Passionflower is a good substitute for valerian if you have trouble sleeping. Take a 1:2 strength tincture, 1-3 times a day. The maximum dose for adults is 2 ml diluted in water.
HF's can start 2 to 5 years before menopause. They are often most intense at the onset of menopause, when the brain is adjusting to the decline in hormone secretion by the ovaries. HF's and night sweats affect 75% of women over age 50. HF's are generally experienced up to 5 years after menopause. 10% of women experience hot flashes for up to 10 years after menstrual periods stop.
Since HRT is no longer an option for most women, we are left with the task of finding a safe remedy that can reliably relieve the symptoms of menopause. The most common complaint of perimenopause and menopause website is hot flashes (HF's) and sweats. These two complaints are really two sides of the same coin.
Herbal remedies for anxiety should focus on bringing the uptight individual suffering from the problem back down to Earth. Anxiety and worry create unrealistic fears in the back of a persons mind about virtually every aspect of life.
Making sure you have a healthy diet and are exercising daily is also key to helping yourself. If you are working overtime each week, you make skimp on this part of your life. Many people do and think nothing of it, but diet and exercise play am important part in how you feel. Exercising daily will help calm you and leave you feeling relaxed. Cutting out foods and drinks that can provoke you to have an attack is a good first step to good diet. Avoid caffeine, alcohol and spicy foods. Eat plenty of raw foods and try to eat lots of fruit. Getting 80% of your calories from raw foods particularly fruits will help give the body what it needs without overtaxing it and thus causing stress.
Finally, be sure you're getting enough sleep and that you're eating right. Cut back on sugar and caffeine, both of which can make anxiety attacks worse. Drink plenty of water, and get some exercise to help get rid of any excess adrenaline in your body.