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Phytotherapy: a safe and effective solution for hormonal help

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Published May, 2011
Update Sept, 2019-  at end

Many women using synthetic hormones stopped when the Nurse’s Initiative published the negative side effects. Now more women use natural treatments to help with hormonal challenges, ranging from acne to weight gain and hot flashes.

Phytotherapy is the use of plants, either from food or herbs, for healing purposes. Phytotherapy is a wonderful alternative for hormonal balance because it works with your body to give you what you need, and has a proven track record of safety and efficacy.

Both women and men have hormone receptor cells that can be filled (like a key fitting into a lock) in several ways: EDC’s: endocrine disruptors produced by industrial by-products; xenoestrogens: prevalent in plastics, household, personal care products, fertilizers, pesticides; our body’s own hormones, AND plant precursors to hormones, or phytohormones.

The healthiest choice when our own hormones are out of balance is to use phytohormones to fill our natural hormone receptor sites, so that the toxic forms have no sites available, and will be eliminated via liver, kidneys, lymph and bowel.

One example is Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)(US). This herb acts positively to reduce hot flashes, in addition to its long historical uses as an antidote for snake bites, fevers, phlegm, and a tonic for the central nervous system. Many women have had exceptional relief from hot flashes and night sweats with a standardized formulation of Black Cohosh combined with Dong Quai. This formula, known as FE (Flash Ease) can work within the week, without the negative side effects inherent in drugs.

Maca (Lepidium meyinii) is another herb that has hit the American market in the last 10 years. To learn more about these and other natural aids for overall female hormonal health, join us for fun and informative dinner classes in Duncan. The next class will deal with Hormones for both Women and Men. This $10 investment can make a difference in your life! We’ll discuss Men’s health,  Monday June 13th. Call 250-748-6802 to register.

You can also learn everything you ever wanted to know about herbs that grow in the Cowichan Valley, in our Annual Herbal Intensives.

Also be sure to understand the more about the phyto hormones from soy, in our article: The Soy Controversy  and Soy and Breast Cancer .

UPDATE September 16, 2019

There are other herbs that one may have unwarranted warnings due to the general misunderstanding about the different  human interactions  of phyto hormones, human hormones, pharmaceutical hormones and environmental, toxic hormones (xenohormones) such as xenoestrogens mentioned above.

Some more common herbs that carry warnings are: licorice, red raspberry, dong quai, ginsengs, wild yam, red clover, chaste-tree berry,  evening primrose, ginkgo and saw palmetto.

Brassinosteroids (BS) are natural low-molecular-mass bioregulators, i.e., plant hormones that are present in all vegetable matter and possess growth-modulating and adaptogenic activity. Many common foods including plum, pear, apple grape berries, beans, sprouts, cabbage, spinaches, soybeans, grains, hops, garlic, onion would also be contra-indicated if one followed this (il)logic.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine recently published a summary stating that they have found no credence to the suggestion that soy may be harmful to human health. This affirms my 2010  Soy Controversy post is still valid.

You may also want to refer to Soy and Breast Cancer .

These plants all have their benefits, so do not be scared off by medical warnings that are based on biochemical mis-information.

© Lorene Benoit, BEd, MHH, CHC, CI, CRA.

Master Holistic Health, Certified Herbal Consultant, Educator author of The Paw Paw Program, A Christopher Columbus Approach to Cancer……

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Hormones Make You Happy

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One of my early teachers was Dr. Versendaal, a chiropractic doctor from whom I learned specialized muscle testing called Contact Reflex Analysis. He said, “Hormones are what make us happy”.

 

Hormones play such an important role in the health of all animals; in their miniscule amounts they have huge effects. They determine our sexual traits, yet both sexes need the same hormones to function; just in differing amounts. Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands in the human body. From the top down these are:  pituitary, hypothalamus, thyroid, parathyroid thymus, pancreas, adrenals ovaries/testes. Hormones are also secreted from fat cells and the colon.

 

Yes, the colon! Did you know that more serotonin is produced in  the colon than in the brain? Instead of anti-depressants, more people could be happier and healthier to ensure their colon is clean and working daily, rather than spending billions on damaging chemical anti-depressants.

 

To give you an idea of their complexity, the adrenal glands are responsible for secreting over 50 different hormones.  Besides their known function of dealing with stress, adrenal hormones also are responsible for fat storage and breakdown, insulin transport, pH balance, allergic response, fluid and mineral balance, temperature control, the list goes on.

 

Hormonal imbalance can manifest as teenage acne, conception problems, miscarriages, PMS, menopause and andropause discomfort, depression, hypo or hyper thyroidism, breast lumps and tenderness, hair loss and mood swings, to name a few.

 

We may ask why present day society is dealing with so many challenges with hormonal balance? Industrial by-products known as endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDC’s) have been on a steady increase in our society. These toxic mimickers have similar structures which can bind with our natural hormone receptors, wreaking havoc on our metabolism. Offenders occur in plastics, household and personal care products, fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals. Our bodies contain up to 148 synthetic chemicals according to CDC analysis 2005. As the number of chemicals increases annually, this amount has likely doubled by 2014. The National Toxicology Program 2012 Report lists 64 Known Human Carcinogens (cause cancer), including Aflatoxin (found in improperly dried grains, corn, peanuts, some cow milk, rancid oils, cosmetics), Formaldehyde (most vaccines),   Tamoxifen and XRays (medical cancer treatments).  To avoid these one must make informed choices for every purchase or treatment you choose.

 

On the positive side, we can choose to include phytohormones, which are plant based hormonal replacements and precursors. They too can fill our natural hormone receptor sites, but with healthy, gentler forms that prevent the more toxic forms from binding.  These can be a boon to our health, as opposed to the detrimental effects of EDCs and xenohormones.

 

Just one example is Maca, Lepidium meyenii, also known as Peruvian Ginseng. As with all plants, it does not contain hormones, (only animals produce hormones), but acts positively on the hormonal system of both males and females. A four month study using males aged  22 – 44 stated that Maca increased semen volume and total sperm count remarkably. Maca stimulates the glands so they produce needed hormones. Maca has the ability to balance the hypothalamus and pituitary glands promoting healthy adrenal, ovary and testes function. Maca is widely used to balance symptoms of menstruation and menopause such as hot flashes, depression, vaginal dryness and irritability. It helps by regulating estrogen and androgen receptor sites. As far as safety, some Peruvian women take Maca from the age of three. These women are very powerful, even the elderly. Men use Maca as a safer alternative to Viagra, with the benefits and none of the dangers.

 

For hot flashes, a formula called Flash Ease combines the benefits of Black Cohosh and Dong Quai. As a concentrated timed release formula, it is very effective. If you are not getting control of you hot flashes after trying this at 2 per day for 1 bottle, get in touch – we can determine what WILL work for you!

All hormonal challenges can also be helped by following healthier lifestyle recommendations as suggested in Lorene Benoit’s Book:

The Paw Paw Program – The “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally.

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June Natural Health Newsletter

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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

For upcoming talk shows on book, see the listing below.

Ongoing special for books, which offers excellent tips for health prevention, as well as solutions for cancer. Buy 3 get 1 free. Contact our office to take advantage of this special.

 

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 Our blog offers ongoing health tips. Articles added since the last newsletter are below, with a direct link.  Please use the Search bar at the top of the blog to find any topic of interest. If you do not find a topic you are looking for, just send us your question via email, or on contact form on website. The first one is under our Question and Answer category.

How much water you should drink every day?

Question:                                                                                                                                                                                                                      There has been a lot of contr0versy about how much water a person needs to drink daily. What is your opinion?              JV, from AZ

Answer:

How much water you should drink every day?                                                                                                                                       A recent National newscast stated that we did not need to drink water unless we are thirsty, but the problem is that many people do not recognize thirst and mistake it for hunger.  On this show some medical doctor stated we get enough in our fruits and vegetables. But other Doctors, such as Dr. Batamanghelidj, author of Your Body’s Many Cries for Water,  state otherwise. Macrobiotic theory does not promote excess water drinking. Their diet is well balanced in yin and yang, with adjustments for where they live, what season, consists of many more vegetables than a  Standard American Diet (SAD) and does not have excess yin and yang of sugar salt and coffee. From my clinical experience, many diets are deficient in fruits and vegetables. So obviously how much water is a controversial subject!

What I advise my clients is to divide their body weight in pounds by 1/2 and that equals the number of ounces of water needed per day. For example for a 150 lb. person  divided by 2 = 75 oz. per day. This is just a  guideline figure to be adjusted to suit you. Adjust according to YOUR level of activity, temperature, age and your diet. Pay attention to your body, keep in mind the  9 points below,  know the signs of dehydration and listen to your body!

For the 9 points see the website: How much water you should drink every day?

 

Talks Shows about Paw Paw Program

These are links to talk shows on which I have been interviewed about my book on The Paw Paw Program.

The Yukon wild flowers are in full bloom!

A quick hello from the Yukon

Herbal Intensive

We have a small, but keen group registered so far for our Annual Herbal Intensive July 6th – 9th. There is still space if you wish to join us for a few days of healthy herbal wisdom, practical hands on how to help yourself be self-sufficient. Registration closes July 2nd.

 

Office Clearance of Herbal Education: I am letting go of my collection of audio and VHS lectures, CRA training, Tree of Light Herbal Hours – about 3 pages catalogued, that go back from the late 1980’s. It is time for clearing out and I hope I have most of this great education stored somewhere in my brain computer. If anyone wants any of this information, email me for the list. If local, we can arrange pick-up. If mailing out, you will just have to pay postage.

Nature’s Sunshine Managers will have first priority until July 7th, then it open to any and all who are interested in this mode of learning, and still have a VHS machine to play the,m. I cannot say it is progress to have moved to DVD’s – the VHS are still great quality.

 

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

 

Brilliant Body for your own education and to help build your Business Helping Others

There is ongoing coaching to help others start their own business using the Brilliant Body CD’s!   Phone the office anytime for help!

 

Specials

Adrenal Support – Includes the herbs holy basil and rhodiola for maintenance of good health. Contains Borage seed oil, a sort of EFA.

Flax Hull Lignans – Provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. One scoop equals two gallons of flax seeds in lignan content. Studies from Health Research Institute show decrease in both breast and prostrate cancer.

 Maca – An adaptogen herb traditionally used by both men and women. Also known as “Peruvian Ginseng”.

Magnesium Complex – A complex using different sources of magnesium to ensure maximum utilization. Helps metabolize carbs, proteins and fats.

 For Canadians, the current six week campaign offers a selection of natural products to support the glandular system. Until July 22nd , you can have 10 % off or buy 3 get 1 free. This is in addition to any member discount. Consider Adrenal Support, Flax Hull Lignans or Maca to ensure your optimum health. Chlorophyll is also on sale! To receive the campaign via email, which is 14 pages full of useful information and testimonials, email our office with “Campaign #4” in subject line.

We have a new price list as of June 1st, 2012. The first 8 products I looked up are all less expensive, due to the strength of our Canadian dollar the last couple of years! How many companies do you know that LOWER their prices, while maintaining their Quality, Integrity and Service?

Order 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 information on joining Nature’s Sunshine to receive a 10-30% discount on products or for a great business opportunity please refer to the links below.

 

How does Membership Benefit You?

 Click here to find out How does  NSP Membership benefit 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

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/


Political Scene

People world wide are demonstrating against government over-control and increased bureaucracy intended to limit our freedoms. Especially in Canada and the US, rights which we fought long and hard to guarantee in our constitutions, are becoming eroded.

We need to let politicians know that WE elect and pay them and we expect to have our voices heard. Get involved, while you still have the right to. As we become involved, let us not look for what’s wrong and what’s missing, as this thinking can attract more of the same negative.

We can help direct positive change by daily expression of gratitude for what we DO have.  Focus on a loving world that provides for all and let this  positive emotion create a vibration that attracts to us an increased experience of the good. The tides are turning as we balance the dark greed forces with those of light and love. With this loving energy we can create the changes we desire. Since your mind is going to hold images of something, hold images of high ideals.

 

Humour

 The Amazing Human Body

It takes your food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach.

One human hair can support 6.6 pounds.

The average man’s penis is two times the length of his thumb.

Human thighbones are stronger than concrete.

A woman’s heart beats faster than a man’s.

There are about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet.

Women blink twice as often as men.

The average person’s skin weighs twice as much as the brain.

Your body uses 300 muscles to balance itself when you are standing still.

If saliva cannot dissolve something, you cannot taste it.

Women
will be finished reading this by now.
Men
are still busy checking their thumbs.

(Not to be sexist, if we had made a mention about nose size, this could have been put in reverse)

 

Video Pick

Homo Toxicus – By Montreal film maker Carole Poliquin. Explores the links between the hundreds of toxic pollutants in our environment and increasing health problems.

http://www.hotdocslibrary.ca/en/detail.cfm?filmId=26173

 

Business Tip    

When we think and move confidently in the direction of our dream, we cross an invisible boundary.

Once we cross this invisible boundary line all sorts of things begin to happen.  Our mind begins to contact the minds of others who think along the same line.

This law is immutable. We begin to attract what we are, we get in the frequency of what we want. We release concern about how it is going to come to us.

Our job is to move our feet in the direction of our dream and expect that it will meet us.  And it will!

Go Confidently and with the intention of serving,


Benoit & Associates Health Education

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May Health Newsletter

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BENOIT & ASSOCIATES HEALTH EDUCATION NEWSLETTER

    May, 2012

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

Phone:       250-748-6802

Email:       TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com  ** please check that you have this email**

Website:    www.NaturalPathRemedies.com

Address:    5175 Bills Road · Duncan, BC V9L 6S7

 

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

Upcoming or recent programs, recording?

Ongoing 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:

Paw Paw Program Upgrade

At Nature’s Sunshine 35th Canadian Health and Herbal Conference, Oct. 2011, I attended an excellent lecture from Jay P. Vanden Heuvel, PhD, ND on natural approaches to cancer. This was an affirming lecture, as everything he mentioned is included in my book, plus some extra helpful tips.

Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is the green matter in plants referred to as “the blood of plant life” for it closely resembles the red content of the blood of humans.  Chlorophyll is on sale from now until June 30th.

Kidney Stones: Causes, Prevention and Emergency Treatment

Kidney stones can be the cause of great pain and distress.  Symptoms could include pain originating in the middle back and radiating around to the front lower abdominal area.


Questions & Answers

Added to our bog’s new Q&A category since last newsletter:

Q & A Natural Laxatives– question

Q&A Natural Laxatives– answer

Yes, these can help build long term health!

 

Success Stories

Tei Fu Oil – an amazing first aid kit in a tiny bottle!

http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/healthy-solutions/crisis-management/success-with-tei-fu-oil/

 

Tick Removal:

This email has been circulating as coming from a nurse who discovered a safe, easy way to remove ticks where they automatically withdraw themselves when you follow her simple instructions.

“Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20); the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away.  This technique is much less traumatic for the patient and easy. It works in those places where it’s sometimes difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.”

Some websites do not agree with this, and still feel that needlepointed tweezers that are able to grab the tick right around the neck where the tick has entered the skin, then pulling straight out is the best way to remove.

 

Member Specials

  For Canadians, the current six week campaign offers a selection of natural products to support the glandular system. Until July 15th, you can have 10 % off or buy 3 get 1 free. This is in addition to any member discount. Consider Adrenal Support, Flax Hull Lignans or Maca to ensure your optimum health. Chlorophyll is also on sale! To receive the campaign via email, which is 14 pages full of useful information and testimonials, email our office with “Campaign #4”  in subject line.

We have a new price list as of June 1st, 2012. The first 8 products I looked up are all less expensive, due to the strength of our Canadian dollar the last couple of years! How many companies do you know that LOWER their prices, while maintaining their Quality, Integrity and Service?

Order 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 information on joining Nature’s Sunshine to receive a 10-30% discount on products or for a great business opportunity please refer to the links below:

 

Member Benefits to You

Follow this link to find out how and why…

Member Benefits for Nature’s Sunshine with Benoit & Associates Health Education

As well as business ideas for those so inclined to add a few dollars to their monthly income or to make a full time career of creating health….more to come in June.

 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

There is ongoing coaching to help others start their own business using the Brilliant Body CD’s! Last live dinner class in Cowichan Valley for this session is June 14th. The whole CD with all 10 Power Points is available for only $30 through our office.  Phone the office anytime for help!


Political Scene

New information shows that a court order revealed the American company PG and E (BC Hydro’s equivalent) admitted that Smart Meters emit 14000 bursts of radiation per day, or every 6 seconds, up to 190,000 per day. Although actual data might be sent out only a few times a day, radiation is sent out thousands of times in order to keep the meters active and communicating.  This is from one meter in your home, and not including all the surrounding meters. Also, smart meter radiation provides at least 50x more full body radiation exposure than a cell phone, and 100x higher than a level internationally recognized as “Extreme concern”. This information is from the Santa Cruz Public Health authority which has no vested interest other than public health!

Professor Glen Chase can be heard explaining this in exact scientific detail at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXNfMesF3Vo
Could it be that Hydro customers in BC are being misled?!


Insights

Gold Nugget # 1

 “A simple shift of one little thing powered by your commitment is what’s going to create a lot of magic in your life, focusing on little things, little choices, little changes. That will ground and put into work in your life what you’re learning here in your mind and your consciousness.”   – Gay Hendricks

Gold Nugget # 2

“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually be afraid you will make one.”      -Elbert Hubbard

 

Vaccines

Please check out this comment by Bonnie, on our website blog, with a cautionary tale on vaccinations:

http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/healthy-solutions/to-immunize-or-not-to-immunize/#comment-5776

We were a family that did not believe in the safety or efficacy of vaccines. Our Vancouver doctor even suggested that we do some research before we decide to vaccinate our daughter. When we moved to Vancouver Island, we were coerced into getting her vaccinated for school, at the  age of 5.

The DPT vaccine changed our previously healthy, happy daughter. She screamed for days, turned a pasty grey colour, her hands and feet were freezing all the time. Once the screaming subsided, she turned emotionally cold, stopped talking and interacting. She actually shrank physically in size and mind. The doctor would not acknowledge a vaccine reaction or submit an adverse report, so we now understand why there are not more reactions reported.

We tried everything for years, including nutrition, play therapy and counseling. Finally at age 12 an Anthroposophical Doctor diagnosed her with Asperger’s-type Autism, and we finally learned how to help her. Improvements were gradual, and she is now fine, however not the outgoing personality before this one vaccine.

Needless to say we have not touched vaccines again for her or any of our family.

 

Video Picks

 12-year-old teaches us something in a couple of minutes that adults need to know concerning Canadian banks: http://soc.li/cMJ9GEM

How does a 100 year old rule, formulated by an Italian economist, affect your family’s survival? In this video, Lisa explains the Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 Rule, and applies it to food storage, survival skills, and more.

five survival tips from Survival Mom

Serving you in health,

Benoit & Associates Health Education

 

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Questions and answers: Menopause and Calcium versus Magnesium intake

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We have added a category to our blog for general questions and answers.

Anytime there is something we can help with, please add your question to this category.

We have started with these two questions that came in via email.

Menopause

Question/from CW:

My co-worker at work is experiencing what I think is peri-menopause but quite extreme.  Her heart is pounding (out of her chest as she puts it), insides burning up and very weak…lasts a long time, like at least 20 min the last one….
She is going to make an appt with her doctor but I’m thinking if it is hormonal that Maca may be a good one to balance her hormones.  What do you think?  Any other suggestions as you know more about NSP products for that than I do.  She is on blood pressure meds and on NSP Blood Pressurex and does smoke.  She isn’t overweight and has been exercising this last year.

Answer:

Hi CW,

Yes your suggestion of Maca is good as a hormonal balancer, but I would also think from the description you are giving that this is how hot flashes affect her, so I would recommend FE in addition. As it is time release, she only needs 1 am and 1 pm until she notices improvement, then can may decrease to 1 per day.

Personally I played with these dosages over a period of several years – more when needed, less when not and it worked wonders. Please get back to us if to let us know how she is doing, once on the program. Of course all other lifestyle improvements, such as covered in my book The Paw Paw Program need to be followed.

 

Heart attack and Stroke

Question re: Cal-Mag intake

I read,  “new findings now suggest that calcium supplementation (greater than 1000mg/day) may modestly increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Although more research needs to be done in this area, it is recommended that individuals meet their calcium requirements from dietary sources…first and foremost, seeking individualized recommendations from your doctor is recommended…”

Answer:

Yes I agree with part of this – too much Calcium is not a good thing. I always try to balance it with at least same milligrams  of Magnesium, or more if any constipation. NSP”s Calcium (in liquid form) includes 200mg Magnesium. There are  also pill combinations of Calcium and Magnesium in Cal – Mag Plus D and Calcium & Magnesium SynerPro . More research shows that Mag. is also essential for bone strength, and Calcium. has been overrated. And yes, we can get lots from food, if our digestion is working. As far as getting individualized recommendation from a doctor? As most medical doctors study nutrition less than 10 hours in 10 years, I think you would do better with continuing your own research or contacting an expert who works with natural health and supplementation, such as you have just done.