Among nutritional factors, dried plum (prunes; Prunus domestica L.) is most effective for preventing and reversing bone loss.
Researchers in Oklahoma and Florida examined the extent to which dried plum reverses bone loss in osteopenic postmenopausal women. Continue reading Benefits of prunes for postmenopausal women
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna reported disappointing results. Continue reading Pomegranate seed oil and menopausal symptoms
There are few effective treatments for hot flushes in post-menopausal breast cancer survivors.
During the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina reported the results from a pilot study. Continue reading St John’s wort and hot flushes in women with breast cancer history
Acupuncture is often used in obstetrics and gynecology. But is it useful to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Researchers at Kyung Hee University, in Seoul, Korea, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Acupuncture as a treatment for PMS
Researchers at The Ohio State University, in Columbus, recorded the effects of conjugated linoleic acid (an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid) and safflower oils on blood sugar levels, blood lipids, and inflammation. Continue reading Effects of safflower oil and linoleic acid in diabetes
Maca (Lepidium meyenii), a plant in the mustard family has been used in the Andes to manage anemia, infertility, and female hormone balance.
Researchers in South Korea and the UK reviewed the evidence for relieving symptoms of menopause. Continue reading Maca plant as a treatment for menopausal symptoms
Researchers at San Marcos University, in Lima, Peru, conducted a meta-analysis of their effect on the severity of hot flushes in postmenopausal women. Continue reading Soy vs hormone therapy to treat hot flushes
Prof. Ernst and colleagues evaluated the evidence regarding the effects of herbal and dietary supplements on cognition (ability to reason) in menopause. Continue reading Herbal and dietary supplements on cognition in menopause
Researchers at NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, observed the effect of yoga on menopausal symptoms. Continue reading Effect of yoga on menopausal symptoms
Researchers in Korea and the US studied EstroG-100 — a mixture of standardized extracts of Cynanchum wilfordii, Phlomis umbrosa and Angelica gigas. Continue reading Effect of EstroG-100 on menopausal symptoms
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence during menopause Continue reading Do herbals and dietary supplements affect cognitive decline?
The beneficial effects of soy protein, soy isoflavones, and their metabolites on women’s health are unclear.
So, the North American Menopause Society convened a seminar of experts in the field. Continue reading The role of soy isoflavones in menopausal health
Researchers at Sao Paulo State University, in Brazil, determined the individual and combined effects of resistance training and soy isoflavone on body composition. Continue reading Effects of resistance training and soy on postmenopausal women
Prof. Ernst has reviewed the evidence.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading CAM options to treat menopausal symptoms
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Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies. Continue reading A systematic review of reflexology
Hot flashes are a common symptom during the menopause transition or following breast cancer treatment.
During the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting, researchers at various centers in the US reported their findings. Continue reading Evaluating flaxseed to treat hot flashes
Some herb remedies seem useful, according to researchers at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, in Italy. Continue reading Review: Herbal treatments for prementrual syndrome
The chemical structure of isoflavones is very similar to that of estrogen.
Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Isoflavones and bone health
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, reviewed allopathic and CAM options.
Let’s focus on CAM. Continue reading Review: CAM to treat menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Prof. Ernst and colleagues reviewed the evidence and found it insufficient. Continue reading An Ernst review: Yoga for menopausal symptoms