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Posted in Botanicals, General, Menopause on Nov 30th, 2016
This randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted in women between the ages of 40 and 70 who reported menopausal symptoms. Women were evaluated using two conventionally recognized scales of menopause symptoms, the Kupperman Index (KI) and the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). Women were randomized to receive either placebo or an extract of Schisandra chinensis… […]
Posted in Calcium, Dietary Supplements, General, Menstrual Cycle, Nutrition, Prevention, Vitamin D on Oct 31st, 2016
Menstrual cramps, when due to primary dysmenorrhea, are caused by the action of endometrial prostaglandins and is a normal process of menstruation, to a degree, that then causes the contractions of the uterus. However, for some women, it is more than mild discomfort and can be mild, moderate or severe and depending on the pain […]
Posted in General, Nutrition, Prevention, Stress, Weight Management on Oct 18th, 2016
Heartburn, often called acid indigestion is when there is a burning/acidic sensation in the chest. It is caused by a back up of acid from the stomach into the esophagus and throat. Classic symptoms are those burning sensation behind the sternum and/or in the throat, but can also be accompanied by nausea, belching, bloating. When […]
Posted in Botanicals, Depression, Dietary Supplements, Turmeric on Sep 30th, 2016
Did you know that curcumin, a component of turmeric (Curcuma longa), has antidepressant activity? Natural medicine has much to offer individuals who suffer from mild to moderate depression, and increasingly, we have things to offer for those with major depression. One of the problems with conventional treatments, is that nearly 50% of patients with major […]
Posted in Botanicals, Breastfeeding, General, Nutrition on Sep 19th, 2016
Fenugreek seed has a long tradition of being used as an agent to increase the production of breast milk (“galactagogue”). There is general agreement among health care advisory organizations, including the World Health Organization, breast feeding is recommended for at least 6 months, due to its short and long term health benefits to the recipient. […]
Posted in Depression, Dietary Supplements, Menstrual Cycle, Nutrition, Premenstrual Syndrome, Prevention, Weight Management on Aug 31st, 2016
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) includes one or more of many symptoms in the areas of mood, the physical body and cognition. The most frequent symptoms are irritability, depression, fatigue, water retention, weight gain, breast tenderness, headaches, abdominal cramps and mood swings. About 80% of women may experience PMS and about 50% of women seek medical care […]
Posted in Dietary Supplements, Endocrine Health, Menstrual Cycle, PCOS, Phytoestrogen, Soy, Weight Management on Aug 9th, 2016
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine problem that is diagnosed in reproductive aged women. It’s complex and involves multiple body systems but is associated with hyperinsulinemia, impaired glucose metabolism, hyperandrogenism and dyslipidemia. It is estimated that 5-6 million women in the United States have PCOS. The manifestations of PCOS can include irregular/infrequent menses […]
Posted in Dietary Supplements, General, Headaches, Migraine, Mind and Emotional, Stress on Jul 31st, 2016
Migraines are chronic and debilitating and affect 12-20% of the world’s population, and are more common in women. Women account for about three quarters of the 28 million Americans who experience migraine headaches. Attacks can begin at any age, but they typically start during childhood or adolescence when they are pretty equal in boys and […]
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