The Changing Years
In the years leading up to menopause and the menopausal years
there is a gradual reduction of estrogen by the ovaries. The adrenals and other
glands pick up the job of keeping you active and vibrant, what the estrogen has
always done. As the estrogen changes levels, so do you. . The body will go
through natural and normal body/mind functions that can be uncomfortable, to say
the least. These things you feel will only last a year or two and can be managed
naturally. Most symptoms stem from exhausted adrenal glands and poor liver
function where estrogen is not being processed correctly. Unless you are
absolutely sure that it is necessary, try to find natural solutions and remedies
to help you through this change. Synthetic estrogen replacements have a whole
bag of cautions you may want to learn about before you choose that route.
Educate yourself.

Our modern stressful lifestyle and poor eating habits can
magnify hormonal functions dramatically. So first look at your diet and learn
what effects certain foods have on your hormones. Choose healthy whole food
supplements and herbs that are known to support your on-going changes.
Diet:
 | Eliminate carbonated drinks (loaded w/phosphates that deplete calcium.) |
 | Limit your high fat dairy; congestive |
 | Limit fatty meats; esp. pork eat only extra lean beef |
 | Reduce sugars and alcohol; they tax the liver |
 | Avoid caffeine; it taxes the adrenals and upsets hormone levels |
 | Don’t fry your food, bake or steam |
Eat:
 | Cold water fish; for EFA’s |
 | Soy foods like tofu, drinks, or miso |
 | Green leafy veggies, fruits, nuts, legumes (all help boost the boron
levels; good for bones and estrogen balance) |
 | Whole grain fiber |
 | Calcium rich foods; veggies and non-fat dairy (limit) |
 | Super foods; royal jelly, supergreens like chorella and spurilina |
The main thing in your diet to remember is to eat as much fresh
whole foods as possible and eat 3 meals a day with a couple fruit or nut snacks
in between. And lots of good fresh water.

Whole Food Supplements and Herbs:
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Catalyn –overall whole foods supplement, for glands as well |
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Omegas 3,6,9, EFA’s – for cells, nervous system, cancer prevention,
keeping inflammations down. (Omega 3- fish oils, Omega 6-nuts, flax, Omega
9-animal and vegetable fats) |
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Calcium Lactate-for bones health |
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Symplex F – nourish endocrine systems (thyroid, adrenals,
pituitarys) |
Symptoms:
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Weak adrenal: Cataplex C, Drenamin, Chlorophyll Complex
(Vit.K, A,E,F,), Licorice |
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Hot flashes/sweats: Calcium Lactate, Symplex F, Cholorphyll,
Wild Yam, Sage Tea, Chaste Tree |
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Low Libido – Tribulius |
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Mood Swings – Wild yam,
Min-Chex |
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Depression, Irritability –
Min-Chex, Nevaton, St. Johns Wort, Catalplex B |
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Hyperirritability, insomnia, Nervousness – Min-Tran |
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Weight gain/water gain – Evening Primrose |
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Dry Skin, PMS symptoms – Black Current Seed Oil
(GLA,
Omega 6 fatty acid, for liver) |
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Breast Tenderness, tumors, node enlargement - Mammary PMG,
Chaste Tree |
Lifestyle Therapy:
The diet and supplementing is important, but lets not forget
about what we can do physically, to keep us vital, happy, and more calm.
 | Exercise – Cardio and weight training( Move that Chi ! ) |
 | Getting outdoors for a walk- natural
vitamin D and good for the soul, and
overall well-being |
 | Stretches – Daily, use the breath as you stretch. Do the
"Let-go" stretch at the end of the day. |
 | Shiatsu Massage – clean out the tissues and stretch those knots |
 | Hot Saunas significantly cut night sweats |
"The only thing constant is change"…Buddha
It’s natural, go with the flow and smile often
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