Women Specific
Health Problems

Women deal with unique health challenges like menopause, low sex drive, and infertility. It's tough for the modern woman; these days she has to raise kids, maintain the home, be a loving wife, and excel in her career.

With all this going on, it's easy to let healthy habits slip. And if you a throw a sexual disfunction in the mix, you feel overwhelmed.

It's true that women live longer than men. But it's not necessarily about how many years you kick around on Earth, it's how well you live. Some women go through life miserable.

As a busy woman, you should periodically stop and see how you're doing. Have you been ignoring any health problem? It may not feel like it at times, but your health is the most important thing in your life.

Fertility Herbs Help with Pregnancy

It's anguishing for all involved when getting pregnant seems like it won't ever happen. But it's especially crushing for the woman; Not even a husband can understand just how empty a feeling it is.

You feel desperate and are willing to try anything.

But I caution against using fertility drugs right away. They are controversial, and besides, there are natural alternatives worth trying.

Some of the best herbs for fertility:

• black cohosh -contains compounds similar to estrogen. This herb helps balance hormones in the body. It also helps regulate the menstrual cycle and stimulates ovary egg release.

• dong quai - contains phytoestrogens that balance estrogen levels and increase progesterone. It also helps regulate menstruation.

• red clover - also has phytoestrogens that balance hormone secretion in the uterus and pituitary glands.

• wild yam - keeps the balance between estrogen and progesterone levels. It also strengthens the walls and blood vessels of the uterus.

Low Sex Drive in Women

Natural herbs can bring back your sexual appetite by balancing hormone levels, increasing blood flow to the clitoris, and relaxing the mind.

Look for these herbs:

• damiana leaf - it's scientific name is Turneria Aphrodisiaca. It increases clitoral sensitivity and arouses sexual desire and pleasure.

• muira puama - research shows that this herb increases libido.

• licorice - balances hormone levels and relieves stress.

Herbs for Menopause

There's no way to avoid menopause. As you age, you'll eventually come into this difficult, but natural stage of aging.

What causes menopause? Well, it's caused by what your body stops doing. It stops producing sufficient levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This causes loads of health "issues"---irregular periods and PMS symptoms, hot flashes, bone loss, vaginal dryness, and memory loss.

Here's how the same herbs listed above combat menopause:

• black cohosh - fights PMS symptoms, cramps, and hot flashes. It's a popular alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

• wild yam - helps maintain bone strength and reduces blood clotting.

• dong quai - reduces vaginal dryness and bladder weakness.

• red clover - helps treat loss of sexual desire and mood swings.

Can a Supplement Help?

To target these 3 conditions unique to women, I would go with a supplement that contains many of the herbs listed on this page. It should be formulated specifically to address infertility, low sex drive, and menopause symptoms.

Dietary Supplements Guide recommends Female Rejuvenator