Alternative Therapy For Premenstrual Syndrome:

Take Nutrigenesis Approach PMS Premenstrual Supplement, one tablet three time a day with meal one week before and during menstrual cycle. May continue to take one tablet daily after menstruation.

Nutrigenesis Approach PMS Premenstrual Supplement Ingredients and Functions:
• Dong Quai (Angelica): Called "the women's herb" in China, modern research substantiates Dong Quai's effects in regulating uterine function. It is generally employed in in traditional Chinese Medicine as a food (in soup) or as a "tea" for irregular, painful, or meek menstruation, especially when associated with symptoms of PMS (tension, cramps, weakness, etc.). According to extensive clinical trials, Dong Quai has proven to be antibacterial, antifungal, an immuno-stimulant and has exhibited anti-tumor activity.
• Taurine: Taurine is an amino acid. Vegetarians with unbalanced protein intake may have difficulty manufacturing taurine due to deficiency of methionine or cysteine. It is vital to the proper utilization of sodium, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Taurine functions in electrically active tissue such as the brain and the heart to help stabilize cell membranes. It is used to treat anxiety, hyperactivity, poor brain function, hypoglycemia, epilepsy, hypertension, and seizures. Taurine is also necessary for the chemical reactions that produce normal vision, and deficiency are associated with retinal degeneration.
• Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA): It is an essential fatty acid (EFA) in the omega-6 family. Some women find relief of their PMS symptoms when using GLA supplements. The symptoms that seem to be helped the most are brease tenderness, depression, irritability, swelling and bloating from fluid retention.
• L-Tyrosine: It is an amino acid (protein building block) that is important to the structure of all proteins in the body. It is also a precursor of several neurotransmitters, including L-dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. L-Tyrosine, through its effect on neurotransmitters, may affect several health conditions, including Parkinson's disease, depression and other mood disorders. Studies have suggested that tyrosine may help people with depression. Due to its role as a precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine (two of the body's main stress-related hormones) tyrosine may also ease the adverse effects of environmental, psychosocial, and physician stress.
• Buchu: This herb has been used in South Africa since long before colonization. It is still commonly employed as a tincture for a variety of ailments, especially urinary, kidney, and prostate problems. Buchu is one of the best and most useful herbs in urinary tract diseases that are related to increased uric acid. Its effect is due to its volatile oils, including limonene and diosphenol (a phenolic ketone), s well as glycosides and flavonoids. It also helps reduce bloating and excess water weight.
• Uva Ursi (Bearberry): Bearberry leaves have been used traditionally by Native Americans and early white settlers as tea to promote flow of urine and to strengthen the bladder and kidneys. It was included in the US Pharmacopoeia from 1820 until 1936. The strong astringent properties of the leaves have led to its usage as diuretics and tonics. Because of their antiseptic action, Bearberry leaves have been used to treat kidney and bladder infections. Additionally, Bearberry leaves contain allantoin, a substance that is known to soothe and accelerate the repair of irritated tissues.
• Chasteberry: Called the "Monk's pepper" or "Cloiter pepper" during the Middle Ages. It was a traditional European remedy for controlling and regulating the female reproductive system. Long used to regulate monthly periods and treat amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, it also helped ease menopausal problems and aided the birth process. Recent scientific findings show the presence of compounds which are able to adjust the production of female hormones. It is thought to contain a progesterone-like compound and is now thought to be useful in the Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, PMS Endometriosis.

Vitamins and minerals included in PMS Support:

Vitamin C, Calcium (as carbonate, citrate), Vitamin E, Vitamin B-6, Magnesium (as oxide, citrate), Zinc, Selenium, Chromium, Potassium (as amino acid complex).

Other ingredients include: Siberian ginseng, danelion, goldenseal, red raspberry, parsley.

Lifestyle changes:
• Mild aerobic exercise each day.
• Reduce intake of caffeinated beverage
• Reduce intake of salt and refined sugar
• Reduce stress
• Adequate rest

1: Alternative Therapy For Post-menopausal Signs And Symptoms:

Take Nutrigenesis Approach Fem Support Tablet, one tablet twice daily with meals.
This formulation is a safe alternative to using Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Nutrigenesis Approach Fem Support Tablet Ingredients and Functions:
• Soy: Recent studies have found that the high level of isoflavonoid phytoestrogen in soy may stabilize the hormonal fluctuations during menopause and therefore help alleviate menopausal sign and symptoms, such as hot flush or hot flashes, relieve discomfort of thinning of the vaginal walls and help build stronger bones.
• Dong Quai (Angelica): Called "the women's herb" in China, modern research substantiates Dong Quai's effects in regulating uterine function. It is generally employed in in traditional Chinese Medicine as a food (in soup) or as a "tea" for irregular, painful, or meek menstruation, especially when associated with symptoms of PMS (tension, cramps, weakness, etc.). According to extensive clinical trials, Dong Quai has proven to be antibacterial, antifungal, an immuno-stimulant and has exhibited anti-tumor activity.
• Black Cohosh root extract: Native Americans used this plant for women's problems, hence the Anglicized named "squawroot." This root has been used as relaxant, antispasmodic, and sedative. Between 1820 and 1936, when the plant was official in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia, the rhizome and root were utilized in U.S. as a sedative, for rheumatism, and to promote menstruation.
• Red Clover: Traditionally, it is used for female complaints, as an anti-diarrhetic, and to treat dysentery. The biochanin A is another extract of Red Clover. It has been found to be a potent carcinogenic inhibitor.
• Chasteberry: Called the "Monk's pepper" or "Cloiter pepper" during the Middle Ages. It was a traditional European remedy for controlling and regulating the female reproductive system. Long used to regulate monthly periods and treat amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, it also helped ease menopausal problems and aided the birth process. Recent scientific findings show the presence of compounds which are able to adjust the production of female hormones. It is thought to contain a progesterone-like compound and is now thought to be useful in the Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, PMS Endometriosis.
• Licorice Root: The roots contain glycyrrhizin, which is 50 times sweeter than sugar and exhibit a powerful cortisone-like effect. In China, Licoric root became a major tonic to combat fevers and as a remedy for infections. In addition, Licorice rhizomes and roots have a high mucilage content and therefore acts as an effective demulcent on irritated mucous membranes and posses anti-inflammatory properties.

Vitamins and minerals that tone & relax smooth muscles including those making up the female organs:

Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin B-1, Vitamin B-2, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Magnesium oxide/citrate.

2: Take Nutrigenesis Approach Osteo Support Tablet, 1-2 tablets twice daily with meals. This formulation is superior to just calcium alone because calcium is not the only mineral needed for strong bone.

Ingredients:
• Soy: See above
• Ipriflavone: From Soylife™ brand premium soy isoflavone extract. Soylife™ is manufactured under strict European quality control standards and provides standardized levels of isoflavones including genistein, daidzein, and glycitein.
• Boron: Studies have found that boron enhances the absorption and balance of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It also affects steroid hormone metabolism and brain function in humans and animals. Low dietary boron concentrations depressed mental alertness. Two studies also yielded evidence suggesting that boron can both enhance and mimic some effects of estrogen ingestion in postmenopausal women. Boron my benefit calcium metabolism as estrogen does.
• Horsetail Herb extract: Used by Native Americans to help heal wounds. Horsetail contains highly absorbable silica and is utilized to promote bone growth and collagen formation, two very important functions for menopausal women. Horsetail has a high content of mineral in general, such as calcium, which promote the rebuilding of body tissue.
• Betaine hydrochoride (HCl): The most common hydrochloric acid-containing supplement. Hydrochloric acid initiates the conversion of pepsinogen to pepsin - the enzyme which helps protein digestion. HCl renders your stomach sterile against orally ingested pathogens, prevents bacterial and fungal overgrowth of your small intestine. It stimulates the bile flow and pancreatic enzymes and aids the absorption of folic acid, vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc. Numerous studies have shown stomach acid secretion declines with age. This decline may increase the risk of malabsorption, osteoporosis, asthma, eczema, chronic hives, psoriasis, arthritis, thyroid disorder, chronic candida, gastrointestinal infections and parasites. It is estimated that 30% of those over 60 years of age in the U.S. have atrophic gastritis, a condition of little of no stomach acid secretion. 40% of postmenopausal women have low basal gastric acid secretion.

Vitamins and minerals that help build strong bones:

Calcium carbonate/citrate, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Magnesium oxide/citrate, Zinc, Copper, Manganese.

Other Ingredients: May contain one or more of the following: magnesium stearate, cellulose, vegetable stearin, dicalcium phosphate, and silica.

3: Alternate 30 minutes aerobic and weight-bearing exercise every other days.

Go out for a walk during the day and get 15-30 minutes of sunlight at the same time on a daily basis or whenever possible This will help your body manufacture vitamin D needed in combination with minerals to build strong bones.

The combination of Nutrigenesis Approach Fem Support, Osteo Support plus the recommendations in step 3 will not only control or reduce the menopausal signs and symptoms, it will also reduce the chance of developing osteoporosis.

My Personal Experience:

A few months before the National Institute of Health (NIH) stopped early a major clinical trial of the risk and benefits of estrogen and progestin in healthy menopausal women due to an increased risk of invasive breast cancer, I myself was going through menopause. During a routine visit to my family doctor for physical check-up, my doctor was made aware of the fact that I was going through menopause. I asked his opinion on HRT, his answer was that he was not sure about the benefits of the HRT and that he was awaiting for the results of this clinical study by NIH mentioned above.

I did not have too much problem during the day. However, at night, I was suffering hot flash and very uncomfortable night-sweating. I would wake up multiple times during the night drenched in sweat. This interfered with my sleeping pattern and leaving me with insufficient sleep and therefore not being able to get up early in the morning. Since I did not want to take hormone pills or cream, especially after the bad news on July 9, 2002, from NIH, I was looking for alternative remedy. I started taking Nutrigenesis Approach Fem Support Tablet, twice a day. Amazingly, in two or three days, my night-sweating started to disappear. I continued to take it twice a day for about 3 weeks. Now I am only taking it once day. I no longer suffer from hot flash or night-sweating!

Diana Chauvin