Here is the second half of Sherry's aricle on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).  We've received some good feedback on the first part, so I hope you enjoy the rest.

Sherry had just mentioned about our diet and the need for calcium.  Here are two more things:

Exercise: Regular exercises not only work to keep your body in shape, it also helps to maintain bone density, which helps to stop weight gain, and helps with your bones. You don’t have to make it complicated, just make it fun. Go swimming a couple of time a week, get an exercise video and do a 20 minute workout twice a week or begin doing Yoga, which is not only good for your body but will help you to relax as well and reduce stress.

Sleep: You need to make sure that you are getting proper rest. Take a relaxing bath with a few drops of lavender oil.

Other HRT alternatives are found in supplements such as Sage or Black Cohosh (avoid if you are taking prescribed HRT or have a family history of breast cancer), which can help with hot flashes and night sweats. B-vitamins, magnesium, St. John’s Wort and passionflower can help with stress, anxiety, irritability and depression. Nettle and celery seed teas are also good for Osteoporosis and general aches and pains.

When it comes to menopause and HRT, make the choice to use natural alternatives to HRT; you will be glad you did.

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