What God's Pharmacy Offers Us / The Need For Supplements / Part 2Category: General Information | Permalink Published: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 "Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food, their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food and their leaves for medicine." Ezekial 47:12Here are the new categories!Just choose 1 supplement (or maybe 2) that sound good to you. Allow about 2 weeks and see how you feel. The materials and recommendations contained in this blog are for general health information only. I have not intended my recommendations to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have specific medical questions I encourage you to ask your own health care provider.MOOD/DEPRESSION1) DHEA - (The hormone of youth) A wonderful hormone for elevating mood & energy. For Women: 10-20 mg. daily, For Men: 25-50 mg. daily. 2) Folic acid, B6 or B12 - (Rodex Forte is a great product) - B12 helps decrease with irritability anxiety, and depression (B12 shots are fabulous if you can get them) 3) 5-HTP - studies have shown that 5-HTP can raise serotonin levels, which helps elevate mood, helps depression and aids in sleep. 1-2 capsules (50 mg) late afternoon or evening. 4) SAM-e - works within hours! However, it is on the expensive side. I started using this product about 2 years ago and I'm never without it. Helps elevate mood (good for PMS). Raises serotonin levels for brighter days. Studies for depression have found that SAMe is more effective for relieving depression than many common anti-depressant medications. SAMe is widely used in 5) Melatonin - Good sleep every night is the key to good mood. Getting into REM every night will help with less depression and better mood during the day. Plus, will help relieve anxiety. I use melatonin and get 7-8 hours of sleep every night; I hit the ground running in the morning! (See my blog on insomnia for more information). 6) Natural progesterone crème. 7) 8) Super EPA Fish Oil - Any one with even a small sign of depression should start on fish oil. This will really change your mood. Find one that contains both DHA and EPA. 1 softgel 2-3 times daily with meals. 9) L-Tyrosine - Increases feelings of joy and well-being by naturally raising dopamine levels. 1 capsule (500 mg) 2-3 times daily. 10) Rhodiola - A powerful adaptogenic herb that enhances energy. Stimulates norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin to help reduce depression. 1 capsule (500 mg) per day with a meal. 11) Pregnenelone - The "grandmother" of all the steroid hormones. Elevates mood, increases feeling well being, and combats depression. Most women notice feel benefits anywhere from 1 day - 2 weeks. Women: 10-25 mg Men: 25-50 mg.
REMEMBER YOU DONT NEED ALL THESE SUPPLEMENTS
If you feel like you are depressed YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You have a support system. We love to help. BONE HEALTH / OSTEOPOROSIS1) Natural progesterone crème - Bone builds, then over time breaks down. Natural progesterone helps build new bone, which is the strongest form of bone. 2) Calcium - It is a myth that calcium is the only thing we need to keep our bones strong. We actually need minerals & trace minerals: Vitamin K, Vitamin D, Stronium, Copper, Manganese, and Boron. Try to find a product with all these minerals in one product. When it comes to calcium you don't actually need 1500 mg. Recent studies have demonstrated that too much calcium will calcify arteries, acting like plaque. Try to get more from foods like leafy greens. Vitamin K will keep calcium out of arteries. 3) Vitamin D - Helps regulate your body's calcium absorption. Vitamin D is the primary vitamin for bone health! 2000-4000 IU per day. 4) DHEA - Can really help build bone and increase bone density to prevent or reduce osteoporosis. For Women: 10 - 20 mg daily, For Men: 25-50 mg daily.
ARTHRITIS/ACHES & PAINS/FIBROMYALGIA
1) Pregnenelone - Contains anti-arthritis properties. Women: 10-25 mg Men: 25-50 mg. 2) Natural Progesterone Crème - Many women have reported quick relief of aches & pains by rubbing natural progesterone right on achy joints. There are progesterone receptor sites in your joints. 3) SAMe - Very good for arthritis! Double-blind studies confirmed that it reduced stiffness, pain, and swelling in arthritic joints. Can really improve joint health. Scientists have found it works just as effectively as Ibprufen and Naproxen. 1-2(200 mg) tablets per day on an empty stomach. 4) Fibronol - (Allergy Research) My new favorite! Especially for fibromyalgia. Contains marine based algae. This patented substance is wonderful for reducing discomfort. Contains Malic Acid & Vitamin B1, which have anti-inflammatory properties. 1-2 capsules 3 times daily. If you are looking for something that compares, look for a product with Vitamin B1 and at least 80 mg of Malic Acid, 2 - 3 times per day.
NOTE: Hormone balance keeps everything else healthy! Get a good hormone crème. Whichever crème it is, give the hormone crème 3 months, you will see improvement. If you have tried it and still have aches pain, then pick one of these supplements.
Dried fruit study! Dried plums, also known as prunes (3-6) per day. A study group showed positive bone growth from eating dried plums. I eat mine as an after dinner snack.
BREAST HEALTH
1) Natural Progesterone Crème - This is a breast-protective hormone. 2) Vitamin D - has been shown to improve & increase survival rates on all women who have breast cancer. 2000-4000 IU per day. BREAST TENDERNESS
If you think you have too much estrogen in your system, or you have a history of breast cancer, consider these products. 1) DIM - Detoxes estrogens and promotes healthy estrogen metabolism. DIM will stop the GOOD estrogen from turning into BAD estrogen. 2) Indolegard - (Allergy Research) Reduces production of proteins that are needed for breast cancer & ovarian cancer to spread. Also, has an anti-proliferative effect on prostate cancer & breast cancer. It also helps with weight gain associated with estrogen dominance. Take 2 capsules daily. HEART HEALTH/STROKE PREVENTION1) Super EPA Fish Oil - Helps raise levels of good cholesterol, has anti-inflammatory effects, lowers triglycerides, and keeps blood pressure under control which is good to prevent stroke. When looking for a fish oil make sure it contains DHA & EPA. 1 softgel 2-3 times daily. 2) Natural Progesterone Crème - Keeps vessels elastic & healthy. 3) Magnesium - Especially helpful for people with any arrhythmia. 800 mg per day 4) CoQ10 - Recommended for any one with heart problems. In one study, 72% of individuals with heart troubles were low in CoQ10. Another study showed 34% of people with congestive heart failure improved cardiac function by taking CoQ10 in just 6 weeks. Plus, CoQ10 has great ability to strengthen heart muscle. 30 - 200 mg daily. TIPS:· Eating an avocado a week lowers risk of stroke. · 1 teaspoon a day of Olive Oil can lower risk of stroke by 43%
ITCHY SKIN
1) Fish Oil - Fish Oil is a great way to keep the body lubricated and oiled, preventing dry, itching skin or dry hair. When looking for fish oil, make sure it contains EPA & DHA. If it is not affordable for you, try Vitamin E. 1 softgel 2-3 times daily for fish oil. 800 IU for Vitamin E 2) Natural Progesterone Crème - Some people have reported quick relief of dry, itchy patches of skin by rubbing some progesterone crème directly on the dry patches. 3) Tea Tree Oil - Can really help moisturize & hydrate skin. However, be careful not to get oil on clothes or sheets because it can stain. 4) Milk Thistle - Can be very helpful for people with Psoriasis. Psoriasis is exacerbated by decrease in liver function, so keeping your liver in optimal health is important. Also, great for improving energy. 1 daily.
LIVER CARE
1) Milk Thistle - TLC for your liver! Cleanses and stimulates production of new liver cells to replace old liver cell. This herb helps refurbish & rejuvenate liver, and protects it from toxic chemicals & pollutants. You need a milk thistle supplement that contains 30:1 concentrate to contain 80% total Milk Thistle. 1 (150 mg.) capsule daily. 2) SAMe - Studies have shown that SAMe is helpful in preventing cirrhosis of the liver. Scientisits also believe it can prevent against the onset and progression of liver disease. 1-2 (200 mg) tablets per day on an empty stomach. PROSTATEIf you are interested in finding more information on prostate health, see my August 1, 2011 Blog, "Help! My Prostate is Enlarging, My Hair is Thining"
1) Saw Palmetto - Has been found to be just as effective for prostate health as the synthetic drug Proscar in blocking DHT which causes prostate enlargement. Saw Palmetto can improve urinary symptoms and help with prostate enlargement. Take 2 softgels (160 mg) in the evening. 2) Zinc - Zinc deficiency has been shown to cause enlargement of the prostate gland, making it vulnerable to cancer. Zinc is also helpful for raising libido! 15-45 mg. per day. 3) DIM - Helps detox estrogens in the body. Has an anti-proliferative effect in prostate cancer cells, meaning it stops the cells from multiplying. Take 2 capsules daily. 4) Natural Progesterone Crème - Improves prostate health by preventing testosterone from converting to DHT. 5) Flax Seed Oil - The EFAs in flaxseed oil can help prevent swelling and inflammation of the prostate. You can also find flax seed oil in a pill form. 6) Lycopene - (Found in tomatoes) the tomatoes must be cooked. One tablespoon of tomato paste contains enough lycopene for your daily dose. HAIR LOSS (MEN & WOMEN)When using hair products or supplements, allow at least 3 weeks to 4 months for optimal results. Be patient! TIP: Massaging your scalp daily can help stimulate and open the follicles! 1) Natural Progesterone Crème - When progesterone and estrogen levels fall, the body responds by increasing production of androgens, causing DHT. DHT appears to make the follicles go into their "resting" phase faster. Eventually follicles become smaller and can close up entirely. The use of progesterone can help stop hair loss and help women regain the hair they lost. 2) Super EPA Fish Oil - Start using fish oil at the first sign of hair loss. 1 softgel 2-3 times daily. 3) L-Tyrosine - Helps strengthen hair and can also help regain its natural color. L-Tyrosine can be very effective when hair loss is due to hypo-thyroid. 1(500 mg) capsule 2-3 times daily. 4) Folic Acid/B12/B6 - Very helpful in making hair grow faster and protects hair pigmentation from turning grey. (Rodex Forte is a great product). 5) Stimulating shampoo & conditioner - Most contain peppermint or Chinese herbs which can help stimulate and open follicles. If you have an oily scalp with thinning hair, these shampoos can be very helpful, also shampooing frequently and massaging scalp can help. 6) Chinese Herb Stimulating Scalp Serum (Peter Lamas) - A leave-in growth treatment which contains apple procyanidin to reverse hair loss, combats DHT build-up, and stimulates hair follicles to open them and reverse hair loss! 7) Vitamin E - Vitamin E has shown effectiveness in suppressing DHT levels in the scalp. 800 IU per day. IMMUNE SYSTEMWe're starting flu season! Here are some recommended supplements to keep your body at its best and stay healthy this season! · Vitamin D is the best antioxidant for the body. I LOVE it! · Vitamin C - 1000 mg 1-3 times daily, especially if you feel a cold coming on. Start at the first sniffle. · Glutathione detoxes the body, taking out the toxins from the environment! · Milk Thistle is a powerful antioxidant that can detox and protect the liver from toxic chemicals and pollutants. Also, improves Glutathione levels which is the body's major antioxidant. PLEASE! I do not want to find you in a nursing home later in your life. By taking care of your body, there is no reason why you would have to be there!TAKE YOUR PREVENTATIVE STEPS NOW! I want you to be vital & HEALTHY for all of your days.Call us if you need more help! Blessings,
Barbara
"Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. For we are God's fellow workers, you are God's field, you are God's building." Corinthians 3:8-9
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011 @ 11:45:53 PM Barbara, Thank you for this valuable and helpful information. I saw you on 'Joni's Table Talk'. My question...I am not good at taking vitamins...do you have a liquid multi-vitamin that you can suggest? I also wanted to let you know that I am 36 years 'young' and have issues with weight loss. I never had weight issues until the last 6 years. I was a size 2 all my young adult and adult life, even after my daughter's birth; and then when she turned three years of age, this is when my weight gain started. I am now a size 8 and 163 lbs, and I am 5'5". Will the creme help? Post a CommentDo I Really Need Supplements? That's A Great QuestionCategory: General Information | Permalink Published: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Yes, I believe they are most valuable for your health, but you DO NOT need to spend a lot of money!Way too many of you have spent a lot of money on supplements, pills, powders or expensive food that you either did not need or did not use.Too many stores and vendors are offering very expensive regimens that may work, but are not affordable for you to sustain using them, so eventually you have to give them up. I do not think you need to spend a fortune to be healthy. In fact, I would rather see you save your money, give it to the Church, or, for you women buy some jewelry! I do not know what the men's equivalent to buying jewelry is....someone could write and tell me! Here is what we will accomplish with you: You will choose your desired result or results and we will focus on those supplements that can help you get there. It will be AFFORDABLE for you. I am not here to sell you ANYTHING. I want this to be educational for you; you can take the information and use it as you wish.
BY THE WAY, DO WE REALLY NEED SUPPLEMENTS?My best advice is YES!According to a survey of 1,200 doctors, 79% of physicians recommended natural supplements, 72% of those physicians were taking natural supplements for their own health.
ARE THEY SAFE?The U.S. National Poison Data Systems 2009 Annual Report announced that there were ZERO deaths from vitamin supplements, herbal products, homeopathic supplements and over the counter hormone products! Over 100,000 patients (in hospitals) died from drugs that they took "appropriately". This is the difference between God's Pharmacy and Man's Pharmacy! My experienceI started using supplements when I was 34 years old. I was seeing people that seemed to have UNLIMITED energy and vitality. I saw people in their 70's and even 80's who had awesome intellectual focus and memory and youthful vigor. They were impressive in their robust health. Well, I said, I want to be like them! So I began a supplement regimen. I take specific supplements for specific needs and I usually take a break on Sunday about twice a month. Recently, I decided to experiment and took 4 days off from ANY supplements including hormones. By the 5th day, which was a Sunday, I was DRAGGING! I mean it....my husband wanted to go to a movie and I was so blah I didn't even want to get in the car. This month a Time Magazine writer wrote about his experience and he said the same thing. After he quit, he said "I don't wake up now with that feeling of the lion who will eat the world". Now I have to tell you, I am almost a senior citizen so without my supplements, I think I am falling into the category of an "old person". Old persons EXPECT to feel less energetic, sleep less, lose hair, etc. So they often do not question it. I am encouraging you....you DO NOT need to feel old. I have more energy now and feel better than I did back at 34 years of age. OKAY....Let's talk about you! I am going to take specific categories and tell you what supplements work the best for that need. The suggested doses are in bold type. I will indicate if a certain supplement is a brand name. That may be my favorite product, but I tried to list the ingredients so you could look for a similar product in a health food store. Just call me if you need more help!
The materials and recommendations contained in this blog are for general health information only. I have not intended my recommendations to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have specific medical questions, I encourage you to ask your own health care provider.FATIGUE / ENERGY1) Natural Hormone Crème 2) DHEA - (The hormone of YOUTH!) DHEA is thermogenic, supports thyroid, increases testosterone levels and helps balance cortisol, which in turn increases stamina and raises energy. If you are over 40, you are low in DHEA. For Women: ½ to 1 tablet daily, For Men: 1-2 tablets daily. 3) L-Tyrosine - Found in protein. Raises L-Dopamine can which relieve that "blah" feeling. Helps improve mood, focus, feelings of joy, and helps with libido, too. 1 capsule (500 mg) 2-3 times daily. 4) Rhodiola - A powerful adaptogenic herb with energy producing benefits. Reduces fatigue and can increase work capacity! Feeling draggy? This is for you! Rhodiola was given to physicians on night duty. ALL 56 felt better. Great for students also. 1 capsule (500 mg) per day with a meal. 5) B-12/ or Vitamin B6 + Folic Acid - Known to raise energy levels. Nature's "feel-good vitamins" ANXIETY1) Natural Hormone Crème 2) Zen Mind (Nutricology) - Contains GABA & L-Theanine. Without GABA, the brain's gas pedal gets stuck in high gear. Zen Mind reduces anxiety and calms the brain without the drowsy, tired feeling. Gives the body a sense of "alert relaxation". Also, lowers blood pressure and promotes sleep & relaxation. 1 to 2 capsules daily. Or just get some GABA 3) Nusera (Metagenics) - Promotes calmness & relaxation during any anxious episode. This chocolate chewable tablet influences the metabolism of cortisol, the stress hormone and positively influences the activity of GABA - a calming neurotransmitter. Use during any anxious episode. LIBIDO / SEXUAL FITNESS
1) Avena Sativa - "WILD OATS". Over 85% of users report an increased libido. Boosts energy levels & feelings of well-being. A graduate school in 2) L-Arginine - MEN LOVE THIS PRODUCT! A vasodilator which helps increase blood flow. L-Arginine is recommended by many physicians for use for E.D. Stimulates production of human growth hormone and can help increase sperm count. Also, helps the body shed fat, builds & tones muscles, guards against heart disease by preventing formulation of plaque and may help lower blood pressure. YAY! 1 Capsule (500 mg) 1-3 times daily between meals. 3) Testralin - (Metagenics) A bit more expensive. Keeps testosterone in balance and may raise testosterone levels. Inhibits aromatase - an enzyme that converts androgen to estrogen. Supports elimination of excess estrogens and provides phyto-nutrients known to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to DHT (dihydrotestosterone). 2 tablets daily with a meal. 4) DHEA - raises libido in both sexes and naturally raises testosterone levels. For Women: ½ to 1 tablet daily, For Men: 1-2 tablets daily. 5) Testron SX - (Nutraceutics) The main ingredient is Tribulus Terrestris. Also known as the puncture vine plant, may help the body increase its own ability to produce testosterone naturally. Users report increased libido, lean muscle mass and energy. 1 caplet twice daily. An additional caplet may be taken 1 hour before sexual activity or exercise. INSOMNIA
1) Natural Hormone Crème - At night, apply on side of face & neck. 2) Melatonin - Resets circadian rhythm. See my previous blog on insomnia. I believe it CURES insomnia! Dissolve 1-3 tablets under the tongue once daily, at bedtime. 3) Restful Night - (Better Health Naturally) A crème form of melatonin Apply to face or neck 45 minutes - 1 hour prior to bedtime. 4) Somno-Pro (Bioclinic Naturals) Have you tired melatonin but feel like you need something more? This is for severe insomnia! Contains melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-Theanine. 1-2 tablets, 1 hour before bedtime. MEMORY
1) Pregnenelone - This is the superior product for memory! Enhances memory, mental alertness and improves visual acuity. Enhances neuronal connections & central nervous system integrity. Also, lowers fatigue and improves mood. Benefits are generally noticed within 1 day - 2 weeks. It is a hormone, however. Suggested dose for Women: 10-25 mg Men: 25-50 mg. 2) Phosphatidylserine - This product is really great for all ages! Increases neuronal membrane fluidity (cell-to-cell communication). Helps lower cortisol, especially nighttime cortisol. Can prevent dementia & possibly Alzheimer's disease, improves memory loss due to aging and improves cognition, helps the brain retrieve information and helps with low energy in the morning. After only 2 weeks of use, users report an improved ability to remember, focus, speak with clarity and feel intelligence return & even expand as cognition improves. I love it! 1 daily. 3) Rhodiola - Great at improving stress-related memory loss! (See also, ENERGY) 1 capsule per day with a meal. WEIGHT CONTROL1) DHEA - Help target and decrease belly fat! Reports show that women had 10.2% less visceral fat (belly fat) after a few months, men reported 7.4% decrease in visceral fat. For Women: ½ to 1 tablet daily, For Men: 1-2 tablets daily. 2) PGX Daily Granules (Bioclinic Naturals) - Unflavored crystals which you mix with moist food. Reduces appetite and food intake. Controls insulin spike for less fat storage, lowers glycemic index of your meals by up to 50%. "WOW! I ate my PGX in yogurt. I was wearing a wide elastic belt and between the belt and the PGX I felt as though I had eaten an entire turkey dinner! I only had a small plate of veggies for dinner." - Barbara Hoffman. Sprinkle onto any moist food, yogurt, fruit salad, oatmeal, soup, low-calorie beverage or meal replacement. CRAVINGS1) 5-HTP - Crave chocolate or carbs at night? That is because your body is asking you to raise your serotonin levels. 5-HTP raises serotonin levels, enhances mood and promotes sleep & relaxation. 1(50 mg) - 2 capsules late afternoon or evening. 2) Zen Mind (Nutracology) - For those of you who are binge eaters, your brain is not telling you to slow down. Zen Mind contains GABA and can help eliminate cravings & help with food addictions. (See also ANXIETY) 1 to 2 capsules daily. 3) L-Tyrosine - Need coffee or sugar to keep your body going throughout the day? L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that helps suppress appetite and raise dopamine levels for better mood and more energy. 1 capsule 2-3 times daily. 4) Chromemate (Legere) Stops sugar cravings in their tracks! Chromemate reduces hunger cravings and especially sugar cravings. Helps prevent fat rebound and is great for adolescent weight loss. 1-3 capsules daily. PMS1) Borage GLA - Stronger than Evening Primrose! Borage helps the body produce Proglastin - E which helps balance hormone levels and ease hormonal imbalance symptoms. 1-2 softgels daily. 2) Rodex Forte (Legere) or Methyl B-12 - Both are Natural diuretics, stress & mood stabilizers. These B vitamins are essential in maintaining hormone balance. B6 aids conversion of tryptophan to serotonin to fight depression and B-12 helps increase energy and fights stress. 3) Magnesium Citrate - helps relieve symptoms during menstrual cycle such as migraines, bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness, muscle spasm and muscle cramps. 1 (400 mg) -2 daily, at night 4) 5-HTP - can help relieve depression related to PMS. 1-2 capsules late afternoon or evening.
STRESS1) Rodex Forte (Legere) - B6 & B-12 have been shown to be very effective for stress. (See also PMS) 1-2 capsules daily. 2) DHEA - Great for stress because it counter-balances cortisol. During times of stress, cortisol rises. DHEA help lower and balance cortisol levels. For Women: ½ to 1 tablet daily, For Men: 1-2 tablets daily. 3) Zen Mind (Nutracology) - Contains GABA 550 mg which keeps the mind calm during times of high stress. Gives the body a calm, focused & alert feeling. 1 to 2 capsules daily. 4) Nusera (Metagenics) - God's Valium! Just chew one at times of severe stress or anxiety attack. Use during any anxious episode. 5) Rhodiola - Stress adaptogen & improves ability to handle stress. Improves stamina and mood. 1 capsule per day with a meal. 6) Phosphatidylserine - During times of stress, PS 100 lowers cortisol levels during the night! 1 daily. ADRENAL SUPPORT
1) Isocort (Bezwecken) Can really help in severe cases! Isocort is a freeze-dried form of cortisol. 2 pellets 3 times daily. 2) Adrenal C Formula (Dr James Wilson) - Loaded with Vitamin C! Best "C" on the market: 2:1 ratio of bioflavonoids: ascorbate. For people who are recovering from adrenal fatigue. 1-3 caplets per day. 3) Adrenal Rebuilder (Dr James Wilson) - Designed to support and help rebuild adrenal glands. Multi-glandular. 1-2 caplets with each meal and one at bedtime. 4) Super Adrenal Stress Formula (Dr James Wilson) - Contains 5-HTP! Replenishes adrenals quickly. Keeps the body calm, steady and energized. Also great for low thyroid. 1-3 caplets per day. 5) Adrenal PX DHEA (Restorative Formulations) - Everything you need in one product! Contains Pantothenic Acid (B5), Pregnenolone, DHEA, Magnesium and Ashwaganda Root. 1-3 Capsules daily. 6) Rhodiola - A powerful adaptogen! Rather than over-stimulating the adrenals, like caffeine does, adaptogens actually support proper function and help the adrenals produce cortisol in natural patterns. 1 capsule per day with a meal. THYROID1) Thyro-Balance (Dr James Wilson) LOVE IT! Liquid form. If you are taking thyroid medication, but still have signs and symptoms, Thyro-Balance can help you! If you are stressed, lack sleep, use birth control pills or are in peri-menopause or menopause, you need to nourish your thyroid to feel great! You only need 3-4 drops (in water or not acidic juice) a day to feel the benefits! 2) Thyrocare (Restorative Formulations) Pill form. Can be used with thyroid medications. Great for people with hypothyroid or sluggish thyroid. Can really help improve fatigue. 1 capsule twice daily, with or without food.
VAGINAL DRYNESS / VAGINAL ATROPHY
1) Ostaderm-V (Bezwecken) 80% Estriol, 20% Estadiol. ½ TSP= 2 mg Estrogen & 65 mg of progesterone. Apply on the vaginal area twice daily. 2) E3 Vaginal Suppositories - For immediate results! 2 mg Estriol. Women noticed a difference in just 2 days! Estriol can be useful in reducing vaginal dryness and also thickening skin in vaginal area in a matter of a few days or weeks. Insert one suppository nightly for one week. The second week, use every other night. After that use 1-2 a week if needed. 3) Natural Source Vitamin - Can be very helpful for vaginal dryness. Just pop a softgel with a pin, and insert. 4) Super EPA Fish Oil - Keeps your body "oiled" systematically. 1 softgel 2-3 times daily with meals. HOT FLASHES
1) Estrovera (Metagenics) Does not contain any forms of estrogen. Extract of rhubarb has been shown to reduce the number of daily menopausal hot flashes. Clinically effective dose in just 1 tablet. Many women noticed a significant decrease in the number of hot flashes in just 4 weeks. Take one tablet daily. 2) Flash Pause Crème (Better Health Naturally) Specifically formulated to help you with those "straggler" hot flashes! Contains progesterone, Vitamin B-12, Black Cohash, Red Clover, Evening Primrose Oil & Dong Quai. Use Crème as needed during periods of flashing or anticipated flashing (1/4 tsp) 3) Menosense (Natural Factors) Natural menopause formula for hot flashes & night sweats. Contains Don Quai, Chasteberry, Black Cohosh, Gamma Oryzanol, and Hesperidin. These ingredients work together to halt hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. Helps lowers cholesterol, vaginal dryness and much more! 2 capsules at breakfast. 4) Pycnogenol - Pine Bark scientifically improves hot flashes! A double-blind, placebo-controlled study reported that women taking Pycnogenol reported significant improvement in hot flashes, depressed mood, memory & concentration, , anxiety, sexual desire and sleep problems. Contains 25 mg of French Maritime pine bark extract. 1-2 capsules daily. Recognize yourself in any of these categories?
You can pick one or two supplements and get started. It is NOT expensive to nourish your hormones & your brain. You and I can be as vital as those 70 year old researchers, scientists and doctors that I met 20 years ago. Let's do it! Blessings,
BarbaraTo be continued . . . Watch for Part 2Be the first to share your Comments...
Post a CommentHello Coffee Drinkers / You Are Doing Your Body Good!Category: General Information | Permalink Published: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Are you a lover of that "cup o' joe"? Good for you!Recent studies show that people who drink three to four cups of java a day are 25% less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those who drink fewer than two cups. Men who drink at least six cups a day have a 60% lower risk of developing advanced prostate cancer than those who didn't drink any. Studies also link coffee consumption with a lower risk of getting colon, mouth, throat, esophageal and endometrial cancers. People who drink coffee are also less likely to have cavities, gallstones, cirrhosis of the liver, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, or even to commit suicide. Can you believe it? It's true. Last year, researchers at Prostate Cancer
The prostate-cancer study compared the coffee-drinking habits of 50,000 men with their incidence of prostate cancer over 20 years, and also took into account family history of prostate cancer and how frequently they had screenings. The more cups of coffee the men drank, the less likely they were to be in the most lethal group. Men who drink coffee have a 60% reduced risk of developing advanced prostate cancer. DiabetesAt least 18 studies have found that drinking three or more cups of coffee a day is linked with a lower risk of developing the disease. Coffee contains traces of hundreds of substances, including potassium, magnesium and vitamin E as well as chlorogenic acids, caffeol and diterpenes that have antioxidant properties. These may protect against cell damage and inflammation that can be precursors to cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders and cardiovascular disease. Parkinson's, Cirrhosis, Dementia, Cancer
Studies have shown that people who drink coffee regularly are 80% less likely to develop Parkinson's disease and liver cirrhosis. Two more studies from 2009 have also suggested that drinking coffee lowers the risk of developing Dementia. Many studies have also highlighted coffee's key role in reducing risk for multiple types of cancer. People who drink coffee are up to 50% less likely to develop liver cancer. Research has also suggested that they are 25% less likely to develop colon cancer. Breast Cancer
In the Nurse's Health Study a reduction in breast cancer was noted in post-menopausal coffee drinkers. Alzheimer'sResearchers believe moderate daily consumption of caffeinated coffee is the best current option for long-term protection against Alzheimer's memory loss. Coffee is inexpensive, readily available, easily gets into the brain, appears to directly attack the disease process and has few side effects for most people. A new study shows that it may not be just the caffeine, but a combination of caffeine and coffee's compounds that together cause an increase in blood levels of a growth factor called GCSF (granulocyte colony stimulating factor). Patients with Alzheimer's disease have low levels of GCSF. Cognitive FunctionCoffee can help you increase short term recall.Also, in tests of simple reaction time, choice reaction time, incidental verbal memory, and visuospatial reasoning, participants who regularly drank coffee were found to perform better on all tests, with a positive relationship between test scores and the amount of coffee they drank regularly. Elderly participants were found to have the largest effect associated with regular coffee drinking. Another study found that women over the age of 80 performed significantly better on cognitive tests if they had regularly drunk coffee over their lifetimes. Wow! I want that to be me!
Five Reasons to Not Quit Coffee
1) It protects your heart: Moderate coffee drinkers (1 to 3 cups/day) have lower rates of stroke than non-coffee drinkers, an effect linked to coffee's antioxidants. Coffee has more antioxidants per serving than blueberries, making it the biggest source of antioxidants in American diets. Immediately after drinking it, coffee raises your blood pressure and heart rate, but over the long term, it can actually lower blood pressure as coffee's antioxidants activate nitric oxide, widening blood vessels.
2) It prevents diabetes: Coffee's antioxidants boost your cells' sensitivity to insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar.
3) Your liver loves it: It appears that the more coffee people drink, the lower their incidence of cirrhosis and other liver diseases. One analysis of nine studies found that every 2-cup increase in daily coffee intake reduced liver cancer risk by 43%.
4) It boosts your brain power: Drinking between 1 and 5 cups a day may help reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as Parkinson's disease. Those antioxidants may ward off brain cell damage and help the neurotransmitters involved in cognitive function to work better.
5) It helps headaches: Studies show that 200 milligrams of caffeine - about the amount in 16 ounces of brewed coffee - provides relief from headaches, including migraines.
One theory gaining credence is that some of the beneficial components in coffee may counterbalance some of the negative effects of caffeine. For example, while caffeine keeps people awake in part by blocking adenosine, a brain chemical that brings on sleep, the chlorogenic acid keeps adenosine circulating in the brain longer.
So my friends . . .Recent studies have shown that coffee can be very beneficial to our well-being!
Now, people can sit back with a freshly brewed cup and be comforted by the fact that they are no longer have to feel guilty about it. YAY! I LOVE coffee!
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Post a CommentMy Favorite Eating Tips for YouCategory: Weight Loss | Permalink Published: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Eating So You Won't Get Fat or Stay FatBREAKFAST
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My Personal Tips!Remember....When you eat, your brain is looking for nutrients, not calories and it will prod you to it until it (the brain) is satisfied. That's why it is hard to push back from a bowl of ice cream or plate of fries. Your brain is still looking for those nutrients. Give it the nutrients in the first place via healthy foods! Add PGX Crystals to any moist food. It will keep you full and satisfied longer throughout the day Have cravings? Add 5-HTP, GABA or L-Tyrosine KEEP YOUR HORMONES BALANCED!What is YOUR favorite tip? Let me know and I will post it so YOU can help others.A prize for the best tip or tips!Blessings,BarbaraBe the first to share your Comments...
Post a CommentNEW recent information about weight loss that will change your eating habits forever.
It is literally going to take years for powers-that-be to truly inform the public that the old ideas about dieting and weight control are erroneous. This is because the wheels of change turn slowly. But YOU can change your ways now and stop inevitable weight gain. I want to help you be trim and fit for the rest of your life. A diet high in carbohydrates is making America FAT. FACTS:
1 in every 3 Americans is considered obese AND 2 in 3 are overweight. Why can't Americans get fit? We are told consistently that we have to not take in more calories than we can burn and that we cannot lose weight if we do not exercise.
The Bad News:
We live in a Toxic Environment for obesity! Specifically: fast foods, drive thrus, super sizes, junk snack foods that are marketed to us incessantly. The phrase has been coined: Obesigenic environment This is an environment that takes a lean person (you) and turns them into a fat person. People do not get fat because they eat too much, but because they eat the wrong types of food.
Myth
It was ALWAYS thought that it was "Calories in, calories out" that controlled weight gain and weight loss. Now scientific evidence shows this is NOT true. We were also told that low fat, low calorie diets worked. We were told that high protein diets cause high cholesterol and high triglycerides and heart attacks.
TRUTH:
The growth of our fat tissue is controlled by HORMONES, specifically insulin. Yes, just as growth hormone makes children grow, hormones can make us grow FAT. When insulin levels are elevated, fat accumulates in fat tissue. When insulin levels fall, we burn fat from the fat tissue and use it for fuel and lose that spare tire or other undesirable weight. Simply put: the more carbs we eat, the more insulin we secrete. When insulin levels rise, so does fat storage
Your problem is a HORMONE IMBALANCE, NOT a CALORIE IMBALANCEWho are the CULPRITS? Refined carbs, starchy vegetables, sugar, high fructose corn syrup.How does it work? Glucose wants to store as FAT. Protein/fats want to burn as ENERGY. Carbs make us fat AND carbs make us hungrier! You need to STAY AWAY FROM CARB-RICH FOODS AND SWEET FOODS. AVOID LIQUID CARBS like fruit juice, soda A famous study called the Womens Health Initiative (WHI) followed 50,000 women for 8 years. Guess what? A low fat, low calorie diet did not result in much weight loss.....just about 2 pounds each in 8 YEARS! That is really pathetic for women who were diligently watching what they ate for many years. THE LESSON:
EVEN BY EATING JUST 800-1000 calories per day, only 1 in 20 patients lost any significant weight according to a large research study. 800 obese and overweight people were enrolled and were instructed to eat 750 calories less per day. They were also given intense counseling to help them stay on track and also given a lot of help with meal plans that were low in calories. The average participant was 50 pounds over weight. Despite all this diligence and denial, they only lost only 9 pounds in 6 months! AND they gained it back after a year. Undereating is not a cure and overeating is not the cause of all obesity EXERCISE:This is not the answer either People in the IN FACT, USDA guidelines do not suggest that weight can be lost by exercising. Even faithful runners tend to get fatter as the years go by, even those that run more than 40 miles per week. In truth, we do not burn a lot of calories by doing moderate exercise AND it often encourages us to eat more because we think we DID burn those calories. Have you heard the phrase "working up an appetite?" That's exactly what exercise can do! After exercise the body wants to compensate for the energy drain. Exercise is good for staying fit, but is not the answer for losing weight. Most people who try to lose weight by exercise are also cutting out unhealthy foods. Did you ever see a regular jogger or aerobics buff eating a donut after they exercise? No, they are more likely to be drinking some cool water or having something half-way healthy at least. That's why these people can stay lean. If they eat the wrong foods, even the distance runner will gain weight.
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE GET FAT AND OTHERS DO NOT? WHY DOESN'T DIETING WORK TO KEEP POUNDS OFF?It comes down to INSULIN!Excess insulin works to promote the flow of fat into the fat cells and will cause you to get fatter Protein helps break down fat so it can escape from the fat cells and will make you thinner.
What is Insulin? Insulin is the hormone that is the main regulator of fat metabolism All carbohydrate breaks down into sugar in our bodies. Your pancreas then secretes insulin to digest the carbs. Blood sugar (glucose) rises. More insulin is secreted to lower the blood sugar. Insulin causes carbs to convert into fat and be stored in the fat cells. The fat will stay in the fat cells until insulin levels drop, but we eat too many carbs and insulin levels remain high. The pancreas is over-active in order to secrete enough insulin to cope with your blood sugar levels. It is like being on a merry-go-round with no getting off! Insulin also works to create new fat cells. It works to increase the fat we store and decrease the fat we burn. Yes! Fat cells can multiply. We need to lower our insulin levels and secrete less insulin in the first place! It is the proverbial Vicious cycle:When we get fatter, we need more energy and our appetite will increase. We will crave carbs because that is what insulin wants to burn for fuel. The insulin is now in control!
INSULIN RESISTANCE & Midsection Fat:
The more insulin you secrete, the likelier it is that your cells will become resistant to it....the cells will not open the door when insulin comes knocking. So, it stays in the blood stream. The body senses that there is still insulin in the blood stream and the pancreas releases MORE insulin. More insulin release promotes a greater degree of insulin resistance. The increase in insulin causes the fat cells to store more calories as fat. We are more likely to become insulin resistant as we age and we store more and more calories as fat Often, as insulin levels go up, blood pressure and cholesterol and triglycerides go up. Metabolism is also slowing down. So....even a lean person will get fatter without increasing calorie intake! The fat accumulates around the waist (where fat cells are most sensitive to insulin) Get the picture? This is as simple as I can put it. Carbs and sweets have to be avoided! With sugar, there are studies that show can be as addictive as cocaine and nicotine even animals can be made to eat foods they do not like if we "sugar coat" them!
THE FOODS THAT MAKE US FAT MAKE US CRAVE FOODS THAT MAKE US FAT!Will that help you give them up? It's the only way to stay lean.
METABOLIC SYNDROME:
This occurs when we get fatter, lose control of our blood sugar, develop insulin resistance, develop high blood pressure, HDL cholesterol goes down, and LDL goes up. Metabolic Syndrome has been associated with Alzheimer's disease and cancer because insulin and high blood sugar can cause brain deterioration. I was at a conference recently where the researchers called Alzheimer's "Diabetes of the Brain" The brain needs fat (cholesterol) for its building blocks....NOT SUGAR. Also, regarding cancer, excess insulin can cause tumors to both grow and to metastasize
WHAT DO I EAT?Not all carbs are bad! Vegetables and leafy greens are also carbs. Low glycemic index foods are good for us. The higher the glycemic index, the more insulin will be secreted in response to it. Do yourself a BIG favor: Download a copy of a glycemic index chart for foods. Eat foods with a GI of 70 or under. You will be eating GREAT foods and will LOSE weight!
EAT A PROTEIN RICH DIET:The more carbs you eat, the more you will store fat. Protein is key! You want your body to burn fat for energy. Protein promotes this because it does not raise insulin levels
A WORD ABOUT FRUIT:Fruit contains fructose which can be fattening to anyone who is predisposed to put on weight. I know many menopausal women in particular who will gain weight the day after they ate too much fruit. I tested it on myself and a day after I ate nectarines and melon and a pear (all good, right?) I gained 1.5 pounds. WOW! Who knew? So be careful with fruit. Think about it….fruit used to be seasonal and our ancestors just ate what was in season. Now we have so much available that we eat all fruits all the time. For myself, upon experimenting, I have found I am okay with blueberries and cherries and apples YAY! Do your own experiment to find your good fruits that will not store as fat.
WORST FOODS:High Fructose Corn Syrup - this contains fructose, the same fructose that is in fruit. It is about 1/2 fructose and 1/2 glucose and our bodies will process it into fat. As a matter of fact, fructose is the carb that we convert to fat most easily. SUGAR HAS TO GO! It is NOT your friend! No fruit juices. Never drink your fruit! KEY: If you cut out the foods that make you fat, you will NOT be fat! If you lose weight and add those foods back in, you WILL get fat RESTRICT CARBS, Keep Blood Sugar Levels LOW Carbs give quick energy so we crave them, but they make us crave more carbs if we eat too many.
A SECRET:
do not let yourself get too hungry. Just by thinking about eating, insulin will rise. Yes! The body begins to secrete insulin as soon as we think about eating in order to prepare the body for the upcoming glucose onslaught. Then, the higher the insulin reaction we have, the more we will think the food tastes better. It's not fair, right? But that's how the body works to start controlling us and make us crave certain foods. Remember, your brain is in control NOT your body! Do not let your body bully you into overeating or eating the wrong foods!
WHAT ABOUT LOW FAT DIETSThis is not a wise choice at all because when manufacturers cut out fat they will replace it with sugar to restore some of the taste. Protein and fat do NOT cause weight to balloon. The WHI study showed no significant reduction in heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, colon cancer or weight gain when 20,000 women cut their total fat consumption by 25% as compared to the other 29,000 who could eat as much fat as they wanted. Olive oil is excellent. In fact, consuming olive oil daily has been shown to decrease risk of stroke by about 43%. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you replace saturated fat in your diet with carbohydrates.....in other words instead of eggs for breakfast, you have oatmeal and fruit, your LDL cholesterol may go down, but your triglycerides may go up. Carbohydrate rich diets lower HDL. Low HDL is an excellent predictor for heart attack in women. You do NOT want a low HDL.
WHAT ABOUT LOW CALORIE DIETS?
These starve the body of protein that is required for energy. Fatty tissue is not targeted in a low calorie diet. In fact, your fat cells will work overtime to hang on to their fat. Your body will also reduce its energy production and "slow down" If you are cutting all calories across the board, you will still be eating a disproportionate amount of carbs which will still impede any lasting weight loss. ELIMINATE STARCH, FLOUR, WHITE SUGAR and INCREASE PROTEIN and you WILL lose weight. I PROMISE CEREAL, DAIRY PRODUCTS, SUGAR, CANDY, SODAS, DRESSINGS do not give us energy! So why eat them? DON'T! By the way, scientists now agree that the old food pyramid with carbohydrates as the mainstay was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! But we have followed it for so many years....this is why we have become an obese nation! Take a look at what we were encouraged to eat in the old pyramid. Way too many carbs in relation to protein. In fact, the whole bottle layer of the pyramid was nothing but carbs! It has now been revised, but we were misled for many years. THE BEST STUDY I HAVE SEEN:
A government-funded study was conducted and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2007. It was called the A TO Z Weight Loss Study and compared 4 diets: These were all low carbohydrate diets…just what I am encouraging you to follow. People lost weight, their HDL (good) cholesterol went up, triglycerides went down, and blood pressure went down. LET'S TALK ABOUT CHOLESTEROL:This is proof that a low carb, protein rich diet will not increase risk of heart disease and will probably PREVENT IT! This is a complete reversal of previous recommendations.
WHAT ABOUT OTHER HORMONES?
Did you know that LDL and HDL are really not cholesterol? They are particles that contain the cholesterol and move both it and triglycerides around the blood stream. When insulin is high, LDL particles which are supposed to be large and benign, become small and dense and attach to the arterial walls to form plaque. A Carbohydrate-rich diet makes LDL small and increase the risk of heart disease.. It also lowers HDL (good cholesterol). When we limit carbs, HDL goes up and LDL particles become larger and more innocuous. This is proof that a low carb, protein rich diet will not increase risk of heart disease and will probably PREVENT IT! This is a complete reversal of previous recommendations.
You all know that I am a huge proponent of balancing estrogens with progesterone. Excess estrogen or estrogen dominance can cause weight gain and an increase in fat cells by itself and when compounded by high insulin, your battle with weight is lost. So hormone balance is key. WHY DO CHILDREN GET FAT?If the mother has high insulin while she is pregnant, the child will develop more insulin-secreting cells. The child will be born with more fat and have a tendency toward insulin resistance. In other words, the child will be born with a predisposition to be fat! "Bad" (Refined) Carbohydrates are to blame! WHAT IS YOUR PERFECT ANSWER?
Try eating less pasta, rice, white potatoes and all white foods. Avoid sugar "like the plague". (See the Stay off Sugar 6 part blog) Try a week of just protein, or even a few days. Go slow but steady. I will caution you women, though, that hormone balance is key. Otherwise your body may simply refuse to give up the weight. So use your progesterone crème. Patience please....you are improving your health, blood pressure, cholesterol. It may have taken years for you to get to this point. Every step in the right direction will make you feel better. A body clear of excess sugars and carbs will begin to feel GREAT in terms of energy, mood, sleep, and libido as well as losing weight. You will also notice that sugary things begin to taste WAY TOO SWEET after you have weaned yourself. I used to LOVE pie, but today I cannot find any slice of pie that is simply too sweet for me to enjoy. It will happen for you, too. Remember that sugar is addictive, so you may need some help with 5-HTP, L-Tyrosine or GABA to help you out. YOU WILL NOT BE STARVNG YOURSELF! You can eat a lot of food if you give up the empty carbs. Do not consider this a diet. We do not want to use words with "die" in them! THE GOOD NEWS:
Once you start eliminating the "bad" carbs you will find:
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for YOU, declares the Lord"
I want you HEALTHY to fulfill those plans. Call me if you need a Cheerleader of a Diet Buddy! 877 539-6200 Coming next: TIPS FOR GOOD EATINGWrite to me with YOUR tips and I will add them!Blessings,
Barbara
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