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Menopause, the change of life
in women, can be a time of health disturbances with the shifting of hormones.
As menopause is associated with the movement into old age, the vata (air)
stage of life. However this vata gets associated with other doshas to give
the following symptoms.
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Vata dominated menopause
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Pitta dominated menopause
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Kapha dominated menopause
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| Vata dominated menopause appears as
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increased nervousness,
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anxiety,
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insomnia and
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depression
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| Treatment
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Special herbs for strengthening or rejuvenating the female reproductive
system, along with herbs to help regulate the hormones and calm the emotions.
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Many herbs, which tone the female reproductive system are helpful, including
Aloe gel, Shatavari, Saffron, Kapikacchu, Ashwagandha, taken in milk decoctions,
if possible, or in their different preparations like Shatavari compound.
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Aloe gel is specific for maintaining the youthfulness of the female reproductive
organs.
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Chyavanprash is useful here for its general rejuvenating effect.
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Pitta dominated menopause appears as
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Anger,
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Irritability,
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And short temper,
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With more frequent or pronounced hot flashes.
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Treatment
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- Aloe gel and Shatavari tonic, or a saffron milk decoction, or
Shatavari compound helps relieve symptoms of pittaj menopause.
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| Kapha involves
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Feelings of heaviness,
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Sleepiness,
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Lack of motivation,
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Weight gain or holding of water.
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Treatment
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Hot spices are used like the Trikatu formula along with aloe gel helps relieve
symptoms of kaphaj menopause.
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The family
way
