Holistic life II

Premenstrual syndrome

Children behave as playful as they can until they reach their reproductive years. For both young men and women it’s an initiation into a new physical and psychological order. For young men the surge of testosterone converts to estrogen by way of aromatization and they develop gynecomastia, a painful and embarrassing period for them nonetheless. But for a young lady in her adolescent years, menstruation, or “ladies day” as my daughter coined it, may be the beginning of a nightmare. The fluctuation of hormones may wreak havoc in her school, social, and family life.

Nearly 48% of women in their reproductive years, experience premenstrual syndrome or PMS and in 20% symptoms are severe enough to affect their daily routines. PMS is a real condition and can cause significant physical discomfort such as abdominal bloating, cramping, sore and swollen breasts, headaches, back and muscle pain.  Furthermore, the emotional distress of anxiety, irritability, unusual anger, emotional outbursts, sleep disturbance, difficulty concentrating or remembering information, now becomes a living hell.(1)

There are a number of contributing causes to this syndrome. First and foremost is the significant drop in progesterone after ovulation or the luteal phase.  Progesterone and its metabolites help improve gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) inhibitory system in the brain and spinal cord. It helps decrease the excitatory neurologic system that triggers the negative emotional feelings such as irritability, mood swings and anger outbursts. It has a calming effect overall. This can be remedied with natural topical progesterone which not only alleviates majority of symptoms but has other health benefits. (2,3)

Secondly, poor lifestyle, which has become all too common in our modern day world. We are now in the 3^rd generation of families where the common eating pattern is to go out and eat your food. No one makes their own coffee anymore. Look at the line of cars at Starbucks and McDonald’s every morning. Coffee, “Mocha, Mocha Latte” with all the dressings, then it’s off to McDonald’s for a breakfast sandwich. For lunch, submarine sandwiches and pizza or burgers for dinner have become common practice. All foods processed or modified. Oh! And don’t forget the snacks, Cheetos, Doritos, Tostitos and Fritos, anything that ends in -itos. And let’s wash it down with a soda pop or energy drink loaded with chemicals and high fructose corn syrup. These foods disrupt our neurotransmitters and short circuits our whole neurologic system. (4,5,6) 

We need to get back to eating the way God intended, whole organic foods. Our environment has been trashed with chemicals known as “Xenoestrogens”. Chemicals from pesticides, synthetic materials, processed foods, detergents, soaps and industrial products. These xenoestrogens act as pseudoestrogens in the body and contributes to a state called “estrogen dominance” which also enhances the negative symptoms of PMS. What’s more these synthetic chemicals have other detriments to our health and may be a contributing cause to cancer.(7)

In addition, lack of exercise has worsened our current state of Health. Exercise not only enhances both blood and lymphatic circulation, it releases our natural endorphins which mimic morphine and provides a calming effect. Lastly, a lack of having time for self-reflection is very important. Realize that you are special in God’s heart. You are the greatest creation in the universe. Find time to shut down your mind and meditate or pray.

My program has helped people both young and old; females and males restore their health and regain their life back. In this case a young lady suffering with PM would benefit from a multifaceted approach each aspect of the restoration would, of course occur almost simultaneously. We would begin with natural progesterone delivered in a topical cream beginning soon after the luteal phase. (8, 9) The dosage would be specific and tailored to the patient’s need. Detoxing the body, using my weekend formula, would alleviate toxins that interfere with hormonal balance. Dietary alterations, which would include working up to nutritional foods to support optimal health and amino acid ratios to stabilize neurotransmitters for mental health. Supplements, specific to the patient’s needs would support cellular health and increase energy and vitality. An exercise program individually designed for the patient using progressive methodologies to increase strength and endurance. My program also includes hypnotic and meditative sessions to help a young lady reflect under true self-worth and reprogram or subconscious mind to see the world in an enlightened state.

Conventional physicians utilize synthetic agents such as birth control pills and antidepressants to treat young ladies with this disorder. However the use of these types of medications have their own list of side effects which can exacerbate the underlying disorder or will have long term irreversible side effects that may not reveal themselves until years later . I do not disagree with using them as a last resort or when all natural remedies have been exhausted.  However, I am of the philosophy of treating young ladies as natural as possible and under the supervision of an alternative or holistic physician who is experienced.  

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Dr Sal is a practicing physician and surgeon with over 30 years of experience.  His involvement with anti-aging medicine spans well over 40 years encompassing chelation therapy, detoxification, hormone therapy, exercise, and nutrition. His objective is to restore his fellow man back to health.

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