March 27, 2025

Natural Remedies for a Smoother Midlife Transition

In the past few months I have had the privilege of experiencing every symptom of menopause listed below. To comfort myself, I decided that this was given to me as a gift, so that I could offer you suggestions not only from theoretical research, but from personal experience. In the article below I list both existing solutions and the Navon Naturals products that I have developed to help myself and others.

We are all different, and what worked for me and others may not be the right solution for you. Don’t give up so quickly. See a naturopath, Chinese medicine practitioner, or other expert in the field who can help you. There are herbal options and methods that have been used for thousands of years to help women transition from estrogen hormones that are essential to the ovaries to estrogen that is produced more by the adrenal glands. I hope the recommendations below include a natural and helpful solution for you as well.

I have grouped the symptoms by topic, as there is often overlap in the recommended treatments for each. There are some general rules that can be helpful in treating all of them, and I will mention them here as well.

  1. Exercise : Exercise releases endorphins, improves mood and sleep quality, and builds muscle mass, which helps prevent hot flashes. The optimal combination includes aerobics, yoga/Pilates, and strength training.
  2. Diet : A Mediterranean diet combined with intermittent fasting is beneficial for most people. I also recommend daily probiotics, preferably in the form of fermented foods. Avoiding alcohol, sugars, and processed foods, although difficult to implement, can make a significant difference in how you feel overall.
  3. Lifestyle : High levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) reduce your estrogen levels and negatively affect your health. Reduce stress as much as possible, and incorporate relaxation techniques or creative activities into your life that induce a meditative state.
  4. Navon Naturals : This may sound like advertising, but that was not my intention. Navon Naturals products are not just about improving appearance, but first and foremost about improving health. The natural ingredients balance hormones, increase blood flow, improve mood and digestion. The morning serums are stimulating, and the evening ones help with relaxation and better sleep. Therefore, where relevant, I will mention specific products that can help and include links to purchase.
  5. Herbal remedies : There are traditional herbal remedies used during menopause, and sometimes it is better to consume them separately rather than as part of a mixture.
    1. Black cohosh – for hot flashes and night sweats
    2. Agnus castus – to regulate irregular periods
    3. Perforated burdock – for mood swings and insomnia
    4. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan – Hot flashes, night sweats and joint pain
    5. Horsetail – for osteoporosis
    6. Rose oil, clary sage and fennel – for hormonal imbalance, low libido and problems related to low estrogen, with a dramatic effect mainly in the area of ​​intimate health.

Although the information presented here is broad and comprehensive, I recommend seeking the help of a naturopath or traditional Chinese medicine practitioner if symptoms are not relieved with the recommendations. Don’t despair – the solution is always there before the problem appears.

I'm too hot.

  1. Hot flashes
    1. Black cohosh
    2. Evening primrose oil
    3. Passion fruit seed oil
    4. Clary sage oil – drop on the nose
    5. Fennel oil – a drop on the nose
    6. Fennel hydrosol – a few drops on the face or chest
    7. A cold compress on the chest during a hot flash can be very helpful.
    8. Identifying stressors and changing situations accordingly.
    9. Physical activity.
    10. Zero alcohol, zero sugar, limited simple carbohydrates.
    11. My combination: 4 drops of passionflower oil with a drop of clary sage, twice a day. I also use fennel hydrosol for refreshment during the day.
    12. Consuming cooling foods such as salads, seaweed, and mint.
  2. Night sweats
    1. Using a calming essential oil before bed, such as a drop of petitgrain with sandalwood or vetiver.
    2. Go to bed early – the body functions better if you go to bed before 11:00 PM.
    3. Tree pose in yoga before bed lowers cortisol levels and supports hormonal balance.

Changes in your cycle

  1. Irregular menstruation and light bleeding.
    1. Agnus castus
    2. Clary sage essential oil
  2. No more menstruation
    1. Yessssss!!!!! The best symptom!
    2. There's no need to do anything with it except give your bandages to someone else and enjoy your freedom!

Mood and memory

  1. Fatigue
    1. Royal jelly or bee pollen (in capsules) are excellent supplements that provide energy and improve female hormones. You should check with your rabbi if there is a kosher issue. In Israel, royal jelly usually comes with kosher. Bee pollen is not kosher, but some believe that taking it in capsules is halachically permissible. I am not a rabbi, so I cannot give a halachic answer on the subject.
    2. Daily use of a vaginal lubricant like pure coconut oil or a coconut oil and rosehip oil blend can improve vaginal health and impact energy levels. The way I understand it, it's like a car running without oil - it just won't run. Our vaginas need lubrication too. If our oil levels are low, we simply stop functioning.
    3. St. John's Wort. Use with caution. I recommend consulting an herbalist before use.
    4. Navon Naturals Bria Energizing Morning Serum or Vitaglow Energizing Morning Serum help improve mood and brain function.
  2. Weak memory
    1. Rosemary - the plant is excellent, and its essential oil is even more powerful.
    2. As with fatigue, maintaining proper vaginal lubrication is important. Our brains and intimate organs work together, it's not just a men's thing.
    3. St. John's Wort. Use with caution and consult with an herbalist before use.
    4. Traditional Chinese medicine - Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. I recommend consulting a Chinese herbalist before use.
    5. Lion's Mane mushrooms help improve brain function. I get them in powder form from a health food store.
    6. Navon Naturals Bria Revitalizing Morning Serum stimulates the brain.
  3. Difficulty concentrating
    1. St. John's Wort. I recommend consulting an herbalist before use.
    2. The tree pose in yoga. It can be done during the day when you feel brain fatigue.
    3. Rosemary essential oil - 15 drops diluted in a tablespoon of massage oil. Use 1-2 drops up to three times a day on the face or neck to improve memory and concentration.
    4. Navon Naturals Bria Revitalizing Morning Serum stimulates the brain.
  4. Brain fog
    1. See the recommendations above for poor memory and difficulty concentrating.
    2. Make sure you are breathing properly and that your sinuses are not blocked. Inflammation due to menopause is responsible for a large part of the symptoms. Lack of oxygen to the brain can impair thinking. One drop of eucalyptus can do wonders.
    3. Also try the same treatment with clary sage essential oil.
  5. Headaches
    1. Tree pose in yoga
    2. Twisting poses in yoga
    3. Avoiding sugar and alcohol
    4. A drop of lavender and mint on the temples
    5. If none of the recommendations help, it is recommended to consult an herbalist or a traditional Chinese medicine specialist.
  6. Mood swings
    1. St. John's Wort. Use with caution and consult with an herbalist or naturopath.
    2. A blend of clary sage and geranium in a base oil can instantly improve mood.
  7. Depression
    1. See the recommendations above for mood swings.
    2. Essential oils like lemon and bergamot help improve mood.
    3. Exercise is one of the best solutions for depression.
    4. If depression is severe, it is recommended to seek professional help.
  8. anxiety
    1. Tapping is great for dealing with anxiety.
    2. Meditation can help you focus on the specific thought that is causing your anxiety and release it. You may want to talk to someone who can help with guided meditation.
    3. Navon Naturals Proglow Ultra Soothing Evening Serum is a wonderful relaxant.
  9. Panic attacks
    1. See the solutions to anxiety.
    2. There is a great technique of looking at an object up close and then looking into the distance. This helps to free the eyes and breathing and deal with the immediate symptoms of a panic attack. In my personal experience, it was only when I dealt with the root of the problem—the thought that was associated with the emotion that caused the attack—that they stopped completely. Therapy that helps understand the root of the blocked emotion may be helpful.
  10. Sensitivity and irritability
    1. It's not your problem. Others need to be more sensitive to what you're going through.
    2. If this does not work, you can try the herb Hypericum (St John's Wort). Use with caution and consult a naturopath or herbalist.
    3. Navon Naturals Vitaglow product line
  11. Irregular heartbeat :
    1. See the solutions for mood swings and depression.
    2. Daily vaginal lubrication may be helpful in this case.
    3. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, after consulting with the TCM herbalist.

Sleep problems

In general, to improve the quality of your sleep and prolong it, you should avoid eating late and drinking alcohol. It is recommended to limit screen time before bed and allow yourself to relax. Practicing a relaxing pose and gentle rolling over before bed can help you relax and fall asleep more easily.

  1. Snoring/sleep apnea
    1. Snoring affects not only the quality of sleep but also oxygenation and brain function. Of all the symptoms, this one worries me the most because it could indicate the development of dementia in twenty years.
    2. Tongue exercises
    3. Anti-inflammatory diet
    4. Gluten-free diet
    5. eucalyptus
    6. Navon Naturals Hooha Renewal Serum (Yes, the tongue and vagina work in sync)
    7. A drop of eucalyptus oil on the nose
  2. Insomnia
    1. A drop of sandalwood and petitgrain on the nose before bed
    2. Navon Naturals' evening serums contain sedatives and improve sleep.
    3. Meditation, especially when going to bed.
    4. Magnesium (I like mumiyo)
    5. Valerian
    6. Any of Navon Naturals' evening serums , but especially the Proglow Super Relaxing Evening Serum, are excellent.
  3. Poor sleep quality and/or waking up too early
    1. A drop of sandalwood and petitgrain on the nose before bed
    2. Navon Naturals' evening serums contain sedatives and improve sleep.
    3. Meditation, especially when going to bed.
    4. Magnesium (I like mumiyo)
    5. Valerian
    6. Any of Navon Naturals' evening serums , but especially the Proglow Super Relaxing Evening Serum, are excellent.

Pain and aches

  1. Diaper rash on the foot
    1. tension
    2. Red light therapy
    3. Horsetail
    4. Collagen
    5. Daily foot massage
    6. The three-knock technique
    7. Navon Naturals Hooha Rejuvenating Serum
  2. Frozen shoulder
    1. See medications for joint pain
    2. Make an appointment with the best physical therapist you can find. 30% of women do not regain full function after a frozen shoulder. You don't want that to happen to you.
  3. Muscle aches and general aches
    1. Red light therapy
    2. Vaginal lubricant (coconut oil or castor oil)
    3. yoga
    4. Perforated freckle (consult a herbalist or naturopath)
    5. Navon Naturals Hooha Rejuvenating Serum
  4. Osteoporosis, teeth and gums
    1. Horsetail
    2. Magnesium supplement (I like mumiyo)
    3. Perforated freckle (consult a herbalist or naturopath)
    4. Avoid dairy products as much as possible.

Vaginal atrophy

Vaginal atrophy is caused by decreased blood flow and circulation to the genital area due to decreased estrogen levels. Therefore, boosting adrenal estrogen production is essential, but massage that increases blood flow to the area is also a very effective method of helping with all of the symptoms below. There is no doubt that Hooha Rejuvenating Serum was created for exactly this purpose.

    1. Vaginal dryness or irritation
      1. Royal jelly or bee pollen
      2. Navon Naturals Hooha Rejuvenating Serum
      3. Daily use of a vaginal lubricant with coconut oil or castor oil
      4. Pelvic floor exercises such as gently contracting and releasing the perineum and vaginal lips to improve blood flow to the area
      5. Maintaining body moisture
      6. Avoiding caffeine or overly spicy foods
      7. Vaginal probiotics (yes, this exists) containing bacteria that maintain vaginal health
      8. Awareness - maintaining a positive connection with the area throughout the day and paying attention to movements and core function during various activities
      9. Using calendula oil to relieve irritation
    2. Pain during intercourse
      1. See the solutions for vaginal dryness and itching.
      2. Use a natural lubricant such as coconut oil or castor oil mixed with rose oil.
    3. Urinary incontinence
      1. Navon Naturals Hooha Rejuvenating Serum
      2. Vaginal probiotics
      3. Physiotherapy
      4. Gentle contractions and releases of the perineum and labia throughout the day
      5. Awareness of the body's core during daily movement.
    4. Low libido
      1. Royal jelly or bee pollen. The issue of kashrut for these products is discussed above.
      2. Navon Naturals Hooha Rejuvenating Serum . Increases blood flow to the area and improves sexual desire.
      3. Agnus castus may negatively affect libido. It is often found in herbal supplements for menopause. Try to find an herbal supplement without agnus castus or take only the specific herbs you need for your symptom (e.g., black cohosh alone, etc.).
      4. Daily use of a vaginal lubricant based on coconut oil or coconut oil mixed with rose oil.
      5. Taking time to be with your partner and deepening your emotional connection may give you an emotional boost that can spark passion.
    5. Urinary tract infections:
      1. See solutions for urinary incontinence
      2. Daily lubricant with coconut oil, castor oil, rose oil
      3. One drop of eucalyptus in your underwear, in a place that will not cause burning, is a very effective remedy.
      4. Vaginal wash with clove hydrosol
      5. Cranberry juice
      6. Vitamin C
    6. Yeast infections
      1. Sugar-free and alcohol-free diet
      2. Gluten-free diet
      3. Probiotics
      4. One drop of eucalyptus in your underwear, in a place that won't cause a burn.
      5. Navon Naturals Hooha Rejuvenating Serum

Physical changes in appearance

      1. Hair thinning
        1. Anti-inflammatory diet
        2. Collagen supplements
        3. Natural hair products
        4. Castor oil massage for roots
        5. Final rinse with apple cider vinegar
        6. Eating seaweed if the cause is low thyroid function or iodine deficiency.
        7. Nettle tea
        8. Yoga pose, warrior 3
      2. Hair growth on the upper lip and chin
        1. Can be easily resolved with a sugar-free and alcohol-free diet.
        2. A gentle face wash to remove dead cells and tighten pores.
        3. Facial masks to tighten pores
        4. Pore ​​tightening toner
        5. A moisturizing serum that strengthens the skin and reduces pores (all Navon Naturals serums contain pore-tightening ingredients).
      3. Brittle nails
        1. No chemicals on your nails. Pay attention to the polish.
        2. Daily massage with a blend of essential oils.
        3. Collagen supplements
      4. Dry and itchy skin
        1. Daily moisturizer with calendula, coconut oil and geranium oil.
        2. Sugar-free and alcohol-free diet
      5. Thinning wings
        1. Weightlifting
        2. Daily massage with coconut oil, while pulling downwards as if stretching dough
        3. Daily lymphatic cleansing
      6. Cellulite
        1. Daily massage with coconut oil
        2. Daily lymphatic massage
      7. Thinning eyebrows and eyelashes
        1. castor oil
        2. Navon Naturals Double Lash , a blend of castor oil, pomegranate oil, and essential oils to reduce inflammation and tighten pores.
      8. Loss of breast fullness
        1. Red light treatment, followed by toner and coconut oil
        2. Collagen supplement

Respiratory-related symptoms

      1. Worsening of allergy symptoms
        1. Anti-inflammatory diet
        2. A drop of eucalyptus oil on the nose
      2. Dizziness and/or a feeling of lightheadedness
        1. Tree pose in yoga
        2. A drop of lavender and mint oil on the temples

Digestive problems

      1. Weight gain
        1. Physical activity
        2. Zero sugar and alcohol
        3. Periodic detoxification 1-2 times a year
        4. Plant-based diet
        5. Healthy, unrefined, cold-pressed oils
        6. No or almost no fruit
        7. Intermittent fasting
        8. Accept that your body is changing during this time of life and that this is not a negative thing. A little extra weight in old age protects your bones. However, significant weight gain during this period may be a problem that needs to be addressed.
      2. Decreased muscle mass
        1. Weightlifting
        2. Plank pose
      3. Increased abdominal fat
        1. Periodic detoxification, 1-2 times a year
        2. Mediterranean diet
        3. Physical activity
      4. swelling
        1. Simple meals
        2. A glass of water with lemon or a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar in the morning
        3. Without sugar or alcohol
        4. Little or no fruit
        5. Chamomile or dandelion tea
        6. Avoidance of all kinds
        7. A drop of lavender or peppermint oil in a glass of water
        8. Probiotics in the form of fermented foods

As you can see, there is overlap between the symptoms.

Treating one symptom may help treat all symptoms.

Strengthening estrogen production in the adrenal glands is key to maintaining balance, smoother transitions, and healthier aging.

If you have anything to add, I invite you to share it with me personally or comment here. An entire tribe could benefit from an open discussion on a topic that is considered taboo in our society – and for no real reason!

Written by Sima Navon