Managing menopause fatigue, naturally!
Natural remedies, supplements and treatments can be added to a menopause fatigue management-fatigue package that includes; exercise, sleep & stress management techniques, cutting back on stimulants and focussing on good nutrition. Supplement with:
Valerian ‘might improve sleep quality without producing negative side-effects’, (National Institute for Clinical Excellence survey 2008)
Black Cohosh is used to reduce sleep-disrupting hot flushes and night sweats. Not for you if you have a history of liver problems or breast cancer.
Sage contains mild Phytoestrogen (plant-based) properties, which may help with the hot flushes and night sweats that can contribute to fatigue.
B-complex vitamin capsules may help support your nervous system and are involved in your body’s energy production.
Wild Nutrition have a supplement set - Women's Daily 45+ Set developed to support the body's energy stores, management of the daily demands of life as well as the hormonal, physical and emotional shifts that women experience through menopause.
A.Vogel’s Menopause Support containing isoflavones and magnesium and Vitabiotics Menopace may help to manage fatigue and underlying anxiety. We’re not sponsored, we’re just sharing.
As always with natural remedies, check with your doctor if you have any underlying health issues.
Treat yourself to a natural therapy for menopause fatigue
Aromatherapy
Essential oils* work by stimulating a response in the brain’s cortex. Put 3 to 5 drops on a tissue, add to the bath or hot water to make a vapour, or use an oil burner. These oils may help balance your moods:
Lavender: calming properties may help with sleep and relaxation, soothing the mind and body.
Frankincense: promotes relaxation and a sense of peace, satisfaction, and serenity. Good for anxiety
Ylang Ylang: helps to reduce tension and stress
Rose: useful for relaxation.
*The oils are strong and shouldn’t be applied directly to the skin.
Acupuncture and traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCM)
TCM sees menopause symptoms in terms of Qi (energy), and works to help relieve sleep problems, tiredness and fatigue by stimulating specific acupuncture points to ease sensitivity to pain and stress, encourage relaxation and switch off your over active brain, which may be causing your lack of sleep. Try the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine or the British Acupuncture Council to find a local practitioner.
Homeopathy
The British Homeopathic association site says ‘Many patients speak enthusiastically of the help they have received from homeopathic treatment for menopausal symptoms as various as hot flushes, profuse sweating, mood swings, irritability and sleep disturbance.’ During a homeopathic consultation, you’ll be asked a range of questions to identify the right remedy to get to the bottom of your fatigue.