Moving into menopause

by Dr. Irma Ally Boyle
Doctor of Medical Heilkunst

The number of women on the verge of, or who are entering into menopause, is higher than ever before. Menopause is a natural transition that every woman experiences; some will transition with few symptoms, others experience life disrupting symptoms either physically, emotionally, mentally or a combination of all three.

During menopause, the ovaries and hormones go through many changes; the ovary slows down and eventually stops producing and expelling eggs, and the production of hormones declines.

Menopause, which can begin as early as age 40, is not just about estrogen decline. Supplies of progesterone, testosterone and DHEA also tend to dry up, right along with skin, hair, eyes and libido! Menopause has been called the 'change of life' since it is a physical process as well as a psychic process as women shift the focus in their lives.

Many women come through the doors of my office frustrated with the unwelcome changes in their body during this phase of life. One of the biggies is the annoying thickening of the waistline that occurs when estrogen drops.

Other common menopause symptoms that women are looking to Heilkunst and homeopathy for treatment include:

" Hot flashes
" Insomnia
" Emotional changes including depression, anxiety, irritability, anger and moodiness
" Weight gain
" Bloating
" Headaches
" Heavy bleeding, cramping, shortened and irregular periods
" Vaginal and skin dryness
" Decreased libido
" Forgetfulness, inability to concentrate
" Urinary urgency or incontinence
" Changes in appearance of skin and hair

Why do some women experience symptoms more than others? The answer may lie in inherited influences. It may also lie in a person's lifestyle and level of health or in their emotional realm. It may simply be a combination of all aspects.

Menopause will naturally bring change, emotionally and physically, but whether these fluctuations result in crisis is entirely dependent on how well each woman understands the process and is prepared for it in her own individual way, along with her level of health and the treatment and lifestyle options chosen. Menopause is an opportunity to take charge of your health and look at alternative options for your care.

Generally, women are now thinking about aging in a more healthful way. They pay more attention to diet, fitness, healthy relationships and caring more for themselves.

Women also invest more in their health and their family's health than their mothers before them, and the vast majority are also more interested in natural health care options. They have an increased interest in making the menopause transition in as natural a way as possible.

There is a natural way to experience the cessation of menstruation and the associated psychic, emotional and physical changes, with more and more turning to Heilkunst and homeopathy to assist with the menopause transition. Homeopathic remedies, natural medicine and natural health options offer relief for symptoms associated with menopause and hormonal imbalances that accompany menopause; these can be used concurrently with other therapies or all on their own.

Homeopathy and natural health care is also effective for PMS and period symptoms for women of any age. Medical Heilkunst uses natural health, education and the medicine of homeopathy (natural medicines) to treat health issues. Heilkunst and homeopathy were founded by Samuel Hahnemann over 200 years ago and have a long history of success.

Homeopathic remedies come from nature and are offered in dynamized form, stimulating the body to heal itself. They can be used to successfully treat physical, mental, and emotional as well as inherited issues.

A Heilkunst physician takes the time to know you as a person, entering into what you are feeling and experiencing in order to guide you on a course of treatment, healing, education and understanding that is individualized for you. This approach helps to bring about restoration of health to your body by looking for and treating the causes of health issues and finding the medicines in nature that will bring about a restoration in balance and health.

Look to Heilkunst and Homeopathy for the improved health that you desire!

(Irma Ally Boyle is a Doctor of Medical Heilkunst, using homeopathic/natural medicines for treatment of health issues. She has offices in Ottawa and Toronto. Fromore information visit www.healthdynamics.ca, e-mail info@healthdynamics.ca, or call one of the following numbers 613-295-5979 or 416-767-4846.)