At the onset of menopause, 50 to 80 percent of women in Western countries experience natural accompanying symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, dizziness, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, dejection and lack of drive. Twenty-five percent of cases require therapeutic treatment. Soy isoflavones have proven to be a gentle, herbal and at the same … Soy Phytoestrogens in Menopause
Omega 3 fatty acids belong to the group of unsaturated fatty acids. They are vital for humans and very healthy, as they can prevent various diseases. In the past, omega 3 fatty acids were also called vitamin F. Omega 3 fatty acids are found especially in seafood and sea fish. Wirkunsgweise of omega 3 fatty … Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Function & Diseases
Symptoms Menopausal symptoms are very individual and vary from woman to woman. The most common possible disorders include: Cycle irregularities, change in menstruation. Vasomotor disorders: Flushes, night sweats. Mood swings, irritability, aggressiveness, sensitivity, sadness, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, fatigue. Sleep disorders Changes in skin, hair and mucous membranes: hair loss, vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness, dry skin, … Menopausal Symptoms
Products Phytoestrogens are commercially available as dietary supplements, for example, in the form of capsules and tablets. They are found in various plants for example in nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables. A typical example is soy. Structure and properties Phytoestrogens are a structurally disparate group of phytonutrients that resemble estrogens (estradiol) but do not have … Phytoestrogens
Products Red clover is commercially available in the form of capsules, tablets, as a tea and medicinal drug (Trifolii rubri flos), among others. It is mainly marketed as a food supplement. Stem plant Red clover belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae). The herb is found in many meadows and fields in this country and is … Red Clover
The soy plant originated in East Asia. It is considered one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world and has been valued, especially by the Chinese, as an excellent source of protein and nutrients for several thousand years. In Western industrialized countries, the soybean has only gained popularity in recent years. Whether as a … Soy in the Diet
The soybean is viewed very ambivalently in our society. On the one hand, there is great uncertainty regarding the use of genetic engineering in soy production. On the other hand, soy products have the image of having particularly high health benefits. Among other things, soy is said to have a cancer-preventing effect and to alleviate … Soy in Medicine
From a thousand-year-old traditional Chinese drink to the trendy drink of the rich and famous, soy milk has undergone an enormous transformation in recent years. When Hollywood stars order their low-fat soy milk latte with double espresso shot at the coffee shop, they’re probably thinking mainly about the calories they’re saving with the drink. However, … Soy Milk: the Healthy Alternative?
Symptoms A hot flash is a spontaneous feeling of warmth that may be accompanied by sweating, palpitations, flushing of the skin, feelings of anxiety, and subsequent chills, and lasts for a few minutes. The flushes affect mainly the head and upper body, but sometimes the whole body. The flushes often also occur at night, are … Floods
Soybean is one of the oldest cultivated and useful plants in the world. It belongs to the family of grain legumes, that is, leguminous plants. Its fruit is therefore also called soybean “bean”. Occurrence and cultivation of soybean The origin of the white or delicate purple flowering plant is in China, where it was already … Soy: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Many ingredients of Chinese cuisine are very healthy. For example, soy contains all the essential amino acids that humans need but cannot produce themselves. One cup of soy contains hardly any fat, but about as much protein as a 150-gram steak and is therefore very popular, especially among vegetarians. Rice, which is never missing from … Chinese Cuisine: Healthy Food
The holistic nutritional theory is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Food is important for the Chinese above all to gain life energy, the so-called Qi, and therefore elementary for health and well-being. Health complaints try the Chinese primarily by a different lifestyle, especially by a change in diet. You are what you … Chinese Cuisine: Health Goes Through the Stomach
