Better Balance with Wild Yam Creams and Gels

Tuesday, January 16th 2007

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Wild yam has been used by many cultures for over 2,000 years. Today it is used extensively for the reduction of symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance.

In the 1940's the scientific community discovered that diosgenin, the active constituent in the roots of Mexican wild yam (Dioscorea villosa), could be used to synthetically produce oestrogen and progesterone. Today, topical preparations of wild yam are used by women around the world to help alleviate many of the symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance, peri-menopause and PMS.

Hormonal imbalance is created most commonly by inappropriate or excessive oestrogen dominance. Whilst the results of wild yam usage speaks for itself, the mechanism of action is not as clear. It is thought that the diosgenin in quality wild yam root topical preparations has the ability to bind to the same cell sites as progesterone, acting as a boost to natural progesterone levels.

"At Last there are choices"

At Last Naturals was one of the first companies to research and develop natural, diosgenin rich, Mexican wild yam root topical preparations for managing symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance during per-menopause and PMS. "Our line of Wild Yam products were developed by women, for women, and are based on the philosophy that joy in life is a question of balance".

Balancing solutions for peri-menopause, menopause and PMS

At Last Wild Yam Cream, 1900mg wild yam extract providing 95mg diosgenin

At Last Wild Yam Extra Strength Gel, 3900mg wild yam extract providing 195mg diosgenin

These two diosgenin rich topically applied products are easily absorbed and have great moisturising properties. At Last Wild Yam products are made only from fresh whole Mexican wild yam root. Their unique six week manufacturing process insures that freshness and potency are at the highest levels. Trial results have shown that the cream is an effective alternative for most women. The extra strength gel is recommended for more stubborn hormonal imbalance symptoms.

Vaginal Moisturising Gel, 1500mg wild yam extract providing 75ml diosgenin

Formulated to help provide natural soothing relief for vaginal dryness and help restore a woman's natural lubrication. This safe, non-irritating formula can be used as often as needed, and can make a real difference where sexual discomfort is an issue.

Reproduced unabridged from the January - March 2007 issue of Health and Herbal News, with the kind permission of Health and Herbs International Ltd.

The following products are all useful for Hormonal Balance:

Femaprin
FemiTone Menopause
Menopause Complete
St Johns Vitex
Vitamin E
Vitex
Wild Yam Gel Extra Strength
Wild Yam Root
Wild Yam Vaginal Gel

Related health information can be found here:

Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus castus) as a hormone balancer
Herbal phytoestrogens and menopause
Hormonal Changes
Infertility
Menopause
Menustrual Problems
Mineral Power
P.M.S
Recommended Calcium Intake for New Zealanders
Wild Yam can help relieve PMT and other menstrual problems

Related articles can be found here:

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Current Combined HRT Use Doubles Risk of Breast Cancer

Doctors to Curtail Hormone Therapy

Hot flushes? An internationally recommended herb

The traditional balancing herb for women

 

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Disclaimer: The health information presented here has been written for the New Zealand health consumer. It is of a general nature and is only intended to provide a summary of the subjects covered. The information is not intended to be comprehensive or to provide medical advice to you. While all care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, no responsibility or liability is accepted, and no person should act in reliance on any statement contained in the information provided. All health ailments should be treated by a qualified health professional.

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