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Your Life-Your Choice Issue 40
Your Life-Your Choice ISSN 1488-0253
==================== November, 1999
issue 40
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@ 2. CALENDAR of WORLD CELEBRATIONS
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@ 3. The Ongoing Challenge of PMS
@ There are over 150 symptoms and often
@ women who are affected experience at
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@ but there are also many useful essential oils
@ that originate from spice plants. These oils
@ are used to alleviate conditions of digestive
@ upset, aches, pains, colds, flu and infections.
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@ 6. THE CRITCAL IMPORTANCE OF CYCLING AND
@ STACKING IN ANTI-AGING
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Section 2 Calendar of World Celebrations
The following Celebrations are floating Holidays
occuring in September.
1st Tuesday Melbourne Cup Autralia
between October Dwali South Africa
and November
Nov. 01 All Saints Day Guatemala, Italy, Phillipines,
Portugal
Nov. 01 Remberance Day Mexico
Nov. 03 Culture Day Japan
Nov. 05 Guy Fawkes Day United Kingdom
Nov. 07 Divali Trinidad, Tobago
Nov. 10 Tradition Day Argentina
Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Canada, United States
Nov. 11 San Martino/Sint Maarten Italy, Netherlands
Nov. 14 Children's Day India
Nov. 15 Republic Day Brazil
Nov. 15 Shichi-go-san Japan
Nov. 19 Discovery Day Puerto Rico
Nov. 23 Labor Day Japan
Nov. 25 Thanksgiving United States
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Section 3 The Ongoing Challenge of PMS
By Brigitte Synesael
Editor/Publisher of Your Life-Your Choice
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Premenstrual Syndrome, or its more commonly referred to name
"PMS" is a disorder reserved for women and occurs one to two
weeks before menstruation. There are over 150 symptoms and
often women who are affected experience at least several of
them. This disorder is particularly draining because it
affects the body both physically and emotionally. The most
common emotional symptoms being irritability, sluggishness,
tension, impatience, depression and fatigue. Physically,
women can experience cramps, breast tenderness, lower back
pain, headaches, and fluid retention.
Approximately 70-75% of all women experience some or all of
the above symptoms in varying degrees. About 5% of women are
so severely affected that it causes them to be incapacitated
to the point where they cannot work or engage in any activity,
even getting out of bed. Or it may cause a woman to become so
violent that she could seriously hurt herself or someone else.
In fact PMS has even been legally used as a courtroom defense
for assault.
Another frustrating element of PMS is that there are about as
many possible causes of the syndrome as there are symptoms. A
hormonal imbalance is common in most cases of PMS. However,
other contributing issues could be food allergies, nutritional
deficiencies, mental and physical stress, low blood sugar levels,
vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies, and clinical depression
among many others.
Now... What to do about it!
Because the symptoms are so varied and can result from a number
of health issues, there is no one "cure all" treatment either
in Traditional medicine or in Natural treatments. However a
nutritional and herbal approach is not likely to have the harsh
side effects as many of the tranquilizers and therapies often
prescribed in severe cases through Traditional or Western
medicine.
Especially if you suffer from severe PMS, your best recourse
is to see a local Health Care Practitioner. However you can
discuss with your Naturopath, Herbalist, or Homeopath the
following possibilities and determine the best avenue for
you to pursue.
Black Cohosh is known to reduce the pain from premenstrual
cramps and combined with Valerian and Skullcap may help to
stabilize mood swings and reduce stress. NOTE: Do NOT use
Black Cohosh during pregnancy until labour, as it can be
helpful in easing the delivery process, and then ONLY under
the supervision of your doctor.
Dong Quai is referred to as the "queen of all female herbs."
This herb is helpful in regulating the menstrual cycle and
is effective in eliminating the pain and discomfort associated
with PMS.
Both Wild Yam Cream and Extract contain natural progesterone
hormone and has been helpful for many women in alleviating
cramps, headaches, mood swings, depression and irritability.
Blessed Thistle helps to balance the hormones and can decrease
the intensity of cramps. It can help to regulate the menstrual
cycle, lower fevers, and is useful in treating liver problems.
Typically this herb is taken in combination with other herbs
specifically designed for women.
Those are just a few of the many herbs that can offer you relief
from your monthly distress. Depending on your symptoms, your
Health Care Practitioner may also suggest Red Raspberries, Kava
Kava, Hawthorn Berries, Angelica Root, Uva Ursi, or Evening
Primrose to name only a few. Let your practitioner guide you to
those that would be most helpful to you, and enjoy the months
to come.
References:
Prescription for Nutritional Healing; James F. Balch. M.D.,
Phyllis A. Balch C.N.C.
The Complete Home Health Advisor; Lendon H. Smith M.D.,
Rita Elkins
Home Medical Encyclopedia; The Canadian Medical Association
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Section 5 The Aromas of Autumn
by: Jan Blacktopp, RMT,
Cert. Aromatherapist
Reg. Massage Therapist
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Spectacular autumn has arrived again with its splendid
colored foliage, a nip of frost and many invigorating spicy
aromas. Childhood memories bring back the tantalizing smell
of mother's chili sauce simmering on the stove, the whiff
of pungent dill from home-made pickles and the mouth-watering
aromas emanating from the sage dressing in the holiday turkey-
Who could ever forget the incredible taste of nutmeg and
cinnamon that turned a bland pumpkin squash into a heavenly-
tasting pie.
Today, spices are easily obtained and widely used but in
days of yore they were rare and expensive. The search for
precious spices brought westerners to the Orient and sent
explorers on incredible journeys to find a shorter route to
the Spice Lands.
Most people are familiar with the advantages of using
spices to enhance the taste of food but there are also many
useful essential oils that originate from spice plants.
The oils from these plants are extracted from the whole
plant, leaves, twigs, roots and seeds. These oils are used
to alleviate conditions of digestive upset, aches, pains,
colds, flu and infections. For instance, oil derived from
ginger root can be used to aid in the relief of rheumatism,
muscular aches and pains, sprains, broken bones, colds,
nausea, diarrhea, alcoholism and digestive disorders. Other
beneficial oils are derived from basil, bay, cinnamon, clove,
dill, nutmeg, sage and many more.
Be sure to check what part of the plant is to be used
for oil extraction. For example an oil made from cinnamon
BARK is not to be used. Oils from nutmeg and thyme should
be avoided during pregnancy and basil, cinnamon leaf, nutmeg
and thyme should only be used for a few days at a time.
Now for a few practical suggestions:
CLOVE OIL: For abdominal pain:
Upper abdominal area - apply the following oil over the
painful area in a clockwise direction.
Peppermint 3 drops
Clove 2 drops
Diluted in one teaspoon of vegetable oil
THYME OIL:
Lower abdominal area pain (clockwise direction)
Thyme 2 drops
Eucalyptus 3 drops
Diluted in one teaspoon of vegetable oil
*abdominal pain should be checked by a doctor if it persists
or increases in intensity.
Stress Relievers
Environmental stress in the office or factory can be
relieved with basil oil. Physical stress can be lessened
by using fennel, marjoram and thyme. Basil aids in the
relief of mental stress. Make up a mixture in a spray
bottle and use it around your workplace. Others will
benefit from this as well. Also, you can dab some oil
on a tissue and sniff or put a dab of oil between your
nose and upper lip.
So there you are- enjoy the wonderful aromas of the
kitchen and then set out to enrich your workplace with
spicy essential oils.
References:
The Fragrant Pharmacy - Valerie Ann Worwood
Aromatherapy an A-Z - Patricia Davis
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Section 6 THE CRITCAL IMPORTANCE OF CYCLING AND
STACKING IN ANTI-AGING
by Dr. John Maher
http://www.RxforWellness.com
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"The most dynamic age reversing effects are seen with
an intergrated program of HRT (hormone replacement
therapy), antioxidants, exercise, and diet along with
HGH or its precursors" - R. Klatz,M.D. President of A4M
(The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine).
Combining many elements together to get a heightened
response is referred to as "stacking", a term that comes
to us from the bodybuilding community. When "stacked"
one on top of the other, the effect is synergistic and
the result adds up to MORE than the sum of the parts!
Likewise, Dr. Klatz is saying, among other things, that
when you "stack" multiple hormone enhancements in
conjunction with Hgh enhancements you get a synergistic
effect such that each hormone helps maximize the
effectiveness of the other.
Put another way, if for example you are enhancing Hgh
levels but are hypo-thyroid and low in progesterone
testosterone, you might well be less then excited with
the results!
Through hormonal salivary tests, and hormonal symptom
surveys, you can determine accurately what other hormones
you might need to enhance, and if your enhancement
strategies are working and working safely.
Cycling is an all together different matter, but certainly
no less important. Cycling refers to the strategy of
intermittent utilization of hormone therapies. That is
rest periods are spaced periodically in the enhancement
schedule. This is a vital practice as the body always
tends to "up or down regulate" levels of hormones, enzymes
and such. With actual hormone replacements a negative feed
back loop occurs which tends to diminish endogenous
production and down regulate endogenous sensitivity.
Indeed this is the mechanism by which some one gets "used"
to smoking or drinking hard liquor.
Releasers, precursors and secretagogues all have the
potential of overwhelming the enzyme, co-enzyme and
substrate complexes of the related hormones production
systems.
The usual recommendation for DHEA and melatonin is 4 or 5
days on and 2 or 3 days off.
The sex hormones estrogen, progesterone and tesosterone
precursors and releasers are often cycled 3 weeks on and
one week off.
Some use the products from day 1 to 24 of the month, then
start again on the first. With transdermal progesterones,
two weeks on and two weeks off is often sufficient,
especially after the first three months.
For those seeking maximum results, testoterone and HGH
enhancers may be taken in a double dose the first week
after the one week rest period.
Without proper cycling the initial results of HRT will
disappear as "the body gets used to it". With proper
cycling, and occasional remonitoring of levels by
salivary testing, you can be assured you are maintaining
the hormonal levels of youth. By attaining and maintaining
such levels, along with optimal antioxidant status, normal
cortisol "stress hormone" levels, and normal and responsive
insulin levels, you are creating the optimal physiological
state for a maximum health-span and maximal longevity!
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for educational purposes only. It is provided with the
understanding that authors and contributors are not
offering medical advice or services. We strongly
encourage you to consult with your own physician
regarding any recommendations with respect to your
own medical condition.
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