Honey and Cinnamon will
Help You with Menopause Symptoms

The menopause is a natural occurrence in every woman’s body and usually takes place between your mid-40s to mid-50s although there is no set time.

There are some ladies who experience symptoms of early menopause and it would be wise to consult your own doctor if you are in your 20s or early 30s.

This can all take time and can last for a few years but usually the first symptom of menopause will be you noticing missed periods, complete loss of periods, spasmodic periods, heavy periods and at times clotting too.

The sometimes dreadfully uncomfortable changes us poor women have no control over, include the hot flashes and night sweats that men (lucky things) will never have to experience.

At times menopause signs and symptoms can also include mood swings, loss of libido; you may become forgetful and also find it difficult to sleep.

Our bodies are incredible machines and all of the above symptoms just mean that yours is working correctly. It merely means your body is stopping the production of eggs in the ovaries.

Many women use HRT for menopause symptoms but there are also many of us who cannot for one reason or another take this supplement and would prefer to use the medicine nature has designed for us.

Relief for menopause symptoms does come naturally in the form of Honey and Cinnamon.

Using the herb or spice cinnamon can help to control the sometimes painful periods that usually occurs during the menopause process.

It contains prostaglandin-inhibiting actions which are very helpful in the control of any pain you may experience.

You may find with the onset of your own menopause symptoms that you feel a little depressed.

This doesn't always happen because we are all unique, however honey will help you here too because it has the ability to induce a sense of calm and well-being.

A great natural help for menopause would be to eat or drink honey and cinnamon each day.

Cinnamon regulates your blood flow and can reduce those hot flashes that make it so uncomfortable to have an undisturbed nights sleep.

Too much sugar also limits your liver's ability to metabolize estrogen and impairs the immune system.

It would be a very good idea to cut out all refined sugar and sugar products from your diet and exchange it instead for honey. It is very easy to Substitute Honey for Sugar.

Foods such as caffeinated tea and coffee can and do make menopause symptoms worse. This doesn’t mean you should have to forgo these drinks, just simply exchange them for de-caffeinated varieties and sweeten with honey rather than table sugar.

During the day make up a bottle of one liter of water with 3 - 5 teaspoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon. Give the bottle a good shake before you drink it and sip it throughout the day.

If you heat it up be very careful not to overheat as this will destroy all the goodness in your honey. This natural medicine for menopause is also quite lovely if stored and chilled in the fridge.

Ease your menopause symptoms at night by not eating a meal for at least 3 hours before you go to bed. Then at bedtime sip a glass of warm milk, soy milk is preferable with a spoonful of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

This will calm and relax your whole system and help to induce that much needed sleep you need. Many of the symptoms of menopause can be controlled making for an easier transition in our bodies but sleeping properly is imperative.

Cinnamon has been proven scientifically as an aid in the control of sugar cravings which often increase around the time of the menopause. This is the main reason women appear to gain weight during this time.

Honey is made up from simple sugars and is often far sweeter than sugar. Just allowing a little to dissolve on your tongue will satisfy any sugar craving you may have and is incredibly good for you too.

However, it is extremely important to choose your honey wisely; Raw Honey bought locally is most definitely the best.

Your cinnamon is always best used freshly ground from quillings, however, there are some very good cinnamon supplements but please be careful what you buy. Make sure it is the best and not just powdered sawdust!

It is important if you have a family, to discuss with them your menopause symptoms. It is unlikely they know or understand the changes that are taking place in your body and you need their support.

Hopefully the man in your life will be understandable to these hormonal changes that are taking place in your body.

All in all you will get through menopause symptoms with support from your loved ones and and the benefits of cinnamon and honey.

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