Natural suggestions for hirsutism

For Hirsutism: 　 　

Therapy is threefold:

 1) inhibition of androgen production;

 2) inhibition of androgen action and

 3) local treatment.

Cause of hirsutism Natural and alternative therapy

 1. Exercise and weight loss could be very beneficial. Dietary changes that may improve insulin resistance are the primary emphasis with a reduction of refined carbohydrates and total calories, while increasing the high fiber foods of vegetables, legumes and whole grains. Many individuals with PCOS will respond to a diet that is not more than 80 gm/day of carbohydrates, and 60-90 gm per day of protein.

 2. Inositol supplement could be helpful in reducing signs and symptoms of hirsutism.

 3. Myo Inositol supplement as natural hirsutism treatment

 
 Treatment of hirsutism with myo-inositol: a prospective clinical study. Reprod Biomed Online. 2008. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of myo-inositol treatment in hirsute women. Forty-six hirsute women were evaluated at baseline and after receiving myo-inositol therapy for 6 months. Body mass index (BMI), hirsutism, serum concentrations of total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, lipoprotein(a), serum adrenal and ovarian androgens, fasting glucose and insulin concentrations were evaluated. No changes in BMI were observed. The hirsutism decreased after therapy. Total androgens, FSH and LH concentrations decreased while estradiol concentrations increased. There was a slight non-significant decrease in total cholesterol concentrations, an increase in HDL cholesterol concentrations and a decrease in LDL cholesterol

 4. Herbal remedies for many conditions including hirsutism are gaining a lot of popularity all over the world. You could use natural home remedies for hirsutism in combination with traditional medication, to expedite the treatment. Some of the herbs that help reduce the severity of hirsutism include:
 Black cohosh and Chaste tree...  These herbs plus other nutrients and vitamins are contained in Female Balance Ultimate.

 5. Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light. That destroys the hair. Ninety percent of patients have permanent hair loss after an average of three to five sessions. Radiancy Nono hair removal

 In some women, acne may be a sign of polycstic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is hormonal imbalance disorder characterised by irregular periods, hirsutism and acne. Acne, in this case, usually breaks out in the chin area and around the jaw.
PCOS must be addressed in order to resolve the acne problem. It is frequently due to estrogen dominance.  In this case, an estrogen blocker may help to reduce symptoms. For PCOS and estrogen dominance, Privita can be useful.
  The statements and products shown on this website have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Those seeking treatment for a specific disease should consult a qualified integrative physician prior to using our products if possible.

Kidney Stone Suggestions

The easiest way to prevent kidney stones is to drink lots of water—two to three quarts a day.

 Kidney stones are hard masses of minerals that begin as tiny crystals and grow over time. Although most stones are small enough to pass through the urinary tract undetected, larger ones may become lodged in the ureters (the tubes connecting the kidneys and the bladder), blocking urinary flow and causing extreme pain. Dehydration contributes to stone formation by increasing the concentration of the waste products in the urine that contribute to kidney stone formation. Do not underestimate the power of this simple therapy. Eight to 12 glasses of water may seem like a lot, but it provides potent protection.

If you already have kidney stones, check this out...

The synergistic natural ingredients in RENAVIVE® are very unique. Their action is to work on the surface of the kidney stone to dissolve it into smaller and smaller particles and then help support the kidney’s own elimination functions to safely eliminate micro particles through the urine.

 RENAVIVE® is specifically formulated to help with ALL types of kidney stones NO MATTER THE LOCATION, including the 4 main types - while thoroughly cleansing the kidneys.

 Calcium Oxalate Most common, stones formed due to excess calcium & oxalates in the urine

Uric acid Stones formed due to excess acid in the urine, usually caused by eating too much meat

Struvite Stones formed after urinary infections and typically consist of magnesium and ammonia 

Cystine Rare and genetic, stones formed by buildup of cystine in urine

 


Harvard researchers found that taking 180 mg of magnesium along with 10 mg of vitamin B6 daily reduced stone formation by 92.3 percent per year! Another study showed about a 90 percent reduction with magnesium alone (500 mg daily).



The products and statements made about specific products on this web site have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided on this web site or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new vitamins, supplements, diet, or exercise program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Any testimonials on this web site are based on individual results and do not constitute a guarantee that you will achieve the same results.

D chiro inositol in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Inositol is a fundamental part of every cell. It combines with many other nutrients to perform a great variety of functions. Inositol can aid in reducing blood levels of cholesterol, reverse nerve damage from diabetes, help breakdown and redistribute body fat, maintain proper levels of the brain’s neurotransmitters, relieve depression, reduce obsessive/compulsive disorder (OCD), lower blood pressure and even help prevent hair loss.

How can one nutrient do so much?

Because it’s an essential part of how cells communicate with one another.

The role of D-chiro-inositol in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

DCI is used during insulin signal transduction, the body’s response to insulin. If DCI is deficient, insulin resistance can develop. There is evidence that women with PCOS do not make enough DCI and many women with PCOS are insulin resistant. This deficiency leads to too much testosterone and the symptoms of PCOS. In clinical trials, adding DCI as a supplement has been shown to address this deficiency and reduce the symptoms of PCOS.
Glucosmart
If you have elevated insulin levels, or elevated androgen levels, ask your doctor about this supplement

http://www.chiralbalance.com/


.

 The products and the claims made about specific products on or through this site have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment.

Menopause food ideas

Want a better menopause than your mom had? Here’s a simple, easy tasty tip: start eating food and herbs that work with your body’s estrogen production now! Phytoestrogenic food and herbs help your body avoid dramatic crashes in estrogen levels that have been linked to more intense hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. Every day eat herbs and foods that can ease the effects of your ovaries’ irregular declining estrogen production during your menopause transition years.

 Millions of American women suffer from hot flashes during menopause, but not many realize that diet can have a lot to do with it. During menopause, women are undergoing hormonal changes that can disrupt sleep, stress them out and make them tired, three things also associated with weight gain. Willpower goes down the tube when people are stressed and they will not do all the good things they should do be doing like eating properly and exercising. It all can add up to the muffin top effect: that shift of weight to the abdomen that makes clothes fit poorly, if at all, and that stresses out a woman every time she gets dressed.

 Everyone does not want to take hormones as they are going through menopause.  Many people do not want to be on a handful of supplements for that matter.  I have developed suggestions to help women incorporate recipes into their diet, that contain hormone and mood balancing properties.

Some examples:

*Flaxseeds are estrogenic, and contain essential fatty acids that are good for skin.
*Horny goat promotes healthy libido.
*Lavender is a calming, relaxing herb.
*Snack bars fortified with soy phytochemicals for hot flashes in menopausal women

There are two main types of phytoestrogens – and some foods have both: (1) isoflavones (cooked beans (e.g. yellow split peas, black turtle beans, red kidney beans and red lentils), whole grains, leafy greens (cooked parsley, nettle, cabbage, broccoli, kale, mustard greens, collards, lamb’s quarters, seaweeds and rhubarb stalks, tofu) and (2) lignans (flaxseeds and other edible seeds, whole grains, seaweed (alaria, dulse, hijiki, kelp, kombu, nori, wakame), fruit & berries)

Try to incorporate some of the following items into your diet.  They are all mentioned in my upcoming e-book "Why is my Head on Fire", which includes recipes and supplement ideas for women trying to make the transition naturally.  We want this to be a smooth transition.

Check back often, as I update this blog as new products emerge.






Flaxseeds   Earl grey 


 Spirulina ORGANIC SPIRULINA POWDER

 Damiana damiana tea bag

 Long Life Horny Goat Triple Leaf Horny Goat tea

 Hibiscus tea The Republic of Tea, Natural Hibiscus, 36-Count


 Wheatgrass Dr Wheatgrass Supershots 5.07fl.oz. - Wheat Grass Juice in a Bottle, Invented By a Medical Doctor and Proven to Work, Pure, Concentrated and Natural - No Alcohol


Beneficial phytoestrogenic herbs include borage, evening primrose oil, licorice root, nettles, fennel, red clover, black cohosh, vitex, false unicorn root, elder, fenugreek seeds, dandelion, Honduran sarsaparilla, kudzu root, Lady’s Slipper, Liferoot, passionflower, sassafras, sweet briar, verbena. (If you decide to experiment with these herbs, do your research because some of them can promote excessive bleeding during menstruation.)


 Dong Quai Tea Dong Quai Herbal Tea 20 Bags


Other phytoestrogenic foods include apples, berries, dried beans, lentils & chickpeas, carrots, cherries, flaxseeds, garlic, grapefruit, onions, peas, dried sea vegetables, sweet potatoes, oats, pears, rice bran, sesame seeds, whole grain rice and oats, extra virgin olive oil, and many other fresh fruit and veggies.

 Dried berries Freeze dried fruit snack


Oatmeal

What oatmeal can do for you:
Organic Flax Oatmeal Lower cholesterol
Keep you full longer and thus keep hunger pangs at bay
Help to keep your bowel clean
Stabilize blood sugar levels
Rich in E vitamin- an antioxidant that removes free radicals responsible for premature aging

Lavender is particularly effective for symptoms which may go hand-in-hand with menopause – such as stress, anxiety, muscular and rheumatic pains, digestive disorders and has even been shown to smooth out mood swings and depression. Best of all, aromatherapy is a proactive, natural and non-invasive way to enhance the body’s natural ability to balance, regulate, heal and maintain itself.

Lavender dressing Lavender Vinaigrette with hints of Balsamic and Lime Dressing

Lavender sprigs  Culinary Lavender 4 oz.

Progesterone cream Emerita Pro-Gest Natural Progesterone Cream, Paraben-Free, 4-Ounce Tube

Hair Skin Nails Health

If your hair is falling out due to stress consider RhoVita

 Uncontrolled stress, in addition to a pandora's box of health problems, can also trigger an increased rate of hair loss. It is not uncommon for many to describe significantly pronounced shedding during major emotional/health/life events.

 A well documented approach to ameliorating the effects of stress on skin and hair, not to mention overall functioning, are the herbs Rhodiola and Ashwagandha.

In studies, Rhodiola rosea has been shown to reduce various stress-induced chemicals in the body to normal levels, and alleviate general and mental fatigue. In cases of stress-induced loss of libido and diminished sexual function, Rhodiola rosea can help to bring the near dead back to vibrant life.

 Although the exact mechanism of how Ashwaghanda works are not fully understood, an important action is its ability to lower blood levels of the stress hormone cortisol. In addition, studies have found taking the herbal extract produces a pronounced drop in the blood levels of C-reactive protein, a measure of inflammation within the body. In sum the “daily use of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) would benefit people who are shedding hair from the effects of stress and anxiety without any adverse effects.

 L-Lysine

Many people don't realize it but hair, skin and nails are made from a type of protein. This protein, like the protein in muscles, can become compromised and damaged without proper upkeep. Providing the body with the proper building blocks to produce this protein is tantamount to maintaining healthy hair, skin and nails. L-lysine is an essential amino acid that helps build healthy proteins, and thus, helps maintain healthy, youthful hair, skin and nails. Also, L-lysine plays an integral role in the formation of collagen, which makes it even more important for taut, smooth skin. Most importantly, L-lysine cannot be manufactured by the human body and therefore must be obtained from food or supplements. Any hair, skin and nail supplement should have an amino acid of some sort, if not L-lysine itself. RhoVita contains Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Acai, Pomegranate, Bilberry, Blueberry, and Lysine


 


 If your hair is falling out and you are fatigued consider Octovite

Octovite is a unique combination of several key vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, herbs, and other nutrients that will support and maintain the health of an individual's hair, skin, and nails. This formulation will provide the extra nourishment needed to keep hair, skin, and nails strong and beautiful. Optimal health of hair, skin and nails starts from the inside and requires the proper nutrients to insure beauty and nourishment. And because beauty on the outside starts with glowing skin,

Octovite is rich in Rutin and Vitamin C, too. Rutin helps the body better utilize Vitamin C for collagen production - the primary component essential to younger, softer, more luminous looking skin. And, Rutin too may also help strengthen blood vessels, enhancing your body’s ability to deliver key nutrients necessary to keep your skin looking radiant at all times.

Vitamin A (as natural beta carotene with mixed carotenoids) and Zinc are both effective in improving one's complexion by reducing oil production and acne lesions. 

Vitamins C and E are potent anti-oxidants that counter the effects of sun exposure by scavenging free radicals.

When Vitamins A and E are taken together, studies have shown a significant reduction in Basal Cell Carcinoma, a common skin cancer that is sun induced.

 Two particular studies suggest that the oral supplementation of lutein may protect the skin from the damage induced by UVB radiation by inhibiting DNA damage and diminishing its inflammatory effects. Furthermore, the data indicate that taking lutein may have the potential to prevent UVB-induced skin cancer, at least in the animal model evaluated. Lutein is often thought of primarily as a potent eye-supporting nutrient, but exciting new research has put it at the forefront of the cosmeceutical revolution. Lutein has been demonstrated in human studies to improve skin hydration and elasticity when ingested orally in supplement form. Lutein has been shown to filter out the sun’s high-energy, blue wavelength of light from the visible-light spectrum, thus giving our skin key antioxidant protection against photo-aging.

Alpha Lipoic Acid - is an antioxidant that helps promote production of energy and regeneration which is vital in the growth of hair, skin and nails. 

Hair is composed of 8 percent L-cysteine, an amino acid. Octovite contains N-acetyl cysteine

Fish oil provides essential nutrients to the scalp and hair folicles, which will result in stronger, more durable hair.



 These supplements may be combined for maximum effect. The statements and products shown on this website have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Those seeking treatment for a specific disease should consult a qualified integrative physician prior to using our products if possible.
 

Shopping for the Holidays

Happy Holidays! Stress free shopping! Stock up on those healthy items (like exercise equipment) during the Holiday sales! Get ready for your New Year's Resolution!





 

Natural calcium for your bones

Foods that naturally contain calcium also supply other minerals which direct the calcium into bone rather than soft tissues like arteries, kidneys and eyes. A food source of calcium from an ocean algae is a safer choice than rock calcium because it is a natural balance of nutrients. Food calcium is also safer because it is effective at a lower dose. Less calcium means less arterial plaque. With AlgaeCal you can do more with less...and that is safer. Products like AlgaeCal Plus, Source of Life Garden Calcium, and Garden of Life Vitamin Code Grow Bones contain this type of natural calcium.


The calcium complex in Bone Strength Take Care is derived from a specific plant form called Lithothamnion Calcareum, sustainably harvested from pristine shores along the Icelandic coastline. Much like organic vegetables, this sea plant is allowed to mature naturally and then sustainably harvested to deliver its optimal nutritional value.

Either way, natural calcium seems to be a less constipating option, and can be considered as an option for patients with a history of kidney stones.






These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.