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Throughout a woman’s life cycle, there are a number of natural transitions dictated by the hormones, which are our bodies’ messengers. From the onset of menses, through child-bearing years and into the natural shift to menopause, a woman’s body is designed to evolve and change.                      The goal of this post is to educate women and the Complimentary and Alternative medicine opportunities  for their health. 

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Throughout a woman’s life cycle, there are a number of natural transitions dictated by the hormones, which are our bodies’ messengers. From the onset of menses, through child-bearing years and into the natural shift to menopause, a woman’s body is designed to evolve and change.                      The goal of this post is to educate women and the Complimentary and Alternative medicine opportunities  for their health. 

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Complementary medicine refers to healing practices and products that work in conjunction with traditional medicine. For example, a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy may also undergo acupuncture to help manage chemo side effects like nausea and vomiting. Alternative medicine differs in that it is not used as a complement to, but rather as a substitute for traditional therapy. An example would be a cancer patient who forgoes recommended chemotherapy and instead chooses to treat the disease with specific dietary changes.

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Complementary medicine refers to healing practices and products that work in conjunction with traditional medicine. For example, a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy may also undergo acupuncture to help manage chemo side effects like nausea and vomiting. Alternative medicine differs in that it is not used as a complement to, but rather as a substitute for traditional therapy. An example would be a cancer patient who forgoes recommended chemotherapy and instead chooses to treat the disease with specific dietary changes.

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Acupressure
Practitioners use their hands, elbows, or feet to apply pressure to specific points along the body’s meridians. The reasoning holds that illness can occur when one of these meridians is blocked or out of balance, acupressure is thought to relieve blockages so energy can flow freely again, restoring wellness. Acupressure might decrease nausea for chemotherapy patients and reduce anxiety in people scheduled to have surgery

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy uses essential oils to promote healing. The oils can be inhaled, massaged into the skin or taken by mouth, and each has a specific purpose. Some are used to treat inflammation or infections, others are used to promote relaxation. Aromatherapy might reduce pain, depression, and anxiety.

Chiropractic

The practice focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. The most common procedure performed by chiropractors is “spinal manipulation”, which involves applying controlled force to joints that have become “hypomobile.” Chiropractic adjustments of the affected area are intended to restore mobility and loosen the muscles, allowing the tissues to heal and the pain to resolve. The practice can decrease pain and improve physical functioning.

Reflexology

Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific areas on the feet, hands, or ears. The theory is that these points correspond to different body organs and systems; pressing them is believed to positively affect these organs and a person’s overall health. It can be used for conditions including anxiety, cancer, diabetes, kidney function, and asthma. Reflexology can improve respiratory function in breast cancer patients, reduce fatigue, and improve sleep.

Reiki

Reiki is a form of energy healing based on the idea that a “life force energy” flows through everyone’s body. According to this philosophy, sickness and stress are indications that life force energy is low, while energy, health, and happiness signify a strong life force. In a Reiki session, a practitioner seeks to “transfer” life energy to the client by placing their hands lightly on the client’s body or a slight distance away from the body. The purpose is to promote relaxation, speed healing, reduce pain, and generally improve the client’s wellbeing.

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Our medical systems are broken. Doctors are capable of extraordinary (and expensive) treatments, but they are losing their core focus: actually treating people. Doctor and writer Atul Gawande suggests we take a step back and look at new ways to do medicine -- with fewer cowboys and more pit crews.

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"Practicing yoga regularly can prove very beneficial for women. Yoga can provide innumerable

benefits to women like improving reproductive system, helping in natural child birth, giving complete workout to the body."

Below is a journal article explaining how and why yoga is beneficial to women's health.

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Black Cohosh- menopause symptoms, hot flashes, menstral cramps and premenstral symptoms, induce labor.

Fenugreek- Supports optimal production of breast milk, maintain healthy blood sugar metabolism.

Maca- Supports a healthy libido and normal fertility, healthy energy and stamina.

Red Clover- A rich source of naturally occurring phytoestrogens, encourages healthy detoxification and promotes healthy skin, Supports body during menopause.

Vitex- Supports female hormone production and balance.

Shatavari- Balances hormones, healthy energy levels and a healthy sex drive. Supports fertility and also soothe damamged vaginal tissue.

Holy Basil- Helps manage stress, lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol, helps with mental clarity.

Turmeric- Pain relief with benefits for baby during pregnancy.

Ginger- Treatment for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Flax Seed- Lowers cholesterol, lowers risk of heart disease.

Green Tea- Prevent tumor growth in breasts, lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Great alternative to coffee, strenghtens immune system.

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Here is a wonderful list of Supplements for women recommended by Doctors. 

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Here is a wonderful list of Supplements for women recommended by Doctors. 

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Walk down the supplement aisle of any health food store, pharmacy, or major grocer and you'll see hundreds-no, thousands-of pill bottles. Seven different kinds of vitamin C. Four folic acids (plus eight prenatals that contain it). An entire shelf of omega-3s-with some marked "super plus." Plus what, exactly?

If you're (understandably) confused about what you actually need, we've got you covered with our list of the 100 best supplements for women. We enlisted the help of Prevention advisory board member Ashley Koff, RD, to create this one-stop resource for women of all ages. Click through all 100 to see what brands we love, along with any precautions you should consider before taking them. Plus, key tips on scoring the same nutrients in these pills from food-and why you should be getting enough of these ingredients in the first place.
The fine print: As always, be sure to speak with your MD or RD (as well as any complementary healers you work with) before taking any herbs or supplements, especially if you're taking medication, pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or menopausal.

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Walk down the supplement aisle of any health food store, pharmacy, or major grocer and you'll see hundreds-no, thousands-of pill bottles. Seven different kinds of vitamin C. Four folic acids (plus eight prenatals that contain it). An entire shelf of omega-3s-with some marked "super plus." Plus what, exactly?

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Life as a women has its ups and downs (or so I am told). Mother Nature has graciously provided us with hundreds of plants to help us maintain balance, harmony and overall health and vitality. There is great value in learning about these natural remedies that have literally been used for centuries all around the world by women just like you

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Life as a women has its ups and downs (or so I am told). Mother Nature has graciously provided us with hundreds of plants to help us maintain balance, harmony and overall health and vitality. There is great value in learning about these natural remedies that have literally been used for centuries all around the world by women just like you

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Here is an article of top Women's Health issues, which lists cancer, reproductive health, maternal health, HIV, STDs, Violence against women and noncommunicable diseases.

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International Women's Day - is a day to celebrate women and their achievements. It's also a day to take stock of f how women's rights, especially the right to health, are fulfilled in the world.

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Meditation
Meditation is the practice of focusing your attention to help you feel calm and give you a clear awareness about your life.
People use meditation to help treat a wide range of physical and mental problems, including:

Addictive behaviors, such as drug, nicotine, and alcohol use.

Anxiety, stress, and depression.

High blood pressure.

Pain.

Managing hot flashes, which are sensations of intense body heat that affect women around the time of menopause.

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Before taking any herbs or supplements, you may want to refer to the FDA approval page to ensure that it is safe.

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The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that products that emit radiation.