ABC+D Approach Reproductive Hormones

The ABC+D Approach to Natural Healing Webinar: Session 12: The Reproductive System
ABC+D Approach
Lesson Twelve:
The Reproductive
System
Reproductive Hormones
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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
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Blue cohosh
Scotch broom
Lady’s mantle
Goldenseal
Chocolate
Nipple stimulation
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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
Estrogens
• Three Forms
– Estrais
– Estrone
– Estrodiol
• “Female”
Hormones
• Enhancers:
– Black cohosh
– Hops
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Licorice
Soy
Geranium oil
Pink grapefruit oil
Clary sage
• Inhibitors
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)
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
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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
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
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• 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
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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
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• 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
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L-Glutamine
L-Carnatine
Vitamin D3
Evening Primrose Oil
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PMS Type D
Symptoms
Imbalance
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• 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
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Therapy for PMS Type D
• Increase Phytoestrogens
– Black Cohosh
– Soy Protein in Capsules
• Other Helpful Supplements
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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
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• 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
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Vitamin B6
Magnesium Complex
Vitamin E
Ginkgo and Hawthorn
Pau D’Arco
• Balance Hormones
– Prostate Support Formula
– Adrenal Glandular Formula
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Aids for Labor and
Delivery
• 5-Week Pregnancy
Formula
• Blue Cohosh
• Cramp Relief
• Kava Kava
Herbs to Enhance
Breast Milk
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Alfalfa
Blessed Thistle
Fennel
Marshmallow
Milk Thistle
Herbs to Dry Up Breast
Milk
Supplements for
Menopause
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• 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)
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Black Cohosh
Dong Quai
False Unicorn
Red Raspberry
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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
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Improve general health and nutrition
Detoxify - do a cleanse
Check for low cholesterol
Balance hormones
Causes of Loss of Libido
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Hormonal Imbalances
– Low thyroid
– Adrenal fatigue
– Imbalance of female
hormones
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Stress
Nutritional deficiencies
Chronic dieting
Excessive alcohol
Emotional issues
surrounding sexuality
Relationship problems
Vaginal pain
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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
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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
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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
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Frustration/Anxiety
Decreased Sex Drive
Less Night Dreams
Muscle Wasting
Low Self Esteem
Weight Gain
Lack of Muscle Tone
Mild Depression
Avoid Estrogenic Plants
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Black cohosh
Licorice
Soy
Grapefruit (interferes
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breakdown)
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Avoid Hops & Beer
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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
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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)
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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
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Inhibit prostate cell growth
Reduces nighttime urination
Increases elimination (stream)
Reduces prostate gland
Decreases pain and fatigue
Increases libido
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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
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Natural Therapy for
Erectile Dysfunction
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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
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Eleuthero (under 40)
Korean ginseng (over 40)
Male DHEA Formula
Men’s Aphdrodisiac Blend
Improve Circulation
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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
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Prostate Support Formula
Chinese Water Increasing Formula
Iodine
B-Complex
Good Fats
Maca
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