Menopause Essentials

PERI + MENO RELIEF — Night Sweats  
A night sweat is a hot flush that happens at night as a result of changing hormones. It is the sudden flushing of warmth in the upper body, often causing excessive sweating and they may disrupt your sleep. Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa) is traditionally used to prevent excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and spontaneous night sweating. Similarly, Sage (Salvia officinalis) is traditionally used to reduce excessive perspiration and sweats associated with menopause. Likewise, Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa root) is frequently used for the relief of menopausal complaints such as night sweats.
(Blumenthal M et al. Herbal Medicine. Expanded Commission E monographs, American Botanical Council, Texas. 2021.)
(Braun L and Cohen M. Herbs and Natural Supplements. An Evidence Based Guide, 4th ed. Elsevier Mosby. 2015; pp870-875.) 
(Willard T. The Wild Rose Scientific Herbal. Wild Rose College of Natural Healing. 1991; pp304-306.)
(European Medicines Agency Final European Union herbal monograph on Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt., rhizome - Revision 1. 2018.)

PERI + MENO RELIEF — Hot Flushes  
A hot flush is the sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body and is usually most intense over the face, neck and chest, often causing excessive sweating. Sage (Salvia officinalis) is frequently used in herbal medicine to help reduce hot flushes and/or night sweats associated with menopause. Similarly, Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa root) is often used for the relief of menopausal complaints such as hot flushes and profuse sweating.
(Health Canada Monographs Sage — Salvia officinalis, Oral. 30 Oct 2018.)
(Duke, J. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. CRCPress. 2002. pp642-643. Altered cognitive and/or mental function.)  
(European Medicines Agency Final European Union herbal monograph on Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt., rhizome - Revision 1. 2018.)

PERI + MENO RELIEF — Mental & Cognitive Health
One of the most common symptoms reported in menopause is a deficit in attention, processing speed and memory which often results in a lack of focus and forgetfulness. Siberian Ginseng  (Eleutherococcus senticosus) has been shown to improve mental performance and support mental exhaustion, resulting in increased concentration along with improved attention and mental speed. Similarly, Zinc has been studied for its contribution to normal cognitive function and memory formation.
(ESCOP 2nd Ed, 2003. European Scientific Co-operative on Phototherapy (ESCOP) Series 2nd ed. Theime. pp142-149)
(Mills S & Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy, 2nd Ed. Churchill Livingstone. 2013. pp. 818-825)
(EFSA Journal European Food Safety Agency. EFSA Journal Zinc related health claims. 2009; 7(9): 1229)

BONE + HEART HEALTH — Osteoporosis 
Low intakes of calcium have been associated with a condition of low bone density called osteoporosis which is quite common in western cultures and which often results in bone fracture. Calcium intake throughout life is a major factor affecting the incidence of osteoporosis.
(National Health & Medical research Council (NHMRC). Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand. 2006. P.155-163)

BONE + HEART HEALTH — Bone Health 
Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the gut and maintains adequate serum calcium and phosphate concentrations to enable normal mineralisation of bone and to prevent hypocalcemic tetany. It is also needed for bone growth and bone remodelling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones can become thin, brittle, or misshapen. Osteoporosis is most often associated with inadequate calcium intakes, but insufficient vitamin D contributes to osteoporosis by reducing calcium absorption.
(National Institute of Health, National Institute of Health Monographs. US Department of Health and Human services. 2018)

BONE + HEART HEALTH — Bone Mineralisation
Recent research reveals Vitamin K is a cofactor in bone metabolism. Vitamin K functions in the post-translational modification of a number of vitamin K-dependent proteins such as osteocalcin, a bone protein containing gamma-carboxyglutamic acid, discovered in 1975. These proteins are involved with calcium uptake and bone mineralisation. Furthermore, recent findings suggest it may be an important cofactor in the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis and calcified arterial plaque. Compared to the other vitamin K analogues, vitamin K2 has the most potent gamma-carboxylation activity.
(Alternative Medicine Review. Thorne Research Inc. Volume 14, Number 3. 2009)