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Today, the number of women turning to herbs for menopause relief is
staggering. With great concern about hormone replacement therapy
in recent years, we now see women interested in avoiding
chemicals and toxins, preferring a natural path. Because there
are so many women now seeking alternatives to traditional
treatment for menopause, more investigation is being done to
find new options in addition to those that have been used by
naturalists for hundreds of years. If you are like so many women
who want to find relief from night sweats, hot flashes, joint
pain, insomnia, and depression the natural way, then we believe
this article will expose you to some excellent options.

First, a great herb for menopause relief, especially when it
comes to many of the annoying symptoms is called Dong Quai. In
Chinese medicine, Dong Quai, the root of the angelica sinesis
plant, helps with many menopausal symptoms. Interestingly, while
many women will use this natural herb for menopause relief
alone, in Chinese medicine, it is always used as a supportive
herb. Regardless, many studies have been performed whereby women
taking 1500 mgs of this herb three times a day had improvement
in symptoms.

Another popular herb for menopause relief is red clover.
Affordable and easy to find, this herb has been used in the
United States for more than 100 years. Containing
phytoestrogens, which are hormone-like substances, found in
certain plants such as soy, red clover is wonderful for
treatment of vaginal dryness and hot flashes. Typically, a woman
would take between 40 and 60 mgs for about 12 weeks. The reason
this is not a long-term treatment option is that red clover has
been shown to stimulate cancer cells in the breast.

Next on the list of herbs for menopause relief is black cohosh. This herb is a member of the buttercup
family and considered one of the most popular, natural treatment
options for menopause. You can purchase black cohosh as a
supplement from a health food store or in brand form such as
Remifemin. When it comes to anxiety, depression, night sweats,
and hot flashes, black cohosh works exceptionally well. Other
herbs for menopause relief to consider include evening primrose
oil, chaste tree berry, tribulus, St. John’s Wort, soy, and
ginseng, which seem to ease symptoms overall.

In addition to herbs for menopause relief, you have many other
options such as vitamin E. In recent years, a number of studies
have been performed showing that vitamin E brings relief for
miserable hot flashes. Wild yam is also an option, which can be
found in many types of progesterone creams. For this, women
experience fewer and less intense hot flashes, the number one
complaint among menopausal women. With so much negative
attention on hormone replacement therapy, you might consider
herbs for menopause relief. In many cases, the natural approach
is more successful in treating the body during the change of
life than traditional drugs.

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It is amazing how fast the stores liquidate the winter clothing lines. It is a great time of year to shop and get some great deals. The sad part is, if you really need some new winter clothes, you don’t have much time to get them. Hitting all the stores are all the spring lines. You will see plenty of a feminine touch to very artful accessories. I love looking feminine, remember the grunge look or clothes that looked like men’s clothes. Yuk! Lace is very big, applique accents are plentiful, lots of straw handbags are everywhere and last but not least, a big pom pom craze have attached themselves to all accessories. What a mix!

This season is all about lace. I am talking about crocheted cotton lace, the kind your great grandmother wore. Think of the old doilies she used to make. Lace is on everything these days from clothing, handbags and the rest of the accessories. You will see handbags made out of it or adorned with it. It is made into lightweight flowy scarves. Bangles are big and covered in lace with matching necklaces and earrings. The necklaces have lace beaded into it, beaded with lacey disk beads or lacey beads themselves. It will not be hard to find a great shirt with lace on the top and accessorize it with matching earrings, necklaces, scarves or handbags. Use them tastefully together but don’t go overboard. A little of each goes a long way. Handmade is big in this category so don’t go looking only at stores; keep those art shows in mind for that unique great find.

Accessories are very 3D with applique accents. Artfully done handbags are covered with them. Shear scarves are hot and they will have the applique accents on them as a new twist. It is amazing how jewelry can jump in to any fashion item that is hot and incorporate it into a fabulous piece. I have seen many necklaces where flower appique’s are beaded into them. You will see a crossover with lace here and the two will go so well together. They are very vintage looking and very in.

Handbags, a favorite of mine, are hitting the shelves big time in straw. Straw is always a favorite for the spring and summer but this time you will see some new twists to the old standby. There are many colors and weaves. Some fabulous styles are out there. Look for not only straw, but leather and vinyl weaved into a straw look will be big. Leather and vinal weaves look like straw but are more durable. They are coming in many shapes, sizes and colors. Contrasting handles, trims and applique’s make these a fabulous must have this season. Again, you will see a crossover in this category with the applique’s. Applique’s are covering straw handbags.

Along with the lace this season, you will see crochet accessories with crocheted or fuzzy pom poms. They are all the rage for the season. You will find crocheted or knit handbags covered in pom poms. Handbags will also be accessorized in them. Artful necklaces and scarves are made out of pom poms. Fabric or crocheted belts have pom pom tassels on the ends of them. It is endless pom poms frenzy everywhere! I wouldn’t doubt that there will be plenty of tops with pom poms.

The weather may not be warm enough or the flower’s and tree’s are not budding yet. One thing is for certain, the store’s are just blooming with the great spring lines. Have fun shopping and get your lace, applique’s, straw handbags and pom poms while they are hot!