1. Stages of Menopause Perimenopause Irregular, short menstrual periods
Uncomfortable symptoms include hot flashes, insomnia, irritability, and backaches
May last four to five years or longer
Menopause
12 months after the last menstrual period
Production of progesterone and eggs stops
Normally happens between the ages of 45 and 55
Postmenopause

2. Symptoms Irregular menstrual periods Hot flashes
Irritability, depression, anxiety
Insomnia, poor sleep quality
Palpitations, night sweats
Forgetfulness (in some women)
Vaginal dryness
Headaches, vaginal infections, joint aches and pains

3. Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Gynecological tumors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that long-term hormone replacement therapy increases incidence of gynecological tumors by 20%
Risks surface within 2 years of use
Osteoporosis
Risk of osteoporosis increases by 26%
Prone to fractures in the hips, wrists and spine

4. Risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Cardiovascular disease
Heart disease risk increases by 80%
Heart attack risk increases by 29%
Stroke
Risk of stroke increases by 41%
Endometrial growth
Deep vein thrombosis

5. Animal Estrogens vs. Phytoestrogens
Cancer-causing  
Cardiovascular disease
Stroke
Osteoporosis

6. Phytoestrogens Regulate the immune system Do not cause cancer
Inhibit cancer cell growth and activate cancer cell apoptosis

7. Phytoestrogens
By filling estrogen receptor sites on cells, phytoestrogens help to prevent cancer and reduce risk of estrogen-dependent cancers
Coumestrol can reduce incidence of borderline ovarian tumors
In a study of 51,823 women:
Those with high lignan intake had 17% lower breast cancer risk
In a study of 383 women:
High genistein levels in blood were related to lower breast cancer risk

8. Strategies for Menopause
Quit smoking
Avoid alcoholic drinks
Reduce fat intake
Fats store excess estrogens
Minimize refined food intake
Lower blood pressure
Exercise, aerobics

9. Strategies for Menopause
Nutritious plant foods
Phytoestrogens
Vitamin C—tissue repair and iron absorption
Fiber—helps to regulate estrogen levels
Menopausal women are 50% less efficient than adolescents in absorbing calcium
Calcium—soy, broccoli etc.

10. Nutritious Plant Foods
Chinese Yam
Sage
Raspberry
Ginkgo
Licorice

11. Chinese Yam May lower blood pressure and protect the heart
Boosts immunity; the polysaccharide YP-1 may help to increase T-cells
RDPS-I polysaccharide helps to fight tumors
Dioscorin has antioxidant effects that protect against free radical damage
Protects the nervous system

12. Sage Relieves hot flashes and night sweats Rich in phytoestrogens
Nourishes the immune system
Antioxidant activity
Anti-inflammatory

13. Raspberry Rich in phytoestrogens Relieves hot flashes
High antioxidant content
Contains anthocyanins and vitamin C
50% higher antioxidant activity than strawberries and 10 times the antioxidant activity of tomatoes
Raspberry extract has been found to suppress cervical cancer cell production

14. Ginkgo Rich in phytoestrogens
Terpenoids help to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
Helps to enhance immunity
Anti-cancer
Quercetin—may inhibit estrogen- activated cancers such as bladder, breast and ovarian cancers

15. Ginkgo Helps to prevent osteoporosis
Antioxidant activity Flavonoids help to fight free radical damage
Empowers memory

16. Is ginkgo toxic? Contains ginkgotoxin (4’-Omethylpyridoxine)
Only toxic in large amounts
Mostly due to overconsumption of ginkgo by children
Relieved by vitamin B6
Toxicity of plant varies with season
Toxicity higher in ginkgo harvested at the end of July and beginning of August

17. Licorice Phytoestrogens
Beta-sitosterol’s estrogenic activity is 1/400th of the strongest form of estrogen in the body
Supports adrenal gland function and enables adrenally produced hormones to work for longer periods
Supports hormonal balance

18. Licorice Relieves menopausal symptoms
Hot flashes
Fatigue
Irritability
Memory problems
Antioxidant effects—glabridin and glabrene
Immune-enhancing

19. Are phytoestrogens safe for men?
Research shows that phytoestrogens:
Will not alter testosterone levels
Have no effect on sperm concentration, count or motility

20. Are phytoestrogens nutritious for men?
Research shows that phytoestrogens:
Are beneficial to health
Can help to prevent breast and prostate cancer

21. Can men consume these plant foods?
Chinese Yam, Sage, Raspberry, Ginkgo, Licorice
These natural and wholesome plant foods aid health in many ways including:
Boost memory
Counter stress
Improve immunity
Antioxidant activity to protect against free radical damage

22. Chinese Yam Helps to lower blood pressure and protect the heart
Boosts immunity by enhancing T-cell proliferation
Anti-tumor
Antioxidant activity protects against free radical damage
Neuroprotective

23. Sage
Boosts immunity
Antioxidant activity

24. Raspberry High antioxidant activity 50% higher than strawberries
10 times that of tomatoes

25. Ginkgo Boosts memory Improves immunity Anti-cancer
Antioxidant activity protects against free radical damage
Lowers risk of cardiovascular disease

26. Licorice
Antioxidant activity
Boosts memory
Improves immunity

27. MENOVIE Chinese Yam Sage Raspberry Ginkgo Licorice Recommended intake:
3 capsules, two to three times daily

28. MENOVIE
Suitable for men and women

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MENOVIE
Nutrifresh
Aromantic

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MENOVIE
O-SEED
ESSERENE

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MENOVIE
Aromantic
G-ART

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MENOVIE
VEGAPLEX
STRESGON