Many people complain about the inconveniences that they feel during their menopausal period. Today, simple natural home remedies can greatly ease these menopausal discomforts. You can start by eating more of foods rich in natural plant estrogen, drinking adequate amounts of water, taking selected nutritional supplements and using certain herbs.

Nature has its own stock of more than 300 different plants that contain estrogen. Regular consumption of these plants as part of your daily diet can produce good results even though the estrogen content of these plants sources is very small.

Coumestrol is the most potent form of estrogen found in plants. Compared with natural human estrogen, it is 200 times less potent, but for menopausal women it can give a lot of benefits. One plant that contains coumestrol is alfalfa, known for its medicinal properties. Red clover also contains coumestrol. This plant can be prepared for consumption either as herbal tea or as fresh sprouts from red clover seeds. It is best to obtain your red clover herbs from a reliable source because some varieties of this plant are poisonous. Some foods can do more than replenishing your lost estrogen supply. Soybeans, soybean sprouts and crushed flaxseeds are great sources of protein and essential fatty acids, and are also natural anti-aging remedies for menopausal women.

Women in their menopausal stage may either take estrogen replacement therapy or eat plants that contain estrogen in order to make up for the estrogen deficiency. Women who choose natural plant sources find it safe because estrogen in plants is low in potency. Besides, they do not suffer from any side effect that is associated with some hormone replacement therapy. If you opt for plants, it is recommended that you have a regular daily serving of two cups of any or a combination of the following: sprouts, parsley, soybeans, legumes, fennel, and other fresh vegetables. To make it even more effective, you have to have a variety of estrogen-containing foods in your daily diet. Two cups is the recommended minimum daily consumption.

If you have known of alcoholic men who developed large breasts, this is due to estrogen present in bourbon, whiskey, gin and beer which are plant based. This abnormal breast growth is the result of accumulation of estrogen when their livers get damaged by alcohol. This does not mean however that you should take too much alcoholic drinks in order to increase your estrogen level.

Water is the universal solvent, and many women use this property of water to rid themselves of toxins. At first, drinking lots of water daily may seem uncomfortable to some, but some amount of self-discipline will instill the habit if water therapy. In no time, your body gets used to it so that it becomes a natural part of your daily routine. Some have discovered that drinking water flavored with herbal teas and a dash of fresh citrus fruits add more benefits. Women who are in the menopausal stage can reduce their hot flashes, headache, fatigue, joint pains, dry and itchy skin and other symptoms by drinking lots of water regularly. As your body flushes out those harmful chemicals and substances, your cardiovascular system gets nature's overhaul.