In today’s episode, I’m joined by Melinda McDougall, a registered Medical Herbalist. Melinda has analysed hundreds of research papers on herbal medicine and menopause to uncover what truly works for some of our most bothersome menopause symptoms. Today, she brings that knowledge to us so that we can find out what considerations we have to make when also dealing with the complexities of a cancer diagnosis.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• How Herbal Medicine Differs from Supplements
• Which Herbal Medicine works for Menopause Symptoms?
• Deep Dive into: Ashwagandha and Black Cohosh 
• Considerations for oestrogen positive cancer patients
• Phytoestrogens – Are They Safe?
• How to Find Quality Herbal Products
• Seeing a Medical Herbalist – What to Expect
• Why a Holistic Approach is Key

Tune in now for a deep dive into the power of herbal medicine!

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro

06:13 Understanding Menopause and Herbal Medicine

07:52 Herbal Medicine Vs. Supplements

16:14 Ashwagandha: Benefits and Uses

18:43 "Herbal Medicine for Menopause Post-Cancer"

22:00 "Finding a Qualified Herbalist"

33:32 Phytoestrogens: Potential and Caution

40:19 Research Limitations Highlighted

Connect with Dani & Menopause and Cancer: menopauseandcancer.org

Connect with Melinda: melindamcdougall.com

Links mentioned in the episode:

https://www.careopinion.org.uk/services/g507h

https://nimh.org.uk/

https://www.melindamcdougall.com/

https://menopauseandcancer.org/herbal-medicine-for-menopause-after-cancer-current-research/

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