Adolescence, pregnancy or middle age (andropause and menopause) are usually characterized by great hormonal changes in the body, followed by the corresponding transformations. However, hormonal deficiencies are not limited to such cases, since hormonal and chemical imbalances are common ailments among people of all ages. The most frequent symptom of such problems is acne, affecting various parts of the body: face, chest, shoulders or back. Studies have shown that hormonal imbalances cannot be fought against by means of nutrition.

Correct eating habits are definitely encouraged, but they don't have a word in the solving of hormonal imbalances. Scientific research has shown that there are herbs that have a great therapeutic action in the case of people affected by hormonal deficiencies; one such natural cure is the garden sage or Salvia Officinalis. Used as a spice in Mediterranean cuisine, garden sage contains a kind of vegetal hormone known as phytoestrogen that reduces the sweating and the hot flashes of the menopause.

Garden sage has been used since the very ancient times to ease the discomfort of breast feeding women or the flowing perspiration and the anguish of middle age. The plant's leaves and flowers can be used to make tea, which should be drunk unsweetened, or the most efficient form of garden sage is the essential oil extracted by mechanic pressure. Garden sage will alleviate the hormonal deficiencies caused by middle age changes, having an incredible soothing effect.

The evening primrose is another great ally in the fight against hormonal deficiencies. This herb is easily adaptable to various climates, and it can be used raw in salads or in special supplements, depending on the medical purpose. When this plant reaches maturity, its seeds contain 10% gamma-linoleic acid, a very rare and valuable fatty acid. Administered in oily form, the evening primrose eliminates the hormonal problems associated with adolescence and the beginning of girl's period, drastically reducing the PMS discomfort. It also reduces hormonal juvenile acne, when used in two-month long treatments.

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