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 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 Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 1 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 Estrogens • Three Forms – Estrais – Estrone – Estrodiol • “Female” Hormones • Enhancers: – Black cohosh – Hops – – – – – Licorice Soy Geranium oil Pink grapefruit oil Clary sage • Inhibitors Testosterone • “Male Hormone • Enhanacers: – DHEA – Sarsaparilla – Men’s Aphrodisiac Formula – Zinc – Vitamin B5 – – – – Eleuthero Korean ginseng Pine tree pollen Tienchi ginseng (Panax notoginseng) – Nettle root – Tribulus (puncture vine) 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 – Chaste tree – Progesterone – Pasque flower 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 Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 2 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 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 Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 3 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 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 PMS Type C Symptoms Imbalance • • • • • • Low Prostaglandins • Blood sugar imbalances Food cravings Headache Fatigue Dizziness Palpitations Therapy for PMS Type C • Balance Hormones – Iodine – Progesterone Cream – Magnesium Complex • Other Helpful Supplements – – – – L-Glutamine L-Carnatine Vitamin D3 Evening Primrose Oil Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 4 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 – – – – 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 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 Chinese Formula for Sagging Chi Chinese Wood Increasing Formula Sam-e Blood Purifier Extract with Red Clover PMS Type H Symptoms Imbalance • • • • • Elevated aldosterone Fluid retention Weight gain Beast tenderness Abdominal distention • Swollen hands and feet Therapy for PMS Type H • Increase Good Fats • Other Helpful Supplements – – – – – Vitamin B6 Magnesium Complex Vitamin E Ginkgo and Hawthorn Pau D’Arco • Balance Hormones – Prostate Support Formula – Adrenal Glandular Formula Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 5 The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System • • • • • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Uterine Fibroids Bayberry Capsicum Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Formula Sarasparilla Yarrow • 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 Causes 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 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 • Growth is stimulated by estrogens – Xenoestrogens – Inability to break down natural estrogens (liver problems) More Therapy for Uterine Fibroids • Reduce Pain and Inflammation – Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relief Formula • Balance Hormones – Iodine – Thyroid Glandular Formula – Adrenal Glandular Formula – Yarrow – Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Formula Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 6 The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System Remedies for Dysmenorrhea 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 • 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 Irregular Cycle • Short – Dong Quai – Female Comfort – Oregon Grape – Flax Seed Oil • Long – Red Raspberry Blend Extract – Wild Yam And Chaste Tree • Antispasmodic Remedies – – – – – Antispasmodic Formula Black cohosh Lobelia Magnesium Complex Cellular Energy Production Formula • Aids to Detoxification – Special Cellular Cleansing Formula – Environmental Detoxifying Formula – Fiber 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 Tonics for Pregnancy • Prenatal Vitamin and Mineral • Red Raspberry Blend Extract • GLA Supplement Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 7 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 Supplements for Menopause • Single Herbs: – – – – – – • Parsley • Sage • Supplements: – Evening Primrose Oil – Skeletal Vitamin and Mineral Formula – Super GLA – Vitamin B-Complex – Vitamin E General Remedies for Female Troubles Formulas for Menopause • John Christopher’s Menopause Formula • Time Release Black Cohosh and Dong Quai • John Chrisopher’s Female Balancing Blend Black Cohosh False Unicorn Dong Quai Kudzu Licorice Root Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) • • • • Black Cohosh Dong Quai False Unicorn Red Raspberry Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 8 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 Supplements for Infertility Natural Therapies for Infertility • • • • Improve general health and nutrition Detoxify - do a cleanse Check for low cholesterol Balance hormones 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 • • • • • • • • 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 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 Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 9 The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System Testosterone & Aging Part Two: Male Reproductive Health • 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 Causes of Low Testosterone • • • • • Chemotherapy Adrenal Stress/Burnout Depression Physical Trauma Xenoestrogens • Testosterone is an anabolic steroid • Increases lean muscle and decreases fat production • Levels fall in middle age • Hormone levels shift towards estrogen Low Testosterone • • • • • • • • Frustration/Anxiety Decreased Sex Drive Less Night Dreams Muscle Wasting Low Self Esteem Weight Gain Lack of Muscle Tone Mild Depression Avoid Estrogenic Plants • • • • Black cohosh Licorice Soy Grapefruit (interferes with estrogen breakdown) Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 10 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 3 Common Prostate Conditions • Prostatitis • Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) • Prostate cancer 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 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 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 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) Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 11 The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System Natural Therapy for Prostatitis & BPH 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 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 • • • • • • • • 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 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 • Increase Zinc – Shrinks prostate – Alleviates symptoms of BPH 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 Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. These handouts are only for use with the class and may not be distributed in any form without permission. 12 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 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 Improve Circulation • • • • • • Oral Chelation Formula L-Arginine Formula Capsicum, Garlic & Parsley Ginger Damiana Yohimbe 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 Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing, a division of Kether-One, Inc. 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