Flax Oil – Ground Flaxseed – The Menopause – Hot Flushes

Menopause is a natural change in hormone level often starting from the age of 40, leading up to the end of periods. The symptoms associated with it can go on for years for some women. The years leading up to the menopause, the perimenopause, can also be subject to the effect of changing hormone levels. I was lucky I discovered flaxseed before I hit the perimenopause, from that moment forward my periods became more regular than before and my monstrous PMT symptoms stopped. When eventually I hadn’t had a period for three months I guessed it was the menopause, I got no other symptoms and as a bonus no more .periods,  how good is that! I  know most women don’t have such a good time and suffer really miserable symptoms. There are some really useful benefits using flaxseed as Nature’s HRT.

The menopause is often associated with various symptoms, such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, dry skin and vaginal dryness among others. These symptoms can significantly can be very unpleasant for some people. However, there are many ways to manage these symptoms, naturally including incorporating flax oil and ground flax into your diet.

Cold-pressed Flaxseed/Linseed  Oil

Flax Farm flaxseed oil is made by gently cold-pressing flaxseed without heat until the oil is slowly squeezed out.  Flaxseed oil is one of the richest, best absorbed sources of omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for overall health..

One of the primary benefits of incorporating flax oil into your diet during menopause is its ability to reduce hot flushes. Hot flushes are one of the most common and bothersome symptoms of menopause. Studies have shown that consuming flax oil can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of hot flushes. Additionally, flax oil has been shown to improve skin health, help keep the back and joints supple. Flaxseed oil omega-3 is also a “food” for brain, it is a aid to mood and mental wellbeing.. Omega-3 has always been the nutrient famous for feeding the brain and maintaining cognitive function.

Incorporating flax oil into your diet is easy. You can add it to your yoghurt, smoothies, it makes lovely salad dressings, drizzle it over your cooked veg, or use it as a substitute for other oils in your foods such as dips, salsa, pesto or hummus. It’s important to note that flax oil should not be used for high-heat cooking, It is recommended that it is not fried or roasted with but it’s fine to add to baking, hot soups or vegetables, or any other dish at the end of cooking..

Ground Flaxseed – Lignans – Nature’s HRT

Flaxseed is Nature’s  richest source of lignans which are mild phytonutrients that when digested look like human oestrogen to our bodies. This means that when your body if suffering unpleasant effects of the menopause helps alleviate the typical symptoms.

Lignans have the benefit of buffering hormones levels in tissue, thereby protecting oestrogen sensitive areas from being flooded with dangerously high levels of oestrogen.

Ground linseed also helps a regular digestion and an aid to maintaining good gut health and a healthy gut biome.

Flaxseed can be the way to a happier more comfortable Menopause

In conclusion, menopause doesn’t have to be a  challenging time for women. In some countries, such as Japan women the menopause is a non-event.  Ground flaxseed and cold-pressed flaxseed oil are ways to help the body cope with the changes in hormone levels. . Incorporating flax oil into your diet is an easy and effective way to control menopause symptoms and help the whole body to be healthy,  feel comfortable and look great. With its many health benefits, flax oil and ground flax are must-haves for women over 40.

Here at the Flax Farm we make lovely flaxseed oils and beautiful, fresh cold-milled flax, healthy flax porridge and muesli, and even delicious Flaxjacks all with a good helping of flax.  which can support you art this time. Everything is is posted out daily but you can collect from our little shop.

If you are not sure, or want more information about the benefits of flaxseed oil and ground flaxseed for the menopause then please get in touch. 

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Keep watching out for our blogs, over the next few moths I am going to share more ways to use flax that will help make you look and feel great going the menopause.