Before and After Cosmetics

A. The ovary never puts hormones into the stomach, and for a good reason. Progesterone is fat soluble, and when absorbed from the stomach, it is taken directly to the liver. So�when taken orally 85-90% of progesterone is lost via bile or converted into metabolites that are not the same as real progesterone.

MenoCream takes a transdermal route (meaning, "through the skin" ). It is absorbed into the underlying fat layer, from which it diffuses into the capillaries, where it can be taken up in the blood as needed. Further, the beneficial skin moisturizing effects of MenoCream Cream are much appreciated by the women using it. These transdermal creams are very easily and quickly absorbed into the body, so you can apply it almost anywhere with success. It is recommended that you rotate the areas where you apply it to avoid over-saturation in any one area. It is best absorbed where the skin is relatively thin�such as the face, neck, upper chest, breasts, inner arms and thighs, palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

Q. How will these supplements help me to maintain balance?

A. The natural ingredients contained in our supplements are derived from plants. Plants which contain phytoestrogens. All phytoestrogens work the same way. As estrogen levels drop, phytoestrogens bind to the same cells estrogen once did, and help estrogen levels achieve balance.

Q. What is Black Cohosh?

A. Originally found in the northeastern United States, Black Cohosh is a tall perennial herb that Native Americans used for women�s health problems, such as arthritis, fatigue, and snakebite. The colonists rapidly adopted the herb for similar uses, and by the 19th century, Black Cohosh was widely used as a treatment for menstrual cramps. In Europe it was used for women�s problems, arthritis, and high blood pressure. By the 1950s, doctors were using Black Cohosh as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Black Cohosh is a plant that produces effects similar to estrogen. Black Cohosh has astringent, diuretic, sedative, alterative, anti-diarrheal, cough suppressant, and diaphoretic properties.

Q. How do these ingredients provide comfort?

A. In clinical studies, Black Cohosh has been known to help reduce night sweats, vaginal dryness and painful cramps. Soy isoflavones are rich with phytoestrogens and are also good for keeping bones strong. Chasteberry is also rich with naturally occurring hormones, plus it is reputed to be very effective in reducing painful cramps, breast soreness and fullness, bloating, mood swings, and headaches. Dong Quai has long been respected as one of the most important herbs in Chinese medicine. Used for centuries throughout Asia to regulate female hormones and support the reproductive system, this powerful herb has earned a reputation as an excellent all-purpose tonic for any gynecological complaint.

Q. What is the Benefit of Soy?

A. Many soy foods are naturally high in calcium. In addition, soy also contains magnesium and boron, which are important co-factors of calcium for bone health. Isoflavones in soy foods may inhibit the breakdown of bones. One compelling study completed by Erdman in 1993 focused on post-menopausal women who consumed 40 grams of isolated soy protein daily for 6 months. Researchers found that these subjects significantly increased bone mineral density. Another study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in September 2005 also found that intake of soy food was associated with a significantly lower risk of fracture, particularly among early post-menopausal women. In Japan, where soy foods are commonly consumed daily, women are only one-third as likely to report menopausal symptoms as in the United States or Canada. In fact, there is no word in the Japanese language for "hot flashes".