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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
ABC+D Approach Lesson Twelve: The Reproductive System
Reproductive Hormones • • • • • • •
FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone LH - Luteinizing Hormone Oxytocin Prolactin Testosterone Estrogens Progesterone
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) • Stimulates follicle development and estrogen in women • Stimulates testes to produce sperm in men • Inhibitors: Chaste tree, white willow, hops, stoneseed, mugwort and sage
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) • Works with FSH to cause ovulation and progesterone production in women • Stimulates testosterone in men • Enhancers: Sarasparilla, mugwort, wild oat • Inhibitors: Stoneseed, white willow, hops
Oxytocin • Causes uterine contraction during childbirth and milk “let down” in nursing • Also released during orgasm • Causes chemical “bonding”
Oxytocin • Stimulants – – – – – –
Blue cohosh Scotch broom Lady’s mantle Goldenseal Chocolate Nipple stimulation
• Inhibitors: – – – – – –
White willow Pasque flower Cramp bark Lavender oil Jasmine oil Myrrh oil
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Prolactin • Assists in breast milk production • Enhancers: Fennel, milk thistle, blessed thistle, fenugreek and marshmallow • Inhibitors: Sage, parsley
Testosterone • “Male Hormone • Enhanacers: – DHEA – Sarsaparilla – Men’s Aphrodisiac Formula – Zinc – Vitamin B5
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Eleuthero Korean ginseng Pine tree pollen Tienchi ginseng (Panax notoginseng) – Nettle root – Tribulus (puncture vine)
Estrogens • Three Forms – Estrais – Estrone – Estrodiol
• “Female” Hormones • Enhancers: – Black cohosh – Hops
– – – – –
Licorice Soy Geranium oil Pink grapefruit oil Clary sage
• Inhibitors – Chaste tree – Progesterone – Pasque flower
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Xenoestrogens • Xenoestrogens (environmental estrogens) are a major cause of reproductive health problems • The liver breaks down excess estrogens, so liver problems with also cause hormone imbalance
Sources of Xenoestrogens • Commercial meat and dairy products • Pesticide residues on commercial produce • Plastics • Shampoos • Microwave cooking in plastic
Counteracting Negative Estrogens • Aid Liver Detoxification – Indole-3 Carbynol – Special Cellular Cleansing Formula – Environmental Detoxifying Formula
• Increase progesterone – Progesterone Cream
• Reduce exposure to xenoestrogens • Block estrogen receptors with phytoestrogens – Phytoestrogen Breast Formula – Eat whole grains, beans, dark green leafy vegetables
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Progesterone • Prepares uterus for implantation • Maintains pregnancy • Enhancers: sarasparilla, yarrow, parsley, lady’s mantle • Supplemented with Progesterone Cream
Part One:
Female Reproductive Health
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
The Female Cycle
PMS • Pre-Menstrual Syndrome • Physical and emotional symptoms associated with days before period starts • Four major types associated with various hormonal imbalances: A, C, D & H
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
PMS Type A Symptoms
Imbalance
• • • •
• High Estrogen • Low Progesterone
Anxiety Irritability Mood swings Nervous tension
Therapy for PMS Type A • Decongest the liver – Chinese Wood Reducing Formula – Environmental Detoxifying Formula – Special Cellular Cleansing Formula
• Balance Hormones – General Glandular Formula – Chinese PMS Formula – Progesterone Cream
Therapy for PMS Type A • Other Helpful Supplements – – – –
Cordyceps Panothenic Acid Vitamin B6 Magnesium Complex
• Reduce consumption of bad fats
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
PMS Type C Symptoms
Imbalance
• • • • •
• Low Prostaglandins • Blood sugar imbalances
Food cravings Headache Fatigue Dizziness Palpitations
Therapy for PMS Type C • Associated with hypoglycemia and syndrome X • Balance blood sugar levels – Licorice root – Paavo Airola’s Hypoglycemic Formula – Algae Blend
• Avoid table salt • Increase Good Fats
Therapy for PMS Type C • Balance Hormones – Iodine – Progesterone Cream – Magnesium Complex
• Other Helpful Supplements – – – –
L-Glutamine L-Carnatine Vitamin D3 Evening Primrose Oil
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
PMS Type D Symptoms
Imbalance
• • • • •
• Low estrogen • High progesterone • Elevated aldosterone
Depression Crying Forgetfulness Confusion Insomnia
Therapy for PMS Type D • Magnesium—levels tend to be very low • Lead levels may be high – Oral Chelation Formula – Heavy Metal Cleansing Formula
• Aid Liver Function – – – –
Chinese Formula for Sagging Chi Chinese Wood Increasing Formula Sam-e Blood Purifier Extract with Red Clover
Therapy for PMS Type D • Increase Phytoestrogens – Black Cohosh – Soy Protein in Capsules
• Other Helpful Supplements – – – –
B-Complex vitamins, especially B6 L-Tyrosine Suma Adaptagenic Blend John Christopher’s Menopause Formula
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
PMS Type H Symptoms
Imbalance
• • • •
• Elevated aldosterone
Fluid retention Weight gain Beast tenderness Abdominal distention • Swollen hands and feet
Therapy for PMS Type H • Diuretic Herbs – Herbal Diuretic Formula – Chinese Water Decreasing Formula – Kidney Enhancing Formula
• Increase Phytoestrogens – Black cohosh – Soy Protein in Capsules
• Balance Hormones – Prostate Support Formula – Adrenal Glandular Formula
Therapy for PMS Type H • Increase Good Fats • Other Helpful Supplements – – – – –
Vitamin B6 Magnesium Complex Vitamin E Ginkgo and Hawthorn Pau D’Arco
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding • • • • •
Bayberry Capsicum Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Formula Sarasparilla Yarrow
Uterine Fibroids • Growths made up of muscle cells & other tissue that grow in the uterine wall (womb) • Can grow as a single fibroid or in clusters • Can be small (1” or less) or large (grapefruit size, 8” or more)
Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids • Pain, especially during sexual activity or with periods • Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) • Bleeding between periods • Frequent urination • Abdominal swelling • Can prevent pregnancy or cause miscarriage
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Causes of Uterine Fibroids • Growth is stimulated by estrogens – Xenoestrogens – Inability to break down natural estrogens (liver problems)
Natural Therapy for Uterine Fibroids • Reduce estrogen overload – Enhance liver detoxification – Increase progesterone – Avoid Xenoestrogens
• Detoxify – Vaginal bolus with John Christopher’s Vagina Bolus Formula – Special Cellular Cleansing Formula
• Controlling Bleeding – Yarrow – Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Formula
More Therapy for Uterine Fibroids • Reduce Pain and Inflammation – Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief Formula
• Balance Hormones – Iodine – Thyroid Glandular Formula – Adrenal Glandular Formula
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Dysmenorrhea • Painful periods may be caused by: – Hormonal imbalances – Nutritional deficiencies – Lack of exercise and muscle tone – Caffeine and stress – Emotional issues (fear of pregnancy, shame) – Infection, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids
Remedies for Dysmenorrhea • Antispasmodic Remedies – – – – –
Antispasmodic Formula Black cohosh Lobelia Magnesium Complex Cellular Energy Production Formula
• Aids to Detoxification – Special Cellular Cleansing Formula – Environmental Detoxifying Formula – Fiber
Remedies for Dysmenorrhea • Herbs to stimulate pelvic circulation – – – – – –
Dong quai Ginger Yarrow Prickly ash Red root Topical caster oil packs
• Other Helpful Remedies – Chinese PMS Formula – Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief Formula
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Amenorrhia • Lack of periods • Often caused by lack of adequate protein or fat intake or excessive exercise • Possible Remedies: – Blue Cohosh – Female Balancing Formula – Anti-Parasitic Formula with Artemisa
Irregular Cycle • Short – Dong Quai – Female Comfort – Oregon Grape – Flax Seed Oil
• Long – Red Raspberry Blend Extract – Wild Yam And Chaste Tree
Tonics for Pregnancy • Prenatal Vitamin and Mineral • Red Raspberry Blend Extract • GLA Supplement
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Aids for Labor and Delivery • 5-Week Pregnancy Formula • Blue Cohosh • Cramp Relief • Kava Kava
Herbs to Enhance Breast Milk • • • • •
Alfalfa Blessed Thistle Fennel Marshmallow Milk Thistle
Herbs to Dry Up Breast Milk • Parsley • Sage
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Supplements for Menopause • Single Herbs: – – – – – –
Black Cohosh False Unicorn Dong Quai Kudzu Licorice Root Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)
• Supplements: – Evening Primrose Oil – Skeletal Vitamin and Mineral Formula – Super GLA – Vitamin B-Complex – Vitamin E
Formulas for Menopause • John Christopher’s Menopause Formula • Time Release Black Cohosh and Dong Quai • John Chrisopher’s Female Balancing Blend
General Remedies for Female Troubles • • • •
Black Cohosh Dong Quai False Unicorn Red Raspberry
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Causes of Infertility in Women • 40% related to ovulation • 40% are from blocked or damaged fallopian tubes • 10% are hormonal problems – Under or over-active thyroid
• Endometriosis is the cause of infertility for 30% to 50% of women
Conventional Therapies for Infertility • Oral medications and hormones • Laparoscopy - Surgery to open blocked fallopian tubes • Inter-uterine insemination • In vitro fertilization - resulting embryos transferred to uterus
Natural Therapies for Infertility • • • •
Improve general health and nutrition Detoxify - do a cleanse Check for low cholesterol Balance hormones
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Supplements for Infertility • • • • • • • •
Chinese Mineral Energy Tonic Female Balancing Formula Stan Malstrom’s Female Balancing Formula John Christopher’s Aphrodisiac Formula Progesterone Cream Iodine Thyroid Glandular Formula Adrenal Glandular Formula
Causes of Loss of Libido •
Hormonal Imbalances – Low thyroid – Adrenal fatigue – Imbalance of female hormones
• • • • • • •
Stress Nutritional deficiencies Chronic dieting Excessive alcohol Emotional issues surrounding sexuality Relationship problems Vaginal pain
Natural Remedies for Loss of Libido • John Christopher’s Aphrodisiac Formula • Women’s Aphdrodisiac Blend • Adrenal Glandular Formula • Thyroid Glandular Formula • Sarsaparilla
• Prostate Support Formula • Stan Malstrom’s Prostate Formula • Progesterone • Testosterone • Counseling • Flower Essences
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Part Two:
Male Reproductive Health
Testosterone & Aging • Testosterone is an anabolic steroid • Increases lean muscle and decreases fat production • Levels fall in middle age • Hormone levels shift towards estrogen
• In men estrogens increase production of cortisol in the adrenal glands • Progesterone and cortisol compete for receptor sites • As cortisol increases, DHEA production decreases • High cortisol & low testosterone increase fat deposition • As fat cells increase, the risk for diabetes and heart disease increases
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Low Testosterone • • • • • • • •
Frustration/Anxiety Decreased Sex Drive Less Night Dreams Muscle Wasting Low Self Esteem Weight Gain Lack of Muscle Tone Mild Depression
Causes of Low Testosterone • • • • •
Chemotherapy Adrenal Stress/Burnout Depression Physical Trauma Xenoestrogens
Avoid Estrogenic Plants • • • •
Black cohosh Licorice Soy Grapefruit (interferes with estrogen breakdown)
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Avoid Hops & Beer • • • •
Hops is highly estrogenic and reduces sex drive in men Most beer is made with hops Direct implication to prostate inflammation Plays a role in prostate size, BPH and prostate cancer
Prostate • Walnut-sized endocrine gland releases – Testosterone, estrogens, androgens
• Sits below the bladder and wraps around the urethra • Can cause pain when inflamed or swollen • Inflammation affects urine output and frequency
3 Common Prostate Conditions • Prostatitis • Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) • Prostate cancer
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Prostate Inflammation • Swelling of the prostate cuts off flow of urine • Causes frequent trips to the men’s room • Weak stream insufficient to fully open flaps at tip of penis – mis-aim & “dribbling” • Causes discomfort or pain
Cause of Prostatitis • • • •
Cause is not understood Often due to urinary tract infection Difficult for bacteria to get into prostate Less than 10% is due to bacterial infection
Prostatitis vs BPH • Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland • BPH is nonmalignant, abnormal growth in the prostate tissue • From walnut-sized to grapefruit
• Severity is measured in stages I-IV (mildserious)
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
BPH • A rising epidemic of prostate enlargement in men • Varied & controversial opinions as to cause • Men in China have lower rates of BHP than American men • They also have the same DHT levels • Suggesting there is a dietary or environmental cause • Xenoestrogens are probably a major factor
Natural Therapy for Prostatitis & BPH • • • • • • • •
Chinese Water Increasing Formula Chinese Water Decreasing Formula John Christopher’s Prostate Formula Stan Malstrom’s Prostate Formula Prostate Support Formula Uva ursi Probiotic Blend Kidney Enhancing Formula
Other Natural Remedies • Increase Omega-3 fatty acids – – – – – –
Inhibit prostate cell growth Reduces nighttime urination Increases elimination (stream) Reduces prostate gland Decreases pain and fatigue Increases libido
• Increase Zinc – Shrinks prostate – Alleviates symptoms of BPH
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) • Effects 30 million men in US – 1/3 of sexually active male population
• 1 million prescription of Viagra were filled when it was released
Causes of Erectile Dysfunction Erections are dependent on a strong supply of blood to the penis – narrow or clogged arteries cause insufficient supply of blood to produce an erection Major cause of ED • Atherosclerosis of penile artery - clogged • Diabetes - high blood sugar levels cause narrowing of blood vessels
Other Possible Causes of Erectile Dysfunction • Xenoestrogens • Poor diet • Side effects of pharmaceutical drugs
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Natural Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction • • • • •
Improve Circulation Balance Hormones Regulate Blood Sugar Use Reproductive Tonics Check Medications
Improve Circulation • • • • • •
Oral Chelation Formula L-Arginine Formula Capsicum, Garlic & Parsley Ginger Damiana Yohimbe
Balance Hormones • Avoid xenoestrogens • Avoid estrogenic herbs - licorice, black cohosh, soy, hops (beer) • Enhance testosterone • • • •
Eleuthero (under 40) Korean ginseng (over 40) Male DHEA Formula Men’s Aphdrodisiac Blend
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The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
Regulate Blood Sugar • Avoid simple carbohydrates • Use complex carbohydrates (whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables) • Helpful Supplements • Chromium GTF • Target Mineral Pancreatic Formula • Blood Sugar Regulating Formula
Other Helpful Supplements • • • • • •
Prostate Support Formula Chinese Water Increasing Formula Iodine B-Complex Good Fats Maca
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