Femspace

A blog about all aspects of the female cycle. The latest scientific findings, inspiration and interviews with experts across disciplines.

Herbs, minerals and vitamins for women's health

From the point of view of herbs, if a woman wants to relieve digestion, I recommend fennel , which improves digestion, aronia, which harmonizes the organs with internal secretion, chicory, which supports the liver and pancreas. An excellent herb for PMS and menstruation is yarrow, it regulates digestion and the cycle, contains tannins and therefore relieves pain . If the pain is really strong, meadowsweet is excellent , which contains salicylates, which are substances that reduce and relieve pain. If you are bothered by swollen breasts, headaches and fatigue , I recommend Ginkgo biloba extract , few people know that it is an excellent herb for women. Of course, the body can benefit from tea made from lemon balm, valerian,...

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Menstruation, PMS and hormonal imbalance from a naturopathic perspective

Some clients' PMS symptoms stopped after stopping contraception, others were helped by lifestyle changes, a quality diet, and others even quit their jobs or resolved their personal relationships. In my office, I always pay attention to an individual approach and look for areas that are good to change. What can we do for ourselves if we are stressed? Functional medicine doctor Dr. Jan Vojáček describes this perfectly in his book The Art of Being Healthy - It is essential to slow down and calm down as much as possible in a tense situation.

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