Your Life-Your Choice ISSN 1488-0253 ==================== November, 1999 issue 40 Section 1 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS Tranceformation Works! http://www.Tranceformation.com The virtual home of Dr. Steven Gurgevich, a pioneer in Mind/Body Medicine, shares his methods for healing, personal change, and spiritual growth. Learn about a powerful and effective method for mind/body/spirit healing with questions & answers, audio samples, tapes, and more. See what Dr. Andrew Weil has recently written in his newsletter, "Self Healing" about healing and the power of your mind at: http://www.tranceformation.com/body_DrWeilonHypnosis.asp Visit Dr. Gurgevich's website and download your free audio sample of mind/body medicine at: http://www.tranceformation.com ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Wellness - or, simply put, good health - is not necessarily the result of what you put into your mouth. The extensive research of Joel M. Teutsch and Champion K. 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Until next time Your Life-Your Choice wishes you health and prosperity. Brigitte Synesael Editor of Your Life-Your Choice Traditional Medicine Isn't Enough Any More! Your life is your choice-don't make it the doctor's choice! http://www.Life-Choices.com ********************************************** @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ IN THIS ISSUE: @ @ 1. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this @ newsletter FREE to @ subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ 2. CALENDAR of WORLD CELEBRATIONS @ See what special events are @ being celebrated around the @ world. @ @ 3. The Ongoing Challenge of PMS @ There are over 150 symptoms and often @ women who are affected experience at @ least several of them. In fact PMS has @ even been legally used as a courtroom @ defense for assault. Is there a solution? @ @ 4. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this @ newsletter FREE to @ subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ @ 5. 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Copyright 1997-1998 by Brigitte Synesael All rights reserved ******************************************** Section 2 Calendar of World Celebrations The following Celebrations are floating Holidays occuring in September. 1st Tuesday Melbourne Cup Autralia between October Dwali South Africa and November Nov. 01 All Saints Day Guatemala, Italy, Phillipines, Portugal Nov. 01 Remberance Day Mexico Nov. 03 Culture Day Japan Nov. 05 Guy Fawkes Day United Kingdom Nov. 07 Divali Trinidad, Tobago Nov. 10 Tradition Day Argentina Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Canada, United States Nov. 11 San Martino/Sint Maarten Italy, Netherlands Nov. 14 Children's Day India Nov. 15 Republic Day Brazil Nov. 15 Shichi-go-san Japan Nov. 19 Discovery Day Puerto Rico Nov. 23 Labor Day Japan Nov. 25 Thanksgiving United States Thank you to those who have submitted your Holiday to us. My apologies if we've missed an event that is special to you or your country. If you have a Holiday you'd like to share, please send mailto:yourlife@life-choices.com. Include the name of the Holiday, the country that celebrates it, the date it is celebrated (details like the first Sunday in May), tell us a little about the Holiday; why it's important and how it is celebrated. To all of you, we wish a joyous Celebration! ************************************************************ Section 3 The Ongoing Challenge of PMS By Brigitte Synesael Editor/Publisher of Your Life-Your Choice http://www.Life-Choices.com Read about Brigitte Synesael on our Meet the Team page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html ----- Premenstrual Syndrome, or its more commonly referred to name "PMS" is a disorder reserved for women and occurs one to two weeks before menstruation. There are over 150 symptoms and often women who are affected experience at least several of them. This disorder is particularly draining because it affects the body both physically and emotionally. The most common emotional symptoms being irritability, sluggishness, tension, impatience, depression and fatigue. Physically, women can experience cramps, breast tenderness, lower back pain, headaches, and fluid retention. Approximately 70-75% of all women experience some or all of the above symptoms in varying degrees. About 5% of women are so severely affected that it causes them to be incapacitated to the point where they cannot work or engage in any activity, even getting out of bed. Or it may cause a woman to become so violent that she could seriously hurt herself or someone else. In fact PMS has even been legally used as a courtroom defense for assault. Another frustrating element of PMS is that there are about as many possible causes of the syndrome as there are symptoms. A hormonal imbalance is common in most cases of PMS. However, other contributing issues could be food allergies, nutritional deficiencies, mental and physical stress, low blood sugar levels, vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies, and clinical depression among many others. Now... What to do about it! Because the symptoms are so varied and can result from a number of health issues, there is no one "cure all" treatment either in Traditional medicine or in Natural treatments. However a nutritional and herbal approach is not likely to have the harsh side effects as many of the tranquilizers and therapies often prescribed in severe cases through Traditional or Western medicine. Especially if you suffer from severe PMS, your best recourse is to see a local Health Care Practitioner. However you can discuss with your Naturopath, Herbalist, or Homeopath the following possibilities and determine the best avenue for you to pursue. Black Cohosh is known to reduce the pain from premenstrual cramps and combined with Valerian and Skullcap may help to stabilize mood swings and reduce stress. NOTE: Do NOT use Black Cohosh during pregnancy until labour, as it can be helpful in easing the delivery process, and then ONLY under the supervision of your doctor. Dong Quai is referred to as the "queen of all female herbs." This herb is helpful in regulating the menstrual cycle and is effective in eliminating the pain and discomfort associated with PMS. Both Wild Yam Cream and Extract contain natural progesterone hormone and has been helpful for many women in alleviating cramps, headaches, mood swings, depression and irritability. Blessed Thistle helps to balance the hormones and can decrease the intensity of cramps. It can help to regulate the menstrual cycle, lower fevers, and is useful in treating liver problems. Typically this herb is taken in combination with other herbs specifically designed for women. Those are just a few of the many herbs that can offer you relief from your monthly distress. Depending on your symptoms, your Health Care Practitioner may also suggest Red Raspberries, Kava Kava, Hawthorn Berries, Angelica Root, Uva Ursi, or Evening Primrose to name only a few. Let your practitioner guide you to those that would be most helpful to you, and enjoy the months to come. References: Prescription for Nutritional Healing; James F. Balch. M.D., Phyllis A. Balch C.N.C. The Complete Home Health Advisor; Lendon H. Smith M.D., Rita Elkins Home Medical Encyclopedia; The Canadian Medical Association ********************************************** Section 4 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS For the truth about alternative fitness, burning fat, eating right and exercise motivation, turn to FitnessLink for practical ideas and insights on how get fit and stay there without resorting to dangerous diet schemes. It's no-fluff news and original features that go beyond the sound bites and reveal the facts in terms we all understand. See why Natural Way magazine called it "a robust health, fitness and wellness resource." http://www.fitnesslink.com Free fitness facts newsletter, too. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ eDiets - Lose your first 10 pounds by December 5th! Get your individualized diet based on your lifestyle. This is the most cost effective and thorough program you'll find both on and off the Net. Members receive weekly shopping lists, online support and much more! Copy and paste the entire url into the location bar of your browser. http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=qlxe3TEPrcI&offerid=6056&type=1&subid=0 ******************************************** Section 5 The Aromas of Autumn by: Jan Blacktopp, RMT, Cert. Aromatherapist Reg. Massage Therapist Read about Jan Blacktopp on our Meet the Team page; http://www.Life-Choices.com/team.html ---------- Spectacular autumn has arrived again with its splendid colored foliage, a nip of frost and many invigorating spicy aromas. Childhood memories bring back the tantalizing smell of mother's chili sauce simmering on the stove, the whiff of pungent dill from home-made pickles and the mouth-watering aromas emanating from the sage dressing in the holiday turkey- Who could ever forget the incredible taste of nutmeg and cinnamon that turned a bland pumpkin squash into a heavenly- tasting pie. Today, spices are easily obtained and widely used but in days of yore they were rare and expensive. The search for precious spices brought westerners to the Orient and sent explorers on incredible journeys to find a shorter route to the Spice Lands. Most people are familiar with the advantages of using spices to enhance the taste of food but there are also many useful essential oils that originate from spice plants. The oils from these plants are extracted from the whole plant, leaves, twigs, roots and seeds. These oils are used to alleviate conditions of digestive upset, aches, pains, colds, flu and infections. For instance, oil derived from ginger root can be used to aid in the relief of rheumatism, muscular aches and pains, sprains, broken bones, colds, nausea, diarrhea, alcoholism and digestive disorders. Other beneficial oils are derived from basil, bay, cinnamon, clove, dill, nutmeg, sage and many more. Be sure to check what part of the plant is to be used for oil extraction. For example an oil made from cinnamon BARK is not to be used. Oils from nutmeg and thyme should be avoided during pregnancy and basil, cinnamon leaf, nutmeg and thyme should only be used for a few days at a time. Now for a few practical suggestions: CLOVE OIL: For abdominal pain: Upper abdominal area - apply the following oil over the painful area in a clockwise direction. Peppermint 3 drops Clove 2 drops Diluted in one teaspoon of vegetable oil THYME OIL: Lower abdominal area pain (clockwise direction) Thyme 2 drops Eucalyptus 3 drops Diluted in one teaspoon of vegetable oil *abdominal pain should be checked by a doctor if it persists or increases in intensity. Stress Relievers Environmental stress in the office or factory can be relieved with basil oil. Physical stress can be lessened by using fennel, marjoram and thyme. Basil aids in the relief of mental stress. Make up a mixture in a spray bottle and use it around your workplace. Others will benefit from this as well. Also, you can dab some oil on a tissue and sniff or put a dab of oil between your nose and upper lip. So there you are- enjoy the wonderful aromas of the kitchen and then set out to enrich your workplace with spicy essential oils. References: The Fragrant Pharmacy - Valerie Ann Worwood Aromatherapy an A-Z - Patricia Davis ******************************************** Section 6 THE CRITCAL IMPORTANCE OF CYCLING AND STACKING IN ANTI-AGING by Dr. John Maher http://www.RxforWellness.com ----- "The most dynamic age reversing effects are seen with an intergrated program of HRT (hormone replacement therapy), antioxidants, exercise, and diet along with HGH or its precursors" - R. Klatz,M.D. President of A4M (The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine). Combining many elements together to get a heightened response is referred to as "stacking", a term that comes to us from the bodybuilding community. When "stacked" one on top of the other, the effect is synergistic and the result adds up to MORE than the sum of the parts! Likewise, Dr. Klatz is saying, among other things, that when you "stack" multiple hormone enhancements in conjunction with Hgh enhancements you get a synergistic effect such that each hormone helps maximize the effectiveness of the other. Put another way, if for example you are enhancing Hgh levels but are hypo-thyroid and low in progesterone testosterone, you might well be less then excited with the results! Through hormonal salivary tests, and hormonal symptom surveys, you can determine accurately what other hormones you might need to enhance, and if your enhancement strategies are working and working safely. Cycling is an all together different matter, but certainly no less important. Cycling refers to the strategy of intermittent utilization of hormone therapies. That is rest periods are spaced periodically in the enhancement schedule. This is a vital practice as the body always tends to "up or down regulate" levels of hormones, enzymes and such. With actual hormone replacements a negative feed back loop occurs which tends to diminish endogenous production and down regulate endogenous sensitivity. Indeed this is the mechanism by which some one gets "used" to smoking or drinking hard liquor. Releasers, precursors and secretagogues all have the potential of overwhelming the enzyme, co-enzyme and substrate complexes of the related hormones production systems. The usual recommendation for DHEA and melatonin is 4 or 5 days on and 2 or 3 days off. The sex hormones estrogen, progesterone and tesosterone precursors and releasers are often cycled 3 weeks on and one week off. Some use the products from day 1 to 24 of the month, then start again on the first. With transdermal progesterones, two weeks on and two weeks off is often sufficient, especially after the first three months. For those seeking maximum results, testoterone and HGH enhancers may be taken in a double dose the first week after the one week rest period. Without proper cycling the initial results of HRT will disappear as "the body gets used to it". With proper cycling, and occasional remonitoring of levels by salivary testing, you can be assured you are maintaining the hormonal levels of youth. By attaining and maintaining such levels, along with optimal antioxidant status, normal cortisol "stress hormone" levels, and normal and responsive insulin levels, you are creating the optimal physiological state for a maximum health-span and maximal longevity! ******************************************** ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Disclaimer All material appearing in this newsletter is provided for educational purposes only. It is provided with the understanding that authors and contributors are not offering medical advice or services. 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