as lifting and other arm movements, particularly those done overhead, like throwing a baseball, swinging a golf club or tennis racket, or merely placing things on overhead shelves. Nerve irritation, joint stress, and wear and tear of the tissues surrounding the shoulder joints can take place as the result of these types of repetitive activities. These repetitive motions shouldn’t actually create pain if your shoulder is healthy. However, if you are feeling pain in your shoulder, it is evidence that there’s a dysfunction that requires correcting.

Shoulder muscles can become tight, and even weak, when the nerves are inflamed, and movement is painful and limited. This often takes place in the ligaments and a group of muscles (and their tendon attachments) referred to as the rotator cuff. These muscles and tendons connect your upper arm bone with your shoulder blade and, in addition, help hold the ball of your upper arm stably in its shoulder socket. It is the arrangement of this elegant combination that permits the most superior range of motion of any joint in your body.

The intensity of this shoulder impingement syndrome can extend from a slight “catching” pain with activity (particularly lifting your arm overhead), to a nearly complete inability to use the shoulder. It is very important not to either tune out your shoulder pain or keep doing an activity while in pain. It is essential for you to get help for your shoulder condition as quickly as you’re able because the pain will only go from bad to worse. Unfortunately, if left untreated, some shoulder challenges, such as Rotator Cuff Syndrome, many time end up requiring surgery and extensive rehabilitation. Your Santa Barbara chiropractor is an authority in the area of muscular-skeletal challenges, and knows what to do to relieve your suffering. Because Santa Barbara chiropractic care addresses the cause of your shoulder pain, it is treated at its source. Your chiropractor will aid in restoring proper mobility to your shoulder joints, and will also talk to you about rehabilitation exercises that will not only help you get rid of your current shoulder problem, but will help you to avoid shoulder conditions in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

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