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
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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
• Inhibitors:
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White willow
Pasque flower
Cramp bark
Lavender oil
Jasmine oil
Myrrh oil
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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
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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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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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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
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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
• 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
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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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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
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B-Complex vitamins, especially B6
L-Tyrosine
Suma Adaptagenic Blend
John Christopher’s Menopause Formula
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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
• 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
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Vitamin B6
Magnesium Complex
Vitamin E
Ginkgo and Hawthorn
Pau D’Arco
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Heavy Menstrual
Bleeding
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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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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
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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
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
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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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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
• Parsley
• Sage
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Supplements for
Menopause
• Single Herbs:
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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
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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
Natural Therapies for
Infertility
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Improve general health and nutrition
Detoxify - do a cleanse
Check for low cholesterol
Balance hormones
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Supplements for
Infertility
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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
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
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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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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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
Causes of Low
Testosterone
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Chemotherapy
Adrenal Stress/Burnout
Depression
Physical Trauma
Xenoestrogens
Avoid Estrogenic Plants
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Black cohosh
Licorice
Soy
Grapefruit (interferes
with estrogen
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
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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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
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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
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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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
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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
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
• Increase Zinc
– Shrinks prostate
– Alleviates symptoms of BPH
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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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Natural Therapy for
Erectile Dysfunction
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Improve Circulation
Balance Hormones
Regulate Blood Sugar
Use Reproductive Tonics
Check Medications
Improve Circulation
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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
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Eleuthero (under 40)
Korean ginseng (over 40)
Male DHEA Formula
Men’s Aphdrodisiac Blend
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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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