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Wishesto all those Mothers who
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of vitality and health!
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useful information that you can use to improve your health and
well-being.
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Dr.
Neal Springer Hollywood, CA
Just because everyone seems to be downing a certain trendy
vitamin doesn't mean you
should. You may not need it. In fact, it may even be harmful to your
health. The only way to know for certain what vitamins your body
needs is through routine medical testing.
"When we get
down to it a lot of us need to put the correct emphasis
on our health."
Women's
Health: A Guide to Understanding & Controlling
Menopause, PMS, Fertility, &
Osteoporosis ________________
Because the majority of women age 45
and older do not consume enough nutrients to keep their immune
systems up to par, they may become more vulnerable to infections,
cancer, and other chronic diseases. We can provide a crucial service
to our female patients as they age by recommending appropriate
nutritional supplementation as a vital component of a therapeutic
strategy to promote maximum immune function in later life
In order to accurately evaluate the
effects of estrogen and Natural Progesterone, on Menopause, PMS,
Fertility, and Osteoporosis, it is necessary to identify the sources
of these two primary female hormones. Distinguishing safe and
natural progesterone and estrogens from those that are foreign and
carcinogenic will allow women to make informed choices.
This information will help them to
avoid the unwanted effects of low or no progesterone (Estrogen
Dominance) and the subsequent unpleasant symptoms associated with
Menopause & PMS, the conditions of infertility &
osteoporosis. Other major disorders, including breast cancer,
stroke, osteoporosis & heart disease are also caused by improper
levels of estrogen and progesterone.
"Distinguishing safe and natural
progesterone and estrogens from those that are foreign and
carcinogenic will allow women to make informed
choices."
Under the normal, healthy
circumstances of a woman's monthly cycle, estrogen should be the
dominant hormone for the first two weeks and is balanced by Natural
Progesterone, which should be the dominant hormone for the latter
two weeks.
After a woman has entered menopause,
whether it is due to age or surgery (hysterectomy) estrogen &
progesterone production is reduced to approximately 40% to 60% of
the pre-menopausal levels. While the need for a proper balance of
estrogen and progesterone are important to all adult women, it is
more critical at this time and supplementation with a properly
formulated natural progesterone cream.
Problems arise, however, when foreign
estrogens and synthetic progesterones are introduced into the body
that interfere with natural hormone production and normal thyroid
function and when natural progesterone production is consequently
suppressed by these environmental antagonists.
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OSTEOPOROSIS &
CALCIUM Osteoporosis is the most common
metabolic bone disease in the United States, affecting
as much as 50 percent of the population over the age of
65. Osteoporosis results in more than six million
spontaneous fractures annually. These, particularly of
the hip, can have devastating consequences, contributing
to considerable pain, suffering, and loss of life.
Treatment for osteoporosis is now more than just calcium
supplementation. Extensive human studies show that
Ipriflavone not only helps slow the rate of bone loss,
it enhances bone density and decreases fracture
risk.
The below are descriptions of vitamins above from
Thorne
Research
META-FEM This is a
multi-nutrient formula for women over forty. It has theingredients
of Basic Nutrients V with extra calcium, magnesium,
pyridoxal-5-phosphate. It also has dioscorea, dong quai, and HMC for
optimal hormonal support and osteoporosis prevention.
META-BALANCE™ This
product I have also been waiting for. I find its primary use for hot
flashes and other post menopausal symptoms. I find it incredibly
difficult to correct fungal problems in patients on Premarin or
similar products but some patients due to symptoms need to take
something safe to control hot flashes. It contains Black Cohash - a
very effective phytoestrogen; HMC which improves vasomotor stability
- a problem often in menopause; Vitex Agnus Castus - which
normalizes pituitary secretion; Angelica Sinesis (Dong Quai) - to
support female hormone balance: Dioscorea Villosa - for
phytoprogesterones, Hypericum Perforatum - for its mood elevating
effects; and Ferulic Acid - enhances endorphins, releases and
balances autonomic nervous system activities related to
menopause.
PITUITARY PLUS™-
Pituitary Plus provides pituitary and hypothalamus
glandulars as well as vitamin cofactors for optimal function of this
important master gland.
BIO-PMT®-
Premenstrual Nutritional Support - Bio-PMT was formulated
to support the intricate female hormone balance by providing
essential nutrients and cofactors involved in the cycling of female
hormones and their metabolites.
NUTRI-FEM This is a
multi-nutrient formula geared towards women under 40. It has all the
ingredients of Basic NutrientsV with extra pyridoxal-5-phosphate,
folinic acid, and calcium. It also has dioscorea, alfalfa
concentrate, catechin, and GLA for optimal hormonal
balancing.
BASIC PRENATAL- For
pregnant and lactating women. A comprehensive supplement formulated
with the special needs of pregnancy in mind and manufactured without
the detrimental additives and coatings found in mainstream prenatal
supplements. The high bioavailability of the nutrients in this
product makes high doses of certain nutrients, which can cause
digestive upset during pregnancy, unnecessary. The result is a
supplement which is well-tolerated during all phases of pregnancy
and lactation
Biotics Womens
Formulas
Equi-Fem - Source of
vitamins, minerals and glandular components known to support female
health in a base of Dong Quai and Black Cohosh. Consider with
symptoms of PMS, menopausal symptoms, hot flashes and for general
female support. If the patient is on exogenous estrogen, use PMT in
lieu of Equi-Fem
Gammanol Forte with FRAC
- Source of Gamma Oryzanol and free transferulic acid.
Consider with a need to increase human growth hormone levels,
increase lean muscle mass, PMS, menopausal hot flashes, amenorrhea,
elevated blood fats, low blood pressure, angina, adrenal
dysfunction, gastric inflammation, nervous tension, exposure to
chemicals and radiation, muscle soreness after sleeping.
Amino Acid Quick Sorb -
A liquid containing nine free form L-amino acids that provided a
stabilizing effect on blood sugar levels. Consider in situations
where a need to rapidly increase blood sugar levels is present,
i.e., endurance sports.
Basic Nine - An
ultra-trace element formula containing trace elements obtained from
vegetable culture and raw sugar cane shoots. Contains chromium,
rubidium, lithium, molybdenum, selenium, vanadium, silicon, SOD and
catalase. Use with debilitating conditions, glandular dysfunction,
malabsorption, with the use of distilled water (provides trace
elements missing from distilled water) and hyperactivity.
Bio-CMP - A combination
of calcium, magnesium and potassium. Excellent product for muscle
cramps and menstrual cramps. Also useful for adrenal dysfunction,
bursitis, edema, tendonitis, food/environmental sensitivity,
exposure to radiation, low salt diets and inflammation
B-Vital - Each capsule
contains 750 milligrams of Peruvian Maca root and 50 milligrams of
Velvet Deer Antler (from live American Elk). Consider with lack of
libido (male and female), reduced testosterone, menopausal hot
flashes and lack of stamina. 1 tablet 3x/day
Cytozyme-F (Female) -
Source of raw bovine ovarian tissue combined with other glandular
components known to support female endocrine function. Consider
where broad-spectrum female endocrine support is required
.Cytozyme-PT/HPT -
Source of neonatal bovine pituitary and hypothalamus. Consider with
pituitary/hypothalamus dysfunction, gastric hyper-acidity, adrenal
dysfunction, insomnia, epilepsy, anorexia, inability to lose of gain
weight, thyroid hypofunction secondary to hypofunction of the
anterior pituitary, carbohydrate sensitivity and neuro-muscular
disorders.
Flax Seed Oil - Each
capsule contains 1000 milligrams of organic, cold processed flax
seed oil. Consider with increased or decreased blood fats, immune
insufficiency, as a calcium synergist, with prostate hypertrophy,
dry skin conditions, cardio-vascular support, increased serum
fibrinogen levels, benign breast lesions and as preventive support
where a genetic pre-disposition to free radical problems is
present.
Iron and Copper Free Multi-Mins
- A broad-spectrum multiple mineral product containing
organically combined macro and micro minerals (micro minerals are
from vegetable culture); however, product does not contain iron or
copper. Consider where a broad-spectrum multiple mineral formula is
needed without iron and copper (men and menopausal women).
Iron and Copper Free Multi-Plus
- A broad-spectrum multiple vitamin and mineral product
that is iron and copper free. Consider where a broad-spectrum
multiple vitamin/mineral formula is needed without iron and copper
(men and menopausal women).
MG-Zyme - Source of
organically combined magnesium (100 milligrams per tablet). Consider
with tissue injury, muscle cramps, inflammation, PMS, cardiac
stress, asthma, renal and gall stones, chronic fatigue, diabetes,
hypoglycemia and fibromyalgia. Dosage 2-4 at bed time increase 1 per
night until a loose stool and keep cutting back 1 if this
repeats.
Osteo-B Plus - Source
of vitamins, minerals and other factors known to support bone growth
and repair. Contains magnesium, calcium, boron, vitamin K, silicon,
manganese and B vitamins in a base of rice bran. Consider with
osteoporosis, bone trauma, menopausal need for increased bone
support, periodontal disease and problems involving bone
inflammation
PMT - A glandular and
organ free source of vitamins, minerals and accessory nutrients
known to support female health. Consider for symptoms associated
with PMS, menopausal hot flashes and as a female multiple
vitamin.
ZN-Zyme/ZN Zyme Forte -
Organically combined zinc. ZN-Zyme contains 15 milligrams of zinc
per tablet and ZN-Zyme Forte contains 25 milligrams of zinc per
tablet. Consider with immune insufficiency, loss of sense of taste
or smell, for wounds that heal slowly, acne, reduced sex drive,
prostate hypertrophy, chronic yeast infections, macular
degeneration, hair loss, dandruff, premature graying of the hair,
white spots on the fingernails and as a synergist to vitamin B-6,
chromium and magnesium.
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Nutrition: Principles Of A Low Stress Diet
A diet
differs from a menu. A menu is simply a list of foods to eat,
whereas a Diet is a Method of Eating. The LOW STRESS DIET is
designed to help you select your foods under any circumstance.
The Low Stress Diet is based upon the principle of
Moderation. Although "Moderation" can have a different meaning
for everyone, careful reading of the concepts that follow will
leave no doubt about its exact meaning in relation to the
principles set forth in this monogram.
The purpose of
the Low Stress Diet is to remove imposed stresses on the
digestive system and metabolic pathways of the body by
eliminating excesses from the diet. It does this by taking
into consideration the Four Basic Qualifications Of
Food.
Definition of Dietary Excess: Dietary Excess is defined
as that food or amount of food, which exceeds the body's
ability to handle it efficiently, or any food additive or
other substance foreign to the
body.
The
Effects of Dietary Excess are Threefold
1. Systemic Overload: When more food is
eaten, digested and absorbed into the blood stream than can be
efficiently utilized to serve its purpose, it still must be
handled by the body. This can place stress on metabolic
pathways associated with carbohydrate, fat and protein
metabolism. It can also place stress on the endocrine system,
because one of the primary functions of this system is to
regulate the internal environment.
Various diseases are
aggravated by such overloading. For example, diabetes with
excess carbohydrate intake, hardening of the arteries with
excess fat intake, gout from rich foods and excess protein and
the most commonly recognized of all Obesity. In no case can
systemic overload be considered desirable.
________________________
The LOW STRESS DIET is designed to
help you select
your foods under any circumstance.
________________________
2. Digestive Overload: When there is a
deficiency of digestive enzymes and more food is taken in than
can be broken down for absorption (digested), we can only
conclude that the excess passes through the digestive tract as
undigested food. These undigested food particles are the
source of toxic end products, which are generated by bacterial
action in the intestinal tract. The fat particles may
rancidify, the carbohydrates ferment and the proteins putrefy.
Some of the toxic end products or poisons include histamine (a
factor in allergy) and guanidine (a factor in arthritis an
other diseases), as well as peroxides and organic acids which
may interfere with "friendly bacteria" normal to a healthy
intestinal environment.
3. Foreign
Substances: The body is constantly exposed to a wide
variety of potentially damaging substances. Some are products
of metabolism, some are naturally occurring toxins in our food
and others include the pesticides, herbicides, organic
solvents, industrial wastes and food additives that have
contaminated our water, food and air food, as well as some
medications. One of the most important avenues of
contamination is our food. In our modern environment we can
probably never eliminated all the foreign substances in food,
but the low stress diet is designed to minimize this route of
contamination.
Analyzing Food Groups
Vegetables:
Quality: Because of
pesticides, it is important to wash vegetables thoroughly to
rid them of foreign substances. Quantity: Usually
difficult to exceed an acceptable quantity by over-eating.
Concentration: Vegetables are not concentrated foods;
particularly when eaten uncooked. Digestibility:
Usually easily digested where gastrointestinal alkalosis
is not present.
Animal Source Food:
Quality: Generally the nutritional quality
is high, provided you avoid animal source food treated with
antibiotics, hormones or preservatives such as nitrates and
nitrites. Quantity: Quantities may be easily
exceeded. This is particularly true where large steak meals
have become the fashion of the day. Animal food should be
eaten in moderation. Concentration: Animal
foods are a rich source of minerals, protein and fat. When
eaten in higher concentrations than can be easily digested,
they may be a source of toxic end
products. Digestibility: The digestion of
animal food is inhibited by a HCL
deficiency. High
Carbohydrate Foods: (Sugars and
Starches)
Quality: Natural sugars found in fruits
are generally of high quality. Refined sugar with its
potassium and vitamins removed is strictly a low quality food
and should be avoided. Quantity: Since sugars
appeal to the "Sweet Tooth" and are a rapid source of energy,
the quantity can very easily be exceeded. Because of this, the
appetite is not a good indicator for regulating
excesses. Concentration: Sugars are the most
concentrated carbohydrates we eat and can easily overload the
metabolic pathways associated with carbohydrate metabolism. Digestibility: Sugars are easily absorbed and
require practically no digestion. When sugars are combined
with other foods, particularly animal foods, they interfere
with the digestibility of the foods with which they are
combined. Sugars can be eaten alone, but should never be eaten
with animal food.
Fats and oils:
Quality: The lowest quality of fats
and oils are those that have been hydrogenated; margarine,
shortening, commercial mayonnaise, hardened peanut butter,
etc. Next are animal fats, which are acceptable only in
moderation. The best fats are from vegetable sources,
extracted by low heat methods, such as sesame seed oil, corn
oil, olive oil, etc. Heat is the enemy of fats and oils.
Prolong heating, such as used in French Frying in restaurants
can be harmful because unsaturated fatty acids of even the
best oils in the raw state become saturated and rancid. A good
rule is to never reuse heated fats and
oils. Quantity: Any Quantity of Hydrogenated
Fat is Too Much! Animal fat should be used in moderation. The
quantity of fresh vegetable oil, if unrefined, is
self-limiting and the dictates of the appetite can be used in
this respect, as few, if anyone, can really overload on this
high quality food. Digestibility &
Concentration: Natural, fresh vegetable oils contain many
beneficial nutritional factors, and as foods in the Low Stress
Diet, are considered highly essential.
Cereals and
Grains:
Quality: Most cereal products which reach
our tables have been tampered with by the addition of
preservatives and use of insecticides. This is particularly
true of wheat products. Whole wheat berries, whole brown rice
and steel cut oats (from known reliable sources) are our best
foods in this category. Remember that cereal grains oxidize
rapidly after cutting or grinding, making freshness
essential. Quantity: When wheat is ground into
flour and made into bread and pastries, the quantity consumed
may easily become excessive and is one of the most overly
consumed foods. Fresh ground whole wheat bread, on the other
hand, is self limiting and is not so easily over
consumed. Concentration: We must
remember that the refining of wheat not only removes valuable
nutrients, but also concentrates the less desirable
carbohydrate element. For this reason, we can only
consider white flour products as concentrated carbohydrate
foods, and to be strictly avoided on the Low Stress
diet. Digestibility: Again, we have a
deceptive problem because wheat products generally are easily
digested. The problem here is that because of the ease of
digestion of these products, we may tend to overeat them and
we may never link how this can abuse our bodies. Think
your way through with wheat products; don't rust your
appetite! Do not exceed your digestive capacity.
_______________________
You may
notice the difference in increased energy, improved
nerves and fewer digestive symptoms. _______________________
With
the above thoughts in mind, the following are a few general
rules which will help in applying these principles:
1.
Allow the appetite to dictate eating times. Do not eat except
when hungry! Those with poor appetites will find their
appetite will increase when sugars and starches are
restricted.
2.
Eat food in whole food forms as much as possible! Whole food,
as provided by nature (either cooked or raw) provides
nutrition in the least concentrated form, thus fruit (a sugar
food) is more desirable than the equivalent amount of refined
sugar.
3.
Never combine sugars with proteins. Deserts, fruits, etc.
should only be eaten several hours after a meal or in between
meals.
4.
Eat Animal source foods (preservative free) in moderation.
5.
Eat raw foods with every meal. The best raw foods are salads
(see suggestions).
6.
Eat small meals, but eat as often as you are hungry. Many
people overeat at one particular meal, overloading the
digestive process, whereas the same amount of food eaten in
smaller quantities, several time per day, would not impose
this burden.
Suggestions
Tomatoes with meat
Vegetable juices are
excellent
Cabbage instead of
lettuce
Balsamic vinegar and
virgin olive oil for salad dressing
No Hydrogenated Fats
Vegetables for
between meal snacks
Healthful
Benefits
The Low Stress Diet
aids the detoxification mechanism by taking the stress off the
metabolic system. You may notice the difference in increased
energy, improved nerves and fewer digestive symptoms. Bowel
movement should also be improved where there has been
constipation
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Next Newsletter: The Nutritional Training
Diet! ___________________
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