While the need for effective contraception in our over-crowded world is undeniable, the extensive use of contraceptive pills – which are based on hormones -has also created problems in our society. On the physical level, the systemic impact of the pill poses important questions about the effect of its long term use. The pill is a good example of the two edged sword of technology, where the solution of one problem raises at least one new problem.

HORMONAL BALANCE AFTER STOPPING THE PILL

When you stop using the pill, the body and especially the hormonal balance take a while to regain their natural harmonic functions. Herbal remedies that act as endocrine balancers and uterine tonics can speed up the process:

• Black Cohosh 1 part
• Chasteberry 1 part
• Liquorice 1 part
• Motherwort 1 part

Drink this tea three times a day for the first two weeks after coming off the pill, twice daily for the third week and once a day for the fourth week.

In this mixture, Liquorice will aid the adrenal glands, Black Cohosh and Chasteberry will tone the uterus and support the glands involved in the production of sex hormones, and Motherwort, while augmenting these actions, will also support the nervous system and allow an emotional balance to be regained.

Source: Holistic Herbal by David Hoffmann – Thorsons

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