Tag Archives: menopause symptoms

Identifying the Signs of Hormonal Imbalance

Hormonal imbalances can be a difficult, but not uncommon issue faced by women over 40. As we age, our hormone levels naturally fluctuate to accommodate the changes the rest of the body is undergoing, particularly as menopause approaches. Drastic hormone shifts, however, can be indicative of a larger underlying problem that may require immediate treatment. […]

Why we chose Black Cohosh as one of the four botanicals in VIVACA® to help deal with menopausal symptoms.

Black Cohosh’s botanical names are Actaea racemosa and Cimicifuga racemosa. This plant is a member of the buttercup family and you may have seen it in grandmas garden years back. It’s a perennial plant that is native to North America. Other common names you may remember it as are black snakeroot, bugbane, bugwort, rattleroot, rattletop, […]