Standardization

Plant / Ingredient	Standardization	Dry plant qty per 7,5 ml
Chasteberry	Casticine 0,5%	665 mg (fruits)
Schizandra	Lignans 0,5%	600 mg (fruits)
Soy bean extract	Isoflavones 5%	600 mg (seeds)
Ashwagandha	Withanolides 2%	600 mg (roots)
Black Cohosh	Glycosides triterpenic 1%	400 mg (roots)
Red Clove	Daidzine 2%	300 mg (flowers)
Wild Yam	DHEA 1%	200 mg (rhizomes)

Pharmacological activity

Recognized traditional use.

VITEX (Vitex Agnus-Castus)

Origin: Japan

• Stimulation of pituitary gland function;
• Stimulation of progesterone secretion;
• Reduction of the intensity and frequency of hot flushes;
• Relief of PMS symptoms.

 

ASHWAGANDHA (Withania Somnifera)

Origin: India

• Nervous cells purifier;
• Anti-anxiolytic;
• Sustains optimal oestrogen/progesterone balance;
• Accelerates the coming of the long-term sleep.

 

SOYBEAN EXTRACT

Origin: Asia

• Anti-oestrogen;
• Anti-cancerous and antioxidant.

 

SCHISANDRA (Schisandra Chinensis)

Origin: Tibet and China

• Anti-stress;
• Antioxidant;
• Regulator of hormonal problems.

 

BLACH COHOSH (Cimicifuga Racemosa)

Origin: Asia

• Prevents vaginal dryness;
• Reduces the intensity of hot flushes.

 

WILD YAM (Dioscorea Villosa)

Origin: Tropics

• Sex hormones precursor (stimulates the libido);
• Relief of menopause symptoms.

 

RED CLOVER (Trifolium Pretense)

Origin: Tropics

• Regularizes estrogenic activity;
• Anticancerous and antioxidant

Flash-Meno may be used in several ways, for different occasions:

• Menopause: Take 1½ teaspoon (7,5 ml) daily. Take at least 20 minutes before or 1 hour after a meal, during 2 months. If the symptoms reappear, take Flash Meno again.
• Menopause with important symptoms: Take 1½ teaspoon (7,5 ml) 2 to 4 times a day. One week after a notable reduction of the symptoms, reduce little by little the dosage, to reach the normal posology associated with menopause.
• Menstrual period or PMS: Take 1½ teaspoon (7,5 ml) twice a day a few days before the menstrual period or when the symptoms appear. Take at least 20 minutes before or 1 hour after a meal.
• Prolonged use: When the symptoms are stabilized, follow the prolonged use posology (1½ teaspoon daily).

When: Take at least 20 minutes before or 1 hour after a meal.
Usage: Shake well before using and mix with juice.

*Refrigerate after opening.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Allergy to the ingredients of this formulation;
• Could make in vitro fertilization impossible;
• Avoid giving in the case of a pregnancy or breastfeeding;
• Avoid giving in the case of breast, uterus or ovarian cancers;
• Avoid giving following organ transplant.

PRECAUTIONS

• Cease the use and consult a health practitioner if the symptoms persist or if undesirable effects should occur.
• Consult a health practitioner if a hormonotherapy of substitution is used (a transition is possible towards Flash Meno);
• No medicinal or natural product should be combined with anticoagulants without the consent of your doctor or your healthcare professional.

MEDICINAL INTERACTIONS

Should not be combined with the following medications:

• Warfarine and other anticoagulants;
• Antidopaminergic and anovulant medications;
• Flash-Meno is intended for women use only.
• In the event of serious disease or consumption with other medications, do not take this product without the consent of an expert healthcare professional.

SIDE EFFETS

• Self-treatment of menstrual cycle disorder is strongly inadvisable;.
• Any treatment should never be undertaken without the monitoring of a health practitioner;
• No undesirable effect is observed following the prescribed dosage;
• Rare effects: gastric discomfort, nausea, headaches, itching, appetite suppression or rash;

Flash-Meno is intended for women who:

• Suffer from PMS symptoms:

They may suffer from PMS of variable duration and severity from one cycle to another. The most frequent symptoms are anger, irritablity, concern, stress, depression, tears, hypersensitivity and irrational changes of mood. The most frequent physical signs and symptoms include tiredness, bloating due to salt retention, the gain of weight, the sensitivity of the breasts, acne, sleep disturbances (too much sleep or insomnia), the changes or disorders of nourishment and appetite (bulimia or anorexia);

•  Are near menopause:

Changes in menstruations, irregularity of menstrual flow or quantitative modifications of bleedings, hot flashes during the day and night, problems of lack of sleep, stress or tension as well as vaginal changes. The vagina may become dry and thinner, making sexual relationships painful. For certain people, menopause can also reduce bone density, and thus lead to osteoporosis, causing fractures and a reduction in stature;

• Suffer from problems during menstruations;

• Women who undergo hormonal disturbances and experience unexplainable pains during menstruations, can resort to Flash-Meno to support their hormonal system and to regulate the hormone production;
• Are in postpartum;
• Women who want to restore hormonal balance following a pregnancy.

SPEED OF THE EFFECT

Whereas progesterone level increases, other hormones are stabilized. The negative effects of a lack of hormones will decrease then will gradually disappear. The pituitary gland will be reinforced, thus contributing to the feeling of wellbeing.
The time of action of Flash-Meno is variable. Each woman has a distinct hormonal system. Certain women will react very quickly, even in a few days, and others will, however, take several months before recovering their hormonal balance, without negative effects. The majority of women will see a progressive improvement. After a few weeks, the symptoms will have improved considerably. When they completely disappear, the patients will have to continue to take the product for at least three additional months before ceasing its use. If the symptoms reappear, it will be necessary to prolong the use of the formulation for a few months.

SYNERGISITC ACTION

The synergistic action of Flash-Meno includes: normalizing the functions of the pituitary gland, particularly its production of progesterone, the hormone obtained from fruits, the effects of vitex combined with the stabilizing effects of the schizandra’s hormones and the hormonal functions of adaptogens in ashwaganda; in particular the effects of the withanolides. This standardization will lead to a new hormonal balance, where the level of progesterone and the pituitary functions will be optimized. This is crucial for women’s health.

The anti-estrogenic actions of soy isoflavones is crucial in preventing diseases caused by hormonal imbalance. They increase calcium absorption, essential chemical element for women’s health. The lignans of schizandra are very good at increasing energy and stabilizing mood. They reinforce the glandular system.

This formulation was conceived to help the body in its effort for:

• Maintaining the functions of the endocrine glands used in the balance of estrogen and progesterone;
• Maintaining blood circulation, in which the hormones must travel to reach the ovaries, the uterus and the endometrium;
• Maintaining liver function because it has the function of breaking up and eliminating hormones, thus preventing their excessive accumulation.

Flash-Meno is intended for women who:

• Suffer from symptoms associated with menopause (hot flushes, drop of libido, reduction of sexual desire, etc);
• Suffer from PMS;
• Want to restore their hormonal postpartum balance.

   

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Menopause is a difficult stage in the life of a woman. It can have various effects such as stress, lack of energy, depression, migraine and bone loss. The product Flash-Meno can be combined with the majority of the products in the “Mauves Line” with an aim to help relieve different conditions accompanying menopause.

Here is a combination of products suggested for individuals suffering from the following problems:

In the “Mind Solution” line, the combination of Flash-Meno with each of the following products is recommended for the following reasons:

• Relaximum  : this product fights stress related to menopause. The plants contained in the Relaximum formulation, provide to the brain the necessary regulating factors, for the production of neurotransmitters, which help to fight stress;
• Neurotonik  helps to counter the symptoms and effects of depression which can appear during menopause;

• Focus  is for people suffering from attention deficit disorders with or without hyperactivity. Considering all the transformations undergone by the body during menopause, the menopaused person is inattentive. Focus will act so as to fight this hyperactivity by reducing stress, and by increasing concentration;   performance will then improve very quickly.

• Somny - Z  helps to fight sleep disorders associated with stress and depression at the time of menopause.
• Stress very frequently causes insomnia, attention deficit and depression. Generally, the combination of each product mentioned above will allow to feel a sense of wellbeing and energy, because they all operate on the physiological neurotransmitters and mechanisms.

In the “ Relief Solution” line, the combination of Flash-Meno (itself belongs to this relief line), with each of the following products, is recommended for the following reasons:

• Allevia  brings relief from muscle pain and contractions; you will not only regain mobility and renew energy, but also a better quality of life. It will reduce inflammation, spasms, loss of mobility, depression and loneliness resulting from this.
• Aurorus  helps  reduce the frequency of migraine crisis and to attenuate its intensity. It also relieves the symptoms associated with migraine attacks and prevents headaches often associated with menopause or excessive stress

• Muscle-Relax  brings a fast and effective relief of pain, by allowing the relaxation and reduction of muscle inflammation.

Pain is no longer regarded as fate. It is especially not a friend, taking into account its effect on the quality of life. This combination will thus relieve several types of pain and inflammations related to menopause.

In the “ Health Solution” line, the combination of Flash-Meno, with each of the following product is recommended for the following reasons:

• Inflamgo , this product was develop to prevent muscle degeneration and to relieve inflammatory problems in general. It is a powerful treatment against skeletal muscle inflammation. Pain and inflammation can definitely be decreased, mobility and flexibility of the joint improved, and unpleasant side effect of drugs avoided.
• Immutonik , this product supports the immune functions and helps to prevent infections. It will also reduce the frequency of infections.
• Aeris , this product was developed to improve the respiratory system functions in all situations, preventing the lungs from fulfilling their principal function, which is to provide oxygen to the body by removing carbon dioxide.
• OsteoSil  helps to restore the calcium-magnesium level in the body, whatever may be the cause of the deficiency, and to prevent or delay the appearance of osteoporosis. This product helps to effectively reduce the symptoms of menopause, and to control hormonal deficits.

In the “ Energy Solution” line, the combination of Flash-Meno with each of the following products is recommended for the following reasons:

• Vita Balance ♀  provides all the nutrients that a woman needs, in adapted proportions, to maintain heath. The female body is very complex and the fact remains that calcium and folic acid are the most important nutrients that may have an impact on the general health of women; especially calcium for menopausal women.
• B-Balance , the vitamins of the B complex are a group of essential and necessary nutrients for the good performance of the brain and nervous systems, the production of red blood cells, good health of the skin, hair, eyes, intestinal muscles and liver. Deficiency in vitamin B will have a significant impact on the body, such as chronic fatigue, lack of concentration, lack of motivation and even depression.
• The purpose of Blitz is to increase general energy in the body while supporting the central nervous system. It fights chronic fatigue, increases energy to the body, acts like a general tonic and finally, it supports the central nervous system.

In the “ Wellbeing and Beauty” line, the combination of Flash-Meno with each of the following products is recommended for the following reasons:

• Metabotonik  is mainly a metabolism regulator for essential nutrients in the body: carbohydrates, lips and proteins. It supports the transformation of fat and sugar into energy, while limiting the production of  fatty tissue. It regulates the operation of the thyroid hormones, which contributes to weight management.
• AntiOxy Bio  was developed to protect the cells in the body, particularly the neurons and the blood cells, from the harmful actions of free radicals, and to thus make it possible to fight aging and cellular degeneration.