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Her Popular Series in California has been made available Coast-to-Coast
Findings of National Institutes of Health, published in Journal of American Medical Association, 7/17/02
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) associated with
43% increase in strokes
29% increase in heart attacks
200% increase in blood clots
22% increase in cardiovascular disease
26% increase in invasive breast cancer
Herbs, supplements, acupuncture, lifestyle changes DO WORK.
They work if they are appropriately used.
You may need guidance to determine which are appropriate.
Menopause is
NOT a disease
A natural transition back to a system used in childhood
Gradual
More difficult if the adrenal system is exhausted
Adrenal exhaustion is associated with a more difficult menopause.
Cordyceops, ginseng and rhodolia are useful herbs.
CAUTION: Nothing in these pages is intended or should be construed as a diagnosis
or treatment plan for individual patients. Herbs and supplements are
best taken under the guidance and prescription of a professional.
Vitamin and herb quality is crucial to successful treatment.
Bone density can be addressed all through life. Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite and
magnesium glycinate are the best forms of supplementation. Those with a
personal or family history of kidney stones should take much less than the
standard doses recommended on labels. Exercise is a necessary component of
addressing bone density. The calcium won't get into the bones without it.
WHAT TO DO
- Get a good multivitamin/mineral supplement.
- Get a good calcium/magnesium supplement.
- Exercise minimum 20 minutes 3 to 4 times a week. More is better.
- Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Some need more.
- Eat a good diet. High fiber and vegetables Low fat, white sugar, caffeine, alcohol
SYMPTOMS
Related to normal or low estrogen, normal or low progesterone, high, normal or low testosterone, and any combination of these.
LOW ESTROGEN
Hot flashes, mental & physical depression, fatigue, feeling of being weighted down,
Decrease in verbal skills (the "menopause moment")
Vaginal dryness, stress incontinence
Bone loss, increased heart disease
CAUTION: Nothing in these pages is intended or should be construed as a diagnosis
or treatment plan for individual patients. Herbs and supplements are
best taken under the guidance and prescription of a professional.
Vitamin and herb quality is crucial to successful treatment.
REMEDIES
Phytoestrogens: soy, alfalfa, dong quai, sage
For fatigue: licorice, ginseng, rehmania
Black cohosh (Not blue cohosh)
Not a phytoestrogen but can help or can make these symptoms worse.
LOW PROGESTERONE
Unrest, uneasiness
Jitters
Fatigue that is unsettling
Sleep disturbance (can also be an estrogen symptom in some women)
DISTURBANCE OF PROGESTERONE/ESTROGEN RATIO
Increase in inflammation
Increase in allergies
Stress makes these symptoms groups worse (as it does to all menopause symptoms)
CAUTION: Nothing in these pages is intended or should be construed as a diagnosis
or treatment plan for individual patients. Herbs and supplements are
best taken under the guidance and prescription of a professional.
Vitamin and herb quality is crucial to successful treatment.
REMEDIES
Black cohosh (not blue)
Wild yam (not the cream)
Skullcap
Valerian
Siberian ginseng
Barbasco
St. John's wort (interferes with birth control pills)
HIGH TESTOSTERONE
Agitation, anger, frustration
Increase in facial hair
Oily skin
Acne
Increased risk of diabetes, heart disease,
Increased risk of breast cancer and endometrial cancer
CAUTION: Nothing in these pages is intended or should be construed as a diagnosis
or treatment plan for individual patients. Herbs and supplements are
best taken under the guidance and prescription of a professional.
Vitamin and herb quality is crucial to successful treatment.
REMEDIES
Chasteberry
Hops
Saw palmetto
Avoid boron in multivitamin/mineral complex.
LOW TESTOSTERONE
Loss of normal vim & vigor
Loss of libido
Procrastinating esp. in decision making
Hot flashes
Increased risk of bone loss
Increased risk of angina
Add boron to multivitamin/mineral complex
CAUTION: Nothing in these pages is intended or should be construed as a diagnosis
or treatment plan for individual patients. Herbs and supplements are
best taken under the guidance and prescription of a professional.
Vitamin and herb quality is crucial to successful treatment.
REMEDIES
DHEA
Increase progesterone which is a precursor of testosterone but
Monitor levels
I recommend a complete evaluation either by symptom questionnaire or labs prior to embarking on a treatment plan.
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