By Melinda Martinez & Rachel Hall

Menopause is a condition that affects most women as they age. While it is most commonly associated with aging, a small number of women can experience symptoms as early as a decade before menopause occurs. Symptoms do not always end with the last menstrual period either. One in ten women will experience symptoms for up to 12 years.

Examples of menopause symptoms are:

Headaches
Bleeding Gums
Sore/Tender Breasts
Bladder Issues / Urinary Urgency
Painful or Stiff Joints
Reduced Muscle and Bone Mass
Hot Flashes / Night Sweats
Hair Thinning
Racing Heart
Dry Skin, Eyes, Mouth
Vaginal Dryness
Reduced Libido
Insomnia
Weight Gain or Slowed Metabolism
Concentrating / Memory Problems
Depression / Emotional Changes
Anxiety

The most common treatments prescribed to assist with these symptoms include: hormone replacement therapy (HRT), counselling, dietary changes or exercise regimens. Additionally, low dose antidepressants are often given to combat the depression / emotional changes. These antidepressants sometimes have side effects that can be even worse than the menopause symptoms – these include: headache, nausea, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, diarrhea, constipation, reduced libido.

At A Healthy Solution we feel it is imperative to spread the word about alternative treatments to help women manage or reduce their menopause symptoms. Our recommended alternatives are CBD, minerals, collagen and menopause relief patches.

How is CBD beneficial?
CBD interacts with the brain’s ECS (endocannabinoid system). While not directly tackling menopause, CBD helps fight menopause symptoms.

CBD Benefits:
1. Helps regulate hot flashes by improving the brain’s signals in order to regulate temperature properly.
2. Can assist in maintaining bone density.
3. Serves as a mood booster to help relieve anxiety, depression and mood swings.
4. Reduces sleep disturbances and helps improve sleep quality.

CBD Recommendation: Our 1500mg Tincture from A Healthy Solutions Wellness Boutique Includes terpenes specifically made to help with menopause symptoms. This blend will also help with anxiety, insomnia, and pain.

How are minerals beneficial?
Minerals are nutrients essential to life. They work behind the scenes, nourishing our organs and making hundreds of body functions possible. Minerals are important in all stages of life, but especially needed during menopause.

Types of minerals and benefits:
1. Magnesium: Binds your amino acids to produce estrogen, progesterone, testosterone & thyroid hormones.
2. Zinc: Plays important role in managing oil glands & hair follicles to reduce hair loss.
3. Selenium: Can help alleviate fatigue.
4. Iodine: Extremely helpful for memory, concentration, cognitive ability.

Minerals Recommendation: Eidon Ionic Liquid Minerals

How is collagen beneficial?
1. Helps Hair, Skin & Nails
2. Supports Healthy Bones and Joints

Collagen Recommendation: Good Life Collagen Gummies

How are menopause relief patches beneficial?
Menopause relief patch contain Black Cohosh/Dong Quai to fight night sweats.

Menopause Relief Patches Recommendation: Menopause Relief Patch by Patch Aid

At A Healthy Solution, we also carry an array of different alternative products. Our Wellness Associates can customize a treatment plan to help manage your specific menopausal symptoms

Symptoms of Insomnia include daytime sleepiness, lack of concentration, slowness in activity, depression, headache and irritability. Treatment for insomnia includes cognitive behavioral therapy, light therapy and prescribed medications.

Medications used to treat insomnia include Zolpidem, Temazepam, Lorazepam, Eszopiclone, Trazodone, Diphenhydramine, Doxylamine, Mirtazapine and Amitriptyline. Each prescribed medication contains negative side effects that include dizziness, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache, muscle pain, amnesia, numbness, blurred vision, depression, irritability, confusion, aggression, hallucinations, skin rash, flu symptoms, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, weight gain and breast swelling.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the hemp plant known for its potential therapeutic effects. Research shows that CBD may help alleviate insomnia without the negative side effects of prescribed medications. CBD may affect sleep directly by interacting with receptors in the brain that govern the body’s daily sleep/wake cycles. CBD may also help alleviate insomnia by combating the causes of sleeplessness.

A common cause of insomnia is anxiety and stress. CBD helps regulate cortisol, a stress hormone, which has a significant impact on sleep cycles. Studies found that CBD is beneficial for anxiety-related disorders and an increase in sleep quality. For those who struggle with sleeplessness due to chronic or acute pain, CBD offers a natural alternative to pharmaceutical pain relievers.

CBD helps reduce pain-induced sleeplessness by working on the symptoms themselves rather than providing a sedative effect like many sleep-aids.

Our AHS 1500mg Tincture can be taken sublingually along with Kurativ 1000mg CBD/CBD Gummies (25mg each) to help alleviate insomnia.

Dosing will depend on your level of insomnia, level 3-6 should take the 25mg gummies, level 7-8 should take the 1500mg tincture and level 9-10 should take both.

Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions regarding CBD.

The difference between them is that stress is a response to a threat in a situation and anxiety is a reaction to the stress. Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

Anxiety is an intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired often occur. Treatment for persistent stress and anxiety include psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation, and prescribed medications.

Medications used to treat anxiety and stress include Sertraline, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Buspirone, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Pregabalin, Alprazolam and Clonazepam. Each prescribed medication contains negative side effects that include dizziness, insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, sweating, tremors, sexual problems, headaches, constipation, vison changes, anxiety, weakness, vomiting, depression, hallucinations, aggression and skin rash.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the hemp plant known for its potential therapeutic effects. Studies show that CBD may be effective in alleviating anxiety and could help reduce stress without the negative side effects of prescribed medications. Researchers concluded that endocannabinoids influence
stress and emotion responses because there are cannabinoid receptors in the brain.

Studies currently suggest that CBD counters anxiety by stimulating neurotransmitter systems and neural regeneration. CBD specifically binds to 5-HT1A which is thought to have the strongest role in anxiety disorders. Your body naturally produces cannabinoids, which are used throughout your body and brain in the Endocannabinoid System (ECS).

This system can become dysregulated under chronic stress. However, CBD could help restore balance to the ECS by
preventing overstimulation of your CB1 receptors and by boosting your body’s production of endocannabinoids.

If your anxiety levels are at a & lt;1/5 our AHS 1500mg Tincture can be taken sublingually along with the SoCal 300mg Gummies.

If your anxiety levels are at a & gt;5/10 you can take the Miller Healer 2000mg tincture sublingually along with the Kurativ 1000mg CBD & CBG Gummies.

Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new regimen.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions you may have regarding CBD.

Symptoms of a migraine include throbbing in one area that can vary in intensity. Nausea and sensitivity to light and sound are also common symptoms.

Treatments such as pain-relieving medications can be used to manage migraine pain.  Tension headaches are mild to moderate pain often described as feeling like a tight band around the head.  Symptoms include pain on both sides of the head that may be associated with muscle pain.

Treatments such as pain-relieving medications, ice or heat, and good posture can be used to manage tension headaches. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the hemp plant known for its potential therapeutic effects.

Studies found that headache and migraine sufferers experienced positive results when taking CBD to treat their pain. The study compared CBD’s effects on migraines and headaches with those of popular pain medications, only to find that CBD is just as, if not more effective than an over the counter medication such as ibuprofen.

The same studies also found that regular CBD intake decreases the frequency of headaches and migraines, meaning that this cannabinoid has the potential to prevent this type of pain from occurring.  What makes CBD unique is that it directly interacts with our endocannabinoid system by supplying it the things it needs to function at its best.

This interaction helps to regulate different bodily processes including inflammation and pain tolerance. CBD acts as both an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory aid.  The chemical compounds found in CBD can reduce inflammation and the analgesic compounds are able to stop the brain from receiving pain signals sent by the nerves.

Our AHS 1500mg tincture can be taken sublingually.  AHS tension rollers can be applied to the back of your neck, your temples, and behind your ear to alleviate pain along with our Vici migraine patches.

Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions regarding CBD.

The cause of fibroids is unknown and about 40 percent of fibroids will grow during pregnancy, usually within the first three months. Uterine Fibroids are abnormal, but non-cancerous polyps located in the uterus. It is a condition that typically influences women capable of birthing children. Women can develop uterine fibroids of various sizes.

Some fibroids may be tiny and cause no physical deformities while others can become larger and evoke deformation. Abdominal pain, serious menstrual bleeding, and long menstrual cycles may be characteristic symptoms of uterine fibroids. A proper diagnosis would necessitate a pelvic examination or ultrasound. Women may experience a singular occurrence of uterine fibroids or may develop them several times over.

Fortunately, it is comparatively rare for these growths to transform into cancer or advance the risk of uterine cancer. Researchers are investigating the possibility of CBD therapy for sex hormone tumors because of the discovery of cannabinoid receptors inside the tissue of sex steroid hormones. According to published studies, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) restricts the movement and progression of unusual tumors found within sex hormones.

This finding suggests that cannabinoid compounds like CBD may be useful in treating uterine fibroids, malignancies, and other hormone disorders by enhancing the ECS. With the coordination of both sex steroid hormones and endocannabinoids, the research implies the probability of the ECS preventing cellular accumulation and growth inside of tumors.

Our AHS 1500mg Tincture can be taken sublingually a long with our AHS 100mg Suppositories that can be inserted vaginally to help alleviate the symptoms of uterine fibroids.

Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions you may have regarding CBD.

Symptoms of Insomnia include daytime sleepiness, lack of concentration, slowness in activity, depression, headache and irritability. Treatment for insomnia includes cognitive behavioral therapy, light therapy and prescribed medications.

Medications used to treat insomnia include Zolpidem, Temazepam, Lorazepam, Eszopiclone, Trazodone, Diphenhydramine, Doxylamine, Mirtazapine and Amitriptyline. Each prescribed medication contains negative side effects that include dizziness, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache, muscle pain, amnesia, numbness, blurred vision, depression, irritability, confusion, aggression, hallucinations, skin rash, flu symptoms, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, sexual problems, weight gain and breast swelling.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the hemp plant known for its potential therapeutic effects. Research shows that CBD may help alleviate insomnia without the negative side effects of prescribed medications. CBD may affect sleep directly by interacting with receptors in the brain that govern the body’s daily sleep/wake cycles. CBD may also help alleviate insomnia by combating the causes of sleeplessness. A common cause of insomnia is anxiety and stress.

CBD helps regulate cortisol, a stress hormone, which has a significant impact on sleep cycles. Studies found that CBD is beneficial for anxiety-related disorders and an increase in sleep quality. For those who struggle with sleeplessness due to chronic or acute pain, CBD offers a natural alternative to pharmaceutical pain relievers. CBD helps reduce pain-induced sleeplessness by working on the symptoms themselves rather than providing a sedative effect like many sleep-aids.

Our AHS 1500mg Tincture can be taken sublingually along with SoCal Hemp co 25mg Gummies to help alleviate insomnia. Dosing will depend on your level of insomnia, level 3-6 should take the 25mg gummies, level 7-8 should take the 1500mg tincture and level 9-10 should take both.

Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment. Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions regarding CBD.

Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy can produce an array of side effects, such as weakened immune system, bruising, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, neuropathy, labored breathing, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue and different types of body aches and pain.

CBD is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the hemp plant known for its potential therapeutic effects. Research suggests that CBD may ease neuropathic pain, nausea, and poor appetite due to cancer and cancer treatment. Both cancer and its treatment can lead to pain.

Cancer often causes pain due to inflammation, pressure on internal organs, or nerve injury. When the pain is severe, it can even become resistant to opioids, which are powerful pain relievers that can be highly addictive. CBD indirectly acts on the CB2 receptors, which may help with widespread pain relief by reducing inflammation.

Many people who are going through cancer treatment experience nausea and loss of appetite. These symptoms can make it difficult for them to maintain a healthy weight.Ingesting CBD that delivers cannabinoids to the bloodstream may help simulate appetite and ease nausea and vomiting. There is a plethora of CBD infused products that may help alleviate symptoms of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Our AHS 1500mg Tincture can be taken sublingually along with our AHS 2500mg Custom Cream that can be applied topically to help reduce inflammation and neuropathic pain.

CBD Gummies can also be taken along with CBD infused Tea and Honey to help alleviate nausea, vomiting, fatigue and loss of appetite. Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions you may have regarding CBD.

RLS is characterized by itchy, tingling, burning, and twitching feelings. With that, there’s often an unbearable need to move or kick your legs. RLS symptoms become more pronounced during the evening or later parts of the day. Many people struggling with RLS often have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep.

This causes fatigue and sleepiness during the day. Treatment for restless legs syndrome includes massage therapy and prescribed medications. Medications used to treat RLS include Levodopa, Ropinirole, Pramipexole, Gabapentin and Pregabalin. Each prescribed medication contains negative side effects that include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, insomnia, hallucinations, increased blood pressure, fever, viral infection, blurred vision and tremors.

CBD is a non-psychoactive chemical compound derived from the hemp plant known for its potential therapeutic effects. Studies show that CBD may help alleviate symptoms of RLS without the negative side effects of prescribed medication. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid that interacts indirectly with receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). This action essentially greases the system’s gears and maximizes its ability to do its job—which is to promote optimum functioning in the body’s other systems.

Taking CBD can help your body maintain homeostasis and lessen any symptoms that are preventing certain bodily functions from operating properly. In the case of RLS, this applies to CBD’s ability to help those who suffer from lack of sleep. Many people have trouble maintaining a consistent sleep-wake cycle, CBD has shown to improve sleep quality and make it easier to fall asleep.

CBD for restless legs syndrome also works by acting as a potential muscle relaxant. Research shows that CBD may calm the nerves in your legs that cause the tingling and painful sensations.

Our AHS 1500mg Tincture can be taken sublingually along with our AHS 2500mg Custom Cream that can be applied topically to help alleviate symptoms of RLS.

Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment. Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions regarding CBD.

Motion sickness experienced at sea or in the air often induces vomiting, as many as 55% of pregnant women struggle with nausea during their first months of gestation and people exposed to chemical odors, offensive smells, and airborne toxins react with nausea and vomiting.

In some situations, vomiting is a positive and natural way to purge the system of poison, but severe nausea and vomiting may indicate larger problems and lead to dehydration and damage to the esophagus and digestive tract.

Nausea and vomiting are signs of appendicitis, blocked intestines, brain injury, concussion, flu, food poisoning, overeating, migraines, and more. In very serious cases, nausea and vomiting may indicate cancer, central nervous disorders, kidney problems, liver conditions and more.

Treatment for nausea includes prescribed medications called antiemetics. Medications used to treat nausea include Meclizine hydrochloride, Dimenhydrinate, Emetrol, and Bismuth subsalicylate. Each prescribed medication contains negative side effects that include blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, headache, vomiting, hyperactivity, dry mouth, ringing in the ears, fainting, weight loss, yellow eyes or skin, abdominal pain, anxiety, cold symptoms and swelling of the face, arms and legs.

CBD is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the hemp plant known for its potential therapeutic effects. Studies show that CBD may help alleviate nausea without the negative side effects of prescribed medications.

The endocannabinoid system(ECS) is a unique network of neurotransmitters and receptors that exist throughout the brain and body. Functionally, it appears to regulate a variety of internal homeostatic functions. Studies suggest that manipulating the endocannabinoid system can help regulate both nausea and vomiting.

Research also suggests that CBD can work as an antiemetic for humans, as it eases the effects of nausea and may even prevent it from occurring altogether.

Our AHS 1500mg Tincture can be taken sublingually and is perfect for alleviating nausea. Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist with any questions regarding CBD.

There are two main forms of COPD, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Chronic bronchitis involves a long-term cough with mucus and emphysema involves damage to the lungs over time.

COPD is characterized by shortness of breath, chest pressure, wheezing, chronic cough and frequent respiratory infections. Treatment for COPD includes oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation and prescribed medications. Medications used to treat COPD include Ipratropium, Albuterol, Fluticasone, Arformoterol, Indacaterol, Salmeterol, Budesonide, Formoterol, Tiotropium, Levalbuterol, Pulmicort and Beclomethasone dipropionate.

Each prescribed medication contains negative side effects that include bladder pain, bloody urine, cough producing mucus, difficulty breathing, lower back pain, dizziness, insomnia, nausea, nosebleeds, headache, vomiting, tremors, wheezing, rapid heartbeat, bruising, acne, constipation, blurred vision and swelling of the ankles and feet.

CBD is a non-psychoactive compound derived from the hemp plant known for its potential therapeutic effects. Research shows that CBD may help alleviate symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease without the negative side effects of prescribed medication.

Everybody has an endocannabinoid system (ECS), which produces endocannabinoids that attach themselves to cannabinoid receptors located in all the major bodily systems. When endocannabinoids attach to these receptors, the bodily systems become regulated which promotes homeostasis throughout the body.

The respiratory system contains many cannabinoid receptors and it appears that when CBD is consumed, it attaches to these receptors in the respiratory system in order to improve its overall function. In addition to working with the body’s ECS, CBD contains anti-inflammatory properties.

COPD is an inflammatory condition, which means that CBD may help lower high amounts of inflammation. One study found that CBD may have a direct positive effect on inflammation of the airways. When the subjects consumed CBD, their airways were less obstructed.

Our AHS 1500mg tincture can be taken sublingually and is perfect for alleviating symptoms of COPD. Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions regarding CBD.