"Alternative" medicine has been around for about 5,000 years. Back then, it was simply called "medicine".
What Changed?
When the pharmaceutical industry exploded in the 1950s
I can’t say enough good things about melatonin. Both what our body naturally makes and melatonin in supplement form.
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Out of all the possible symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause, the number one most dreaded is weight gain.Daily, I hear my patients tell me
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This drives me crazy . . .
So much hesitation from the medical system about estrogen replacement yet oral birth control pills are handed out like candy.
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estosterone is needed in both men AND women for sex organs and characteristics, as well as for muscle growth, bone development, bone maintenance and more.
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You know from my past articles that many botanicals can improve hot flashes and night sweats.
But did you realize that you can get these botanicals via tea, not just via supplements?
Many natural components of foods and herbs modulate enzymes. These enzymes then can change both levels and actions of hormones.
Sulfotransferases:
These enzymes add a sulphur group to estrogen, inactivating it in order to remove it from the body.
Lots of attention is given to hormone replacement and oral contraceptive pills to treat women's symptoms. And for good reason — they often work well to manage. But are there other options?
Purple foods support the 6th and 7th chakras/energy centers AND are:
Supportive to the hypothalamus, pituitary, the pineal gland, the third eye (gives you insight), brain, eyes, nose, top of head, muscles, bones, and skin
Fuel for these master energy centers/important for hormonal regulation
Supportive to spiritual connection and insight
Nutrition dense