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Tired of your doctor offering you the Pill for every female problem? Fortunately, there are other options.Herbal medicine is very effective for correcting female hormone balance. (For an appointment with our Naturopathic Doctor, click here.)
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prostaglandins, the herb can be used for more than just pain. Studies have shown that it benefits other prostaglandin-related conditions, such as allergies and inflammatory bowel disease. Use Dong Quai if you need your bleeding to be easier, with smoother flow and less pain. The herb may even be effective as part of a treatment for endometriosis, which is an inflammatory condition causing painful periods. If you are prone to fatigue during your period, Dong quai will help. It is slightly oestrogenic and may promote fertility. How to take: Dong quai is a popular ingredient in most "female" herbal mixes. To prevent menstrual cramps, it combines well with peony and cinnamon. This warming combination is best suited for "cold" period pain, which means pain that feels better with a hot water bottle. To work, it must be taken throughout the month, not just during the period itself. Tip: If you need this herb, then you are "blood deficient" according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is very likely that you also need an iron supplement. Precautions: Do not take during pregnancy, as it may produce unwanted contractions. It should also be avoided if you take a blood-thinning drug, such as warfarin, and before surgery.
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Kerry believes that there is an unconscious bias at work, in which the herb is always the first item to be blamed. The TGA still believes Black cohosh to be safe, and states that "given the widespread use of Black cohosh, the incidence of liver reaction appears to be very low'. They do require that a warning be placed on products containing Black cohosh.
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which inhibits 17B-hyroxysteroid dehydrogenase, the enzyme responsible for testosterone production in the ovary and the hair follicle. Liquorice also helps PCOS symptoms by acting locally at the skin and hair, where it inhibits the action of testosterone on receptors. How to take: For PCOS, liquorice is nearly always combined with the herb Peony. Peony also decreases testosterone production by the ovary, and when taken together, the two herbs appear to have a synergistic effect. Peony has the added benefit of inducing ovulation, and improving progesterone production. The two herbs should be administered in a 1:1 ratio, with a dose of liquorice extract of about 50mg per day. Tip: I find that women who need this herb often enjoy black licorice candy. If you really do not like black licorice, you may want to rethink using the herb, as there may be some reason why it is not right for you. (Black licorice candy itself is often enhanced with aniseed oil, so that the actual content of liquorice is quite low and not suitable as a treatment in itself) Precautions: Large doses of liquorice cause the body to lose potassium, which can result in a high blood pressure. The herb should really not be used by those who are at risk for high blood pressure. For PCOS, the blood pressure concern is not likely to be a problem because the treatment protocol requires a low dose of the herb to be taken over many months. Preparations of liquorice root used for peptic ulcer have had certain active constituents removed. This makes them less likely to raise blood pressure, but it is not known if these altered preparations will have any benefit for PCOS.
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relatively large dose must be used to see an effect on thyroid function. Consult your Naturopath. Withania is safe to be taken together with conventional thyroid medication. Tip: Although autoimmunity is the most common reason for thyroid underactivity, iodine deficiency must also be addressed. Australian soil simply does not contain as much iodine as the thyroid needs. If you do not eat fish or seaweed every day, you should use an iodised sea salt, or take kelp. Precautions: Withania has no known side effect, however because it is mildly sedative, it can interact with barbiturate drugs.
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such as Ephedra work by increasing adrenalin, and this causes problems such as anxiety and high blood pressure. Coleus is different. It stimulates something called cyclic AMP, which is a chemical that communicates between adrenalin in the blood stream and the actual machinery of metabolism, which is located inside the cell. Cyclic AMP essentially amplifies the message of anabolic hormones to fat and muscle cells, without causing any measurable change in the hormones themselves. Coleus has other benefits for weight loss. It directly activates a fat-burning enzyme (hormone sensitive lipase), which releases fatty acids from storage. It also stimulates thyroid hormone and may improve insulin sensitivity. Use this herb if you have sluggish metabolism. Because it increases stomach acid and increases bowel activity, Coleus was traditionally eaten as a pickle to accompany a meal, How to take: A Coleus extract containing 50mg of the active ingredient forskolin should produce a result within six weeks. Use together with a diet of fresh food and regular exercise. Tip: Because Coleus works on the cell's inner machinery, it combines well with other supplements that fuel the mitochondria. In particular, it can be combined with carnitine, an amino acid, and coenzyme Q10, an important nutrient for the cell's metabolism. Precautions: Coleus lowers blood pressure, so it should not be used by anyone at risk for low blood pressure, or before surgery. The other concern is increased stomach acid. This can be a positive effect for someone with sluggish digestion and bloating, but those who suffer from gastric reflux should steer clear.
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Precautions: Shatavari has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, and it is believed to be very safe, even during pregnancy. Studies in mice have shown no toxicity even with a massive dose.
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