Earlier in
last month’s issue, I discussed the importance of evaluating your stress
in the most up-to-date and accurate way in an effort to determine if your
Adrenal System was suffering from the effects of the accumulative stresses
of life. And if so, what would be the best approach to balancing
those health issues that would result. I shared with you the recent
cutting-edge technology of the testing procedures presented at the Standard
Process Nutritional Lyceum held last month. The presenter for the Adrenal
Stress material was Angela Hywood, ND from Australia and I covered her
information in that last newsletter. I also eluded to the information on
balancing your hormones delivered by the presenter, Dr. Janet Lang. I
also promised to discuss in this month’s issue the topic of Balancing Female
Hormones, and what is the most accurate way to determine precisely what is
causing the hormonal imbalances with a woman and her monthly cycle.
Whether you still get your monthly period or not, the information will be of
equal value to both situations. And if you know of someone who suffers
with a hormonal imbalance (and which of us do not?), please forward them this
e-newsletter and I'm sure they can be helped too.
Hormones
As Messengers
Hormones are
biochemical messengers that exert profound and specific metabolic influences
throughout the body. The Endocrine System produces a multitude of
hormones that work together as a synergistic whole. The Endocrine System
along with the Nervous System are the control systems of the body. When
hormones become imbalanced, the biochemical symphony plays out of tune.
Since the Endocrine System is probably the first system impacted by nutritional
imbalances and deficiencies, it is important to make sure you are consuming
good high quality whole foods, and avoid the refined processed ones.
Likewise, since nutrients are needed to make and replace hormones, and the
metabolic functions performed by hormones are nutrient based and mediated, it
makes sense to pay attention to the quality of your food.
Hormones
function like two-ended keys. The "R" end, or receptor end,
fits precisely into a cell receptor and "unlocks" the metabolic door
to initiate an action. The "E" end, or enzyme end, fits
precisely with cellular enzymes that transform the hormone into another
hormone, or into a metabolite for excretion.
The
Problem With "Synthetic Hormones"
When a
"synthetic hormone" enters a cell receptor, its "R" end is
similar to the real one, but it's not an exact fit. Like the wrong key in
a lock, this jams the cell receptor or alters the action initiated. This
is known as side-effects. The "synthetic hormone" does
not have the correct "E" end, so it cannot be properly cleared from
the receptor, transformed into other hormones, or properly metabolized and
excreted. This is known as more side-effects. If
you wish to disrupt the delicately balanced Endocrine System, giving
"synthetic hormones" is an excellent way to do so. The
disruption is even more pronounced with "synthetic steroid hormones"
because the steroids have their own delicately balanced melody within the
overall symphony. *NOTE: All steroid hormones can be
made in a bio-identical form to our own. These are easily and
inexpensively made from plant sterols, usually from wild yam or soy.
Being exact versions of human hormones, they cannot be patented. IN
ADDITION: Synthetic steroid hormones are also made from plant
sterols, and then chemically altered by pharmaceutical companies so they
can be patented.
The
Two Chief Hormones For Women
Estrogen is a general term used for the several types of
estrogen hormones made by the ovaries, and to a lesser degree the
testicles. Estrogens are steroids, derived from cholesterol, and come in
three major categories. Estrone, 5 - 10 % is considered a strong estrogen
because of its ability to cause cell proliferation. Estradiol, 5 - 10 %
is considered the strongest estrogen because of its ability to cause cell
proliferation. Estriol, 80 - 90 % is considered a weak estrogen because
it does not cause the cells to proliferate, but it does balance the
proliferating effects of the other two thereby conferring protection against
their cancer-causing ability.
Symptoms of Estrogen
Deficiency:
Hot flashes,
Night sweats, Insomnia, Mood Swings, Mental fogginess, poor memory, Vaginal
dryness, Vaginal/Bladder infections, Incontinence, Urinary frequency,
Headaches, migraines, Decreased Sexual Response, Loss of ambition, Depression,
Lack of stamina, Decreased Breast size, Wrinkling of Skin, Osteoporosis, and
Increased risk of Heart Disease.
Symptoms of Estrogen
Excess:
Heavy
bleeding, Clotting, Cramping, Water retention, bloating, Breast tenderness,
lumpiness, cystic breasts, enlarged breasts, fibrocystic breasts, weight gain,
Headaches, migraines, Emotional hypersensitivity, Depression, irritability,
Anxiety, Anger, agitation, Decreased Sexual Response, Thyroid dysfunction
(resembling hypothyroidism) Cold hands and feet, Blood sugar instability, Sweet
cravings, Insomnia, and Gall Bladder Dysfunction.
Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced in the ovaries
(corpus luteum) and Adrenal Glands. One of its main roles is to balance
estrogen. Progesterone is also produced by the Brain and the peripheral
nerves, and possibly other locations. Normally, women have much more
progesterone at any given time, then estrogen. This is important to know.
Symptoms of Progesterone
Deficiency:
PMS, Heavy
bleeding, Clotting, cramping, Inability to concentrate, short-term memory
impairment, Muscle tension/spasm, Fibromyalgia, Water retention, bloating,
Insomnia, Breast tenderness, lumpiness, cystic breasts, weight gain, Thyroid
dysfunction (resembling hypothyroidism), Headaches, migraines, Anxiety,
irritability, nervousness, moodiness, Hot flashes, Depression, Decreased sexual
response, Osteoporosis, Amenorrhea, spotting, Endometriosis, and Fibroids.
Symptoms of Progesterone
Excess:
Sleepiness,
Bloating or constipation, Candidia, Mild depression, and Exacerbated Estrogen
deficiency symptoms (see list above)
Note:
Progesterone only functions correctly when it is in the right proportion with
estrogen, it's primary partner and synergist. Estrogen is necessary to
create Progesterone receptors, and Progesterone regulates Estrogen receptors.
Isn't it
curious that some of the symptoms are common to all the different
imbalances? No wonder why women have such a difficult time in
knowing what is really going on with their hormones. The obvious choice
would seem to be consulting your Gynecologist. Unfortunately, the usual
solution is one of two artificial hormone treatments, either Birth Control
Pills (BCP's) or Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). But since we know
that using synthetic hormones is the quickest way to create an imbalance, with
no control over the side effects, wouldn't it be much better to use all natural
solutions designed to restore balance without all the side-effects? Of
course it would. But how would we be able to accurately determine which
of the different scenarios is occurring for each person? That's
where the Saliva Testing comes in. By collecting samples of Saliva at
regular intervals throughout the day, your specific rhythm can be
determined. Comparing that to a balanced and healthy profile, we can
accurately determine what the hormone levels are doing and what All Natural
Nutritional/Herbal protocols are needed in an effort to return the body to
balance.
What
To Consider
If you are a
woman, or are married to one, and you suffer from any of the symptoms
listed in the above four imbalances, you (or your wife) would benefit from
getting a Saliva Test Kit and performing a test on yourself. What you
will discover is the specific imbalance you suffer from and then have a true
place to start restoring your health. In other words, it won't require
you to "try" something to see if it works, all the while you could be
creating more imbalances in the process. It also won't require that
you take artificial hormones. Along with the interpretation offered
by Neuroscience, the company who supplies me with the Saliva Test Kits,
there also are proven solutions offered that will help to restore balance
to your whole hormonal system. So you would have everything to gain
by doing one of these Saliva Tests. Can you imagine what your life would
be like if you were able to finally get a handle on your hormones and all the
systems they influence?
My
Offer To You
To ALL
Current Practice Members:
If you, or someone you know, suffer with any of the above mentioned symptoms,
you owe it to yourself to call the office. Tell us you want us to hold
a Saliva Test Kit for you and you'll be in to pick it up. If you
stop in and pick the Test Kit up before June 30th, the
consultation to discuss the results, normally $75.00, will be
given for FREE. But you have to act fast.
Call the Office TODAY at (845)561-2225 and hold your
Kit. After you come in to get the Kit, you'll simply collect the four samples
of saliva, place them in the proper containers, place them in the box
and mail it back to NeuroScience (who pays for postage) and in about
10 days NeuroScience will have the results sent to me. It's totally
painless, and you will finally discover why you feel the way you do. But
remember, after the 30th of June, the regular fee of $75.00
will apply, so call NOW!
For All Potential
New Practice Members, I will offer you the opportunity to come in
for a consultation to discuss your results. This is normally a
$75.00 service and for taking advantage of this offer, I will do it
for FREE. Absolutely no charge with any obligation
for treatment. But let's be honest...if you have an imbalance, won't
you want to receive treatment? So call today at (845) 561-2225
and ask us to hold your Test Kit TODAY!
As always, we offer FREE Health Care Classes where you get to bring all your health related
questions and have a chance to have them answered for FREE. This occurs every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm
located in the Newburgh Office at 320 Robinson Avenue.
Since seating is limited, reservations are required.
If you have a burning health question and would like me to answer it for you,
call the Office and ask us to hold your spot in the class.
There is no charge for this class, but seating is limited. Call now
at (845) 561-2225 to reserve your
seat. This is a FREE service offered by Dr. Huntoon for the community. If
you belong to an organization and would like Dr. Huntoon to come
and speak to them at no charge, please let us know and we will
arrange for that to occur. This too is a community service.
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