Natural vs Synthetic Hormones? When nature can provide natural products to relieve the symptoms of menopause, why would you choose synthetic? Synthetic hormones have a different chemical structure to those made by your own glands, making them more difficult for the liver to break down. Synthetic hormones are likely to cause more side effects than natural.

Dr Sandra Cabot combines 30 years of clinical experience with her passion for treating women ‘naturally’ to create FemmePhase. This formulation provides natural relief to the many, varied and sometimes distressing symptoms of menopause which can include:

• Hot flushes and night sweats
• Mood changes from slight to severe, even leading to depression
• Generalised aches and pains
• Weight gain
• Vaginal dryness and discomfort
• Loss of sex drive
• Poor concentration
• Hair loss
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Low self esteem
• Dry and ageing skin
• Headaches or migraines

What is Menopause?

Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation and typically occurs around the age of 50, whereby the production of sex hormones ceases.

The long term effects of this can be depletion of bone minerals and an increased risk of certain diseases including osteoporosis. However the risk of developing these problems can be greatly reduced by following a healthy diet and lifestyle, as well as supporting your system with beneficial herbs, vitamins and minerals.

The combination of herbs, vitamins and minerals in FemmePhase are vital in alleviating these symptoms and assisting in balancing your hormones, NATURALLY.

Important herbs in the FemmePhase formulation and their benefits include;

• Red Clover - Has a positive stimulating effect on the ovaries and can reduce hot flush symptoms.
• Wild Yam – Has a significant effect on balancing hormones in women, also relieves uterine pain and menstrual cramping.

Important Vitamins and Minerals in the FemmePhase formulation and their benefits include;

• Calcium – in various forms allowing better absorption and utilisation in the body. Along with Vitamin D is essential for bone strength.
• Various B vitamins – balancing to the hormones, relieving anxiety and mood changes.

Contains no added gluten, wheat, dairy products, yeast, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.  Calcium carbonate is derived from limestone.

Vitamins can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate.

Always read the label.  Use only as directed.  If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.

Other important lifestyle habits to following during menopause;

• Ensure that you drink at least 8 glasses of pure water each day.
• Follow a regular exercise program that may include activities such as walking, swimming, yoga, stretching, light weights, Tai-Chi and meditation.
• Avoid processed foods including deep fried foods, take away, processed meats, pastries, etc. and enjoy a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Small amounts of meats such as lamb, beef and chicken (organic where possible). Include fish in your diet, especially salmon, tuna and sardines, which contain Omega 3 essential fatty acids and calcium.
• Vary your protein sources from not only meats but from eggs, legumes, grains, seeds, nuts and whey protein powder. Eating protein with every meal ensures stable blood glucose levels and will reduce sugar cravings leading to a healthier body weight.
• Keep your liver healthy by starting each day with a glass of water with some fresh lemon juice squeezed in it.
• Include raw vegetable (and fruit) juices into your diet. Get a good quality juicing machine and consume 3 fresh juices each week (5 is even better). Include beneficial vegetables such as beetroot, carrot, cucumber, capsicum, spinach and fruits such as watermelon, orange, berries, pineapple.
• Remember to keep your juices around 80% vegetable and 20% fruit.

Active ingredients per Capsule
Herbal extracts equivalent to dry:
Trifolium pratense (Red Clover) flower		180.55mg
Standardised equivalent isoflavones		3.25mg
Glycine max (soy) seed		4.5 g
Standardised equivalent isoflavone glycosides calc. as genistin & daidzin		6.75mg
Dioscorea villosa (Wild Yam) root		215 mg
Fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) herb		12.5 mg
Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) herb		25 mg
Humulus lupulus (Hops) flower		12.5 mg
Medicago sativa (Alfalfa)		12.5 mg
Bioflavanoids		12.5 mg
Calcium (as carbonate)		120 mg
Calcium (as citrate)		6.3 mg
Calcium (as ascorbate)		1.65 mg
Zinc (as amino acid chelate)		200 mcg
Magnesium (as amino acid chelate)		5 mg
Cholecalciferol Equiv. to 20 IU vitamin D		500 mcg
d-alpha tocopherol acid succinate Equiv. to 5 IU vitamin E		4.14 mg
Riboflavin (Vit B2)		500 mcg
Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vit B6)		500 mcg
Thiamine hydrochloride (Vit B1)		500 mcg
Folic acid		20 mcg
120 capsule container (lasting approximately 1 month) 240 capsule container (lasting approximately 2 months) Directions for use: Adults- Take 2 capsules twice daily