Menopause: finally there is an effective alternative to HRT that doesn't require you to take lots of supplements

It was the shot heard around the world for the 21st century. Prempro, one of the most widely prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs for treating the menopause, was proven to increase the risk of breast cancer, Alzheimers, and more.

Over two years later, were still dealing with the fallout sparked by that first shot: It seems that every week theres another press release documenting the negative effects of HRT.

And the mainstream isnt offering any alternatives. It wasnt so long ago that they swore Prempro was the one pill wonder for everything from hot flushes to heart disease and now theres nothing.

Well, let me clarify that: Its not that theres nothing. Its just that the easy one-pill solution got replaced with a whole laundry list of supplements and herbs that target many of the individual symptoms.

But helpful as they might be, realistically, sometimes the hassle of taking four or five different supplements in a day can almost outweigh the relief they bring. So once the news of the Prempro fiasco broke (and kept breaking), we began looking everywhere for a natural menopause relief product that would really work.

The one we found combines five ingredients, long used in treating menopausal symptoms, in one capsule. If youre still looking for a convenient, one-swallow solution, it may be worth trying.

Ingredients in Womens Relief Formula can bring much-needed relief from distressing symptoms
This product is called Womens Relief Formula, and its manufactured by the same group that brought jiaogulan to our attention years ago, Jagulana Herbal Products.

Even though the specific combination hasnt been validated by results from clinical studies, the individual components in Womens Relief Formula have been used for centuries to address a range of physiological changes brought on by the menopause. There is plenty of scientific evidence supporting their individual actions and they can benefit your health in other ways too.

Dan shen (radix salvia miltiorrhizae) is a herb widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for improving blood circulation, regulating menstruation and relieving insomnia. In animal studies, dan shen has been shown to protect the brain from stroke.1

Dong quai (radix angelica sinensis) is another common TCM herb that has long been used to relieve symptoms of PMS and menopause, as well as to improve blood circulation. Research has also shown that it can combat free radicals and lipid peroxidation (cell damage caused by free radicals).2

Wild yam (rhizome discorea) is a common herbal remedy for menopause symptoms. Wild yam contains alkaloids, phytosterols, and steroidal saponins, which were the original source used to produce oral contraceptives and other steroid hormones.

Jiaogulan (gynostemma pentaphyllum) was first covered in HSI over five years ago. You may remember this Chinese herbs impressive ability to reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and regulate blood pressure and cholesterol. Jiaogulan is an adaptogen, meaning it can offer a variety of benefits depending on what your body needs.

Kiwi fruit extract contains actindin, a digestive enzyme that helps increase intestinal absorption and may improve digestion. (Absorption is critical to helping your body benefit from the other herbs in the supplement.)

Anecdotal evidence reveals how the formula has helped numerous women get through the menopause
In the best of all possible worlds, wed have hard scientific evidence documenting the effectiveness of Womens Relief Formula. What we do have are numerous testimonials from women who have benefited from the product. For example:

Womens Formula has helped me greatly through menopause and in dealing with the stress of raising two teenagers at the same time. N. Wilson

Womens Formula capsules give me relief from hot flushes, mood swings, breast tenderness, and the depression that I sometimes suffered with before. I live a normal life again. M. Goodall

HSI promises to keep you fully updated on future research findings involving Womens Relief Formula, as soon as they become available.

What to take for best results
The recommended dosage is one capsule of Womens Relief Formula taken twice a day on an empty stomach. Each capsule contains 150mg of dan shen, 125mg of kiwi fruit extract, 40mg of jiaogulan, 20mg of wild yam, and 16mg of dong quai.