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Alfalfa is one of the earliest cultivated plants, used for centuries for feeding livestock. This probably is true in part because it is easy to grow, thrives in many varied climates throughout the world, and provides an excellent protein-rich food...

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Alfalfa sprouts appear on many salad bars and in the grocerys produce section. Bulk powdered herb or capsules and tablets containing Alfalfa leaves or seeds are available in pharmacies and health food stores....

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A typical dose of Alfalfa for tea is 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup, steeped in boiling water for 10 to 20 minutes. Tablets and capsules of whole Alfalfa or Alfalfa extracts should be taken according to the manufacturers recommendations. Certain p...

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Alfalfa is high in vitamin content, providing beta-carotene, vitamin B-complex, vitamins C, E, and K, and can be used as a nutritional supplement.However, keep in mind that high doses of Alfalfa may present some health risks (see Safety Issu...

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Alfalfa in its various forms may present some health risks. Powdered alfalfa herb, Alfalfa sprouts, and alfalfa seeds all contain L-cavanine, a substance that may cause abnormal blood cell counts, spleen enlargement, or recurrence of lupus i...

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If you are taking warfarin (Coumadin), the high vitamin K content of alfalfa might make it less effective....

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The hormonal changes of menopause can produce a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from hot flashes and vaginal dryness to anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Many of these symptoms are undoubtedly caused by the natural decrease in estrogen production...

Principal Proposed Treatments for Menopausal Symptoms (Other Than Osteoporosis):

Several natural treatments may reduce menopausal symptoms. However, we do not know for sure whether any of these reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease...

by Elaine Gottlieb

Its somewhat ironic that menopause—which ultimately ends the discomforts associated with the menstrual cycle—can be preceded by years of the worst PMS-like symptoms you can imagine. Plus, menopause can cause new symptoms...

Practitioners suggest that before trying natural remedies, women experiencing menopausal symptoms should consider lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise, and stress management.

"Sometimes perimenopause [the period prior to menopause...

Soy foods contain isoflavones—plant sources of estrogen known as phytoestrogens—that can significantly reduce hot flashes. Ricciotti and Morrill strongly believe that soy should be consumed from food sources, because they often contain other substan...

Flaxseed also contains phytoestrogens thought to be effective in treating hot flashes, although it has not been studied. Like soy, it should be consumed in food form; flaxseeds can be sprinkled in yogurt or on salads and or used in baking (although...

The herb black cohosh is commonly used in American Indian cultures and in Germany, where it has been extensively studied for more than 50 years. Research has found this herb to be fairly effective in treating hot flashes, mood changes and vaginal dr...

Relief of hot flashes has a significant impact on other discomforts associated with menopause. Hot flashes disrupt sleep and contribute to fatigue and moodiness. Perimenopause and menopause are not considered primary mood disorders, according to Ric...

To relieve symptoms caused by lack of progesterone, which begins to fluctuate during perimenopause, two remedies can be helpful: chasteberry and natural progesterone.

Chasteberry (also sold as vitex) may help to regulate periods and ease mo...