Article on Herbal Supplements for Menopause

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Hi everyone,

 

Have you seen the current news article on herbal supplements and how

they are ineffective for menopause? I find this interesting, since I'm

in perimenopause, taking herbal supplements and having great results

with them! I can't help but scratch my head over this one, since the

herbal supplements I've been taking have done a world of good for me!

 

I can't help but wonder if this is another way that the drug companies

are trying to convince people that they should buy their drugs because

that's the only thing that works.

 

Here's the link:

 

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" Certain antidepressants have proved effective, and one company, Depomed

Inc. of Menlo Park, Calif., plans to seek the Food and Drug

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n> 's approval to sell an anti-seizure drug, gabapentin, for relief of

hot flashes. "

 

The article isn't all disparaging though - it does mention the

effectiveness of meditation and self-hypnosis.

 

Anyway, I know I'll keep using my herbs!

 

~Regina