Menopause is a naturally-occurring biological process which signifies the cessation of a woman’s reproductive ability. The ovaries stop producing ova, the menstrual cycles decrease in frequency and eventually stop, and there is a decreased production of the female hormones - estrogen and progesterone. Menopause is associated with hormonal, physical and psycho-social changes. This whole transition is not sudden, it happens over a period of time.

Stages of Menopause

Medically, Menopause means the cessation of the menstrual cycle. But this is not a sudden process. It is gradual. The entire transition process can be divided into three main stages. They are:

Pre-menopause phase: This phase marks the onset of menopause with irregular periods. These irregular periods may continue for a few months or years before they completely stop. This varies from one woman to another. Some women may begin menopause at 55 years, while some may begin as early as 35. However, menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 50. When menopause occurs before the age of 40, it is called 'Premature Menopause'.

This stage is marked by the appearance of hot flushes due to hormonal disturbances. 

Menopause: During this time, the menstrual cycle stops totally or in medical terms, the woman's reproductive ability ceases. The ovaries stop producing ova and start shrinking. The production of female hormones - estrogen and progesterone is permanently reduced.

Post-menopause phase: This phase starts from the time of the last menses, and lasts for up to one year. This time period is very significant as the body adjusts to the natural changes that are taking place. The uterus and ovaries shrink in size.

Causes of Menopause

During the reproductive years, the ovaries are responsible for producing eggs or ova. Every month, when the ovum is released, the uterus prepares itself for conception. If the ovum fails to get fertilized, it is expelled from the body along with the uterine lining in the form of menses. Estrogen and progesterone are two hormones produced by the ovaries, which regulate the changes that occur with each stage of the menstrual cycle, and prepares the uterus for pregnancy. The main function of progesterone is to stimulate the growth of a cushion lining in the uterus, where the fertilized egg can implant itself, grow and develop into a baby, and stimulate milk production. This process continues till the woman reaches menopause. During menopause, the ovaries stop producing ova, and menstruation becomes less frequent and eventually stops. This is a natural biological process.

In some women, the uterus, ovaries or both are removed surgically due to medical reasons. In such cases, menopause occurs immediately and is called 'Surgical Menopause'. Sometimes, menopause is also triggered when a woman is undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. 

Symptoms of Menopause

The symptoms of menopause are caused by changes in estrogen and progesterone levels. Some women may experience very mild symptoms while others may experience severe symptoms. The symptoms of menopause include:

Physical Symptoms

Hot flushes (because of low levels of Estrogen)
Irregular menstrual periods
Vaginal dryness because of shrinking of the vagina
Palpitations because of hormonal fluctuations
Itching and dryness of the skin
Increased frequency of urination
Joint pains and backache
Fatigue - tendency to get tired easily
Breast atrophy because of low levels of Estrogen
Osteoporosis because of lack of Estrogen

Psychological symptoms

Mood-swings 
Anxiety 
Lack of concentration 
Insomnia 
Memory loss 
Depression 
Decreased sex drive, dyspareunia 
Loss of interest in life 
Mental exhaustion

Diagnosis of Menopause

In general, menopause is considered complete when a woman has not menstruated for at least 1 year. When a woman reports to her physician with menopausal symptoms, the physician first takes a complete case history to analyze the severity of the symptoms. He may advise her to go for any of the following tests:

• Pap smear
• Complete blood test including lipid profile
• Hormonal assay
• Ultrasound scan
• Endometrial biopsy
• Urine test

It was mentioned earlier that the symptoms for menopause differ in severity from woman to woman. The most commonly used treatment for menopause is Hormone Therapy (HT) or Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). This consists of administration of estrogen, with or without progesterone and it is available in the form of tablets, patches, nose sprays, implants and injections. It is effective for hot flushes and sweats.

However, it has been observed that taking HT (unopposed or in combination) for a period of more than one year leads to serious health risks like increased chances of Heart attacks, blood clotting, stroke or even breast cancer.

Anti-depressants are prescribed to deal with the psychological symptoms of Menopause and needless to say, its side-effects are ubiquitous.

Complementary Natural Care

It is our effort to be forward-thinking and holistic in our perspective and address the physical, energetic, emotional and mental parameters of Menstrual symptoms. Our Advanced Bio-resonant formulas are traditionally believed to work by:

• Reducing hot flushes by establishing a balance of estrogen and progesterone
• Reminding the body of optimal endocrine functions
• Stimulating the nervous tissues to restore themselves by supplying amino acids

Every single ingredient in every Biogetica kit has huge amounts of traditional use data from Ayurveda and Homeopathy and is supported by modern studies and trials. However, people and governments today tend to have varying opinions and laws regarding Natural Supplements and complementary therapies. We, therefore, prefer not to make any claims but instead, point all Patients and Doctors to independent research and clinical studies that support their effects in a scientific manner. In some cases, we compare the results of these studies to those of pharmaceutical medicines in order to show that natural products can provide just as much or may be more, when compared to drugs that often have side effects.

In order to present this information in an unbiased and up to date manner, we simply show you Google Scholar search results of all scientific articles available on a certain product or ingredient. If you do so much as read the synopsis of the research, the choice becomes clear. You can read and compare the results of drug studies and the results of studies on which Biogetica relies. We support you in your right to know and choose drugs or natural alternatives!

Resonance Homeopathic Research

• Lachesis: Studies suggest that this Homeopathic remedy may relieve irritability, insomnia and mood swings associated with Menopause. ¹
• Cimicifuga racemosa: Studies suggest that this Homeopathic remedy may stimulate the Endocrine and Nervous tissues to restore themselves and remove the imbalances that cause perimenopausal symptoms. ²
• Aletris Farinosa: Studies suggest that this Homeopathic Remedy may remind the body of optimal endocrine functions and Hormonal balance. ³

Herbal Research

• Shatavari: Studies suggest that this herb may regulate hormones: estrogen and progesterone production. ⁴
• Tribulus terrestris: Studies suggest that this herb may support the structure and functions of the endocrine axis. ⁵
• Tinospora cordifolia: Studies suggest that this herb may help the body cope with decrease in female hormones secreted by the ovaries. ⁶

Nutraceutical Research

• Fish liver oil: Studies suggest that it may stimulate the endocrine and nervous tissues to restore normal functioning. ⁷

Allopathic Research

Conventional treatment for Menopause includes Hormone Replacement Therapy

• Side effects of hormone replacement therapy in menopause

If you have read the research above, you are now in a position to make an intelligent decision. We suggest you discuss this research with your Doctor or one of our Doctors available online.

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Tips for Menopause Management

Here are a few tips to help embrace the menopausal phase of life rather than dread it.

• During menopause, as estrogen levels fall, there is an increased tendency of the body to store fat. The metabolic rate also slows down. Regular aerobic exercises may help ease menopausal symptoms and enhance circulation.
• It is very important to have a balanced diet, because during menopause, the body is depleted of its reservoirs.
• Practicing meditation or pranayama (Yoga) will energize the mind and help to shift focus. It helps to relax the body and mind.
• Take steps to manage stress. Reach out for help. Do not close yourself in a shell.

Biogetica is on the vanguard of healthcare innovation combining for the first time three separate and unique disciplines: traditional ayurvedic herbs, advanced resonance homeopathy, and ground-breaking nutraceuticals designed from the molecule up to provide health and freedom to you.

Our mission is to provide you with integrated natural solutions that target root issues across the physical, energetic and informational spectrum of your life. Our Doctors research all possible ingredients and combine them synergistically into kits to help bring your body into balance.

Biogetica’s products reflect an understanding of both the molecular and vibrational nature of life and therefore bridge the gap between the current understandings of medicine, biology, and quantum physics.The products are designed and believed to balance your physiological, immunological, emotional and psychological responses to the changes taking place in your body. The natural formulations thus ease your symptoms, and help you transition smoothly into menopause. The kits containing resonance Homeopathic, herbal ,and advanced bioenergetic formulations are believed to work by: **

• Providing bioenergetic imprints of progesterone and coaxing your body to produce it in optimal amount
• Using advanced Bioenergetic techniques to re-establish balance in your female endocrine axis
• Providing nutrients that help prevent oxidative damage to nervous tissue, and helping prevent decline in your sex drive
• Preventing oxidative damage to nervous tissue by supplying the most advanced and bio-available anti-oxidants.
• Clearing emotional, mental and energetic blocks that are restricting the flow of life.

The proof of our methods is evident from the ground-breaking results we have seen in independent clinical trials, and more importantly, in the lives we’ve helped uplift.

Prana' stands for life force, and as the name suggests, it is instrumental in keeping us alive. 'Pranayama' is the process that helps us control 'Prana', and thus in a way, control our life. On careful observation, it is clear that there exists an intimate connection between the breath and energy-currents. Proper coordination of the breathing process leads to the control of vital inner-currents and energies. It ultimately results in the control of the body, mind and soul continuum. Over the millenia yogis have understood how each pranayama affects the energy meridians of the body and therefore these yogis recommend particular pranayamas for particular conditions and constitutions.

1.Tandem Breathing ('Sahita Kumbhaka') 

It has 2 types, based on whether or not there is any concomitant chanting of Mantras with the Pranayama exercise. 

Steps:

1. Comfortable aasana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana.
2. Slow inhalation; with concomitant chants of the mantra 'OM AARAH', if possible.
3. Hold the breath for a short period of time. 
4. Slow Exhalation.

Significance:

It's a daily and constant process, which we seldom appreciate.

Benefits:

It encourages concentration with closed eyes while we inhale and exhale.

2. Awakening breath ('Surya Bheda')

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Concentrate with eyes closed.

2. Rest the right thumb on the right nostril (Avoid applying any pressure or blocking the nostril). At the same time, rest the right index finger on the space between 2 eyebrows and close the left nostril with the right ring and little finger.

3. Slow inhalation through the right nostril is pursued, till comfortable.

4. With the thumb applied to the right nostril, retain the breath firmly pressing the chin against the chest. There is no specific limit to this and it can be pursued till there is discomfort.

5. Slow and silent exhalation through the left nostril. It is followed by a short gap wherein inhalation is avoided. This same procedure is to be repeated again. 

Time limit: 

Hold your breath till you perspire. This point cannot be reached at the very outset. The period of retention of breath needs to be gradually increased. 

Advantages:

• It cures the diseases caused by excess of Vata & Kapha
• Improves digestion
• Awakens 'Kundalini Shakti'

Indications:

• Intestinal worms
• Arthritis
• Sinusitis

3. Hissing breath ('Ujjayi')

Steps: 

1. Sit comfortably in Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Close the mouth. 
2. Fold the tip of the tongue and rest it on the palate. The tongue will appear to be 'twisted'. 
3. Inhale air slowly through both the nostrils in a uniform manner till the breath fills the chest. This results in a peculiar sound uniform in pitch and continuous in nature.
4. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
5. Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
6. Exhale slowly through the left nostril.

Time limit:

3 min to hr

Advantages:

• Strengthens the nervous system
• Improves the tone of voice
• Relieves stress
• Increases lung capacity

Indications:

• Indigestion
• Koch's
• Bronchitis
• Pharyngitis
• Spleen disorders
• Tonsillitis
• Cough
• Ascites

• Purifies the blood
• Quenches thirst and appeases hunger

• Spleen disorders
• Chronic dyspepsia
• Indigestion
• Bilious disorders

5. Cooling Breath (Shitkari) 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Fold the tongue so that its tip is brought to rest over the upper palate. Inhale air through the mouth accompanied by a hissing sound 'Si'/ 'C'. 
3. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
4. Slowly exhale through both the nostrils.

Time limit: 

Gradually increase by 1 minute every week, till 5 minutes.

Advantages:

• Helps to keep the body cool in summer
• Improves vigor & beauty
• Helps quench thirst when thirsty

Indications:

• Dental carries
• Bleeding and inflammation of gums
• Ulcers
• Colitis
• Throat infection
• Hypertension patients can practice this type of Pranayama to decrease blood pressure.

6. Bellow Breath (Bhastrika)

It draws similarity with the bellows of a blacksmith. It involves rapid expulsion of breath and is a powerful exercise. It can be termed as a combination of Kapalabhati and Ujjayi. 

Steps: 

1. Upright position (with a straight neck) in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Body, head and neck in erect posture. Close the mouth. 
3. Inhale air (chest expands and abdominal muscles are pulled in) and quickly exhale 10 times (1 set). While doing so a hissing sound is produced. 
4. When 1 set is on the verge of completion the final expulsion should be followed by a deepest possible inhalation. 
5. Retain breath as long as you can till there is some any discomfort. 
6. Follow it with a complete slow exhalation. This marks the end of one round. 
7. After a short rest (with normal breathing pattern) begin the next round. 

Time limit: 

Practice three rounds daily in the morning and evening. 

Advantages:

• Decreases anxiety and depression
• Stimulates appetite
• Improves resistance power
• Gives warmth to the body
• Purifies 'Nadi' and awakens the 'Kundalini' quickly

Indications:

• Abdominal disorders
• Throat and chest infection

Note:

• In case you encounter any giddiness, stop the practice and take a few normal breaths. Continue after the giddiness has subsided.
• In summer, practice it in the morning only during cool hours.
• Those wishing to practice it in the long-term and in an intense manner, should live on 'Khichdi', and take an Enema ('Bhasti') in the morning before starting the practice.
• People suffering from heart or lung disorders should do it slowly.

7. Humming Breath (Bhramari)

 Its name is derived from the fact that a sound like that of 'humming of bees' is produced when it is practiced.

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana. Keep the neck and back erect.
2. Place your thumbs on the ears, index fingers just above the eyebrows (near the sinuses) and the remaining three fingers on the eyes. The finger-tips should slightly press the ridge of the nose on each side.
3. Inhale and exhale air rapidly through both the nostrils, making a humming sound resembling that of a Bee ('Bhramara'). Concomitantly chant 'Om'.
4. The process can be continued till you perspire profusely. 
5. Next inhale through both the nostrils and retain the breath as long as you can, till there is some discomfort. 
6. Exhale slowly through both the nostrils. 

Time limit: 

Beginners may practice it 3 times, and advanced practitioners 11-21 times.

Advantages:

• Improves speech and voice-quality
• Helps in the achievement of ultimate peace ('Samadhi')

Indications:

• Sinusitis
• Hypertension
• Depression
• Stress

Contraindications

• Epilepsy
• Head injury
• Brain tumor
• Migraine
• Severe or persistent headaches

8. Supreme Breath ('Murcha Pranayama') 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Close the eyes and concentrate on the space between the 2 eyebrows ('Trikuti'). 
3. Inhale slowly through the mouth and retain the breath till you feel faint. 
4. Sever off your connection with the surroundings and focus on the center-point between the 2 eyebrows.
5. Apply the chin on the chest and then exhale slowly. 

Advantages:

• Practice without distraction endows divine happiness
• Makes you feel pleasant and relaxed

Indications:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mental disorders

9. Unconditioned Breath ('Kevala Kumbhaka') 

Perfection in Tandem breathing (mentioned earlier) paves the way for Kevala Kumbhaka. Thus, an existence devoid of inhalation and exhalation and unconditioned by space, time and number is unconditioned breath.

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana.
2. It involves the sudden stopping of the breath without resorting to inhalation or exhalation.

Advantages:

• Attainment of Raja Yoga and perfection in Hath Yoga
• Arousal of Kundalini Shakti
• Cures diseases and promotes longevity

10. Alternate Breath

A simple, yet scientific exercise that can be practiced virtually anywhere. It is based on the fact that we alternate between the two nostrils when we breathe. 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. Tilt your head slightly forward.

2. First half round:

• Fold the index and middle fingers of the right hand into its palm. The other fingers should be extended.
• Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
• Inhale through the left nostril for a definite period of time – say 5 seconds.
• Close the left nostril with the right ring-finger and little-finger.
• Concurrently remove your thumb from the right nostril, and exhale.
• This is to be done for twice the inhalation period, i.e. for 10 seconds.
• This completes the first half of one round. 3. Second half round
• Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period say 5 seconds.
• Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
• Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
• This completes the other half of one round.

3. Second half round:

• Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period – say 5 seconds.
• Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
• Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
• This completes the other half of one round.

Time limit: 

If there is no discomfort of any kind after practicing as instructed above, increase the inhalation period gradually second-by-second. Correspondingly change the exhalation period.

Number of Rounds: 

Begin with 3 rounds. If there is no discomfort, 1 round can be added every week, until you are doing 7 rounds.

This exercise can be practiced as often as you wish, but do remember to do it at least once a day.

Advantages:

• Cleanses/detoxifies the Pranic channels
• Regulates Prana
• Imparts relaxation
• Improves mental functioning and alertness
• Imparts optimum creativity and optimum logical, verbal activity of the brain
• Improves sleep

Indications:

• Stress and related disorders
• Physical and mental fatigue
• Tension headaches

Contraindications

Cold/ Nasal block (Stuffed nose). Forced breathing is not advocated and can lead to complications.

The mind is a tool developed for our survival. You are not the mind, nor the body but rather one that can perceive the mind and the body. However, one is now constantly wagged around by the mind and its fears and desires. Often we find ourselves trampled in a parade of thoughts and washed around in a flood of emotions. Meditation is simply the process of returning Home to our true nature as the witnessing consciousness in which arise all thoughts and emotions. It is merely the fragrance of Being Human.

Meditation cannot be done, it will happen once we stop doing everything and anything. Now is all that exists, all else is merely grasping at the wind hoping to change things that are generally way beyond our control.

Talking about meditation and whether you believe you can do it or not, is pointless. When we rise above our mind, emotions and body, meditation will happen. Simply listening and following is enough. Meditation is in our very nature, and it happens for us all. Behind all those thoughts is a Witness. You are that Witness.

So please, let it happen.

 

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Advaita self discovering meditation with Apoorv"I AM THAT I AM"meditation with Dr Stephen Wollinsky

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