Dear Bob Liebert,

I'm a 44 year old, healthy female who is menopausal for the past 4 years. I have tried natural hormones (compounds), with some relief of my symptoms. I am interested in herbs especially for the relief of my hot flashes, sleeplessness and memory loss. I was hoping you could recommend someone in the Boston area for me to see or some literature which would have specific types and doses of herbs to take. I appreciate any information you can share.

Thank you,
Laura

Dear Friend,

Please see the Search By Symptom feature on the left hand navigation bar, and the information on the various herbs. Please see our MNPS Formula for aid in many menopausal symtpoms. This is also a time to nourish the adrenal glands and the nerves with herbs like Green Oat extract and Skullcap (see Adrenal/Stress Formula which also contains a little American Ginseng to aid in energy, hormonal balance and memory loss). These can be taken together, with the possible addition of Valerian or Passion Flower before bedtime for sleeplessness. Can't give any leads on practitioners in your area, although a natural foods and herbs store would be a start. let me know if I can be of further help.

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.