Q & A: Aids to getting pregnant

QUESTION:
A co-worker was asking if there is a good supplement to take if trying to get pregnant…can you suggest anything that may help her chances?
 Thanks, C.W. . , B.C.
ANSWER:
In the pre-pregnancy section of my Making Healthy Babies blog,  we mention  Women’s Formula. I have had success with this, as it helps to balance hormones.
If there is a challenge getting pregnant, it is helpful to know what underlying health conditions are that may prevent conception or prevent a healthy term baby. The body is usually pretty wise and wants a mother to be in good health for making a healthy baby. We suggest she follow all the general health suggestions and recommendation for diet, pH, exercise, etc. as in Lorene Benoit’s book, The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally.
In stubborn cases have both the woman and man can take X-A , which is a formula that has helped many couples. This formula is available is US only, special order for Canadians, contact us.
P.S. By clicking on any of the herbal formulas above, you should get a full Fact sheet telling you some of the historical traditions of the herbs, a list of all ingredients and suggested dosages. If you need any assistance, please contact. Benoit & Associates Health Education. 

Q & A : Porphyria cutanea tarda

QUESTION:
I have been diagnosed with Porphyria cutanea tarda. My father and brother had the same thing. I went to hospital today and had 3 ltrs of blood removed from my body. This procedure will take place every 2 weeks.  My body lacks the ability to rid itself of iron.  When sores appeared they got infected with staph, which thanks to your and Helga’s help I cleared up with Oregon Grape.  So I was misdiagnosed from beginning. They feel that menopause  along with me using tanning booth all summer awakened this condition. I had 10 times normal iron levels in my blood.
I have never been to tanning salon before and must say I will NEVER again. thankfully my liver was only mildly inflamed.
Can you recommend a good liver cleanse?

No words can thank you for all your help.

 

ANSWER:

An excellent liver cleanse is the Tiao He Pak – Tiao He, means Balance and Harmony in Chinese. This  is a whole body cleanse that also addresses bowels, lymphatic and kidneys – all systems that need to be eliminating to help the liver function better.

As your condition is excess iron, you may want to consider the Heavy Metal Detox formula for 2-3 months after. As you are probably getting iron levels monitored regularly,  you will be able to see empirical improvement, and even more important feel improvement.  In addition to, or after this,  Milk Thistle Standardized Extract– 1 or 2 per day will be a good liver support overall.

The Oregon Grape that was so successful for your staph infection is also an excellent aid for liver, skin and digestion. It is a good one to keep on hand, should any skin condition flare up in future.

Other helpful information concerning your liver can be found on our previous blog:
http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/healthy-solutions/love-your-liver/

Genral healthful tips, including diet, exercise, pH balancing, some recipes can all be found in my book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally

Your condition is chemically complex, as all minerals have interactions and protagonist actions with each other, and rather than picking apart what is and is not functioning in the liver, anlayzing what pathways and chemical reactions are or are not working, the natural approach is to nourish and support the liver. IT knows what to do, and given the proper support, it will do it. The fact that this is genetically inherited should not dissuade you from healing it, as biogenomics science is showing that environment is much more powerful than genetics. This means YOU have the ability to change your past and your future!

Nature’s Sunshine has many liver aids, so please keep in touch so we can help you find the best ones for you.

Success with Staph Infection and Oregon Grape

Hello Lorene and Helga. Helga thank you so much for your phone call. It meant a lot to me.
My hands have not cleared completely but a Dr. Shaw (Dr of internal medicine) told me that the silver and Oregon grape stopped the infection on sores  from getting worse.
I have been diagnosed with Porphyria cutanea tarda. My father and brother had the same thing. I went to hospital today and had 3 ltrs of blood removed from my body. This procedure will take place every 2 weeks.  My body lacks the ability to rid itself of iron.  When sores appeared they got infected with staph.  So I was misdiagnosed from beginning. They feel that menopause  along with me using tanning booth all summer awakened this condition. I had 10 times normal iron levels in my blood.
I have never been to tanning salon before and must say I will NEVER again. thankfully my liver was only mildly inflamed.
Can you recommend a good liver cleanse?
No words can thank you for all your help. I love oregon  grape!!  Because of it doctor could write me a note saying I was not infectious. Then I went back to work. I will keep you updated.

Thank you!!!    P.L., BC

NSP Quality by Design Makes the Difference

There IS a difference between brands of health supplements. That’s not an opinion, it’s a fact based on consistent, reproducible scientific evidence. And user feedback – see a few examples below.

Did you know that the raw materials returned by NSP to its suppliers are sold to other supplement manufacturers, who do not do their own quality control ?

Are you paying for fillers? NSP Products are well known for their strict demand of pure product from the grower to you. They have a direct relationship with all their suppliers, farmers and wild crafted harvesters from every corner of the globe – so they can get the best quality with highest active ingredients. The source can change as climate or other conditions change, which is why they conduct over 150 meticulous tests with every batch they receive, even from 40 year suppliers.

NSP also tests every phase of the production process up to the finished product. No other company has this ability or history! Please watch this 3 minute video to see how this process makes a difference!

Maybe you are spending less or more for brand “C” , but you can’t tell the quality from reading the label. What is your health worth?   Do you want  peace of mind to know that every Nature’s Sunshine product is potent and pure?  Don’t gamble with your health or your money.

In our years of clinical practice we have seen consistent results with NSP. Here are a few that stand out above and beyond:

  • LBS, a Lower Bowel formula,  that really works short and long term to get your bowel functioning properly
  • Magnesium – different combinations for bowel, muscle relaxer, bone health
  • Capsicum to stop bleeding and disinfect deep cuts or puncture wounds
  • Oregon Grape to eliminate staph infections faster than prescription antibiotics with NO side effects
  •  Cranberry Buchu to treat and prevent bladder infections
  • Skeletal Strength for healthy bones
  • Women’s Formula to  regulate menses, decrease cramping and overall just balance whacky hormones
  • F.E. (Flash Ease) to help balance out menopausal symptoms
  • EverFlex with Devil’s Claw and Hyaluronic Acid for joint support
  • Tei Fu Oil for immediate first aid for sore throats, stuffy nose or sinus, motion sickness, breath freshener, insect bites and stings, nuasea, headache – yes! all this in a tiny bottle that lasts forever!
  • Paw Paw Cell Reg (Asimini triloba) the herb that inhibits rampant cell growth – stronger and safer natural chemotherapy.

These are just a few examples – take a look for yourself at some of the hundreds of health products available from Nature’s Sunshine Products.

Contact our office for specifics and or check here to make sure you get a discount membership, so YOU can get herbs from the same reliable source as the professionals. And, if you want to earn some income by helping others help themselves, please consider NSP as an amazing  business. We are here to support you.

 

 

October 2012 Natural Health Newsletter

BENOIT & ASSOCIATES HEALTH EDUCATION NEWSLETTER      

                                        October 2012                                                                                                                 

For information to help you achieve optimum health, please contact our office:

Phone:       250-748-6802

Email:       TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

** please use this email for all correspondence **

Website:    www.NaturalPathRemedies.com

Lorene Benoit’s book contains lifestyle tips for optimum health, as well as specifics for Cancer: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally

Special for books, which offers excellent tips for health prevention, as well as solutions for cancer. Buy 3 get 1 free. Contact our office.

 

Education

 Our blog offers ongoing health tips. Articles added since the last newsletter, with a direct link:

In time for Christmas  money, to earn free products, some extra spending money, or start a full time at home business. We can speak from experience with our thriving business of 23 years…….      Have you thought about starting your own Health Business with Nature’s Sunshine ?

 

Please think twice before injecting your blood with toxic chemicals that are finally getting some less biased science, showing they are causing more harm than good……       Safety & Effectiveness of MMR and Flu Vaccines

 

How Paul got his pneumonia under control after 20 years……       Pneumonia and Lung Healer-Chinese (LH-C)

 

How one client cured a bothersome cold sore very quickly that had been hanging on……      Herpes cold sores gone using HRP-C!

 

A question we received about a woman with dysfunctional uterine bleeding……     Q & A: Excess Uterine Bleeding 

 

A recent report published by the World Health Organization says that cell phone radiation could possibly be carcinogenic. Doctors advise people to take precautions before it is too late. Click here for link to full article.

 

Compass Group Assessment Classes – invite some friends for a fun way to find out what are the best supplements for you! Call office for details. 

Compass Zyto is an extremely efficient, inexpensive step to excellent health.

Watch this 3 minute video: http://www.zytocompass.com/af/link.aspx?a=lbenoit

 

Business Coaching and Brilliant Body

We offer ongoing coaching to help others start their own business using the Brilliant Body CD’s!  The package includes 10 Power Points, covering ten systems of the body: Digestive, Hepatic, Intestinal, Circulatory, Immune, Nervous, Respiratory, Urinary, Glandular and Structural, plus all the tools to educate yourself and others on how your body works – all this for only $25.

Phone the office anytime for help!

 

Specials

For Canadians, we offer 6 wk. Campaign specials  10 % off or buy 3 get 1 free on selected seasonal herbs. The current six week campaign runs October 16th to November 30th. Any of the specials can be ordered by calling our office 250-748-6802 to help you locate a local Herb Specialist, or if you are a member call NSP at your country’s toll free number. For a full list check  Fall Savings 2012 on Nature’s Sunshine Canada website home page.

Consider the MC or Mega Chel, Magnesium Complex, and Magnesium Malate to ensure your optimum health.

MC (Mega Chelation) – High-Potency, Multi-Nutrient Formula. MC is a mega-nutrient, vitamin and mineral supplement designed to support the circulatory system. MC contains a variety of natural chelating substances.

• Contains butcher’s broom, plus adrenal, spleen and thymus substances (bovine), and Ginkgo biloba.

 

Magnesium Complex – The Mega-Health Mineral  complex using two of the best-absorbed forms of this important mineral:magnesium citrate and magnesium malate.Essential for strong bones – research in last 15 years has shown that the 2:1 Cal – Mag ratio is not ideal and that we should be taking these minerals in at least equa mg.

• Helps metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fats.

• Supports the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.

• Helps with proper muscle function.

 

Magnesium Malate – Magnesium Plus Malic Acid – A complex of malic acid and magnesium malate, combining the best for fibromyalgia and other generalized muscle pain.

• Supports the structural system.

• Helps with proper muscle function.

The NSP Canadian website has a webinar and Power Point presented by Dr. Kim Balas on the Canadian NSP Resource Centre  teaching about Garlic, Liquid Calcium-Magnesium and Magnesium Malate. Log in using your Membership # and PIN and learn!

 

How does Membership Benefit You?

 Click here to find out how  NSP Membership benefits you?

 You can receive discounts from 10 – 30% on the most potent, most professionally formulated herbal, vitamin and mineral supplements in the industry since 1972.

Members receive great education, resource centre, Fact sheets, Free webinars and conference calls with professionals, coupon book, and weekly specials.

Members can access recorded sessions at: NSP resource Centre

 

Success Stories

Read the blog entries at beginning of newsletter telling about other clients’ successes using Nature’s Sunshine Products to heal Pneumonia, lung congestion, and  Herpes cold sores. We encourage you to share your stories with others on our website or via email. Success stories can be read at:

http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/category/success-stories/

 

Spiritual

Ho’oponopono as the Key to Your Life’s Fulfillment

Ho‘oponopono is the Hawaiian ritual of forgiveness. It stems from an understanding of everything in the world being one, in spite of our feelings of ‘separateness’. Because of this unity or oneness everything that occurs in our own world creates a resonance in the observer.

To heal the planet we first have to heal our selves to do this Ho‘oponopono relies on four magic sentences:

I am sorry.  Please forgive me.  I love you. Thank you.

 

 Humour

7 Oxymorons

1. Is it good if a vacuum really sucks?

2. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever know?

3. Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack?

4. How come abbreviated is such a long word?

5. If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

6. Doesn’t “expecting the unexpected” make the unexpected expected?

7. Why are a “wise man” and a “wise guy” opposites?

 

Video Pick

  This 2+ minute video highlights why we need to look toward safe, natural alternatives for our health challenges and prevention. Demonization of natural health care has produced fear, making people believe that they are somehow risking their lives by choosing natural health treatment, when in fact, the body count of allopathic medicine is staggering, 125,000- 160, 000 PER YEAR while that of natural health is non-existent, ZERO.

The trailer  www.doctoredthemovie.com …  is an eye-opener for those who trust the medical system for everything.

 

Business    

Have you thought about starting your own Health Business with Nature’s Sunshine ?

Serving you in health,

Benoit & Associates Health Education

Ph/Fax    250-748-6802              Email:    TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

Website: www.NaturalPathRemedies.com

 

Business Opportunity

Have you ever wished to earn some extra income or build a business helping others to achieve better health?

We started with Nature’s Sunshine in 1990, although we had heard about it since 1985 ( slow to convince sometimes), we have appreciated so many benefits:

  • better health
  • financial stability despite the ups and downs of the economy – everyone always needs health as #1 priority!
  • education and empowerment for our own health, choice of occupation
  • travel and lifestyle it has offered our whole family
  • the blessing of knowing we have touched the lives of thousands of others in a beneficial way!

Business Coaching and Brilliant Body

There is ongoing coaching to help others start their own business. Phone the office anytime for help!

One of the easiest ways to learn about Nature’s Sunshine Products and share with others  is the Brilliant Body course.  It includes 10 Power Points professionally prepared by health experts, including MDs, covering ten systems of the body: Digestive, Hepatic, Intestinal, Circulatory, Immune, Nervous, Respiratory, Urinary, Glandular and Structural, plus all the tools to educate yourself and others on how your body works – all this for only $25!

We have offered Brilliant Body as home health sessions or as classes and for those who share the sessions with others, we offer Brilliant Body Certification.

Compass Zyto is an extremely efficient, inexpensive tool to help you help others to optimum health.

Watch this 3 minute video: http://www.zytocompass.com/af/link.aspx?a=lbenoit to explain how this biofeedback machine works. It is an inexpensive way to help you start a natural health business and learn while you earn. Contact our office to learn how this can get your business started.

 

A few facts about Nature’s Sunshine Products:

  • Exceeds pharmaceutical standards; has lead the health industry since 1972

-for details see  Nature’s Sunshine Quality; where you can also watch a 3 min. video.

  • Vast product line used by professionals world wide

– products to complement existing lines

– full Fact Sheets on every product, Product Catalogue and specific brochures

– ask for NSP professionals and author’s list – many have been involved for more than 40years

  • Website, educational support for more than 50 countries in the world.

–  keen network of people interested in natural health

–  classes, webinars, conference calls ongoing for herbal education, marketing and business building

  • Most generous marketing plan

Since 1990, we have helped people at all levels of health education build their own business! We can help you too, whether you are a practitioner looking for added value for your business and your clients, or an at home Mom wanting to earn a few hundred dollars for those extras!

Home based businesses offer so many advantages!

Please contact us to discuss: 250-748-6802 or Lorene Benoit & Associates Health Education.

You may also go to the NSP website, choose your country and become a member by using #1143615 to start receiving discounts and amazing education. Be sure to let us know so our experience since 1985 can help you!

Safety & Effectiveness of MMR and Flu Vaccines ?

The more that evidence points towards the ineffectiveness and dangers of vaccines, the more public health authorities seem to be forcing them upon the public. One has to question this and demand answers from our  “health” providers and law makers who negligently consider only biased  research  funded by the pharmaceuticals.
Vaccine packaging says a person receiving a vaccination should “avoid contact with immune-compromised individuals” for about 3 weeks following the flu shot.  Does this happen in hospital and health care facilities? Workers are often given the shot AT WORK, and it is fairly safe to say that if they are working in a hospital, or senior care home, OR homecare, they ARE working with immune-compromised individuals. How can you tell, on a crowded subway?  Or even in your own family?  Or at school that a vaccinated person is not actively spreading the disease?

Two more studies that should give YOU cause for pause and questions are listed here.

Excerpts from this study concerning MMR:   The Lancet, Volume 351, Number 9103, 28 February 1998:
In eight children, the onset of behavioural problems had been linked, either by the parents or by the child’s physician, with MMR: measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination. Five had had an early adverse reaction to immunization (rash, fever, delirium; and, in three cases, convulsions). In these eight children the average interval from exposure to first behavioural symptoms was 6·3 days (range 1-14).
We have identified a chronic enterocolitis in children that may be related to neuropsychiatric dysfunction. In most cases, onset of symptoms was after measles, mumps, and rubella immunisation. Further investigations are needed to examine this syndrome and its possible relation to this vaccine.

Excerpt concerning Flu vaccines from:  Cochrane Collaboration Independant Vaccine Study Abstract

The Plain language Summary:  italics inserted by L. Benoit

Over 200 viruses cause influenza and influenza-like illness which produce the same symptoms (fever, headache, aches and pains, cough and runny noses). Without laboratory tests, doctors cannot tell the two illnesses apart. Both last for days and rarely lead to death or serious illness. At best, vaccines might be effective against only influenza A and B, which represent about 10% of all circulating viruses. Each year, the World Health Organization recommends which viral strains should be included in vaccinations for the forthcoming season.

Authors of this review assessed all trials that compared vaccinated people with unvaccinated people. The combined results of these trials showed that under ideal conditions (vaccine completely matching circulating viral configuration) 33 healthy adults need to be vaccinated to avoid one set of influenza symptoms. In average conditions (partially matching vaccine) 100 people need to be vaccinated to avoid one set of influenza symptoms. Vaccine use did not affect the number of people hospitalized or working days lost but caused one case of Guillian-Barré syndrome (a major neurological condition leading to paralysis) for every one million vaccinations. Fifteen of the 36 trials were funded by vaccine companies and four had no funding declaration. Our results may be an optimistic estimate because company-sponsored influenza vaccines trials tend to produce results favorable to their products and some of the evidence comes from trials carried out in ideal viral circulation and matching conditions and because the harms evidence base is limited.

Safe Alternatives to Vaccines

Why would one take the chance on vaccination side effects, when research has shown that the best prevention of contagious disease transmission is good hand washing (with no side effects). Other exceptionally safe and effective prevention tips:

1. Put a dab of Silver Gel in each nostril 1 – 3 times per day, depending on your exposure to sick people.

2. Take a tsp./5 ml. of Silver Guard once per day during flu season, so the anti-bacterial, anti-viral properties are circulating in your blood stream.

3. Follow the Four Pillars of Health as outlined in Lorene Benoit’s book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally.

4. Other basic health considerations:

  • stay hydrated with enough pure water
  • get outside for pure air and exercise (one of the 4 Pillars)
  • get some sunshine, even on cloudy days it is your  best source of Vitamin D. When it is cloudy, take 1,000- 10,000 IU good quality Vit. D3

5. Keep herbal first aid remedies on hand that you can take at the first sign of cold or flu:

  • HRP-C – A Chinese formula that knocks out viruses, including HeRPes,  very quickly. If you have it on hand and take full dosage at first sign of a cold or flu, it may prevent it. If already settled in, it will help speed your healing response without suppressing the healing process.
  • Silver Guard – liquid taken at higher dosages, or Silver Gel taken about 1/4-1/2 tsp. – both are the best antibiotics in existence. PS Silver Guard is NOT just a mouthwash – it is for internal consumption in any orifice that needs it.
  •  Echinacea Golden Seal liquid.

Follow Crisis Management suggestions for helping your body work through illness more quickly and safely. You will get some other ideas on a past post: Safe Vaccine Alternatives.

To order any of the above herbs, ask for an Herbal professional to help with your order , free 10 mins. Contact our office . If you prefer to order online at Nature’s Sunshine,  Choose either Canada or US & use sponsor #1143667 to open your own account and receive a discount. There is no charge for membership with an order and no obligations.

May life be one of good health for you and your loved ones!

Pneumonia and Lung Healer-Chinese

Paul has had pneumonia every year for 20 years – usually in November. Lorene Benoit recommended that after the antibiotics he was on again, he take LH-C  to build up his lungs so they do not keep re-infecting, along with Lobelia to clear the congestion, thin the mucous and stop the coughing.

Within a couple of days he finally started feeling better. Since then, a few months now, whenever he gets congestion he takes 10 drops of Lobelia and it works like a miracle – he coughs up a bunch of stuff and is good to go. He is going to sstart on some LH-C again to hopefully prevent another infection this year.

PS, Mill Bay, BC

HRP-C and VS-C work for all viruses

This original testimonial was posted in 2012, but the times they are a changing, and I have updated tor these “unprecedented” times.

Herpes cold sores – gone!

I had a herpes cold sore that I had been grappling with for 2 weeks, using -l-Lysine  (US ) and several other nutritional supplements.  After taking the Chinese course, I went home & took HRP-C (CA) or VS-C (for ViruS US).  After 8 capsules the cold sore was gone, completely gone!  I thank my teacher for the reminder that this is the best formula for ALL viruses! … T.N., Chemainus, BC, Oct. 2012

 

Viral Protection? Balancing Natural Immunity?

It’s helpful to know protective tools whether you  have been been injected or not with what is being called a covid “vaccine”. To promote this, the govt. changed the definition of a vaccine. To be clear,  but this injection is an  experimental gene technology is a first of its kind, and research results are showing that immunity is nowhere near as effective or lasting as we were told.

Not to mention the unreported side effects: “I Am NOT Misinformation”.                              See end of this article for additional supporting medical references.

Natural Protective Aids

We keep both these formulas on hand:
Canada: HRP-C  and Cat’s Claw
US:           VS-C     and   Una de Gato

Both are anti-viral/ anti-bacterial formulas and both can safely be taken long term.  We keep these  as part of our home pharmacy.

Anytime any cold, flu symptoms  appear, we can quickly give the body the nutritional aid it requires to prevent or mediate challenges and return to a healthy state quickly.
We take HRP-C / VS-C –  2-3 caps 3 times/day (100 per bottle) or 2.5 ml liquid extract  3 times/day.

IN US there is also a VS-C TCM concentrate, which would be 1/3 dosage.

Cat’s Claw / Una de Gato: 1-2 caps 3 times/day.

Most people notice an improvement within 24 hours.

HRP-C or Cat’s Claw Combination can also be taken as a prophylactic, or preventative in smaller dosages.

For further protective steps, read: Pine Needle Protection for Viral Transmission, which includes NB facts on the Benefits  of PACs in High Potency Grapine:, especially for heart, strokes, circulation and brain.

Respiratory

As  many viruses affect the respiratory system – lungs, bronchials, sinus, we also keep these two on hand to have when needed:

CA: LH-C and Lobelia

US: Lung Support TCM Concentrate and Lobelia

 

For suggestions to follow during a health or disease crisis, please read :           Crisis Management
Additional Medical and Science Based  References.

Specific antibodies created by these shots are much more short lived than predicted.  At the same time, they  weaken the innate immune system’s ability to produce antibodies for other viruses, such as all the “variants” developing. Nothing new, that’s what viruses do, including every annual flu variant – they mutate for their own survival.

The major difference between natural antibodies and artificially produced antibodies is their ability to adapt to be effective. if you are around those who have taken the Experimental Jab, or if you have been convinced/coerced to take it, you may choose to protect yourself, as many are doing.

There are too many reports of adverse reactions, not only from  those who have received the jab, but also those who come into contact with them. This can no longer be denied.  Doctors and scientists worldwide are warning people, at great risk to their own financial and personal health.

This 28 min. video includes doctors from 10+ different countries each speaking concisely about their reasons for concern: https://awakecanada.org/

Can also viewed on Rumble: Urgent warnings of Covid 19 Vaccine

At 20 mins. Dr. K Brogan quotes: “This is penetration of Body, Mind and Spirit by the State.”

Do you trust GMO, bio-lipid nano-particles being promoted by pharmaceutical companies, who make billions, yet have NO liability? If you still do, please read: Just Ask Why?

Please, educate yourself before allowing this clot shot to enter the bloodstream of your children! This is NOT a reversible decision; make it out of LOVE, not FEAR.

 

As always, Contact us to help you order any products we have used since 1985 at direct discount. Professional service with a HUMAN being.

 

 

Q & A: Excess Uterine Bleeding

QUESTION:

A  lady I am going to see  has dysfunctional uterine bleeding. I am going to suggest women’s formula and give her some education about this before she goes and has a hysterectomy. Do you have any extra advice? I feel like this type of topic will be very reoccurring.  MF from NS

ANSWER:
You’re right – hysterectomy is a huge topic. Dr. Christine Northrup states that 1 in 3 North American women have hysterectomies by age 60! That is an appalling number, with up to half  of these removals being unnecessary; one of the crimes of our North American society. In some cases it may be necessary, but this is not a decision to be taken lightly, as the after effects of this surgery for many women can be worse than the problems that led to the surgery. In my clinical practice, I have saved a few uteruses from unnecessary removal.

For dysfunctional uterine bleeding, do you mean menorrhagia, or excess bleeding? If so, then yes Woman’s Formula is a good start. I would also add LIV-C as in Traditional  Chinese Medicine, Liver – as part of the Wood element, controls the flow of blood. As this is excessive flow, LIV-C is the excess/yang formula to bring balance and harmony. In fact, the name of the formula in Chinese is TIAO He, translating as “Balance and Harmony”.

It is also important to determine what is the cause of the bleeding – have fibroids been diagnosed? I am glad you mentioned about educating her first. The emotional pillar is a very important  when considering reproductive and menopausal issues. For example, fibroids indicate stagnation or blockage (again Chinese), and one needs to look where there may be stagnation in life.

All of the four pillars of health need to be considered, as suggested in my book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally.  I am not in any way suggesting cancer –  all recommendations for treatingcancerare the same as those for optimum health, and I cover these extensively in the book.

If she is peri-menopausal, she probably is estrogen dominant, and may need more progesterone to balance, then you may consider Wild Yam/Chaste formula. But I would start with Woman’s Formula and LIV-C, then evaluate after 2-4 weeks. With herbs one will often see improvement within the week when you choose the correct formulations. And if no immediate improvement is noticed, you will still be adding nutrition that the body needs.