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Fusion Menopause Heat Relief contains dong quai, which is traditionally used to relieve menopause symptoms like hot flushes in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and anemarrhena, which is traditionally used to relieve menopausal hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness associated with a symptom pattern called kidney Yin deficiency in TCM.

Features and benefits

Features dong quai, traditionally used for the relief of menopausal symptoms including hot flushes in TCM
Contains anemarrhena, which is traditionally used to relieve menopausal hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness associated with kidney Yin deficiency in TCM
Vitex is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to relieve menopausal symptoms and support healthy reproductive hormones
Includes pueraria (kudzu), standardised to provide 35mg of isoflavones (phytoestrogens) per vegetable capsule
Plus horny goat weed, phellodendron and morinda

How it works

Women usually experience menopause between the ages of 45-55.

As the ovaries age, they produce fewer hormones related to menstruation and eggs are released less frequently, eventually resulting in the end of periods and a woman’s reproductive years.¹

Although menopause can cause a vast number of different symptoms, some of the more common are hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.

Traditional Chinese medicine and menopause

From the perspective of TCM, menopausal symptoms are often characterised by an excess of heat (as occurs in hot flushes and night sweats) and/or dryness (for example as it affects the vaginal tissue), suggesting an underlying deficiency of kidney Yin (female energy) all of which can be relieved with herbs such as anemarrhena and dong quai according to traditional use in TCM.²

According to TCM, the kidney is responsible for reproduction and menstruation, as well as the transition between life stages including into menopause. By supporting healthy kidney Yin, with a herb like anemarrhena, hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness can be reduced.³

Relief for hot flushes

Dong quai is one of the primary herbs in Menopause Heat Relief and is traditionally used in TCM to reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes.

In TCM, anemarrhena is regarded as have cooling properties with the ability to clear heat, while at the same time moistening the body’s tissues. This reflects its traditional use for the relief of menopausal hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness in TCM.

Relieve menopausal symptoms

Menopause Heat Relief also contains vitex for its traditional use in Western herbal medicine to decrease menopausal symptoms and maintain healthy reproductive hormones.

Plus, more traditional Chinese herbs

Menopause Heat Relief also contains pueraria (kudzu), standardised to include 35mg of isoflavones (phytoestrogens) per vegetable capsule - plus horny goat weed, phellodendron and morinda.

Also consider Fusion Menopause
Fusion Menopause Heat Relief is most suitable for women whose symptoms are predominantly indicative of kidney Yin deficiency (e.g. hot flushes, night sweats and vaginal dryness) as relieved by anemarrhena in traditional Chinese medicine.

If you have other menopausal symptoms, consider Fusion Menopause. It contains black cohosh, which is traditionally used to relieve menopausal symptoms including disturbed sleep, irritability, mood swings and mild joint aches and pains in Western herbal medicine.

This medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly talk to your health professional.

References:
^1. The Merck Manual. Merck research laboratories. 16th ed, 1992; p 1793.
^2.Scheid V. Complement Ther Med. 2007;15(1-3): 54–68.
^3.Shen Nong. Accessed July 2020 from shen-nong.com/eng/exam/specialties_menopause_development.html

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

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Fusion Energy Multi Advanced 60T

$36.97

PRODUCT DETAILS

Fusion Energy includes Korean ginseng, which is traditionally used to enhance energy levels and relieve tiredness in Chinese medicine.

Features and benefits

Fusion Energy combines Korean ginseng and reishi mushroom with astragalus, cordyceps and ashwagandha (also known as withania)
Korean ginseng is traditionally used to relieve fatigue, increase energy levels and stamina, support mental clarity, improve the body’s ability to adapt to stress, and calm the spirit in Chinese medicine
Korean ginseng is also traditionally used in Chinese medicine to strengthen the life force energy known as Qi, supporting general health and wellbeing
Reishi is traditionally used to relieve fatigue by nourishing the blood and Qi in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

How it works

Korean ginseng: traditionally used to enhance energy levels in TCM

Also known as ‘Ren shen’, Korean ginseng is one of the most prized herbs in Chinese medicine where it’s traditionally used for the relief of fatigue and for promoting energy levels, while at the same time enhancing vitality and physical endurance.

Korean Ginseng is also traditionally used in TCM to calm the spirit and as an adaptogen – in other words, as a herb that helps the body to adapt to stress. It also supports healthy mental function.

Qi and wellbeing

In Chinese medicine, the word Qi (pronounced ‘chee’) describes the energy or life force that flows throughout your body, giving you the capacity to respond to your environment and the ability to move, think, breathe, digest food, and experience everything that life has to offer.

Korean ginseng is traditionally taken to replenish healthy Qi (and consequently to support health and wellbeing) in Chinese medicine.

Reishi traditionally strengthens Qi to relieve fatigue in TCM

Reishi is a woody mushroom that’s highly regarded in Chinese medicine, being traditionally used to nourish both the Qi and blood to relieve fatigue.

Fusion Energy also contains the herbs astragalus, cordyceps, Siberian ginseng, American ginseng and ashwagandha.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.

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Fusion Magnesium Advanced 120T

$52.95

MAGNESIUM ADVANCED

Supports healthy muscle, nervous system, cardiovascular function, and energy production, and helps maintain exercise performance. Combines four highly bio-available organic forms of magnesium for enhanced absorption and utilisation without upsetting the stomach.

Supports cellular energy production.

Supports healthy muscle function and helps relieve or prevent many forms of muscle pain and tension, including spasmodic pain, twitching, exercise-induced cramps and night cramps.

May also help to relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia and restless legs.

Supports exercise performance by promoting stamina, reducing fatigue, maintaining electrolyte balance and aiding muscle recovery after exercise.

Relieves period pain (dysmenorrhoea) and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome such as fluid retention and mood swings. May help reduce the frequency of migraines, including those associated with the menstrual cycle.

Regulates the nervous system, and may be beneficial during times of stress, nervous tension, irritability and mild anxiety, and to enhance restful sleep.

Supports many aspects of cardiovascular and metabolic health and may assist healthy people in the normal regulation of cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure.

Regulates calcium transport in the body and enhances bone health.

Magnesium glycinate (OptiChel™ MG) equiv. to magnesium 70mg 491mg Magnesium citrate equiv. to magnesium 60mg 389mg Magnesium amino acid chelate equiv. to magnesium 60mg 300mg Magnesium aspartate tetrahydrate equiv. to magnesium 10mg 150mg Magnesium aspartate tetrahydrate Total magnesium 200mg 150mg During pregnancy, always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before taking herbal medicines and nutritional supplements Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.

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Fusion Vitex 1000mg 120T

$48.95

Used traditionally in Western herbal medicine to relieve premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms including breast tenderness and relieve painful or irregular periods. Features and benefits Fusion Vitex provides equivalent to 1g Vitex agnus-castus (also known as chaste tree) fruit per tablet. In Western herbal medicine, vitex is: Traditionally used to relieve symptoms of premenstrual tension, including breast tenderness Traditionally used to relieve period pain Traditionally used to support the health of the menstrual cycle and relieve irregular periods Traditionally used to support women’s reproductive system health How it works Most women are familiar with the symptoms of premenstrual tension, which happen in the days leading up to their period and can impact on their quality of life.1 Mild premenstrual symptoms occur in up to 70% menstruating women.1 Vitex relieves premenstrual tension Although premenstrual symptoms vary from woman to woman, one common symptom is breast tenderness.1 Vitex, or chaste tree, is used traditionally in Western herbal medicine to decrease symptoms of premenstrual tension, including breast tenderness. Period pain relief Many women are also no stranger to period pain, which is usually most painful leading up to and at the start of a period.2 It tends to be felt in the lower abdomen but may extend to the lower back and legs.2 According to traditional use in Western herbal medicine, taking vitex relieves period pain. Vitex reduces irregular periods and supports women’s reproductive health Vitex is also traditionally taken in Western herbal medicine to reduce irregular periods, regulate a healthy menstrual cycle and to support women’s reproductive system health. References 1. Victoria State Government. Last updated Dec 2019 and accessed Jan 2020 from betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/premenstrual-syndrome-pms 2. Victoria State Government. Last updated Oct 2018 and accessed Jan 2020 from betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/menstruation-pain-dysmenorrhoea Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.