Menopause Symptoms

A Holistic Approach to Menopause Relief

March 1, 2013

Menopause symptoms manifest in a variety of different ways. For some women, it’s just a matter of losing some sleep and experiencing a few hot flashes. But for others, it can mean dramatic mood changes and prolonged physical problems. Fortunately women now have access to a range of solutions, including individualized doses of compounded...

The Difference Between Synthetic and Bioidentical Hormones

April 27, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

The Difference Between Synthetic and Bioidentical Hormones

By guest author, Mark Stengler, Naturopathic Doctor Known as “The Natural Physician” to his patients, readers and audiences across North America, Mark Stengler is a licensed naturopathic physician, author and lecturer with expertise in nutrition, herbal therapy, vitamin therapy, homeopathy, natural hormone replacement and integrated medicine. The term “bioidentical hormones” refers to hormones that...

Expert Advice: Hot Flashes in Perimenopause and Menopause

April 12, 2012

By Dr. Tori Hudson

Expert Advice: Hot Flashes in Perimenopause and Menopause

Dr. Tori Hudson, ND, is a member of Pharmaca’s Integrative Health Advisory Board and Medical Director of A Woman’s Time Clinic in Portland, Ore. The number of women who are affected by hot flashes in the United States is remarkable. About 75 percent of women experience them at some point, and 15 percent are...

Video: Herbs and Supplements for Menopause

March 27, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Menopause brings with it a variety of symptoms, from sleep issues to hot flashes to vaginal thinning. Here, Dr. Tori Hudson, ND, talks about well researched herbs and supplements that can help quell a number of these symptoms. This video is part of a series of educational videos from members of our Integrative Health...

Ask the ND: Managing Menopause

March 3, 2012

By Dr. Tori Hudson

We asked Dr. Tori Hudson, ND, to answer some of the most common questions about menopause symptoms and treatment. Dr. Hudson is a member of Pharmaca’s Integrative Health Advisory Board and Medical Director of A Woman’s Time Clinic in Portland, Ore. What herbs and supplements should I consider to control my menopause symptoms? It...

Magnesium Supplement: Hot Flash Relief

September 16, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Good news from researchers about reducing the symptoms of menopause, even if you’re a breast cancer survivor: Magnesium can reduce hot flashes caused by breast cancer drugs. A recent study published in Natural Standard shows that breast cancer patients taking magnesium supplements experienced fewer hot flashes per week than women not taking the supplement....

Menopause Solutions: Webcast Wrap-Up

May 1, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Click here to see a recording of the webinar. Dr. Low Dog is an internationally recognized expert in the field of herbal medicine and integrative approaches to women’s health. She is currently the Fellowship Director at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona Health...

Webcast: Menopause Solutions

April 29, 2011

By Dr. Tieraona Low Dog

Join Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, an internationally recognized expert in the field of integrative approaches to women’s health, as she discusses common sense strategies for managing the symptoms of menopause. From herbal remedies to bioidentical hormone therapy, Dr. Low Dog offers helpful advice for women in every stage of menopause. Wednesday, April 6, 2011...

Dr. Low Dog’s Ashwagandha Tonic Tea

April 7, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

If you missed Dr. Low Dog’s webinar on Menopause Solutions yesterday, you missed this soothing recipe that’s great for a variety of symptoms of menopause, or just to help you sleep better. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb, which Dr. Low Dog says is relaxing, can help with night sweats, mental fog, aches and pains,...

Thriving in Menopause events going on now!

April 1, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Thriving in Menopause events going on now!

If you have questions about menopause (How do I sleep better? Get rid of these hot flashes?), don’t miss our annual Thriving in Menopause events, happening at a store near you. Participants can talk to practitioners about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and symptoms, get chair massages, enter raffles and more. EVENT DETAILS >> If...