How does Femmenessence MacaPause® help you - a post-menopausal
woman?
The beauty of Femenessence™ MacaPause® is that it works with your own body, stimulating
your pituitary and adrenal glands and your nervous system to support and balance
the levels of the key hormones FSH, Estrogen, LH and Progesterone… and nothing is
more natural than your own hormones.
When hormone production is regulated and balanced, it is easier for your body to
achieve overall physiological harmony, which means fewer menopausal symptoms and
most importantly an improvement in general health.
Clinically Proven
Femmenessence MacaPause® has been rigorously tested in clinical studies over periods
of 3, 4 and 8 months. In these studies, Natural Health International (NHI) investigated
two key areas of health for post-menopausal women:
- Symptoms related to post-menopause
- Women's health issues such as hormone imbalance, heart health and bone density
In our clinical trial, according to Greene’s Menopausal Index, Femmenessence MacaPause®
had an incredible overall success rate of 84% and was shown to:
- Reduce hot flashes*
- Reduce night sweats*
- Reduce vaginal dryness*
- Help elevate mood*
- Increase energy levels*
Apart from relieving the symptoms you might experience post-menopause, attention
to other important factors will create an environment for optimal health. Potential
areas for attention are:
- Hormone balance
- Increase in estrogen
- Reduction in FSH
- Support for bone health
- Healthy body weight
Fast acting
On average, women who use Femmenessence MacaPause® have a positive affect in only
10 days, with the majority noticing improvements in a period ranging from 2 days
to 6 weeks.
NHI is so confident of the benefits of Femmenessence MacaPause® that if you do
not see a significant reduction in symptoms on your Wellness
menopause Assessment within six weeks, we are ready to refund your purchase
price. Shipping and handling not included.
Safe
Femmenessence MacaPause® has passed stringent medical tests for health and safety,
with our full pharmacology and toxicology research published in International Journal
of Biomedical Science (2006).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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What does this mean to you?
Hormonal Balance
At menopause, your body no longer produces active follicles, so production of estrogen
and progesterone dramatically declines. This results in your pituitary gland increasing
production of FSH and LH, which leads to the most common symptom of menopause –
hot flashes. In our clinical study it has been observed that Femmenessence MacaPause®
resulted in a statistically significant increase in estrogen and progesterone, while
placebo treatment had no effect on estrogen levels.
Reductions in FSH
When you go through menopause, production of FSH increases dramatically. Once FSH
levels rise above 30IU/ml, this is considered an indication of early post-menopause
when you are unlikely to be fertile. In our clinical trial the placebo had no effect
on FSH levels, while Femmenessence MacaPause® resulted in a statistically significant
decrease in FSH levels, contributing to reduction in discomfort associated with
the transition from peri- to post-menopause.
Bone Density
As you approach and enter menopause, your bone density decreases. While there were
no changes in bone density recorded in the placebo group, use of Femmenessence
MacaPause® resulted in a substantial improvement in bone health. This was confirmed
in our follow-up study where statistically significant increases of serum calcium
levels which support bone health were recorded in women using Femmenessence.
Body Weight
As you approach or enter menopause you may experience an increase in body weight
due to reduced metabolic rate and changes in hormone production. Regular exercise
and a healthy balanced diet are corner-stones of overall wellbeing and weight management.
On average, women in our clinical trials experienced a slight increase in body weight
during the first month as their bodies “re-set” their metabolic rate. However after
4 months there was an average 6% reduction in body weight.
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What is Femmenessence MacaPause®?
The primary ingredient of Femmenessence MacaPause® is Maca-GO™.
Maca-GO™ is not a normal Maca product but is one of the highest quality nutraceuticals
on the market today. Maca-GO™ is an organically grown and processed, proprietary
combination and ratio of four major phenotypes of Lepidium peruvianum Chacon – a
specific species of the herb commonly known as Maca. There are 13 different phenotypes
of Lepidium peruvianum Chacon – many appearing to display different gender and age-related
therapeutic effects. From the organic Maca roots, which are planted and grown on
NHI’s plantation at 4,300m in the Peruvian Andes, NHI selects specific phenotypes.
After harvest, the Maca roots are dried using traditional organic methods to enhance
and maximize the desired therapeutic effects of the herb. They are then put through
NHI’s patented †, organic and GMP certified, manufacturing process. To our knowledge
NHI’s entire process, which avoids extreme heat, chlorine and other chemicals, is
the only 100% natural and organic method currently in operation in Peru. With these
superior methods applied across the board from production to manufacture, the process
results in Maca-GO™. This is a concentrated, herbal preparation with enhanced therapeutic
potency based on the entire spectrum of active constituents as compared to standard
Maca powder. In a comparative laboratory study on Maca-GO™, it has been further
shown, that when compared to the highest quality Maca extracts on the market, not
only does Maca-GO™ have a higher level of actives, but also a much wider spectrum
of key actives which contribute to reported high potency of Femmenessence MacaPause®.
† Patent pending, U.S. Application Serial No. 60/819,583
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How does Femmenessence MacaPause® work for you?
Femmenessence MacaPause® works primarily through its adaptogenic properties. Stimulation
of the hypothalamus (through your pituitary and adrenal glands and your nervous
system), rejuvenates your body to create a healthy balanced state that promotes
optimal health. Femmenessence MacaPause® therefore works in a unique way for each
woman – supporting your individual biological make-up and optimizing your personal
health status at any stage of your life.
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How is Femmenessence MacaPause® different?
Currently you have three options when going through post menopause: HRT, bio-identical
hormones or natural alternatives.
HRT is a fairly crude attempt to offset the decrease in your natural hormone levels
experienced in post menopause by introducing a variety of synthetic or animal oestrogenic
compounds and/or progesterone, at various levels, with dosage largely adjusted by
a process of trial and error. However HRT has now been shown to come with significant
risk factors. While there was still no conclusive opinion on the reasons for HRT’s
potential to increase breast cancer and other side effects, many doctors resorted
to using bio-identical hormones and lower dosage forms. However, whether the use
of bio-identical hormones is more “natural” or will reduce the adverse effects seen
with HRT, is still open to debate and will only truly be known in the longer term.
Furthermore, even with lower dosages, unless a doctor is monitoring your hormone
levels over your full monthly cycle, and on a regular basis, both HRT and bio-identical
hormone therapy rely on a relatively hit and miss approach which may take considerable
time to fine tune. The other issues are: What form of oestrogen should you be given?
When do you reach oestrogen saturation point? What happens if you have a history
of breast cancer in the family? How does the oestrogen dosage affect the levels
of hormones naturally occurring in your body? The list goes on… Not surprisingly,
women (and many practitioners) have increasingly turned to natural alternatives,
with plant-based solutions including Black Cohosh, Red Clover, Wild Yam and soy-containing
compounds. While certainly lacking the potential side-effects of HRT, these phyto-hormone
containing compounds still impact only one aspect of the overall physiological changes
that occur during the post menopause, unless of course you are taking three different
products!
But most importantly, while many natural alternatives may reduce some symptoms, only
Remifemin (a specific standardized Black Cohosh product) has significant clinical
research supporting it. Also as a group, recent clinical trials by the National
Institute of Health have shown that all natural products (Black Cohosh included)
have little real effect on actual hormone levels. It is this decline in hormone
levels at menopause that directly relates to your susceptibility to heart disease,
osteoporosis and declining cognitive function and is why many MDs, in an attempt
to avert these life-threatening conditions, continue to prescribe HRT or bio-identical
hormones, despite their potential risks.
Femmenessence offers a natural alternative that not only reduces symptoms such as
hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings but improves your core or foundation health.
Rather than introducing one or two synthetic or other form of hormones into your
body at differing levels Femmenessence through its adaptogenic properties balances
all major female hormones, creating an environment for optimal foundation health.
Femmenessence’s mode of action actually supports production of your own hormones…
and nothing is more natural than your own hormones.
By improving your own hormone production Femmenessence treats the cause of menopause
and the symptoms.
Further benefits of Femmenessence as experienced by women in NHI’s clinical trial
were increased bone density, fewer mood swings, improved conditions for heart health
and reductions in body weight.
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What dose of Femmenessence should you take?
As demonstrated in our clinical trials, 84% of women experienced positive effects
when taking the recommended daily dose of 2 x 500mg capsules twice daily (morning
and evening). However all women are different and finding the dose that creates
optimal balance for you is a personalized process. Experience has shown that if
you don’t benefit from the standard dose, by increasing or reducing, as directed
by your practitioner, almost all women will benefit from Femmenessence.
Our suggestion is that you always begin this process by consulting your practitioner
and taking our personalized menopause assessment. This will provide both you and
your practitioner with an understanding of your current health and provide a base
line from which to chart your own personal history of health, menopausal symptoms
and overall wellbeing.
Click here to complete your Wellness menopause Assessment.
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Testimonials
"Having worked for more than 20 years to improve women’s reproductive and sexual
health by natural means, I’m always keen to try new products that support my work
(and enhance my own wellbeing). I was encouraged by the results of the clinical
trials relating to Femmenessence, and am delighted to report that my own experience
of the product is exceptionally positive. I will certainly be recommending its use
to the preand post-menopausal women who are my clients."
Pharmacist, nutritionist, best-selling author – Jan Roberts B.Pharm (Hons), Dip.
Clinical Nutrition.
"Femmenessence has been a wonderful nutritional addition to my life. I've taken it
for about 4 months now and my hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia have decreased
significantly. I have also noticed a weight loss of about 10 pounds - I believe
it is because of this product as I have not altered my eating or exercise. I'm really
excited about the overall well being I have experienced. Thanks for introducing
me to this product."
Linda Ackerman, Huntington Beach, California
"I've suffered distressing symptoms for 10 years. After 2 weeks on Femmenessence
I'm more motivated, have improved energy levels, feel better able to cope and my
sex drive is returning."
Gail Kennedy Tasmania Australia 54 years
"A friend gave me a box and they have been a life-saver - no more sweats, flushes
or mood swings!"
Sharon Harris NSW Australia
"A 53 year old female was suffering from menopausal symptoms for 7 years. These symptoms
included night sweats, hot flushes, fatigue, poor memory, no libido and an increase
in weight. Basically she felt she had no motivation, depressed and unable to function
normally. Her life was limited and governed by her unrelenting, ongoing symptoms.
After taking a history and examining this patient it was quite evident that unfortunately
all the usual medications and approaches to managing menopause had not assisted
her. It was at this stage I prescribed her Femmenessence. Initially we started her
on one capsule morning and evening, and there was a slight improvement in her hot
flushes in 4 to 5 days. We then decided to increase the dose to 2 capsules morning
and night. Within 3 days her hot flushes and night sweats had ceased all together.
Her fatigue lifted to 60% improvement.
Within 6 weeks she maintained no hot flushes or night sweats, her fatigue had disappeared,
her memory returned to what she felt it was in her early 40’s and she had lost 5lbs
without even trying to diet. By 12 weeks her situation improved further. She now
had lost a total of 12lbs without dieting or trying to lose it. She was motivated
once again to function normally, not depressed, even her libido had returned to
her surprise!"
Peter Bablis
B.Sc. D.C., N.D., Dip. Homeopathy, Dip. Clinical Nutrition
PhD.(cand)
"It's not often that a natural products company has the level of commitment to research
that I see from NHI. Their double blind, randomized trials on a very specific phenotype
combination and concentrated form of organic Maca in early postmenopausal women
showed not only significant symptom relief, but an increase in serum estradiol and
suppression of FSH levels, and even an influence on markers of bone turnover. The
implications for women's health are considerable and I look forward to positive
results with my patients, additional research and clinical insights for the use
of this very specialized Maca preparation."
Tori Hudson, N.D.
Professor, NCNM
Clinical Professor, Bastyr and Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
"I would like to take this opportunity in thanking you SO much for your concern and
not "leaving me out in the cold" (should be hot). I have been doing much better
and will persevere because for most of the time it is good now. I guess that is
the way my body works. If possible could you give me any site I can look at to show
my friends? By the way I originally bought an extra box and I spoke to a friend
of mine who took and said that she is so impressed she wants MORE. I also told everyone
about the extra care I received in getting me right."
MH Bondi NSW
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FAQs
1. What is an adaptogen?
In 1968, Israel I. Brekhman, PhD, and Dr. I. V. Dardymov formally gave adaptogens
a functional definition, as follows:
- An adaptogen is nontoxic to the recipient.
- An adaptogen produces a nonspecific response in the body—an increase in the power
of resistance against multiple stressors including physical, chemical, or biological
agents.
- An adaptogen has a normalizing influence on physiology, irrespective of the direction
of change from physiological norms caused by the stressor.
Very simply, adaptogens are nontoxic, produce a nonspecific defensive response to
stress, and have a normalizing influence on the body. They normalize the hypothalamic
pituitary adrenal axis.
Adaptogenic herbs are unique from other substances in their ability to balance endocrine
hormones and the immune system, and they help the body to maintain optimal homeostasis.
Adaptogens have a normalizing effect on the body and are capable of either toning
down the activity of hyper functioning systems or strengthening the activity of
hypo functioning systems.
2. What’s the difference between the two Femmenessence products-MacaPause® and MacaLife®?
Maca GO™ - currently the only ingredient in MacaPause® and MacaLife® is the same
combination of phenotypes (or sub species of Lepidium peruvianum Chacon). However
NHI is currently undertaking research where we will be adjusting this combination
to improve the benefit to pre/peri and post menopausal women. We will also be looking
at adding different ingredients to each which will further differentiate MacaPause®
and MacaLife®.
It is important however to know that this same product Maca-GO™ elicits quite different
responses in women, depending on what stage of life they are at (i.e pre or post
menopause) and dependant upon their own individual hormonal fluctuations. Maca-GO™
is acting as a very powerful adaptogen.
So as an example in a pre-menopausal woman, the FSH levels will increase, but FSH
levels will be lowered in a post-menopausal woman.
Our packaging is simply designed to clearly differentiate for our customers the different
responses they should experience.
As an aside the phenotype ingredient combination used in our men’s product is completely
different from our women’s. Maca-GO™ is for women and Maca-OG™ is for men and they
elicit different physiological responses.
3. What’s the difference between Maca-GO™ and other products with maca as an ingredient?
- Clinical trials
- Phenotype combination and ratio
- High concentration of all actives
- USDA, EU and JA Organically certified
Maca-GO™ is the only product made from Maca that is clinically proven to statistically
significantly improve hormone levels, reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes,
night sweats and mood swing and positively effect bone and heart health. We understand
that this is a strong statement to make so we have put our money where our mouth
is - if you can find a published human clinical trial which shows another maca product
to positively effect hormone levels, reduce symptoms and positively effect bone
and heart health we will send you a year’s supply of Femmenessence for free.
Maca-GO™ is only manufactured with Lepidium peruvianum Chacon which is grown in certain
regions of the Peruvian Highlands above 4,000m and has been proven to have therapeutic
efficacy.
Lepidium peruvianum Chacon also contains several different phenotypes or sub species.
Each phenotype has a specific physiological affect on the body with Maca-GO™ containing
a specific phenotype combination and ratio. NHI standardises Maca-GO™ to ensure
that every batch is consistent with the quality of the product used in our clinical
trials. NHI also has a different phenotype combination for men called Maca-OG™.
- Femmenessence (Maca-GO™) for women
- Revolution (Maca-OG™) for men
Maca-GO™ is further differentiated from other maca products by NHI’s patented (Provisional
Patent U.S. No. 60/819,583) manufacturing process which increases the concentration
of the entire spectrum of actives. To give you an analytical comparison of the quality
comparison of Maca-GO™ versus the top selling maca extracts, which are themselves
10:1 or 4:1 concentrations of normal maca powders or gelatinized maca. Below is
a TLC spectro-analysis:
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AMINO ACIDS
1. Maca-GO™
2. Arginin, standard
3. 10:1 maca extract (US)
4. 4:1 maca extract (Europe)
5. Prolin, standard
6. Maca-GO™
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GLUCOSINOLATES
1. Maca-GO™
2. 10:1 maca extract (US)
3. 10:1 maca extract (US)
4. 4:1 maca extract (Europe)
5. Sinigrin
6. Maca-GO™
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For further information on NHI’s proprietary manufacturing processes go to Manufacturing.
4. Do all women take the same dose?
As demonstrated in our clinical trials, 84% of women experienced positive effects
when taking the recommended daily dose of 2 x 500mg capsules twice daily (morning
and evening). However all women are different and finding the dose that creates
optimal balance for you is a personalized process. Experience has shown that by
increasing or reducing the standard dose, almost all women will benefit from Femmenessence.
We always suggest a woman starts on the standard dose however if you are not noticing
an improvement after 4-6 weeks please consult your practitioner about adjusting
your dose or contact NHI at medical.team@naturalhi.com
so we can assist or refer you to a qualified practitioner.
Prior to use, we suggest that you take the Wellness
menopause Assessment and consult your practitioner for assessment of the following:
- Estradiol
- Progesterone
- FSH
- Cholesterol levels (HDL and LDL)
- Blood pressure
- Bone density
- Body weight
Taking the Wellness menopause Assessment will provide
you and your practitioner with a baseline, from which improvements can be measured
and dose adjustments can be made. It will also chart your own history of menopausal
symptoms and overall wellbeing.
5. What if I am taking the “pill” or another form of HRT?
The “pill” or various HRT preparations are mostly forms of estrogen including phyto
estrogens and are often provided in conjunction with progestin, while some preparations
contain progestin exclusively. These synthetic or “natural” hormones are introduced
into the body to increase the low levels of estrogens and progesterone that are
produced naturally. HRT and the pill have been used for decades to treat menopausal
conditions such as hot flashes, mood swings and bone loss. However since the Women’s
Health initiative concerns have been raised over potential increased side affects.
Femmenessence offers an organic, adaptogenic, non-hormonal option for women.
The unique mode of action of Femmenessence to stimulate your body’s own production
of hormones means that you can initially take both HRT and Femmenessence together
rather than going “cold turkey”. In conjunction with guidance from your practitioner
you would take the standard dose of Femmenessence (2 capsules morning and evening)
while slowly decreasing your intake of HRT or the “pill” over a period of 8-12 weeks.
6. What if I am taking Bio-identical hormones?
Recent research, including that in International Journal of Cancer 2005, shows that
bio-identical hormones such as Estriol, Estradiol and Progesterone are not only
bio chemically identical to your own hormones but may in fact, be safer than the
variety of estrogens and synthetic progestin that are contained in HRT products.
This is very interesting and potentially encouraging research for women around the
world.
However like HRT, bio identical hormones introduce only 1or 2 bio-chemically identical
hormones into your body. Femmenessence takes this one step further by positively
affecting all the hormones in your body and even more importantly, by affecting
your body’s own biologically identical hormone production to create the optimal
hormonal balance for your individual wellbeing.
7. What if I have had a hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy?
Your body produces estrogens and/or progesterone in differing amounts through fat
cells, the adrenal glands, the brain and liver. As the overectomised subjects in
our pharmacology demonstrated, even without ovaries, we saw significant increases
in hormone production. Women who have had this procedure are seeing similar results
with increases in estrogens and progesterone. The response to Femmenessence is positive
and essentially the same as that seen in post-menopausal women, with increase in
oestrogen, progesterone and decrease in FSH. Additional positive effects on thyroid,
adrenals and GIT absorption could be expected.
8. What if I’m on thyroid medication?
Because of Femmenessence adaptogenic effects (including effect on thyroid), clients
taking Thyoxine/Oroxine or herbal preparations for under active thyroid or (e.g.
Hashimoto) need to be carefully monitored to avoid possibility of thyroxin overdose.
The clinical studies on Femmenessence were conducted on women whose thyroid and
other endocrine functions were within normal laboratory values. If you are taking
thyroid hormone or other medication, you should consult your health practitioner.
Monitoring of hormone levels may indicate reduction of thyroid or other medication
in accordance with your personal sensitivity to recommended dosage of Femmenessence.
9. What about after Breast Cancer?
Since HRT is not advised for women at high risk of breast cancer or with a disease
aggravated by estrogens, including breast cancer, active liver and certain cardiovascular
diseases, Femmenessence a natural adaptogenic non-hormonal plant preparation -
is a serious alternative.
10. What if I'm taking Tamoxifen?
Tamoxifen is used as adjuvant or additional therapy to primary treatment for early
stages breast cancer, and it is also recommended for women at high risk of developing
breast cancer reducing the chance of developing the disease (in women and men).
We may assume that Femmenessence – which increases Estrogen in the body of both
pre- and postmenopausal women, could counteract Tamoxifen treatment.
In view of the above Femmenessence should not be introduced to pre- and/or post-menopausal
women on Tamoxifen treatment.
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