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Ian Finlayson's Articles in Womens Issues

  • Black Cohosh: the Menopause Herb
    Interest in the use Black Cohosh Root to relieve menopause symptoms has increased recently in the wake of recent findings from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), which pointed to a shift in current thinking on the risk/benefit balance of Hormone Replacement Therapy due to the increased risk of cardiovascular events, stroke, breast cancer, blood clots, and other conditions. This article provides some insights into current expert views on the therapeutic effect of the herb’s active components and its value in treating menopausal symptoms.
  • Three Great Herbs all Women should know about
    This article discusses three herbs that are consistently found in herbal supplements used to address women’s health issues and well-being, Black Cohosh, Wild Yam and Dong Quoi.