Amamentar é em geral muito importante para todas as mães, mas pode trazer alguns desafios.

A homeopatia para problemas de  amamentação vem sendo usada há décadas, com excelentes resultados.

Sugiro abaixo alguns remédios homeopáticos de primeiros socorros. Eles não cobrem todas as situações, mas para problemas mais comuns podem ser uma rápida solução.

Use de uma a três doses, e se não fizer efeito você precisará de ajuda profissional para a escolha do remédio, pois muitos fatores podem estar envolvidos no problema. Isto inclui ações negativas de remédios alopáticos, quedas hormonais que causam depressão, dificuldade de estabelecer um contato mais profundo com o bebê, sentimentos de abandono ou de excesso de responsabilidade.

Neste momento uma boa alimentação é essencial – ela deve conter todos os minerais, carboidratos, vitaminas e protéinas necessárias para esta importante função, para que a mulher não fique desprovida daquilo que seu organismo necessita para se recuperar; e para prover ao bebê uma nutrição saudável.

Mamilos rachados e doloridos

Nitricum acidum 30CH: para rachaduras dolorosas e com sangramento.

Phytolacca 30CH: Para rachaduras doloridas, pior quando amamentando, e com dores que irradiam para o peito. Seios duros e granulosos.

Graphitis 30CH: Rachaduras que coçam. Pode haver secreção clara e aguada.

Produção de leite

Calcarea carbonica 30CH: Leite aguado em grande quantidade ou insuficiente. A criança não aceita o leite, que pode ter gusto ruim. Pessoa muito friorenta e com facilidade para transpirar.

Pulsatilla 30CH: Quando a produção é instável, às vezes muito leite, às vezes pouco. O estado emocional é passivo, choroso e a pessoa não sente sede.

Ricinus communis 6CH: para aumentar a produção de leite – usar apenas a potencia 6C, pois em potencias mais altas este remédio diminui o leite, e é usado para desmame.

Mastites ( inflamações que causam obstruções impedindo ou dificultando a saída do leite)

Phytolacca: Além de ser indicado para rachaduras, é o principal remédio para mastites.

Bryonia: Para mastitis com friagem, dores em forma de agulhadas, e um estado emocional de irritação.

Belladona: Quando os seios estão duros e congestionados, e com alta temperatura. A piora vem rápido, e as dores são latejantes, podendo também haver um estado febril geral.

Como tomar

Colocar 3 glóbulos debaixo da língua e deixar dissolver devagar. Repetir a dose entre uma e duas horas. Acompanhar com atenção a melhora e parar quando estiver completamente bem. Se não houver melhora após duas ou três doses, é porque a escolha não foi acertada.

Neste caso você pode tentar outro remédio, ou procurar ajuda profissional.

Ao tomar o remédio Homeopatico

Se sua escolha fizer efeito, pare de tomar quando estiver 100% melhor. O remédio homeopático não deve ser tomado sem necessidade.

Crianças  amamentadas no peito crescem mais saudáveis

Hoje comprovado cientificamente, mas certamente bem conhecidos das nossas antepassadas são os benefícios do aleitamento materno. Ele favorece as funções respiratórias, desenvolvimento de uma boa arcada dentária e fala do bebê.

Crianças amamentadas no peito crescem muito mais fortes e menos sujeitas a pegar doenças contagiosas.

A digestão e funcionamento intestinais também são beneficiados, e até mesmo a capacidade de se interessar por diferentes sabores de alimentos.

O fator emocional também é fundamental, pois a amamentação gera uma proximidade única para a criança

A amamentação também favorece a mãe, permitindo um mais fácil retorno à boa forma, sem falar na alegria de saber que está realizando algo tão importante.

Muita saúde a todos!

Estas informações têm apenas propósito educacionais e não pretende tratar ou substituir tratamento medico.

Maria Alves, HOM, DCHM
Registered Homeopath – Phone: 289-892-3011
Homeopatia Clássica

Sua consulta homeopática pode ser reembolsada se você tiver seguro saúde e pode ser deduzida no imposto de renda de Ontario.

Consultas com um retorno grátis, pessoalmente ou por Skype.

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Dry skin has been a problem over the last six years when Winter arrives. I tried many body creams, from the cheapest to the most expensive, all without very good results. One day I remembered having tried coconut oil in Brazil many years ago, and decided to try it again. The results were amazing.

Cosmetic coconut oils may contain strange and harmful elements, so for best results, choose an organic, cold pressed cooking oil instead. It is very thin and penetrates the skin deeply, without leaving a greasy appearance.

I usually use it all over the body, especially on the heels. At night I use a tiny portion around my eyes (being careful to not get any inside the eyes).

I haven’t abandoned the industrialized creams, but I use them much less because of the toxic ingredients they have. There are many studies about the most common toxic elements present in the products we use routinely.

I also apply small portions on my hair, especially on the tips. A good moment for doing it is after washing when it is still damp, or any time when you feel it is very dry.
I would suggest that you start with a small jar to try it out, and if you don’t like you can always use it for cooking.

If you do try coconut oil, please share your experience!

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Every new season our bodies suffer stress to adapt to new weather conditions. The change itself is not a big problem if we are strong and our energy levels are up. But if during these times we feel sadness, anger or disappointment, it lowers our immunity and a cold or flu can take us by surprise. Among many homeopathic remedies for these conditions I would like to share a very good one, especially for the beginning of the influenza process. It is able to bring a great improvement by preventing the cold from turning into a more serious condition.

Allium Cepa

Allium cepa is suitable for the beginning of colds with watery coryza. The typical secretions of Allium Cepa is a coryza and lacrimation which are burning and watery. Nose, throat,larynx and bronchi are affected.

Allium Cepa is a good remedy for seasonal changes that come with cold and wind, for flu and colds caused by sudden chills and cold drafts. A peculiar characteristic of this remedy is that the person becomes worse not only when exposed to cold temperatures, but also in a warm room.

Potency

Suggested potency: 6CH, 12CH or 30CH, 3 pellets every 2 hours up to four times daily, for a maximum of 2 days. If the symptoms persist after 2 days, a professional opinion is indicated. It is important to increase the time between doses and stop taking it as you feel improvement. When complete cure is achieved, stop taking the remedy altogether.

Important: if the flu or cold have different characteristics from the ones mentioned above, the remedy indicated is not Allium cepa, and another remedy should be found, according to the symptoms presented.

Under the tongue

The pellets should be put under the tongue, directly from the vial, and allowed to dissolve slowly. Do not touch them. If necessary you can dissolve them in a little water to facilitate it’s administration. If it is liquid, you can dissolve the drops in one tablespoon of water.

This post is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Maria Alves, DCHM, HOM
Registered Homeopath
Classical Homeopathy
Toronto and Durham Area, 289-892-3011

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Part II of our suggestions for a homeopathic travel kit  – To see the previous remedies please go to Homeopathic Travel Kit – Part I

Remedies

HAMAMELIS

Bruised eyes, with bleeding. Burns of tongue and mouth.

PULSATILLA

For pains that change from one place to another. For injuries where there is swelling and throbbing.

LEDUM

Insect bites; prevents tetanus in cuts; sprained ankles. If there is a possibility of tetanus from cuts, take Ledum as first aid and consult a health professional immediately.

RUTA

Good for tendons and ankle sprains, sore wrists from repetitive work, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, which get worse by cold and movement.

HEPAR SULPH alternating with SILICIA

For abscesses in teeth, with bleeding and pus. Use potency 6c. Alternate between the 2 remedies every two hours on the first day , 4 hours ont the second day, and once the next 3 to 4 days. Consult a dentist to evaluate the situation and make the necessary treatment.

CARBO VEGETABILIS

For shock after injury or accident when the person becomes weak and cold.

ARSENICUM ALBUM 30C

For poisoning with vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. For Anxiety, fear, and shortness of breath caused by anxiety.

VERATRUM ALBUM 30C

For sudden collapse in which the person becomes pale, cold and thinks they are going to die. There may be cold sweating, nausea, cramps.

CYSTITIS FORMULA

This is a compound that you can buy at pharmacies that sell homeopathy. It contains a combination of remedies that act in cases of cystitis. If you have this problem frequently, you should seek a homeopath in order to see which medicine is right for you. But in case of emergencies in a trip with rush situations, stress, and chills that might bring discomfort, urgency to urinate and burning, it is great. I feel better 90% with the first dose, usually taking 4 pellets four times on the first day, and two times a day for the next five or six days.

HOW TO USE THESE REMEDIES

Homeopathic remedies can come in pellets or liquid form. They should always be put under the tongue, so they can be absorbed properly.

Even when using these remedies, in serious cases seek medical help immediately. First Aid has a literal meaning, and the person may need medical evaluation.

When you need a prescription

Remember that homeopathy for use on a continuing basis must be prescribed by a homeopath, although some people may find their own medicine. Professional supervision is very important in severe and chronic cases because the right medicine can bring reactions as a sign of healing, which need to be evaluated to see if it truly is a sign of healing or if the remedy needs to be replaced.

Potency

In general the potency for Arnica for example,  in case of muscle pain by excessive exercise, should be 6C. But you can use higher potencies if you don’t have 6C.

For other situations use 6C to 30C, 4 pellets. It is possible that you get better with one dose, but  if it doesn’t happen, like in cases of crisis and panic, you may take a dose every ten minutes until the situation improves, and then you can take it in larger intervals until the situation is balanced.

Under the tongue

The pellets should be put under the tongue, directly from the vial, and allowed to dissolve slowly. Do not touch them. If necessary you can dissolve them in a little water to facilitate it’s administration. If it is liquid, you can dissolve the drops in one tablespoon of water.

The key in homeopathy is that when you get healed, you must stop taking the remedy. Homeopathy is not preventative, and should only be used in case of real need.

This post is not intended to replace medical treatment and remedies should be used in cases of urgency until you can find professional help. A good idea is to consult a homeopathic professional and talk to them about your first aid kit.

Maria Alves, DCHM, HOM
Registered Homeopath

References:
http://www.homeopathyforhealth.net/2013/04/02/a-list-of-homeopathic-remedies-for-overseas-travel/
“Homeopathic Remedies” – Asa Hershoff

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Accustomed to use homeopathy for various types of problems, it was a surprise to me to discover that homeopathic remedies are great for emergencies, such as falls, burns, bruises, shocks, bumps, etc. Too bad I did not know that when I got hit on the head by a wind-surf mast, because despite being seen by doctor at the hotel and ensured that everything was fine, the homeopathic remedy would have helped to calm me down.

It was great to discover that Pulsatilla is good for pains that change place, which reminds me of a trip to India that I took many years ago, when my friend Lili began to feel a pain that changed place. All that I could do was a massage and I joked with her that in fact she wanted a complete massage, since the pain went from the back to the leg, then to the stomach and so on. At that time I already used homeopathy, but did not know of remedies for first aid.

Recently my husband injured a nerve in the arm near the shoulder, shoveling snow from the sidewalk. The pain was intense and got worse at the slightest movement. He took Bryonia and improvement was rapid and definitive.

I cut a finger and it bled so much that I got scared and went into shock. It was literally “shocking” because that had never happened to me. Fortunately I could tell my husband to give me four globules of Arnica. It took only a few seconds to calm me down.

I leave you a basic list of medicines, taken from my homeopathic studies, and my personal experience. Make your list and whenever you travel take them with you, remembering to put them in a transparent bag, so that in in airports you can request that security leave them out of the X-ray machine. There is a big controversy regarding the affect X-rays have on homeopathic remedies. Also, don’t let them near camphor. So let’s go to the list. It certainly does not cover all possibilities, but it will be of great help when you’re in the woods, in some distant country or even on an airplane:

ARNICA

For muscle pain caused by excessive exercise; shock in accidents when the person is in a state of terror; to prevent or reduce bruising, help with blows to the head. It is also good to use during one to two weeks before surgery, continuing for about two weeks after.

BRYONIA

For severe pains from injury, made worse by movement. When the nerve hurts deep inside. For pains from hard work.

CALENDULA (gel or cream)

Promotes a good cicatrization, prevent scars and keloids. It also helps to take away the pain of cuts, and it is good for insect bites and sunburns.

HYPERICUM

For bruises in areas rich in nerves. For crushed fingers, cuts to the tongue and genitals.

Please see more at Homeopathic Travel Kit – Part II

This post is not intended to replace medical treatment and remedies should be used in cases of urgency until you can find professional help. A good idea is to consult a homeopathic professional and talk to them about your first aid kit.

Maria Alves, DCHM, HOM
Registered Homeopath

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Back to school can be a challenging time for children, leading to physical and emotional ailments which can be treated with homeopathy. This moment of enthusiasm also brings stress, and with it some diseases when the child somatises emotions.

When that happens, a homeopathic remedy can help because it acts in the body and emotions, allowing the child to release feelings that would otherwise show up as physical symptoms.

Low Immunity

For example, children who already have a low immune system are very likely to catch diseases caused by viruses. Anxiety from separating from the mother can cause breathing problems and asthma. Facing bullies can be even more difficult if the child is shy or has low self-esteem.

Usually these problems are transient and are a part of life, but homeopathic medicines can be of great help, especially if the child already is predisposed to having certain kinds of diseases. In those cases a constitutional remedy would help improve health as a whole.

It is very important that constitutional weaknesses be addressed during childhood, when the life force is very strong and responds quickly to homeopathy. Being highly dynamic (by the process of dynamization/potentization) homeopathic remedies easily penetrate the cells, supplying the nutrients they need, and stimulating the life force to achieve self-balance.

Mineral Deficiency

For example, if the child has signs of calcium deficiency (slow development, delayed or slow dentition, late walking or talking) taking supplements of this mineral is often not effective. If the child’s problem is difficulty to absorb calcium, it is unlikely that the supplement will be absorbed as well. But when taking calcium in potentized form, a positive response is very fast.

Forgetting to Drink Water

Another point to which parents should be aware of is the fact that in some schools teachers do not pay attention to the amount of water that children take, and they return home with their water and juice intact. Many children also avoid drinking in order not to go to the bathroom because it is dirty. Suppressing the natural movements of the bowels and bladder can lead to serious consequences, and it is up to the parents to demand that schools have better hygiene conditions.

Stress Signs

Signs of stress and tension can be identified in the child’s attitudes and conduct, such as nail biting, aggressive or passive behaviour, and trying to avoid certain people or places.

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This information has only educational purposes and is not intended to treat any diseases, or replace medical treatment.

Maria Alves, DCHM, HOM
Registered Homeopath

• Personal appointment in Toronto, or by Skype in Portuguese, English and French
• I offer two free returns within 30 days of the initial consultation
• First homeopathic consultation 90 minutes
• Follow-ups 30 minutes
• Skype consultation for acute cases – 20 minutes

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Homeopathic remedies are wonderful for first aid and emergencies in general. In severe instances you should seek medical help / hospital immediately, but in less serious cases the homeopathic remedy can bring excellent and fast results. Even in severe cases, while waiting for the arrival of the doctor or on the way to the hospital, homeopathic remedies can be given, which many times bring quick amelioration.

I will be writing over the next few days about a small group of homeopathic remedies to have at hand for some common emergency situations. They are Arnica montana, Arsenicum album, Calendula, Hamamelis, Hypericum, and Ledum.

For chronic diseases, self-medication with Homeopathy is not recommended. More serious or long lasting problems need to be repertorized by an expert in homeopathy to avoid the risk of choosing the wrong remedy.

So, for first aid purposes, let’s start with Arnica  montana, a remedy used for centuries, and generally known to all.

External use

The main external use of Arnica montana in the form of an ointment, is for contusions, bruises, sprains, muscle pain, joints pain, superficial phlebitis and insect bites, among others. Never use it on open wounds or any opening in the skin.

Internal use

Internally, homeopathic Arnica helps the body heal wounds and clear bruises (dark or blue stains due to a diffused infiltration of blood in the subcutaneous tissue). For families with children, it is of great help to have it at hand. It helps when the whole body aches from too much physical work, and pain from bruises in general.

Preventively

Arnica is used worldwide to prevent bruising resulting from cosmetic surgery.

For shocks

Arnica is the number one remedy for shocks and sudden fears. In a situation of emotional trauma, as for example in a car crash, Arnica will bring balance, dissipating the shock.

Suggested doses

In the form of ointment or cream, Arnica should be spread in the location that is bruised, provided there are no cracks or open wounds.

Internally it should only be taken in homeopathic way, which is a very small and diluted dose, as it is toxic in raw doses. In case of shock, 1 globule of Arnica 200CH can be given every ten minutes up to 3 times and then spacing out until the person is completely well. Important: As soon as the person is well, stop taking the remedy. Never continue taking it when it has been a hundred percent effective.

As a preventive for plastic surgery, doctors usually indicate Arnica 4D, to be taken 3 times a day (4 pellets each time), starting two weeks before surgery, and taking a week thereafter. Ask your doctor about the dose and frequency that are ideal for your case.

How to take the homeopathic remedy

Place the pellet(s) under the tongue directly from the vial lid (do not come into direct contact with them), and allow them to dissolve slowly. Avoid coffee, toothpaste or even food 20 minutes before and after taking your homeopathic remedy. If you are giving it to babies or for people unable to put the pellets under the tongue, just dissolve the pellets in a tablespoon of water and give it with a teaspoon or syringe. The same goes for animals.

There are several types of arnica, but homeopathic remedies are made from Arnica montana, which use has been known for centuries. Native to the mountains of Europe and Siberia, and cultivated in North America, Arnica belongs to the Asteraceae family, the same family as the sunflower. Its medicinal properties are due to its various active ingredients that have anti-inflammatory properties.

This information has only educational purposes and is not intended to treat any diseases, or replace medical treatment.

Maria Alves, DCHM, HOM
Registered Homeopath

• Personal appointment in Toronto and Whitby or by Skype in Portuguese, English and French
• I offer two free returns within 30 days of the initial consultation
• First homeopathic consultation 90 minutes
• Follow-ups 30 minutes
• Skype consultation for acute cases – 20 minutes

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Alvin Pettle, M.D., FRCS(C) (OBS & GYN)

What are bioidentical hormones and where do they come from?

Bioidentical hormones are made from botanical plants such as soy and yams. The human body cannot convert soy or yams directly into natural hormones, so the natural plants must be pharmaceutically processed to produce natural bioidentical progesterone and bioidentical Bi-Est and Tri-Est, the estrogens, in a transdermal cream or oral supplement.

These final products, when either rubbed on the skin or swallowed by the patient, are identified by the human body as being biologically identical to the natural hormones of their body. In other words, from a chemical standpoint, the body responds to the hormones as if it were the naturally produced identical biological structure of the hormones of the body, rather than a foreign substance being introduced occurs with synthetic hormones.

I’ve read that hormone replacement therapy mimics the body’s natural hormones but doesn’t really replace them like bioidentical hormones do? Can you explain this?

Hormone replacement therapy classically has been with the use of synthetic hormones, and when used, these synthetic hormones flood the receptor sites not only of the hormone receptor sites they are intended to attach to and alter, but also the receptor sites of many other steroid hormones which should not be effected.

As is often the case in nature, more is not always better and in fact, as in this case, when these other receptor sites are over-flooded, it has been found that they often shut down their function and are no longer able to act in the required manner for the normally healthy functions required elsewhere by the body, thus causing the unwanted and sometimes seriously risky chemical alterations that lead to unwanted symptoms and sometimes pathology.

How can bioidentical hormones help fight the symptoms of aging?

Bioidentical natural hormones are anti-inflammatory and therefore anti-aging by their nature of action. Bioidentical hormones fit into receptor sites like a lock and key mechanism. The effect of the hormones is specific to the dose required by the bioidentical hormones. In nature, more is not necessarily better. In fact, even natural hormones if prescribed in too high a dosage can cause adverse side effects, such as sedation.

In our clinic, we do carefully monitor most hormone levels with blood tests, although they are not as reliable as saliva tests. Unfortunately, saliva tests are not at this time covered by OHIP. It is the free hormone level that is inside the body which is measured by the more accurate and useful saliva test rather than the bound hormone level measured by blood tests. Test results from blood can change considerably from hour to hour, whereas saliva test results are more consistently stable over time, and therefore more reliable indicators. We do use blood tests to measure free testosterone levels, for which they are quite accurate. We also record symptoms reported by patients as complementary indicators to assess the status of each patient.

Are using bioidentical hormones safe even if I have a family history of cancer?

If a patient has had a positive estrogen receptor cancer in the past, I recommend not prescribing either estrone or estradiol forms of estrogen. I never give the estrone form of estrogen to my patients, even if they have never had breast cancer, since estrone is the most cancer permissive, and therefore highest risk, of the forms of estrogens.

Estriol vaginal cream, however, is not contra-indicated for patients with a history of breast cancer. In fact, there have been studies to show that estriol is a protective form of estrogen. It has been found to act against the stronger forms of estrogen, those that occur naturally from the patient’s own body and also the even more toxic xeno-estrogens which originate in increasing intensity in our modern environment. Estriol significantly decreases and sometimes eliminates the often reported troublesome symptom of painful sexual intercourse for patients.

I prefer to prescribe a weak estrogen such as estriol to reach estrogen receptor sites in a patient, as it will then block the absorption of the strong xeno-estrogens, thereby protecting the patient from any future reoccurrence of breast cancer. There was a study published by Dr. Lemon in the 1970s that showed that estriol had the capacity to shrink secondary cancers in patients even through they were not able to be treated successfully in any other way by typical allopathic methods, and who were at that time considered to be terminal.

In my opinion, progesterone can be used for patients with a previous history of breast cancer, as the late Dr. John Lee reported from his research and experience with patients. In 1995, Dr. Chang did a brilliant study to show that progesterone cream placed onto the breast decreased mitotic activity in the breast below the level of someone who used a placebo cream. Progesterone used alone has been found protective against breast cancer. In contrast, any form of estrogen cream used on the breast directly increases metabolism and the mitotic activity of the cells two hundred fold.

Breast cancer can also have positive receptor cells for progesterone, although the relevance of this is more controversial. Some doctors such as Dr. John Lee, believe that positive progesterone receptors may actually be the body’s mechanism to help protect itself from the estrogen breast-causing scavengers.

If, however, a patient does have positive progesterone receptors, I will then only prescribe progesterone after thorough discussion and counseling, and only if the patient fully understands the implications and possible risks but still chooses to proceed with natural progesterone treatment based on the probability of its positive benefits.

Have there been any medical studies done on the safety and efficacy of bioidentical hormones?

There are literally hundreds of reputable published studies over a period of many decades confirming the safety of using bioidentical hormones I have produced an instructive CD with a more extensive discussion of the subject of the scientific basis of bioidentical hormones. In the process of researching material for the CD, I reviewed more than 50 of the leading studies on the values and experience of using bioidentical hormones. As well as Dr. Chang’s study discussed earlier, the PEPI trial showed that the natural form of progesterone was far superior in results to synthetic progestin. The double comparison Oregon Study demonstrated the results on hysterectomized monkeys who were given synthetic hormones versus natural hormones in two separate trial groups. Only those given natural hormones were protected against cardiovascular events such as vasospasms and heart attacks.

Will bioidentical hormones help with hot flashes, sleepless nights and memory problems?

Natural progesterone is very effective in the treatment of hot flashes. We find that half of our patients with hot flashes respond positively to progesterone treatment alone, and do not require any estrogen, even bioidentical estrogen. The other half do receive relief with further supplementation of natural transdermal estrogen.

Some time ago, I would have prescribed oral estrogen in the bioidentical form, but I now believe it is preferable to advise transdermal estrogen. If a patient swallows estrogen, the estrogen must be synthesized by the liver as a first pass and that can have adverse consequences such as increased coagulation of the blood and increased blood pressure and adverse changes in the CRP reading. Oral estrogen also reduces efficiency of the thyroid as it produces an increased level of thyroid bonding globulin which in turn often results in patients having subclinical hypothryoid and resulting weight gains and retention.

Bioidentical hormones especially help insomnia. The progesterone transdermal cream used in the evening has a mild sedative effect, but the oral form of progesterone passes through the liver and has an even greater degree of sedation. Oral progesterone is therefore used specifically as a treatment for insomnia and is prescribed to be used at night before sleep for this reason. Natural transdermal progesterone, absorbed through the skin only, can be used both morning and evening without any prohibitive sedative effects.

We have found that patients report improved memory with the use of bioidentical hormones as lubrication of brain synapses seems to allow quicker cognition, alleviating this common symptom of hormone balance occurring with menopause and simple aging.

I’ve read that if I get my hormones back in balance, I will continue to menstruate. Is this true?

Used in high doses, as in the case of Suzanne Sommers, therapy using higher doses of oral estrogen can result in a menstruation when the patient takes a few days break from the medication at monthly intervals. Continuing monthly menstruations is considered by some to be a youth-sustaining cycle for the female body. However, I do not believe that recurring menstruation is either desirable or necessary for adequate overall protection in bioidentical hormone therapy. I specifically do not use high levels of oral estrogen. I believe that estrogen should be prescribed only transdermally, in lower doses. With these lower doses of transdermal estrogen, even a break of a week each month will not create menstruation in patients. Most report they find it desirable to preclude menstruation while at the same time gaining all the positive effects of natural hormone treatment at lower less drastic levels.

I understand that hormonal fluctuations can occur throughout the month, depending on my lifestyle and the amount of stress that I am under. I’ve heard about tracking hormone levels and coming up with a program that is individual to suit my specific needs. Can you comment on this?

You can change the hormone levels each day tailoring treatment to a personal physiological treatment, based on the amount of cream used and prescribed dosage. In fact, the safest program of bioidentical hormone treatment would include abstaining from use of the transdermal cream for one week of each month. This mimics the natural cycle in which the hormones in a woman’s body would naturally ebb to a lower level once a month in the normal cycle of a premenopausal woman.
Some patients do not find it desirable to take a full week break from the transdermal cream since their flushing symptoms in particular return on day 4 or day 5. In these cases, I encourage the patient to take 5 days as a break rather than a full week, and depending on their own unique response to cessation of the hormones, sometimes even a shorter period.

There is always a short lag period of several days once the patient restarts the transdermal bioidentical cream use before the bioidentical hormones fully rebalances the body again. For some patients, the break time needs to be shortened to preclude adverse symptoms, particularly flushing.

In most cases, on day 7 a patient in her natural cycle would begin an estrogen increase. If monitored along the cycle, the estrogen levels would show they continue a gradual increase towards mid-cycle, and so a slightly increased amount of the cream could be used at the peak of the mid-cycle to balance out and normalize the cycle.

On or approximately day 14, ovulation occurs in the normal reproductive cycle, and at this point progesterone is added by the body to the estrogen levels. Naturally occurring levels of progesterone elevate from day 14, peaking at day 20 and then decreasing by day 25 before preparing the body for a break at approximately day 28.

By adjusting quantity and dosage of the transdermal cream, a patient can adjust her own cycle to optimally and smoothly follow the normal ebb and flow pattern, precluding any negative symptoms. It has been my experience, however, that for the few patients who have requested this exact bioidentical mimicking of their natural hormone cycle that a program of this kind is very complicated and therefore very expensive to establish.

In my opinion, it is not necessary to be this particularly precise to a woman’s own usual cycle in order to have healthy bioidentical hormone replacement. For this reason, in discussion with each patient, we establish a program most appropriate and practical for each individual and adjust it, as required, to their ongoing individual results and requirements.

I worry about getting the exact dosage that I need through bioidentical hormone creams. Is it not possible to get the hormones that I need in a capsule?

In my opinion, the use of oral capsules creates possible problems, in that in order for the body to receive and use the hormones by this method, they must first pass through and be metabolized by the liver. In my opinion, it is not desirable for estrogen to pass through the liver because of the side effects discussed in the previous answer, specifically lowering the thyroid levels.

Additionally, intake of oral estrogen lowers sex drive or libido because oral intake increases production of a sex-binding globulin which attaches to free testosterone hormones. Blocking the free testosterone in turn lowers sex drive. The oral path of taking even bioidentical hormones can therefore result in not only a subclinical hypothyroid function, with attendant fatigue and weight management problems, but also a reduced, even eliminated, libido.

It is therefore my opinion that the bioidentical hormones should be prescribed transdermally. Even if you choose an allopathic or typical type of hormone replacement, the patient should always consider using the transdermal route through the skin, rather then the oral route through the liver because of the negative side effects. Using natural progesterone treatment only in the evenings, as I would prescribe it, means the patient’s body does not have as high levels of progesterone during the day as they would if taken orally.

However, especially in some patients with insomnia, oral capsule intake of progesterone in the evenings only does help considerably alleviate this symptom, and can be prescribed in quite accurate required dosage via oral capsules. Transdermal cream use can also be very accurate in dosage delivery, especially if dispensed via syringes marked off with dosage lines, as the cream is already blended by a compounding pharmacy and prepared to be delivered via the syringe in equal balanced dosages. If there are any questions regarding preparation or compounding of the transdermal cream, please contact York Downs Pharmacy at (416) 633-2244 (Toronto) www.yorkdownsrx.com.

My doctor knows nothing about these natural hormones. Where can I get help?

Going to my website (www.drpettle.com) will provide you with some information and insight into the use of bioidentical hormones. We have produced 6 different CDs as well as 2 videos containing considerable information, and as well we have books written on bioidentical hormones. If you want to read books that have been written by other physicians on bioidentical hormones, I suggest The Natural Hormonal Balance by the California obstetrician, Ezzi Reiss, who practices and writes about bioidentical hormone therapy.
Other books that I would suggest are those of the late Dr. John Lee, What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You About Menopause and What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You About Perimenopause. Dr. Lee’s excellent book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, has considerable pertinent information regarding the use of progesterone in bioidentical hormone therapy.
The other book which I would suggest is The Hormone of Desire by Dr. Susan Reiko, a psychiatrist who writes about the extremely important role of natural testosterone in the replacement of hormone therapy.

SUMMARY:
In summary, natural bioidentical hormone therapy is the present and growing future of hormone replacement therapy. Patients nor doctors do not have to wait 50 years for medicine to change and catch up. Physicians throughout the world are now beginning to realize that you cannot fool mother nature, and if you try to do so, there are frequently negative consequences. Use of synthetic hormones has now been shown by many studies and by much experience to have adverse side effects, leading to dangerous complications such as breast cancer, heart stress and other clinical problems.
The Women’s Health Study of 2002 has shown that use of synthetic hormones is not the healthy way to replace women’s hormones. Human female bodies do need natural bioidentical hormones, which can be used for optimal health. The lock and key effect of natural treatment works perfectly with the body and within a 12 hour period, 50% of the hormone has been dissipated naturally by the body.
Natural bioidentical hormone treatment therefore appears to me to be the desirable future of hormone replacement therapy. Patients who wish to obtain further information will find further useful information at my website, www.drpettle.com or read one or more of these recommended books.
More and more physicians are now beginning to research, assimilate and practice natural bioidentical hormone therapy. I believe that within the next 25 years this will be the ideal medical standard for hormone replacement therapy and will be taught to new doctors in our medical schools. Current graduates of medical schools are not being given the current information and updates on this emerging hormone replacement therapy alternative to synthetic treatment. Some doctors are still confusing natural progesterone with synthetic progestin.
If your hormone replacement therapy doesn’t feel right to your body, it probably isn’t right for you.

Sincerely,
Dr. Alvin Pettle (FRCS) (C)

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The Bach flower remedies were developed by Edward Bach, an English physician and bacteriologist. Renowned homeopathic physician and pathologist in public health, he completed his work with the discovery of “Bach Flower Remedies”, in mid-1930 in Mont Vernon in England. According to him, to recover from an illness, you need to have a sound mind. The Bach Flowers help to restore a balance of negative emotions.There are 38 remedies which cover the range of human emotions.

Each remedy is associated with a basic human emotion, and healing the emotional symptoms is very important to be healthy in all levels. According to Bach and many other great physicians, the disease is often caused by wrong actions and thoughts. Bach flower remedies help us raise awareness and get rid of our evils, allowing opposite virtues flood our being and illuminate our inner nature.

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Agrimony – mental torture behind a cheerful face

Aspen – fear of unknown things

Beech – intolerance

Centaury – the inability to say ‘no’

Cerato – lack of trust in one’s own decisions

Cherry Plum – fear of the mind giving way

Chestnut Bud – failure to learn from mistakes

Chicory – selfish, possessive love

Clematis – dreaming of the future without working in the present

Crab Apple – the cleansing remedy, also for self-hatred

Elm – overwhelmed by responsibility

Gentian – discouragement after a setback

Gorse – hopelessness and despair

Heather – self-centredness and self-concern

Holly – hatred, envy and jealousy

Honeysuckle – living in the past

Hornbeam – tiredness at the thought of doing something

Impatiens – impatience

Larch – lack of confidence

Mimulus – fear of known things

Mustard – deep gloom for no reason

Oak – the plodder who keeps going past the point of exhaustion

Olive – exhaustion following mental or physical effort

Pine – guilt

Red Chestnut – over-concern for the welfare of loved ones

Rock Rose – terror and fright

Rock Water – self-denial, rigidity and self-repression

Scleranthus – inability to choose between alternatives

Star of Bethlehem – shock

Sweet Chestnut – Extreme mental anguish, when everything has been tried and there is no light left

Vervain – over-enthusiasm

Vine – dominance and inflexibility

Walnut – protection from change and unwanted influences

Water Violet – pride and aloofness

White Chestnut – unwanted thoughts and mental arguments

Wild Oat – uncertainty over one’s direction in life

Wild Rose – drifting, resignation, apathy

Willow – self-pity and resentment

Agrimony

The remedy for people who keep their troubles hidden under a mask of pleasure and happiness. The sad clown masking inner hurt by being the life and soul of the party is an Agrimony archetype. Friends are often the last to know that anything is wrong in the Agrimony person’s life.

Sometimes Agrimony people turn to drink or drugs to help them stay ‘happy’. They tend not to like being alone: the mask slips when there is no company. They seek out friends, parties and bright lights. Only at night when they are alone with their thoughts will the mental torture they have repressed come back to haunt them.

Agrimony helps us come to terms with the darker side of our lives and personalities, so that we can become more rounded human beings. We won’t lose our sense of humour or our ability to get through the day, but will find that laughing at our troubles dispels them rather than hides them. As a mood remedy, Agrimony helps anyone who is trying not to face a trouble and using jokes and false smiles to avoid a painful reality.

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Aspen

For any fear whose cause can’t be named. At one end of the spectrum the Aspen fear may be no more than a sense of foreboding, an uneasy anxiety that something unpleasant or frightening is going to happen. At the other it can be a real terror, with physical symptoms such as the hair standing on end.

Sometimes people think of Aspen as a night-time fear, related to dreams and night terrors. Aspen would certainly be the right remedy if you were lying awake in the dark scared of something but not knowing what it was. But in fact Dr Bach said that fear of the dark is a Mimulusfear, since the cause (the dark) can be named. And nameless Aspen fears are just as likely to occur in full sunlight as on a dark night.

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Beech

Described by Dr Bach as the remedy for people who ‘feel the need to see more good and beauty in all that surrounds them.’

People in a Beech state are intolerant of difference. They lack compassion and understanding of the circumstances and paths that other people are given, and fail to see that they too are working towards perfection in their own ways.

Sometimes Beech intolerance is manifested as outbursts of irritability: the remedy helps to encourage tolerance and understanding, and as this happens so the irritability also fades.

Centaury

For people who find it difficult to say ‘no’ to others. Centauries are kind, gentle souls and like to help. But sometimes other more ruthless people take advantage of this, and instead of being a willing servant the Centaury person ends up the slave of another’s wishes.

The Centaury remedy doesn’t harden us or make us callous. Instead it supports the development of courage and self-determination. We are better able to draw a line and make space where we can be ourselves, free of the desires and commands of others.

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Cerato

For people who lack faith in their judgement. Faced with the need to make a choice they can come to a decision without too much trouble – something which differentiates them sharply from people in a Scleranthus state.

Problems come after the decision is made. Doubts creep in and they are no longer sure if what they have decided is right. They go around asking for the opinions and advice of others, and end up confused or doing something that they know in their hearts is not right.

Cerato helps us have more faith in our judgement so that we can listen to our inner voice and trust our intuition.

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Cherry Plum

One of the remedies that Dr Bach grouped together under the heading Fear. The Cherry Plum fear is very specific: it is the fear that one is going to lose control of oneself and do something dreadful, such as injuring others or harming oneself. Fears of going mad and of acting irrationally are Cherry Plum states.

Cherry Plum is also the remedy for a loss of control that has already taken place, because of the frantic fear and dread associated with such situations. Think of the fear a small child feels in the grip of a screaming, irrational tantrum: this too is a Cherry Plum state.

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Chestnut Bud

For people who fail to learn the lessons of life. They may repeat the same mistakes over and over, such as taking a succession of identical jobs and being surprised to find each one unfulfilling. They may also see others making a mistake and fail to apply the lesson to their own lives. They go right ahead and make the same mistake themselves.

It’s good to move on and leave the past behind, but in a Chestnut Bud state we are almost too ready to do this. We give so little thought to the past that we fail to learn and are doomed to repeat our failures. Chestnut Bud helps us learn and move on to genuinely new experiences.

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Chicory

For people are full of love and care for their families and friends. But they expect to receive love and attention in return, with interest, and feel slighted and unnecessarily hurt if they don’t get all they expect. Their great love can lead them to hold onto their loved ones and try to keep them dependent and close to hand. This may stifle the development of other personalities, or simply drive people away.

When we fall into this state the remedy helps bring out the positive side of Chicory: love given unconditionally and in freedom.

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Clematis

For people whose minds drift away from the present into fantasies of the future, or into alternative versions of the present. Often they dream of future success, creative endeavour and achievement. The danger is that they are not sufficiently anchored in reality to make their dreams happen.

The remedy helps bring us back to earth and back to ourselves so that we can act to build a better life, instead of living in daydreams.

Sometimes people confuse the Clematis state with Honeysuckle, but the two are quite different. In the Honeysuckle state we live in nostalgic fantasies of the past or relive old regrets; as Clematis people our thoughts drift away to imagined futures.

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Crab Apple

Its main use is to help people who dislike some aspect of their appearance or personality, or feel that they have something unclean or poisonous about them.

Sometimes in a Crab Apple state we disregard genuine problems and concentrate obsessively on one thing that we have fixed on – sometimes a quite minor aspect of the whole. We might take Crab Apple to cleanse obsessive, repetitive behaviour such as hand-washing, re-checking that appliances are unplugged, and so on.

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Elm

For people suffering a temporary loss of confidence due to the overwhelming amount of responsibility they have taken on. Genuine Elm types are people who are successful and carrying out work they believe in, but at times the burden brings them down and they feel will not be able to cope.

The remedy helps to dispel these feelings so that we can resume our lives without thought of failure.

The Elm state can be usefully contrasted with that of Larch. People in the former take up challenges willingly and only occasionally doubt their abilities; it’s the scale of a task, rather than the difficulty of doing something well, that causes the crisis. Larch people are convinced they are going to fail right from the start, and so tend not to try in the first place

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Gentian

For that relatively mild downheartedness we sometimes feel when things go wrong. We miss a bus; fail an exam; miss out on an opportunity: it knocks us back. Often the feeling lifts by itself, but the remedy can be used to lift it sooner so that we are able to make things go right instead of just hoping they will.

Gentian is often confused with Gorse, which is also a remedy for feeling down when things go wrong. The difference is largely one of degree. People in a Gorse state have decided to give up. They refuse to be encouraged, and even if they seek a solution they will do so grudgingly, assuring everyone that there is no use trying. People in a Gentian state are less pessimistic and more prepared to try again.

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Gorse

The remedy for people who have given up belief and hope. Gorse represents a stronger kind of downheartedness than the Gentian state, because Gorse people wilfully refuse to be encouraged, so certain are they that their case is hopeless. If ill, they may think themselves incurable, and that nothing can be done.

Nevertheless, Dr Bach classified Gorse as a remedy for uncertainty, and not as a remedy for despair alongside Sweet Chestnut. This demonstrates that the main problem with Gorse people is a loss of faith: if we can be persuaded to see things in a different light there is usually a way forward. This is what the Gorse remedy helps to achieve.

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Heather

For people who are obsessed with themselves but do not like to be alone. Dr Bach called them ‘buttonholers’ because they latch onto people, all the time talking at exhaustive length about their problems, great and small, until people begin actively to avoid them. Thus the thing Heather people fear – loneliness – is brought about because of their behaviour.

The remedy helps us see our own concerns in the context of other people’s. Having suffered ourselves from the need to talk, we become good listeners. As a result people seek us out for our compassion rather than avoiding us because of our self-centredness.

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Holly

Often thought of as the remedy for anger – but this isn’t necessarily the case. In the Bach system anger is a secondary emotion and we need to look more closely at the cause. Anger based on impatience needs another remedy, for example, as do those angers based on feelings of personal unfairness or impersonal injustice, or where there is a simple loss of control.

Holly is actually the remedy for very negative, aggressive feelings directed at others – feelings such as hatred, suspicion, envy, spite. The basic problem is an absence of love, and the remedy works to encourage our generosity of spirit and an openness towards others.

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Honeysuckle

For people who live in the past instead of the present. They feel that their best days are behind them and that there is little to look forward to, and as a consequence they prefer to dwell on past happinesses (or past misfortunes). In a more minor key, homesickness and nostalgia are also Honeysuckle states.

The remedy helps us to learn from and recall the past without needing to relive it, so that we can progress into the present and take joy from today and tomorrow.

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Hornbeam

It is used against feelings of exhaustion and tiredness that come before an effort has been made.

The person in this state feels weary when he looks forward at the demands of the day. It’s easier to stay in bed or put off making a start, or find other things to do – but if an effort can be made to get started the weariness will fade, a sign that unlike the Olive state this tiredness is wholly ‘in the mind’ and can’t be traced to actual events in the real world.

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Impatiens

As its name suggests, the remedy for impatience and the frustration and irritability that often go with it. Anyone can get into this state of mind, but there are also genuine Impatiens types, who live life at a rush and hate being held back by more methodical people. To avoid this irritation they prefer to work alone: the Impatiens boss is the one who sends staff home early so she can get the job finished quicker.

The remedy helps us be less hasty and more relaxed with others. It is also an ingredient in Dr Bach’s original crisis formula, where it helps calm agitated thoughts and feelings.

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Larch

It is the remedy for people who feel that they are not as competent as others. They lack confidence in their ability to do things well, assume they will fail, and often don’t bother to try.

We can contrast this with people in an Elm state, where it is a willingness to take on too much that causes a crisis.

The remedy helps us to move ahead regardless of thoughts of success and failure. More prepared to take risks and get involved, we get more out of living.

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Mimulus

The remedy for known fears. Whenever you are frightened or anxious about something, and you can say what that ‘something’ is, then Mimulus is the remedy to take.

Mimulus fears are those of every day: fear of public speaking, of the dark, of aggressive dogs, of illness and pain. Phobias can also be Mimulus fears if the cause of the fear – whether spiders, birds or open spaces – can be named.Rok Rose might be preferred where the phobia causes real terror. Where the fear is vague and there is general anxiety and apprehension without a specific named cause, there Aspen might be a better choice. Mimulus is used as a type or personality remedy for those of us who tend generally to be nervous, timid and shy. We might blush easily or stammer, and will usually avoid social occasions and any event where we will be in the limelight. Mimulus brings out the quiet courage and strength that lies hidden in all of us, so that we can face the everyday trials of life without fear.

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Mustard

The remedy for deep gloom and depression that descends for no apparent reason out of a clear blue sky.

People in this state often list all the reasons they have to feel happy and contented, but still everything looks black and hopeless to them.

The remedy helps to dispel the clouds so that we can once again appreciate the joy and peace in our lives.

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Oak

The remedy for strong, steady people who never give up under adversity. They plough on with determination, and never consider resting until they are past the point of exhaustion.

Oaks often have many people relying on them, and their sense of duty is strong. They may feel frustrated and unhappy if illness or exhaustion mean they are forced to do less than they wanted.

So much is positive about the Oak person, but the negative side is the stubborn refusal to rest or sit back when the need for rest is obvious. The remedy is used to help us remain strong in adversity, while at the same time we learn it is better sometimes to let go rather than crack under the strain.

Olive

The remedy for tiredness and exhaustion after an effort of some kind, such as hard physical or mental labour, or the long struggle against illness.

Olive can be usefully contrasted with Hornbeam, which is the remedy for tiredness felt before an effort has been made.

The remedy gives us what we need to restore our strength and the faith we need to continue an effort. We may feel energised; or we may at last be able to rest properly.

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Pine

For people who blame themselves for something. They may even claim responsibility for mistakes made by others.

They may feel so guilty that these thoughts fill their minds and they are always asking for forgiveness.

The positive aspect of Pine is seen in those who acknowledge their faults but do not waste time dwelling on them. In a positive state we are willing to take responsibility and bear the burdens of others if it will truly help them, but have the wisdom to know this is not always the best way of helping.

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Red Chestnut

For people who feel fear for the well-being of others: the husband afraid when his wife goes out alone after dark; the mother fretting over what may happen to her child at school.

Red Chestnut fears are natural, normal concerns magnified to the point where they have a negative effect on the people who are the object of concern, undermining their confidence and self-belief.

When we are in this state the remedy helps us send out calm, unworried thoughts to our loved ones, so that instead of making everyone anxious we are rocks on whom others lean.

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Rock Rose

It is the remedy against terror, and as such is an important ingredient in Dr Bach’s traditional crisis combination.

The Rock Rose state may start out as a more everyday Mimulus or Red Chestnut state, but it is further along the path from these, being a panicky, terrorstruck fear that makes conscious thought and decision next to impossible.

The remedy provides calm and courage. We are able to forget fear as our courage is renewed.

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Rock Water

The remedy for people who take self-repression and self-denial to extremes.

People in this state seek to perfect themselves in some way. They set themselves rules and targets and are strict and harsh with themselves when they feel they are falling short.

If they seek to influence others it is by example only. They tend not to criticise out loud, as a Beech person would, nor do they persuade (Vervain) or command (Vine).

The Rock Water remedy doesn’t stop us from having high ideals or from trying to meet them. It simply allows us to unbend. We are kinder to ourselves and not so dismissive of life’s softer pleasures.

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Scleranthus

The remedy for people who find it difficult to make up their minds. Sometimes there are two options, sometimes more, and Scleranthus indecision affects both small and not-so-small decision. ‘Should I marry Joe or Peter?’ and ‘should I buy a red notebook or a blue one?’ may both be Scleranthus states. (But for life-changing decisions where we can’t easily define the alternatives, consider also Wild Oat.)

Sometimes the chronic uncertainty of the Scleranthus person manifests itself in other ways. There may be mood swings or motion sickness, for example. These symptoms are not infallible signs of a Scleranthus state, but they suggest this may be a remedy to consider.

Taking the remedy helps us know our what we want. We reconnect with our intuition and are able to choose simply and decisively.

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Star of Bethlehem

is one of the remedies in the traditional crisis formula. It is the remedy for the after-effects of shock, such as is caused by unexpected bad news or any unexpected and unwelcome event.

It can be used just as well for the effects of a shock received many years ago, even very early in childhood.

This is also the remedy for that sense of emptiness and loss that sometimes occurs when a loved one dies or moves away. Star of Bethlehem is a comforting remedy to take in such circumstances.

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Sweet Chestnut

The remedy for people who have reached the limits of endurance. They have explored all avenues and see no way out of their difficulties. They feel there is nothing left for them but annihilation and emptiness.

Whereas people in a Gorse state decide to give up when there are possible solutions untried, the person in a Sweet Chestnut state is genuinely at the end of the line: theirs is appalling, final despair.

In this extreme state, the remedy helps us remain masters of our lives, and renews our hope and strength. Sometimes a way ahead may open even when we expect it least.

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Vervain

For people who are perfectionists with a keen sense of justice. They are blessed with extreme mental energy that they willingly throw into the causes they believe in.

The Vervain enthusiasm can be infectious, and they feel a strong need to persuade others to their own point of view. But at an extreme they are in danger of becoming fanatics, unable to listen to alternative points of view, and they may put themselves under a great deal of stress because they find it so hard to switch off and relax.

When we are in this state the remedy helps us regain our balance so that body and mind and be restored. It encourages the wisdom to enjoy life and the passage of time instead of always feeling the need to be active.

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Vine

For people who know their own minds and think they know what is best for others. They are strong and enjoy the exercise of power, but in their negative states this can lead them to dominate others by force alone.

Tyrannical fathers and overbearing bosses are typical negative Vines, in that they expect absolute obedience from others and will not be overly concerned with winning hearts and minds as long as their orders are followed. In this respect Vine is very different from Vervain. Vervains attempt to convert others to their way of thinking; Vines are content with the simple imposition of discipline.

In their positive aspect Vine people make wise, gentle and loving guides who can inspire and lead others without resorting to force. When we fall into issuing orders the remedy is given to encourage us to show this positive side.

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Walnut

The remedy to help protect us against outside influences in general, and against the effects of change in particular.

Walnut people are fulfilling their purpose in life but sometimes doubt their path when they hear the opinions, theories or beliefs of others. Unlike Cerato people, those in a Walnut state don’t actively seek out the opinions of others. But opinions are offered anyway: they may be affected almost despite themselves.

As a remedy against the effects of change, Walnut is useful at all the transition points in life, from birth to teething to going to school to puberty to marriage to childbearing to retirement and beyond. It helps break links with the past so that we can move forward more easily.

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Water Violet

The remedy for those talented, capable people whose independence and self-reliance can make them seem proud and disdainful.

True Water Violet people tend to be upright, quiet and dignified. They prefer their own company or that of a few close friends.

We need the remedy when our natural reserve has built a barrier between us and others, leaving us lonely and unable to make contact with those around. Water Violet helps bring us back into balance so that we can be more involved with humanity.

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White Chestnut

It is the remedy for unwanted thoughts and mental arguments that intrude into the mind and stop us concentrating.

White Chestnut thoughts are often described as ‘worrying’ – but they are not necessarily anxious or fearful, more repetitive. They worry at us like a dog worries a bone. White Chestnut thoughts go nowhere. They circle round and round in the head like a looped recording.

The remedy helps us think straight. We can deal calmly and rationally with any underlying problems that might be causing the trouble.

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Wild Oat

The remedy for people who feel they want to do something worthwhile with their lives but don’t know which direction to go. They tend to drift from one thing to another without finding a true path. They become frustrated and downcast as a result.

We can compare the Wild Oat state with that of Scleranthus. In the latter the goal itself isn’t in doubt, but we need to decide how to get there. For example, you might know that marriage is for you. But which partner to choose? – that would be a Scleranthus problem, one of choosing between a limited number of options.

In a Wild Oat state the goal itself is less defined. For example, you know you want a fulfilling life. But does that mean getting married or staying single? Finding a career? Changing religion? It’s much more difficult in a Wild Oat state to define the options as our goal is not clear.

When we are in this state of frustrated and vague ambition, Wild Oat helps us find our true path. It puts us back in touch with our sense of purpose so that the way ahead seems clearer.

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Wild Rose

For people who have accepted all that life throws at them and have given up the struggle for fulfilment.

In this state we resign ourselves to the way things are, to the extent where we don’t complain or seem particularly unhappy. Instead we shrug our shoulders – there’s no point trying to change things – and just drift along.

The remedy helps reawaken our interest in life. In a positive Wild Rose state we are happy-go-lucky. Instead of apathy we feel a sense of purpose that brings increased happiness and enjoyment.

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Willow

It is for people who feel resentful and bitter about the way their lives have gone.

In a Willow state we begrudge others their success and happiness, and are reluctant to admit when our own lives go well. We prefer to grumble, and are prone to resentment and self-pity.

The remedy encourages the rebirth of optimism and faith. It helps us feel more generous towards others and more aware that negative thinking can attract the very ill-fortune of which we complain.

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Tissue salts are the result of the work of Dr. Wilhelm Schuessler, a great nineteenth-century German physician. He studied the ashes of people who had been cremated to see what minerals were lacking in their cells and studied the entire history of these people, linking the missing minerals to the diseases they had. He concluded that there are 12 minerals that must be present in the body to maintain perfect health.

Tissue salts are alternative remedies based on inorganic salts. Made of 100% natural Ingredients, they are safe for children over age one and adults. Tissue Salts can be taken with other medication on an on-going basis without side effects. In case of serious illnesses, contact a health professional to analyze your particular case.

Tissue Salts are minerals that balance the body functions, and may lead to cures for various illnesses. They are also known as Schuessler Salts or Biochemical Salts. Their deficiency can be easily perceived by symptoms and facial diagnosis. For maximum effectiveness, they must be combined with a healthy lifestyle.

They are safe, efficient, and inexpensive. Their efficiency has been confirmed in Europe and North America for over 200 years.

Although diluted and potentized, they are not classified as homeopathic remedies because they are not selected by the “Like cures like” principle. They are potentized at 6D and 12D (or 6X and 12X), and act primarily on the physical cellular level.

Minerals are essential to help vitamin absorption, and have many important roles in cellular processes. Lear more about each Tissue Salt below.

1 – CALC FLUOR – Calcarea Fluorica – (Calcium fluoratum)

Calcarea fluorica is the tissue elasticity restorer.

It is indicated for cracks in the skin, loss of elasticity, relaxed condition of the veins and arteries, piles, sluggish circulation, loose/decayed teeth.  Calcium Fluoride helps maintain tissue elasticity and is beneficial for conditions associated with over-relaxed fibres. This would include dilated blood vessels such as in haemorrhoids, and enlarged and varicose veins.

Calcium Fluoride is also found in the enamel of teeth and bone surfaces. It helps to normalize blood circulation and in treating sagging tissues, muscle strain, and injured ligaments. It’s good for blood vessels, bones and teeth.

Calc Fluor provides support for cataracts, bone diseases of the ear, cracked lips, relaxation of  urinary organs muscles, uterine displacement, difficult expectoration, burning back pains, hangnails (for hangnails also see Silicea).

It’s also very useful for fan-shaped crow’s feet, brittle nails, sweaty feet, weak connective tissue.

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2 – CALC PHOS (calcarea phosphorica)

Calc Phos is the foundation of body structure. It is the tissue salt indicated for anemic state of young girls, blood coagulation problems, imperfect circulation, bone weakness, and rickets.

Mentally, the lack of this mineral causes poor memory, incapacity for concentrated thought, and an overall weak mind.

A benefic influence on digestion and assimilation, Calcium Phosphate is the bone cell salt and is also present in the teeth. Its deficiency causes bone diseases, slow development and retarded dentition in children. It helps the build-up of blood corpuscles and may assist during teething, puberty, convalescence and in later years. It also helps to prevent muscular cramps and pain during menstruation, and fights anaemia.

Other symptoms are chronic enlargement of tonsils, eyes sensibility to artificial light, eyeballs ache, spasm of eyelids, eruptions of skin with thick discharge and itching pimples.

Calcarea phosphorica deficiency is seen in translucent tips and white spots on the teeth, small lips (poor mineral absorption), a creamy-whitish face, waxy appearance around the eyes.

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3 – CALC SULPH (calcarea suphurica, Calcium sulphate or lime sulphate)

Calc sulph (calcium sulphate or lime sulphate) is one of the tissue salts that help in the production of fibrin, the protein which supports skin tissue and blood-clotting.

It is indicated for pimples, sore throat, cold, and all conditions arising from impurities in the blood. It is a constituent of connective tissue, mucous membranes and skin. Calcium Sulphate helps clear away accumulations of non-functional decaying matter. This material may otherwise lay dormant or slowly decay and damage surrounding tissue.

Calcium Sulphate is beneficial to accelerate slow wound healing, during the last stage of suppuration. It is indicated for boils, carbuncles, ulcers, abscesses, and all processes that have pus. It acts on inflammations, cellulitis, mastitis and inflamed hangnails.

It is beneficial for age spots, liver spots, enlarged pores, dirty appearance of the skin.

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4 – FERRUM  PHOS (ferrum phosphoricum, Phosphate of iron)

Ferrum phos, also known as phosphate of iron or ferrum phosphate, is essential for the transport of oxygen to all parts of the body.

The lack of this mineral is related to congestion, inflammatory pain, high temperature (fever), quickened pulse, and lack of red blood corpuscles. As the “Oxygen Carrier”, Iron Phosphate is beneficial for any inflammatory or feverish condition, whenever there are ailments arising from disturbed circulation such as heat, pains, redness, throbbing.

It is beneficial during the first stage of acute diseases, for all inflammatory conditions, including common colds, recurrent colds, bronchitis, respiratory infection, and acute rheumatism. Iron Phosphate assists in maintaining normal body resistance to disease.

It is very important for the initial stages of  intestinal diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases and helps with bleeding hemorrhoids (red blood).

Other symptoms include dark circles under the eyes, and vomiting undigested food.

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5 – KALI MUR (kalium muriaticum, Potassium chloride)

 Kali Mur (potassium cloride or chloride of potash) is the principal tissue salt to build fibrin within the body (along with Calc Sulph) – the building blocks for connective tissue.

It is indicated for sluggish conditions, catarrhs, sore throat, glandular swelling, white coloured tongue, light coloured stools, coughs, and colds. Potassium Chloride may assist with the temporary relief of minor respiratory disorders, such as wheeziness. It also aids in the reduction of mucus congestion curing colds and sinusitis. Potassium Chloride is beneficial for the lymphatic glands and in problems associated with thick white or greyish skin discharges, or where there is glandular swelling.

Kali mur is especially useful for problems such as ulcerated sore throat, tonsilitis, and catarrhal infection of the middle ear and is usually used in conjunction with Ferrum Phosphate. Thick discharge of the eyes and  earache with swelling of tonsils and eustachian tubes are other symptoms it covers, along with acne rosacea, milky coloration of the face and white scales on the scalp.

Kali mur may help in the second stage of all inflammatory conditions, with bleeding hemorrhoids (dark blood) and white vaginal discharge.

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6 –  KALI PHOS (kalium phosphoricum)

A constituent of nerve and brain cells, Potassium Phosphate is a useful nerve tonic. Nervous headaches, lack of vitality, ill humor, skin ailments, sleeplessness, depression, timidity, anxiety.

This tissue salt is indicated in cases where there is stress and tension and nervous symptoms appear. General debility and exhaustion. Particularly valuable for emotional irritability, depression, nervousness, children´s tantrums.

Eczema with irritation and over sensitiveness, hangnail with fetid discharge, blisters over the body.

Ash grayih skin, sunken temples (hollow eyes) Wasting diseases with putrid discharges. Somnambulism.

Halitosis (Bad breath), poor digestive system. Menstrual colic in irritable women. Palpitations from nervous causes.

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7 – KALI SULPH (kalium  sulphuricum, Potassium sulphate)

Kali sulph has afinity for oil. When it is low in the organism, oil becomes thick, clogging the pores. there is slimy, yellowish discharges and abscesses. It is also useful for the skin and minor eruptions with scaling or sticky exudation. Kali Sulphuricum may also give relief from catarrhal problems associated with yellowish or greenish discharge. Particularly from the mucous membranes of the nose or vagina.

Dandruff, discharges of the eyes, ears,  intestinal disorders, stomach catarrh, inflammatory conditions, eruptions on the skin and scalp with scaling, shifting pains. Potassium Sulphate works in conjunction with Phosphate of Iron, as an oxygen carrier, to have a beneficial effect on respiratory and circulatory  functions. Indicated for fever, when the temperature rises in the evening.

Often used towards the end of a cold, when the discharge is profuse and frequent. Sometimes beneficial for  shifting acute rheumatic pains. It opens the pores of the skin, brings blood to the surface and promotes perspiration. For this reason it is often beneficial in alternation with Ferrum Phos.

Indicated for age spots, pregnancy brown stains, freckles in adults, liver spots.

In Small pox cases, it helps with the falling of the crusts.

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8 – MAG PHOS (magnesia  phosphorica, magnesium phosphate)

Mag phos is mainly found in the white fibrers of nerves and muscles. For all kinds of nerves pains, cramps, sciatica, muscular pains, spasms, twitching. Mag phos can be used with Kali phos for mental disturbances. An important indication for Mag phos, is muscular pains which ameliorates with heat and pressure. Back pains. Spasmodic labour pain with cramps in legs.

It is the chief remedy for complaints of a spasmodic nature, such as in colic, menstruation cramps and pains, palpitations, spasmodic cough, toothache, neuralgia and acute pains in general. Important remedy for baby´s colic.

Red face is a sign of low magnesia phosphorica in the system.

Beneficial in many cases of exhaustion due to emotional upset. Spasmodic cough. Constricted feeling of the throat.

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9 – NATRUM MUR (natrum muriaticum)

Natrum muriaticum has affinity with the water in the blood serum. Any deficiency of it with cause disturbances int he water in the entire organism. Considered the “Water Salt”, Sodium Chloride helps control the degree of moisture in the tissues, and as such is beneficial for temporary relief of conditions such as watery colds, (runny nose and eye watering symptoms). It may also assist with tissue dryness, some cases of constipation and is helpful in certain conditions of backache or digestive disturbances arising from too little acid.

It helps with delirium tremens, melancholy, hopelessness, low spirits. Chief remedy in sunstroke. Flow of tears of the eyes, smarting secretions, weak eyes. Asthma with watery, frothy mucus.

Headaches with constipation, heartburn, tooth ache, hay fever, craving for salt and salty foods.  Eruptions of the skin, with watery contents or very dry skin. Bloated appearance.  Dropsy and swellings. Large pores in the face. Nettle rash with violent itching. Excessive sleep.

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10 – NATRUM PHOS (natrum phosphoricum, phosphate of sodium)

Nat phos is responsible for the balance between acids and body fluids. When the blood is too acid, it can due to lack of natrum phos since it transforms the excessive acidity in normal fluids. When the blood is high in acid, the person becomes full of hate, envy, criticism, jealousy, selfishness.

The acidic blood condition,  reflects on the organism as stiffness and swelling of the joints, rheumatism, lumbago, worms, golden-yellow, creamy coating at root of tongue. Eyes discharges with the same creamy appearance.

Natrum phosphoricum helps maintaining the alkalinity of the blood, emulsifies fatty acids and keeps uric acid soluble in the blood. Thus, it may help young children who have been fed too much sugar and are suffering from an acid condition of the system.

It also relief gastric indigestion, sour, dyspepsia, heartburn, intestinal worms, and mild rheumatic tendencies.

Face yellowish and greasy, shiny, open pores, blackheads, pimples, red acne.

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11 – NATRUM SULPH (natrum sulphuricum, sodium chloride)

Nat sulph work is to regulate the supply of water in the organism, it is found in the intercellular fluids, liver and pancreas. It is responsible to eliminate the excess of water from the body. It is a biochemic aid for the liver, spleen and kidneys. As such, Sodium Sulphate may aid the temporary relief of biliousness, liver troubles, digestive upsets and some influenza symptoms. Helps dispel languid feelings experienced during humid weather.

It is indicated for irritation and bitter taste in the mouth due to excess of bile. yellow conjunctiva, yellow face, jaundice, erysipelas, dirty tongue (brownish green coating of the tongue). Excess of bile affects the stomach and can produce vomits. Diabetes, excessive secretion of urine.

Helpful for influenza, humid asthma, malaria, liver ailments.

All skin diseases with bilious symptoms – exudation of yellowish secretions. Swelling under the eyes (Eyes bags).

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12- SILICEA

Silicia is considered the beauty tissue salt, because it improves skin and hair, but in fact it is much more than that. It gives stamina to the organism, it is part of all connective tissue cells.

Indicated for smelly feet and arm pits, pus formation, abscesses, boils, tonsillitis, brittle nails, stomach pains. It promotes suppuration and the discharge of wastes, thereby often initiating the healing process by dispersing potentially harmful skin eruptions and toxic blood conditions, abscesses, boils. In the first stage of any inflmamation, Ferr. Phos. and Kali Mur should be given, but if these tissue salts fail to check the process, Silica should be taken to ripen the abscess and promote its discharge.

Silicia is wonderful for sinusitis (in form of tissue salt or homeopathic remedy) with discharge of fetid matter. Hangnails and all skin  discharges with discharge of pus.

Wrinkles and crow’s feet are sign of Silicea deficiency. Also shrunken eyelids, shinny nose and forehead, parallel lines near to the ear.

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Dose recommended by the manufacturer:
4 tablets to dissolve slowly under the tongue, 3 or 4 times per day. It can also be dissolved in water, which should be left in the mouth for a while before swallowing.
Tissue salts can be taken according to your needs: you can take the “All in One” or  different salts in parallel, alternating days or hours.

Usually the tissue salts should be taken for at least 3 months, although they can show effect in a short period of time.
For children, 2 tablets, 3 or 4 times per day.
For babies, 1 tablet, 1 to 3 times per day.

Always consult your health professional in case of a disease condition.

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This blog has the honour of having the participation of Dr.  John Salerno, and I am here to talk about his new book, The Silver Cloud Diet, co-authored by Linda West Eckhardt. I read it and I loved it! Although I don’t need to lose weight, the book has lots of information which I intend to apply to my own life.

The Silver Cloud Diet does promise to help you lose weight, and also to be healthy and happy, eating delicious and nutritious foods. How is it possible? You will be delighted to find out. And when you try it, please share the results with us.

It reminds us that we need to come back to a simple and natural nourishment, to “real” food. It provides information about supplements, how to avoid diseases, and also teaches how to prepare many healthy and delicious dishes.

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My name is Maria Couto Alves, and for a long time I suffered from unbalanced hormones which caused cellulite and hair loss. Bound to find a solution, I started a research about hormone replacement therapies.

After several years only researching, I started to feel an abnormal tiredness , and having my hormone levels more unbalanced with the passing of time, I decided to try out a conventional medication called Angelic. I gave it up on the 6th day due to side effects such as breathing problems, tiredness, and difficulty to sleep. During my research I had read a little about bioidentical hormones – a subject that many doctors, even gynecologists, had never heard about before ! Fortunately, my conventional gynecologist – the same that recommend Angelic – knew about them, and gave me the telephone number of a specialist.

He asked me for all sorts of blood exams and got me started on bioidentical Estradiol/Estriol and Testosterone creams in September 2008. I never felt any adverse side effects, my hair stopped falling, and the cellulite is practically gone. To be more exact, I started to see improvement on the VERY FIRST week: better skin, and mainly on the energetic level. One year later I added Progesterone to my list, and since then I’ve been using all 3 hormones.

I was so excited about these results that I started writing about them, because I think that something so good must be shared. Of course I’m not telling anybody to use any sort of medication without a medical prescription accompanied by detailed examinations, but I think that every man and woman must get to know about bioidentical hormone therapy, since low hormone levels will sooner or later happen to everyone.

I welcome all who have any kind of experience with bioidentical hormones to share their results with us. Medicine4Life has the participation of two great doctors: Dr. Ricardo Vallejos from São Paulo, Brazil, and Dr. John Salerno M.D. From New York, USA. They will both be writing about hormones, anti-ageing medicine, and healthy lifestyle. Dr. Vallejos will also be available to answer readers’ questions.

I hope that the information found here will help you to decide whether to try this hormone balance therapy. If you have any questions or comments,  or want to share your experience, feel free to contact me.

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Writen by Dr. Ricardo Vallejos

When we talk about hormones in Preventative Anti-Ageing Medicine, we refer to bioidentical hormones.

They may be of natural or synthetic origin, but the biggest difference between them and other hormones is that bioidentical hormones have the same three-dimensional  structure as those produced by the human body,  which allows a perfect fit of the bioidentical hormone molecule into the cell receptors where it will perform its functions. This process is what we call specific physiologic response.
On the other hand, hormones known simply as synthetic don’t have the same three dimensional structure as the ones produced by the human body, and therefore provoke a pharmacological response, that is, they force their connection into the cell receptor. These molecules are considered foreign by the human organism, which reacts to the presence of these “intruders”. Many times this reaction manifests as side effect, more or less evident, even imposing a health risk.
Examples of this kind of synthetic hormone, usually used by women in menopause, are the ones made with breeding mare urine, having in its formulas hormones foreign to the feminine organism, besides other no identified substances.
Bioidentical hormones, whether synthesized or made from plant or animal bases, have the physical-chemical properties natural to the human body. When administered in physiologic doses after a clinical-laboratorial analysis to determine the individual needs, are assimilated perfectly by the metabolism, benefitting the patient with a minimal risk of causing side effects due to the quick identification by the cell receptors.

Another advantage of the bioidentical hormones comes from the fact that they are applied on the skin, which avoids passing through the liver, and increases its absorption and bioavailability. Another characteristic is that they are conveniently found in compounding pharmacies where they are modulated into the correct dosage to be used in a certain amount of time. Bioidentical hormones have, for many years, become the healthier alternative to those who need to recover their hormonal levels and do not want to do it with “synthetic” hormones or to be at the mercy of premature aging.

About Dr.Ricardo Vallejos

Dr. Ricardo Vallejos has a a  formal degree in Geriatrics  and degree in Anti-Aging Sciences by UNIP Universy, of which the coordinator and main professor is Dr. Ítalo Rachid – the physician who brought anti-aging to Brazil. He has a 3-year course on BioIdentical Hormones at Dr. Salerno’s Anti-Aging  clinic in New York, and courses on Stress Relief and Ortomolecular.  Dr.Vallejos  writes articles for several magazines, and has given talks and interviews in radio and television.

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Written by Dr. John Salerno

At The Salerno Center for Complementary Medicine, Dr. John P. Salerno is committed to helping his patients discover health and rediscover vitality.  He obtains optimal results by investigating, diagnosing, correcting and rebalancing every aspect of the body.  Specializing in anti-aging protocols and bioidentical hormone replacement, he takes great care to individualize his services to the specific needs of each patient.

The conventional medical community considers age-related hormonal decline to be normal and, therefore, takes little action to correct it.  Anti-aging and complementary physicians, however, understand the importance of restoring the hormonal system: how it works and the vital necessity of replacement.  Hormones coordinate the continuous biochemical activity that occurs in all of our cells throughout our body and brain. They are the chemicals that make things happen on a day-to- day basis within the systems of our body. As the body’s chemical messengers, they orchestrate our metabolic processes by stimulating changes in body cells.

Both women and men, at any age, can experience hormone imbalances resulting in various symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, depression, anxiety, memory loss, bone loss, weight gain, low libido and brain fog. On the contrary, when your hormones are replaced in perfect balance, you look, feel, and act younger, plus you are protected against some of the worst diseases and effects of old age.  Bioidentical hormones are not drugs.  Made from soy, wild yam, and other plant extracts, they are synthesized in a lab to mimic the body’s natural production of hormones. “Bioidentical” means biologically identical to human hormones- exact replicas of what we make in our own bodies.  They are natural and completely different from synthetic hormones, which are made from the urine of pregnant mares.  Synthetic hormones do not replace lost hormones- they are drugs that simply cover up some of the nastier symptoms of menopause, and other issues related to aging.

Some of the hormones that decline with age include estrogen, estriol, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone.  Because every person’s body has genetically predetermined hormone levels, it takes the right combination of bioidentical hormones to achieve optimal balance.  Everybody is different, and everyone needs a dosage prescribed just for them.  Once balanced, bioidentical hormones offer extraordinary health benefits for both men and women on everything from the cardiovascular system to the aging brain and bones.

Treatment with bioidentical estradiol and estrogen help decrease the risk of breast and uterine cancer, as well as increase bone density.  Progesterone treatment is used to increase hair growth and thickness, as well as improve sleep, and increase stamina.  The adrenal hormones, DHEA and pregnenolone, affect mood, memory, and vitality.  They also enhance the immune system to protect against infection, injury, and illness.  Most people think of testosterone as a male hormone, however, testosterone plays an important role in a woman’s normal physiology.  It benefits both men and women, by helping to improve libido, motivation, and muscle tone.  It is also responsible for vital energy and an overall sense of well-being.

Hormone balance can profoundly influence every aspect of our lives, and just as importantly, every aspect of our lifestyle can affect our hormone balance.  Diet, nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction are some of the basic changes men and women need to make in their lives in order to help restore hormone balance.

Dr. John Salerno has seen lives turned around and health make dramatic strides by simple changes in diet, with exercise and attitude adjustment.  And from this deep experience, has evolved Dr. Salerno’s Silver Cloud Diet.  He has partnered with award winning food journalist and cookbook author, Linda West Eckhardt, to bring simple, yet profound ideas for peak living to you.

Order your copy of Dr. Salerno’s The Silver Cloud Diet at www.TheSilverCloudDiet.com

“It’s not just a lifestyle, it’s a life.” – Dr. John P. Salerno

About Dr. Salerno

After decades of practicing medicine, Dr. Salerno’s techniques have been proven to slow the aging process and encourage a healthy and vitality-filled life for his patients by applying a preventative, whole-person, patient-centered approach together with his natural treatments.  Specializing in anti-aging protocols, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, nutrition and weight-management therapies, Dr. Salerno combines the teaching of traditional medicine with the wisdom of alternative healing to clean the system of toxins and blockages that can cause heart disease, cancer, brain dysfunction, diabetes and many others.  The restorative effects of his treatments and vitamins can be witnessed in the renewed exuberance and health of his patients- patients who often searched within mainstream medicine for years before finally finding Dr. Salerno and the remedies that sometimes quite literally saved their lives.

Dr. Salerno is a world-renowned pioneer in the practice of complementary medicine.  Based in Manhattan, Dr. Salerno has been cited as an expert by national media outlets, retained as a consultant for the launching of treatment facilities across three continents, and referenced by Suzanne Somers in her #1 New York Times bestseller, Ageless, and in her 2009 follow-ups, Breakthrough and Knockout.

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