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Rehmannia for Anxiety Fear and Nervous Exhaustion

July 22nd, 2009 by admin
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If you are feeling anxiety and fear, try to welcome them. If you have symptoms of shortened breath or you can’t move because of fear and life isn’t feeling as good as it should be approach your fears with curiosity because they can bring you gifts of self awareness. Feel the fear, acknowledge it, be gentle to yourself and take a step forward and do it anyway.Adrenaline, made by the adrenal glands, is the fight or flight hormone. During times of stress, the adrenals need to be looked after so they don’t get depleted, e.g. when you are stressed, even making a minor decision can cause a surge of adrenalin,  leaving you mentally blank, physically wiped out, anxious and fearful.

Make and claim your boundaries so you feel safe physically, emotionally and psychologically.
Talk to someone you can trust about your fears and worries no matter how silly you think they seem.

 

Often a fear is a hidden desire. If you don’t fear something anymore you might do it. What would your life be like if your fears came true?

Yoga postures, yoga breathing and focused meditation soothe the sympathetic nervous system. Regular practice can alleviate anxiety.

Exercise will help your fear and anxiety. If you feel like running away from it all, start running or exercising vigorously. 15-20 minutes of exercise a day will use up your excess adrenalin and calm your spirits

Rehmannia(Rehmannia glutinosa) is one herb that I include in my formula for relieving anxiety and nervous exhaustion.

 Rehmannia:

  • maintains your healthy adrenal activity and increases your resistance to environmental stress. Loss of adrenal activity is recognized as a contributor to a decline in health and is considered to be both an indirect cause as well as a side effect of many acute and chronic illnesses.
  • nourishes the adrenals
  • is traditionally used as an adaptogen. An adaptogen will increase your resistance to physical, environmental, emotional and biological stressors and restores normal physiological function to the body. Adaptogens are also known as whole body tonics.

Herbs can relieve your symptoms of nervous exhaustion and burn out. Herbs can restore adrenal and nervous function during times of stress. A combination of nourishing and tonifying herbs can manage your symptoms of anxiety and nervous exhaustion in a gentle and effective manner.

If you are interested in a Herbal Formula for anxiety and nervous exhaustion email me at info@menopausethenaturalway.com  and I can advise you. This formula will help all people not just menopausal women.

 If you would like to listen to my video tutorials go to http://www.menopausethenaturalway.com

 

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Bupleurum for Anger and Irritability

June 27th, 2009 by admin
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  • Understanding Your Anger and Irritability

Changing levels of hormones will help to bring up old memories accompanied by strong emotions, especially anger. Hormonal changes help you to remember and clear up unfinished business. It is very common for women to feel irritable and angry about things that were easily overlooked before. Your midlife body and brain with the influence of hormones fully support your ability to experience and express your anger with clarity not possible before this.

Bupleurum (Bupleurum falcatum) can relax the nervous system and improve anger and moodiness. It is a Chinese herb used for anger. It has the ability to scour the liver of old emotions and can bring up repressed anger, sadness and anxiety so these emotions can be released.

Bupleurum:

·          brings harmony and balance to the liver function as anger can bring about liver disharmony.

  • increases the blood flow to the liver and not only cleanses the liver of toxins but has the ability to scour the liver of old emotions bringing up repressed anger, sadness and anxiety
  •  is used to relieve tension and spasm and balance emotions (especially PMS and hormonal tension)
  • is the most commonly used herb for liver detoxification

·         can improve digestion and sleep and give you a sense of well being

·         increases the blood flow to the liver and cleanses the liver of toxins

  • eases chest restriction, regulates menstruation and treats the common cold
  • is a longevity herb and is often used in longevity formulas
  • is used to relieve tension and spasm
  • increases adrenal activity by increasing the natural excretion of corticosteroids
  • can improve coughs

 

I have a Herbal Formula for Anger and Irritability which includes Bupleurum. If you would like to try taking the formula email me at: info@menopausethenaturalway.com and I will be able to help you.

Or if you prefer a tablet similar to the above formula, I can help you with that too. Email me at: info@menopausethenaturalway.com

 

 

 

Some breast cancers disappear on their own

April 5th, 2009 by admin
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Christiane Northrup M.D. has written an interesting article about how  recearchers found that women who have regular screenings or mammograms had 22 percent more incidence of breast cancer than other women who had no regular breast screening.

Here is the the article:

Without a Trace
Some breast cancers disappear on their own
Imagine this. You go in for a mammography, and the technician finds a mass that looks suspicious. The mass is biopsied, and it’s cancer. Your doctor, who’s been sympathetic and encouraging, sits you down to talk with you about your prognosis and says, “There’s a good chance your breast cancer will disappear.” If you’re like most women, you would be stunned and confused.

A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in November 2008 suggests that some breast cancers will go into remission without any treatment.1 Like the study’s title, this just may be “The Natural History of Invasive Breast Cancers Detected by Screening Mammography.” The study was headed by one of Dr. Northrup’s favorite researchers, H. Gilbert Welch, M.D., along with Perh-Henrik Zahl, M.D., Ph.D., and Jan Mehlen, M.D., Ph.D.

This study followed a group of more than 200,000 Norwegian women ages 50–64 over two consecutive six-year periods. Half received regular, periodic breast exams or regular mammograms; the other half had no regular breast cancer screenings. Researchers found that the women who received regular routine screenings had 22 percent more incidents of breast cancer than the other women.

Dr. Welch and his colleagues concluded that the most likely explanation for their findings was: The women in the second cohort (those who didn’t have regular breast cancer screenings) actually had the same number of occurrences of breast cancer, but these abnormalities were resolved by the body naturally and without intervention. Other doctors unrelated to the study analyzed the data and concurred that this conclusion makes sense.

Dr. Northrup was intrigued by the study and found it heartening. “My colleague H. Gilbert Welch, M.D., has written numerous articles about the pros and cons of today’s mammography, which can pick up anomalies smaller than a pencil point. (He also wrote a wonderful book that I highly recommend called Should I Get Tested For Cancer?: Maybe Not and Here’s Why [University of California Press, 2004]). Dr. Welch believes we owe it to our patients to explain that too much testing can lead to excessive, invasive procedures.

“For example, studies show that if you get a mammogram 10 years in a row, you have a 100 percent chance of being told you need a breast biopsy. The emotional and financial repercussions of believing you may have cancer when you don’t are  staggering. And the experience can drain a person so much that it weakens their natural immunity. This is why I suggest that you make judicious decisions about medical testing and approach it with a bit of skepticism.”

When asked how this spontaneous regression can occur, Dr. Northrup said, “People believe that it takes a miracle for cancers to disappear, but it happens more often than you think. Although doctors can’t say why and when, I think the hypothesis of spontaneous regression brought to light by this study is plausible. After all, one of the body’s natural functions is apoptosis—scourging cancer cells and encouraging the growth of healthy cells.

“Scientific studies document this, as in the example of Coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring substance in the body (and is widely available in supplement form). It has been shown to play a significant role in causing cancer cells to self-destruct without killing healthy cells or harming their DNA.”

“I hope that, as a result of learning about this study, my readers will put more faith in the body’s ability to heal itself and see that excessive medical testing doesn’t really provide them with better health.”

References
  1. Zahl, P., Maehlen, J., Welch, H. G., 2008. The natural history of invasive breast cancers detected by screening mammography, Arch Intern Med. 2008;168 (21):2311-2316.

The article on Christiane’s website is at:

http://www.drnorthrup.com/news/news_article.php?id=275

Natural remedies for Overindulgence and Hangover

December 11th, 2008 by admin
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Herbs, Homeopathy and Supplements taken before and after the party will:

o Help to support the liver against those ‘morning after’ feelings associated with over-indulgence

o Support the delicate lining of the digestive system (including the stomach)

o Help the body to naturally stabilize and balance after excessive rich food or alcohol consumption

o Maintain healthy liver functioning and protection

Rich food, desserts, wine, and general over-consumption can put stress on the liver. Everything that enters our body must be detoxified and refined by the liver.

While excessive consumption of alcohol or overly rich food is not recommended, it is possible to protect your system from some of the side effects during times of occasional over-indulgence.

Protective Remedies to take before and after the party or dinner are:

Protective Party Herbal Formula

This Herbal formula acts as an excellent liver tonic and supports the body’s natural ability to digest and assimilate food and drink during times of celebration.

Herb Amount Action Dose
Silybum marianus (Milk thistle) Ex 80mls Liver protection
Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow) Ex 80mls Soothing effect on the mucous membrane of the stomach and the digestive system
Ulmus fulva (Slippery elm) Ex 40mls Provides a protective lining to the stomach and exerts a calming effect.
200mls Take 5mls of the Herbal mix 3 x daily on the day and the day after the party.

The Protective Party Herbal Formula can be purchased from me or ordered from kate@dispensingsolutions.com.au as recommended by Rhonda E Campbell.

Or otherwise call Metagenics on Freecall 1800 777 648 and order the products below with my practitioner number 6675x.

Product Action Dose
Silymarin 80 Liver protection 1 tablet 3 x daily on the day and the day after the party.
Upper GI Contains slippery elm, marshmallow and other herbs to soothe the stomach and digestive system 1 tablet 2 x daily on the day and the day after the party.

Homeopathic Formula for Overindulgence

There is an Overindulgence Homeopathic Formula that can temporarily relieve hangover symptoms like headaches and nausea, along with The Protective Party Herbal Formula.

The Overindulgence Homeopathic Formula is made up of:

Homeopathic Remedy Action Dose
Lupulus humulus 30c For nausea, dizziness and headache. If you wake with a dull, heavy headache with dizziness and with skin that feels chapped after a night out, you could benefit from this remedy.
Lobelia Inflata 30c Best suited for those that suffer gastric problems such as morning nausea and vomiting following intoxication. If your urine is deep orange/red the morning after a night of alcohol consumption you would benefit from this remedy.
Nux vomica 30c is a remedy for people who work and play hard and who often overindulge with food and drink. It can help nausea, vomiting and abdominal pains. It also improves the symptoms of the bad effects of coffee, tobacco, alcoholic stimulants, highly spiced or seasoned foods, overeating, long continued mental exertion, sedentary habits and loss of sleep.
6 drops of the combination every 30 minutes until the symptoms subside.

Please note that regular or excessive alcohol consumption can lead to liver disease and other health and social problems. Drink alcohol responsibly, and never drink and drive.

The Homeopathic Formula for Overindulgence can be ordered from me or each remedy can be obtained separately from a homeopathic pharmacy.

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See more information at www.menopausethenaturalway.com

DISCLAIMER this post is not to replace medical advice given by
your health professional. It is recommended that you consult your
doctor or health professional before following any therapeutic
advice, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition.
Never reduce or discontinue your prescribed medication without the
consent of your doctor. The author cannot take medical or legal
responsibility for illness arising out of the failure to seek
medical advice from a doctor. © menopausethenaturalway.com 2008

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Tribulus acts as a tonic and an Aphrodisiac

November 27th, 2008 by menopausethenaturalway
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Tribulus can be helpful for menopause, decreased libido or sex drive, impotence and male and female infertility.

It restores or increases vitality and improves resistance to stress and physical performance.

A study demonstrated that 98% of women who were experiencing symptoms of natural menopause (52%) and women with postoperative symptoms of menopause (48%) due to the removal of their ovaries improved when taking Tribulus.

The most common symptoms that they experienced were hot flushes, sweating hot flushes, sweating, insomnia and depression.

300mgs of the active ingredient was given 3x daily, which is equivalent to about 27 grams of the dried herb.
Tribulus has shown to improve:

Libido and Sexual Activity in men and women

A study suggested that an increased aphrodisiac activity by tribulus was due to an increase in androgen receptors and nitrogen oxide synthase neurons in the regions of the brain that regulate sexual function.

In-vivo studies show that Tribulus increases aphrodisiac activity by up-regulating androgen receptor expression and activity in the brain. It also showed an increase in nitrogen oxide neurons in areas of the brain associated with sexual behaviour and desire.

Other studies showed an increase in testosterone levels in lambs and rams. It restored sexual reflexes and libido in rams that had an absence of libido or poor libido.

Endurance

Studies showed Tribulus intensified protein synthesis and enhanced some enzymes connected to energy metabolism. It also increased physical endurance in rats.

Fertility

Tribulus improves sperm motility, increased penetration of the cervical mucous by sperm and it decreases antisperm antibody titre.

Tribulus normalised ovulation when taken from day 5-14 of the cycle therefore increasing pregnancy rate.

Possible side effects

If Tribulus is used to promote fertility in women it should be discontinued after pregnancy is established. Tribulus contains steroidal saponins and should be kept to minimum if you suffer from gall bladder problems.

Quality is important

Tribulus terrestris is a spreading herb with fruit that contains sharp rigid spines and is the reason why the plant is known as puncture vine. Only the best source of the herb must be taken. The plant grows in a variety of areas but the plants grown in Bulgaria and Slovakia contain the active ingredients necessary for the efficiency of the herb.

An active ingredient (protodioscin which contains furostanol glycosides) found in the leaves and stems of the plant indicate the quality and efficiency of the herb. Tribulus must be standardised to contain 45% furostanol for it to be effective. If the Tribulus plant is sourced from anywhere else than Eastern Europe or is made from the root or fruit of the plant, it will not contain enough active ingredients to work.

Tribulus is one remedy for improving your sex drive, energy and menopausal symptoms. To find out much more click here to go to my website http://www.menopausethenaturalway.com.

To order best quality Tribulus Synergy ring freecall 1800 777 648 or email my supplier at orders@healthworld.com.au with my practitioner number 6675.

This product contains Tribulus Synergy, Horny Goat weed, Damiana, Lotus Seed and Zinc amino chelate. The formulation may improve sex drive, maintain healthy testosterone levels and support fertility.
Women would be best to start with 1 tablet daily and gradually increase to 1 tablet 2 x daily until you feel the desired effect.

The maximum dose is 2 tablets 2x daily which could be taken for 4 weeks but after that time period decreased to 1 tablet 2 x daily.

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See more information at www.menopausethenaturalway.com

DISCLAIMER this post is not to replace medical advice given by
your health professional. It is recommended that you consult your
doctor or health professional before following any therapeutic
advice, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition.
Never reduce or discontinue your prescribed medication without the
consent of your doctor. The author cannot take medical or legal
responsibility for illness arising out of the failure to seek
medical advice from a doctor. © menopausethenaturalway.com 2008

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