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Flaxseed supplements

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ruth24048
ruth24048

I have been thinking about whether flaxseed might help me, I am perimenopause. Has anyone got any advice as to whether it helps or not etc. be interested to hear people's experiences.

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  • Chris1230
    Chris1230 ruth24048

    Posted

    I have started taking them but can't say I noticed anything.  I did some information-seeking on using them and I think every study said that they could not prove they provided any help.
  • helen64949
    helen64949 ruth24048

    Posted

    I am taking it for vaginal atrophy and I think it does help.
  • kimberly60059
    kimberly60059 ruth24048

    Posted

    Absolutely! I started taking last Saturday and my joint pain has decreased alot. I can actually get up off the couch without being bent over for the first few steps. I am sleeping so much better. Its worth a try.
  • Trish123
    Trish123 ruth24048

    Posted

     Hi Ruth, rather than to try to eat a bunch of flaxseed or a bunch of bread which would add weight, I chose to take flax oil supplements. They are great for balancing hormones and good for the mood swing that sometimes happens.  I also felt more calm.    You can take 1, 2 or three tablets a day depending on how you're feeling. 

     I decided to go with natural supplements rather then hormone replacement therapy or anything that would alter my body completely. And I'm glad I went

    this route. 

    Hope this helps!  

    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS Trish123

      Posted

      Absolutely Trish! razz I'd heard so much about the harmful aspects of HRT that I decided to research and find a more natural route. I found Wild Yam and it's been amazing!
  • GeorgiaS
    GeorgiaS ruth24048

    Posted

    Flax seed is really great for your overall health so will help with your menopause symptoms. As will a healthy diet, and Wild Yam, a herb, is amazing for the menopause. It's got me through it with flying colours! razz
    • janeben
      janeben GeorgiaS

      Posted

      Hi

      How do you take wild yam and what did you find the benefits are please?

      Also, flax? I've been sprinkling golden linseeds on food for years, not ground...how do you recommend taking flax, in oil or supplements ?

      I too, luckily, don't seem to need HRT but do like to use natural remedies.

      I take 400mg Magnesium, 1000mg Omega 3, 1000mg Starflower, and menopace Sage daily and eat well!

      Wondering how the flax and wild yam may assist me?

      Thank you Jx

    • GeorgiaS
      GeorgiaS janeben

      Posted

      Sounds like you're doing a great job with it! Kudos razz

      I take Wild Yam in tincture form. I found out about it because there's a supplement that women were raving about but that's really expensive. I found out the main ingredient, which was Wild Yam. 

      As a herbalist I have a quality source to buy herbs from in bulk so it sorted me out! It virtually stops hot flushes, mood swings etc.

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