All women go through Menopause, the cycle of life that marks the end of their reproductive years. It is also a time of hormonal imbalance and varying symptoms.

While Menopause can be a very trying time for women, it can also be a time for new beginnings.

Since Menopause is a natural occurrence, before you start any treatment, consider treating your symptoms with natural remedies before resorting to prescription regimen.

One great natural remedy is Menozac which is a botanical alternative formula which contains a blend of all natural herbal extracts developed to ease the transition and provide effective Menopause Symptoms Relief from the onset and duration of typical menopausal symptoms.

As many of us have seen on Oprah, Menopause can actually a time of life to celebrate. Celebrate your new freedom. Soon, you'll not have to bother with monthly periods and cramps. You'll never again have to worry about an unwanted pregnancy. Those dismal mood swings will even out and you won't get so emotional about little things.

Menopause should be called "Graduation". When you were just a little girl, life was easy and simple, and then you became a woman. Estrogen coursed through your body, you became fertile, with monthly periods. You had children, or perhaps didn't.

But now, you've paid your dues. You've been there and done that. Your ovaries are saying, "That's enough! We're finished with that phase of life." The estrogen that was gushing through your system is diminishing, and the body is adjusting.

You're graduating to a Mature Woman who is healthy, strong, intelligent and finally free of those responsibilities of being fertile. Rejoice and celebrate, because the best is yet to come, girl!

The symptoms are varied between women. Some experience none while others experience more. The most common are:

• Bad Temper
• Mood Swings
• Hot Flashes
• Insomnia
• Night Sweats
• Severe Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Loss of Mental Focus

• Depression
• Memory Loss
• Head Aches
• Light Headed or Dizzy Osteoporosis
• Itchy Dry Skin
• Loss Of Muscle Tone
• Weight Gain
• Tired, Achy Muscles
• Hair Loss or Growth in facial hair
• Gastrointestianl Issues
• Bad Taste In Mouth, Dry Mouth

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a medical treatment designed to restore lowered estrogen levels after menopause. Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to relieve these symptoms. HRT may also protect against osteoporosis.

However, HRT also has risks. It can increase your risk of breast cancer, heart disease and stroke. Certain types of HRT have a higher risk, and each woman's own risks can vary depending upon her health history and lifestyle. You and your health care provider need to discuss the risks and benefits for you. If you do decide to take HRT, it should be the lowest dose that helps and for the shortest time needed. Taking hormones should be re-evaluated every six months.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

There are natural alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy. With natural herbal remedies, proper diet, and positive lifestyle changes, most of the unpleasant symptoms of menopause can be minimized greatly.

* Proper Diet and Nutrition

Eat a balanced diet and that provides the nutrients your body needs.

Eat many fruits (melons, bananas, and citrus fruits that are rich in potassium) and vegetables (spinach, yam, cabbage, and broccoli), and take in a lot of fibers - especially soluble fibers. Soy foods have been studied and seem to have a benefit to reduce hot flushes.

Avoid white sugar, and everything made with it, bleached flours, processed foods, beverages and foods that contain caffeine. Stay away from alcohol and spicy foods.

Experts also recommended the addition of Vitamin C, D and E, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc to help fight the symptoms of menopause.

* Herbal Remedies

Asian, European and Native American herbal traditions have a long history of easing menopausal symptoms. Herbal remedies are originating from plants or plant extracts used for their medicinal properties. The most commonly used for reducing menopausal symptoms are: black cohosh, St John's wort, red clover, dong quai, evening primrose oil, wild yam, ginseng, valerian root, and alfalfa.

* Meditation

Some women find relief through meditation, yoga, aromatherapy, hypnosis, acupuncture and acupressure.

* Exercise

Physical activity is good for health in general. A minimum of four 30-minute exercise sessions a week is enough to minimize menopause symptoms.

Menozac is a botanical formulation containing a blend of natural herbal extracts. These are plants from Mother Nature that specifically ease your transition. They provide effective menopause relief, from the onset, and through the duration of typical menopause.

Menozac has been developed as a natural alternative support, formulated with the best-known combination of well-researched phytoestrogen botanicals. These plants have a long history of helping to relieve menopausal symptoms and supporting the body's hormonal balance.