tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83496747778664454482024-03-12T15:23:29.938-07:00The Dick DietLearn how proper nutrition and supplementation can improve your sexual functioning. This blog explores the connection between nutrition and erectile dysfunction and introduces you to The Dick Diet.Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-90700054637286514372015-02-26T17:22:00.000-08:002015-02-26T17:22:07.913-08:00March 2015 Newsletter: Exercise, Science, and the Cardio Myth<div class="MsoNormal">
“I Don’t Get it. I Work Out Every Day with My Trainer and
Can’t Lose Weight.”</div>
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Is this you? It is many of my clients. And, I hear this
statement more often than you’d think. What’s going on? In January I introduced
you to the book Body by Science. This month you’ll learn more of the details. I
have a series of four articles to share with you which capture the major themes
from the book. The first two appear in this newsletter. The four articles are: </div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Introduction to Body by Science</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>The Cardio Myth</div>
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</span></span></span>Fat Metabolism</div>
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So, without further ado, let’s get to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Body by Science</i>.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Getting Started With <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Body by Science</i></b></div>
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“I don’t understand. I work out every day and I’m still
gaining weight.” Believe it or not I hear this question quite frequently. On
the surface it seems to be quite the paradox. All the conventional wisdom tells
us to lose weight all we need to do is watch what we eat (meaning to eat less)
and exercise more. Follow this simple formula: use more calories than you take
in. </div>
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In the past I’ve explained part of this myth - how all
calories are not created equal. Based on what the calorie is from (protein,
fat, or carbohydrate) it will have a different effect in your body. If you need
a refresher you can find that article on my blog at <a href="http://brwellness.com/nutrition-news/?p=99">http://brwellness.com/nutrition-news/?p=99</a>. </div>
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Now let’s explore the other half of the equation: exercise
more. This of course leads to a series of questions. What type of exercise is
best? How many times a week should I exercise? How long should I exercise? </div>
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For the rest of the article click here: <a href="http://brwellness.com/nutrition-news/?p=509">http://brwellness.com/nutrition-news/?p=509</a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Cardio Myth</b></div>
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In the introductory article I summarized his key points. In
this article I will address one of those key points. His recommended method of
exercise is what he terms high intensity training (or HIT). It benefits both
the aerobic and anaerobic energy pathways. Most “cardio” only works the aerobic
pathway. </div>
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High intensity training is in many ways the complete
opposite of what is now known as “cardio.” HIT is designed to be short and
sweet. The techniques work the major muscle groups to exhaustion and then you
must stop, rest, and then begin the next exercise. Cardio is designed to be
lower intensity so that you can perform the exercise without stopping, usually
anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour.</div>
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For the rest of the article click here: <a href="http://brwellness.com/nutrition-news/?p=511">http://brwellness.com/nutrition-news/?p=511</a></div>
Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-51654754145037405112015-02-19T06:06:00.003-08:002015-02-19T06:06:54.322-08:00The Cardio Myth<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I have recently introduced you to the book <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Body by Science</i> by Doug McDuff, MD and
John Little. This book offers a clear explanation of the actual science of
exercise, how activity relates to hormones, and how this determines what
happens in your body. In short, it answers the question I am frequently asked.
“Why am I gaining weight when I am working out every day?” </div>
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In the introductory article I summarized his key points. In
this article I will address one of those key points. His recommended method of
exercise is what he terms high intensity training (or HIT). It benefits both
the aerobic and anaerobic energy pathways. Most “cardio” only works the aerobic
pathway. </div>
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High intensity training is in many ways the complete
opposite of what is now known as “cardio.” HIT is designed to be short and
sweet. The techniques work the major muscle groups to exhaustion and then you
must stop, rest, and then begin the next exercise. Cardio is designed to be
lower intensity so that you can perform the exercise without stopping, usually
anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour.</div>
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The roots of modern cardio trace back to the mid-1960’s when
Kenneth Cooper was searching for an exercise that he thought would optimize
cardiovascular fitness. This was the time when we first began to see a dramatic
increase in heart disease related deaths and the thinking was by exercising our
hearts they would not attack us!</div>
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Unfortunately he began with a false premise. He believed
that “aerobic” was the same as “cardiovascular” and wanted to develop an
exercise that would isolate the aerobic metabolic system. He created the term
“aerobics” to refer to his exercise technique. This low intensity and steady in
state method he developed is now referred to as “cardio.”</div>
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But this is where we have to understand how the body works!
The body has two pathways for metabolism – aerobic and anaerobic. These
processes are conducted in each and every cell in our body. Both are essential
for the total health of the cell and thus the entire organism. Aerobic means
“with oxygen” and anaerobic means “without oxygen.” </div>
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Cooper believed that the aerobic was the most important
pathway therefore it should be isolated and trained. There was no actual
evidence that one pathway was more important, it was just his belief, and
unfortunately for many he was wrong. For many it proved to be dead wrong.</div>
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His main error was that the pathways cannot be separated in
a live human (remember our body is not a test tube – what happens in the body
is different than isolating something in a test tube!). The aerobic pathway is
fueled by a substance called pyruvate which is produced by the anaerobic
pathway.</div>
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As we’ve discussed before energy comes from glucose going
from the blood stream into the cell. It takes a series of twenty chemical
reactions to produce pyruvate from glucose. This is an anaerobic process. Pyruvate
then goes to the mitochondria of the cell. If you remember your basic biology
the mitochondria produces energy via the Krebs cycle in an aerobic process.</div>
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So, as you can see, we need an exercise method that will
strengthen both systems of metabolism. Modern day “cardio” does not fit the
bill as it isolates the aerobic and the science share in the book shows it does
not benefit the anaerobic. It is high intensity training that will benefit the
complete system. </div>
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The effectiveness of any exercise is all about hormones, fat
metabolism, and blood glucose levels. High intensity training works the major
muscle groups to exhaustion, uses up glucose, and encourages the body to burn
fat and build muscle. This is explored further in the article Hormonal
Implications of Exercise.</div>
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Another irony concerning aerobic specific training is that
it produces additional oxidative stress on the body which creates inflammation
and excess free radicals in the body. This factor puts one at increased risk of
heart disease – exactly what the “cardio” exercise is supposed to help prevent!</div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i>bernie@brwellness.com</i></a><i>, call
(262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-46635889558045235692015-02-19T06:05:00.003-08:002015-02-19T06:05:46.139-08:00Why and How You Can Work Out Every Day and Gain Weight<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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“I don’t understand. I work out every day and I’m still
gaining weight.” Believe it or not I hear this question quite frequently. On
the surface it seems to be quite the paradox. All the conventional wisdom tells
us to lose weight all we need to do is watch what we eat (meaning to eat less)
and exercise more. Follow this simple formula: use more calories than you take
in. </div>
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In the past I’ve explained part of this myth - how all
calories are not created equal. Based on what the calorie is from (protein,
fat, or carbohydrate) it will have a different effect in your body. If you need
a refresher you can find that article on my blog at <a href="http://brwellness.com/nutrition-news/?p=99">http://brwellness.com/nutrition-news/?p=99</a>. </div>
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Now let’s explore the other half of the equation: exercise
more. This of course leads to a series of questions. What type of exercise is
best? How many times a week should I exercise? How long should I exercise? </div>
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Some people say “aerobic” is best. Some say weight lifting. Others
say yoga, or interval training, and still others say high intensity training.
Some tell you to do a different type of exercise every day for an hour. On the
other spectrum some will tell you once to twice a week for fifteen to twenty
minutes is all you need. You can see there is quite a variance in the answers.</div>
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To best understand any issue relating to health and
nutrition I always ask one simple question. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">How is the body designed?</i></b>
When I discuss with clients what they should eat and what they should avoid I
just don’t say “eat this and not that.” I explain to them how their body works
and what the different foods will actually do in their body. When we understand
how our body is designed to work it makes it much easier to determine what it
needs and to separate myth from fact. Unfortunately in the world of health and
nutrition there is a lot of myth and hype which is quite different than the
facts.</div>
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Of course I am limited by the space of this article. Whole books
have been written to address these questions and I’ve read quite a few of them!
Recently I read one that I believe explains it the best – <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Body by Science</i> by Doug McGuff, M.D. and John Little. With his
medical background, Dr. McGuff understands how the body is designed and he uses
this to explain the science of exercise.</div>
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My plan is to have several articles based on the book. I
will use the remainder of this article to summarize the major points of the
book. Future articles as noted below will be more in depth on specific topics. But
in the mean time, if you are interested I’d encourage you to read the book
sooner rather than later. It will likely change the way you think about
exercise! Here is a quick summary of his major points:</div>
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</span></span></span>Who can you trust? Most exercise testimonials and
a fair amount of “research” is shall we say – slightly misleading and biased
and does not address the true science of exercise.</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Genetic expression plays a major role in our
physical appearance. People can do similar types of exercise but in the end
their genes determine how their physical activity is expressed in their body. I
will have a separate article on this subject.</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Being “fit” does not mean you are healthy.</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>High intensity training is his preferred method.
It benefits both the aerobic and anaerobic energy pathways. Most “cardio” only
works the aerobic pathway. The effectiveness of the exercise is all about
hormones and blood glucose levels. High intensity training works the major
muscle groups to exhaustion, uses up glucose, and encourages the body to burn
fat and build muscle. I will have a future article about the “cardio myth.”</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Fat metabolism and fat loss is also determined
by hormone activity which is affected by the type of exercise. Hormones signal
the body to burn fat and to store fat. Some exercise will produce the “burn”
signal, others the “store” signal. I will have a future article about fat
metabolism.</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Exercising once to twice per week for 15 to 20 minutes
when done according to his methodology is all you need to properly engage your
body and manage the body building and fat burning hormones.</div>
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As you know from past articles I am also a big believer in
“walking the talk.” I have found a local trainer who follows the basic
principles as outlined in the book and began training several weeks ago. In one
month I have already noticed several significant changes. I will keep you
posted on that as well.</div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i>bernie@brwellness.com</i></a><i>, call
(262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
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Have you ever wondered why there seem to be so many
advertisements for erectile dysfunction (ED) medication - Viagra, Cialis, and
Levitra - on television and in the magazines you are reading?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did, and began an investigation that would
ultimately become my Doctoral dissertation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The reason is quite simple – there is a lot of erectile dysfunction
(ED).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over 30 million men in the United States
suffer from it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ED affects over 50% of
men between the ages of 40 and 70 and the incidence of complete ED triples
between those ages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even more
disconcerting, experts expect cases of ED to more than double over the next 25
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Erectile dysfunction imposes significant social costs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It impacts a man’s satisfaction with his life
and his relationship with others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Studies
show that sexual intimacy is desired by older adults.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A study in 29 countries consisting of 27,000
men and women aged 40 to 80 found less than 20% of the respondents agreed with
the statement “older people no longer want sex”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Due to the rising incidence of erectile
dysfunction many couples will not be able to enjoy healthy sexual relations in
their later years.</div>
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Why is erectile dysfunction on the rise?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many researchers, including me, believe it is
a direct result of poor dietary habits and lifestyle choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For many years it was thought that ED was
mostly psychological, but recent studies have shown that over 80% of ED is due
to physical causes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the erectile
process to function correctly several systems of the body need to be healthy –
blood needs to be flowing smoothly and unobstructed throughout the body, nerves
need to be firing and sending messages between the brain and the relevant body
parts, and libido needs to be present to encourage sexual interest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of these systems require proper nutrition
to correctly function.</div>
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To better understand the causes of ED we can look at the
scientifically documented risk factors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Risk factors related to lifestyle choices include alcohol consumption,
diet, hormone levels, inflammation, obesity, sedentary (lack of exercise) lifestyle,
cholesterol levels, use of prescription drugs, tobacco smoking, stress, and (yes)
motorcycling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is also a strong
association between ED and the medical diagnoses of depression, atherosclerosis,
cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and
lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Studies
show that most men with ED suffer from these conditions which are often a
direct result of the same lifestyle choice risk factors previously listed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, the connection has been made that ED
is often a warning sign for cardiovascular disease.</div>
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So, how is this all related to diet and nutrition?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the body to operate optimally it needs
the right nutrients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many studies have
shown the connection between a poor diet and all the risk factors and
conditions listed above.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Diets that are
high in sugars, refined grains, processed meat and dairy; while low in fruits,
vegetables, protein and healthy fats produce these conditions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once men are placed on healthier diets, their
symptoms of ED are reduced and often completely eliminated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Through proper nutrition, regular exercise,
and sometimes with the help of specific supplements proper erectile functioning
can be restored.</div>
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Many people will ask, “What’s wrong with using
medications”?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My answer is while the
medications will work in most cases, there are side effects, some of which can
be quite dangerous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But even more
important, the medication is not repairing the underlying condition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Erectile dysfunction is your body telling you
that something is not quite right and needs your attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is your warning sign to take action before
a more serious or life threatening event occurs.</div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. He is an expert in
the field of Nutrition and Erectile Dysfunction. His office is in Mequon,
WI. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at <a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com">bernie@brwellness.com</a>, call (262)
389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-36414211958494775232014-05-30T08:11:00.000-07:002014-05-30T08:11:01.687-07:00Announcing Viggor.com - a new health education website<div class="MsoNormal">
Never underestimate the power of networking! Several months
ago I was introduced to David Guinther by a mutual friend in Madison. David is
an awesome guy. In a nutshell he is a prostate cancer survivor who now devotes
significant energy to helping other men live healthier. He offers education and
information to both help prevent prostate cancer and to support those who are
currently battling it. While we don’t hear much about it, prostate cancer will
impact 1 in 6 men at some point in their life.</div>
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David has several health ventures going. One of them is
Viggor – which David calls, “…<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> a
guiding light on your journey to improve your health and quality of
life. Our Expert panel is driven by a common desire to freely share their
training, experience, research, insights, and knowhow with you…” We are just up
and running, but check it out; there is something there for everybody! </span><a href="http://viggor.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">http://viggor.com/</span></a></div>
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In addition to David and myself there are two more
contributing experts. Meet Dr. Geo Espinosa, a naturopathic doctor recognized
as an authority in integrative management of urological and
prostate conditions. Dr. Geo is the founder and director of the
Integrative Urology Center at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City. </div>
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Together, David and Dr. Geo created XYWellness a company
focused on integrative approaches to improving the health of men diagnosed
with serious urological conditions. David and Dr. Geo have been inspirational
and supportive in getting me back on track in writing my book on men’s health.
You’ll be hearing more on that in coming months.</div>
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The fourth contributor/expert at Viggor is David’s wife Amy
Guinther. She is an acupuncturist and owns Madison Acupuncture and
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Check us out <a href="http://viggor.com/">http://viggor.com/</a></div>
Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-89382753217269147602014-05-26T08:54:00.000-07:002014-05-26T08:54:06.661-07:00The Adrenal Summit - An Event You Don't Want to Miss!<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Adrenal Summit –
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Meet Glen Depke, Depke Wellness, and his awesome program The
Adrenal Summit. I met Glen several years ago at a wellness seminar. At the time
he worked for Dr. Mercola in the Chicago area. He has since moved on to his own
practice in sunny Southern California. Glen is an awesome practitioner and
educator. His newsletters are filled with important information and I’ll often
post and tweet them to my network.</div>
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Earlier this year he orchestrated The Adrenal Summit. It consists
of thirteen interviews with specific topic experts. While it is called The
Adrenal Summit it addresses much more. It connects the dots between adrenal
health and the many areas that influence it including diet, exercise, food
sensitivities, blood sugar management, stress management, immune system health,
thyroid health, emotional health and more. </div>
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The interviews have been recorded and you can purchase the
series for $97. It is a great deal as all the practitioners offer free gifts.
But unlike what you often see, these free gifts are of real value. I strongly
encourage you to see what Glen has to offer. As I said earlier, I don’t usually
hawk other people’s products. But this is well worth it. I have personally
listened to all the interviews myself and have gained a greater understanding
of these issues. Here is a link to The Adrenal Summit home page.</div>
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<a href="http://www.adrenalsummit.com/?af=51442">http://www.adrenalsummit.com/?af=51442</a></div>
Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-11622560296815901502014-03-27T12:01:00.000-07:002014-03-27T12:01:07.716-07:00It's All About The Gut<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Among the
latest and greatest breakthroughs of modern medicine is the mapping of the
human genome with its vast potential for gene based therapies. I find this work
extremely interesting although I’m not exactly sure where it will lead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s even more interesting is the work
being done to explore the genome of what is living in our gut that is not
human.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is referred to as our
microbiome. It is the trillions of bacteria and other microscopic living
organisms that are an integral part of us. They are found on our skin, in our
mouth, throughout the inside of our body, and most famously in our gut (our
stomach, small intestines, and large intestines).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our
microbiome is a large, diverse and dynamic population of micro-organisms. During
birth and the first two years of life we acquire our “native bacteria.” This
comes primarily from our mother from our birth and (hopefully) subsequent
breast feeding. Thus, mom’s health and her microbiome are of extreme importance
to baby and instrumental in shaping the future health of the child. After this
“transient bacteria” is constantly ingested into our body from food, water,
air, and if we choose probiotics. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">These
organisms are counted in CFUs (colony-forming unit) of live organisms. In your
gut they are specifically measured as CFU/g or colony-forming units per gram of
solid material. Here’s where it gets interesting! While a CFU is not
specifically a “cell” it is a close approximation. The stomach and the duodenum
(first part of small intestines) have the smallest number of organisms around
10<sup>3</sup> (1,000) CFU/g. In the rest of the small intestines (the jejunum
and ileum) the number increases from 10<sup>4 </sup>to 10<sup>7</sup> (ten
million) CFU/g. And by the time we get to the colon (large intestine) things
are really cooking! There are now 10<sup>12 </sup>CFU/g. For you math majors
that is one trillion – 1,000,000,000,000 – and that is per gram! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is
believed that the entire human body consists of 10<sup>14 </sup>cells of which
only 10<sup>13</sup> are of human origin, the remaining 90% are bacteria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is why you will hear statements to the
affect that we have more bacteria cells than human!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Across the
human population it is estimated that there are 40,000 unique bacteria species.
Every person has a unique profile of predominant and subdominant species.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scientists have even found that some bacteria
strains are only found in one person! </span></div>
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does this all mean? Human genome research has identified approximately 20,000
unique human genes. Your gut microbiome has up to 3.3 million unique genes, 150
times more than its human host. This means that the gut microbiome may perform
functions not encoded in the human genome. In English – it means that your
personal bacteria have significant influence on your health. Current research
suggests that tendencies for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease may be more
related to your gut genes than your own human genes! Are we inheriting “bad”
genes or is it actually “bad” guts?</span></div>
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do? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why has this evolved as part of the human?
The “good” bacteria have beneficial effects so we’ve allowed them to settle in.
They ferment the non-digestible carbohydrates that we consume (for example
certain types of fiber) which they feed on to survive and also produce short
chain fatty acids (SCFA). SCFAs support our immune system (by being anti-microbial
– killing bad bacteria and yeast) and fire our metabolism which aids in weight
loss or the maintenance of a healthy body weight. The beneficial bacteria aid
in our absorption of calcium, magnesium, and iron; manufacture Vitamins B<sub>5</sub>,
B<sub>7</sub>, B<sub>9</sub>, B<sub>12</sub>, and K; synthesize amino acids;
and keep the pH of the colon properly acidic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>At the same time they provide a barrier lining the gut to keep out
potential pathogens.</span></div>
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when things aren’t quite right? Dysbiosis is used to describe when bad bacteria
take control of an area. This can occur in the mouth (bad breath, periodontitis
and gum disease); in the stomach (the bacteria <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Helicobacter pylori</i> had been linked to ulcers); and in the small
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of dysbiosis include: sub-optimal mother’s gut microbiota, birth, and neonatal
nutrition; antibiotics; stress; an unhealthy diet such as the Standard American
Diet heavy on processed and refined foods and sugar, while low in vegetables; a
decreased immune status (low secretory IgA); decreased gut motility; low
hydrochloric acid production; altered intestinal pH (generally the colon is not
acidic enough to create a hostile environment for bad bacteria and
yeast/fungus); and an intestinal infection or infestation.</span></div>
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challenges have been linked to dysbiosis including autoimmune diseases, other
digestive problems, and other general health issues.</span></div>
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diseases linked to dysbiosis include: Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis; rheumatoid
arthritis; Ankylosing Spondylitis; Graves’ disease; chronic active hepatitis;
and Type 1 diabetes.</span></div>
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digestive problems linked to dysbiosis include: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS);
bad gas; food sensitivities; chronic diarrhea and constipation; general poor
digestion; diverticulitis; and gastrointestinal infections and intestinal
overgrowth.</span></div>
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general poor health issues linked to dysbiosis include: lack of well-being, low
energy, and fatigue; poor immunity, allergies, and chronic skin disorders; breast
and colon cancer; metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and obesity; Type 2
diabetes; depression and anxiety; chronic pain syndromes; and possibly autism.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The gut
balance program includes supplements to support the elimination of bad bacteria
and the healthy re-population of your gut with beneficial bacteria. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has an herbal formula that is antimicrobial
(attacks bacteria, fungi and protozoa that should not be there), cleanses the
intestines, and stimulates digestion. It includes a prebiotic to feed the good
bacteria and support their population growth. Prebiotics are food ingredients
that humans cannot digest which provide health benefits to the good bacteria in
our gut. These include: non-digestible carbohydrates, glucans, galactans,
resistant starch, pectins, hemicellulose, arabinoxylans, inulin-type fructans,
and galacto-oligosaccharides. And, it includes a probiotic. Quite the complete
package!</span></div>
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program is designed in the short term to promote a healthy and balanced
intestinal flora, cleanse the lower gastrointestinal tract, and maintain a
healthy GI environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the long term
this supports healthy digestion, improves nutrient absorption, and supports a
healthy immune system.</span></div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at <a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com">bernie@brwellness.com</a>, call (262)
389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
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Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-80650438828581103522014-03-07T07:31:00.002-08:002014-03-07T07:31:36.793-08:00The Suprising Truth about Vitamin Studies<div class="MsoNormal">
Among the most common questions I receive in my nutrition
consulting practice are those relating to vitamins and supplements. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“If vitamins are supposed to be good for us,
why do I read in the paper and hear on television reports they are not?” </div>
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Earlier this year there was a new study that looked at
several prior research studies and concluded that vitamin supplementation was
not helpful (and in fact some suggested it could be harmful).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were no significant differences in
positive outcomes between people taking vitamins and those not taking
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A study released last year found
similar findings specific to Vitamin E and “antioxidant” supplementation. It
went one step further saying that those taking the supplements experienced<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>worse outcomes (more heart disease and
cancer) than those not taking the supplements. </div>
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For years we have been told by alternative health
practitioners and the vitamin and supplement industry that Vitamin E and
“antioxidants” are supposed to protect against heart disease and cancer. This
appears to be counter-intuitive. Can they both be right?</div>
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The surprising answer is yes, they can both be “right.” It
all depends what was being tested and understanding the basic principles behind
vitamin metabolism in the human body. Vitamins appear in nature as part of a
complex composed of several biochemical factors . For example, in nature Vitamin
C is in an orange and Vitamin E is in wheat germ and leafy green vegetables. However,
this is not what was “studied” in the research. What was used were alpha
tocopherol as Vitamin E and ascorbic acid as Vitamin C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You see the government allows you to say
these are the same things. But they are not. Ascorbic acid and alpha tocopherol
are produced in laboratories. For example you can combine sulphuric acid and
sugar and get ascorbic acid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
doesn’t sound like an orange or a lemon to me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Without going into all the details let’s take a simple
example of how this works in the human body, not in a test tube.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Scurvy is a Vitamin C deficiency disease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The British sailors successfully used lemons
and limes to prevent scurvy on their long ocean voyages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guess what happens if you give ascorbic acid
to someone with scurvy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their condition
will not improve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They need the full
Vitamin C complex as it is in nature, as the British sailors used, not the
fractionated part made in a lab.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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So, when we provide only the fractionated, synthetically
produced “vitamin” we are not getting the true vitamin as nature intended.
Logically it will not work as the full complex will and therefore the outcomes
will not be positive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is actually
happening in the body from being barraged with extra antioxidants?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In real life these antioxidants are oxygen
inhibitors and we need oxygen for life! You may say that you’ve used
antioxidant supplements and they make you feel better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, that may be true for a short period of
time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Antioxidants drive oxygen from the
blood to the tissues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the short term
this benefits the tissue (making you feel better), but in the long term it creates
a shortage of oxygen in the blood (leading to the negative outcomes as found in
long term studies).</div>
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The lesson of all this. Yes, buying cheap, synthetic,
fractionated vitamins is likely a waste of money.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may have experienced this yourself<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>when you have noticed bright yellow urine
after taking a “B-Complex” vitamin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your
body can’t use the stuff, so it is getting rid of it.</div>
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However, eating real food and using supplements that have
been made from real whole foods will provide you with the promised health
benefits. This is based on real research. The original studies and identification
of vitamins was done with real foods and seeing the effects of removing these
foods from animal diets. Specific diseases (the vitamin deficiency diseases)
that humans were experienced were reproduced in animals based on the real
foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, it is real.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Specific vitamins do support specific
functions in the body but only do so when they are delivered in the natural
form in which the body was designed to utilize them.</div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i>bernie@brwellness.com</i></a><i>, call
(262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-80214204902047269652014-02-25T11:05:00.002-08:002014-02-25T11:05:43.079-08:00Neurotransmitters – What Makes You Feel Good, Happy, and Focused<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ever
wonder what really makes you feel good?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">While many people will answer “sugar” because they
notice the “high” as sugar is flowing into their blood stream and giving them
energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, we all know what
follows - the “low” as the sugar runs out and we crave more sugar to feel good
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you may have guessed, the
correct answer is protein and the neurotransmitters which are made from it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Neurotransmitters help you feel good for the
long haul.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We can certainly see the physical nature of proteins
– a healthy and strong body contributes to how we feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But that alone does not do it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need the mind as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is where the neurotransmitters come in
to play - the “messengers” from the brain to the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Protein is essential for building
neurotransmitters and their receptor sites on cell membranes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Think of receptor sites as parking spaces and the
neurotransmitters as cars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without a
place to park you just keep driving around in circles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once you are parked you can go about your
business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The same goes for
neurotransmitters and receptor sites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You need the message to be sent and for it to reach its destination –
the cell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Quite simply – neurotransmitters give us the ability
to be happy, alert, remember, and focus.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are two types of neurotransmitters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Excitatory neurotransmitters energize,
excite, and stimulate us helping us to focus, learn, and remember.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Inhibitory neurotransmitters keep us happy,
relaxed, and peaceful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As with most
areas of life, it is all about balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are six key neurotransmitters: For focus -
dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine; for learning and remembering –
acetylcholine; for feeling relaxed – GABA; and for being happy - serotonin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Perhaps the most significant of all is serotonin,
the “feel good” neurotransmitter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Low
levels of serotonin have been linked to depression.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The major anti-depressant medications
(Prozac, Zoloft, and Lexapro) are known as SSRIs (or serotonin selective
reuptake inhibitors).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These drugs work
by making serotonin last longer in the nervous system so that you feel good
longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Of course this is not addressing why one would be
low in serotonin in the first place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Low
serotonin is also linked to cravings, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder,
aggressive behavior, and headaches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Another important feature of serotonin is that it
converts into melatonin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This hormone
regulates sleep and is an important antioxidant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some sleeping disorders may be from lack of
melatonin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serotonin is made from the
amino acid tryptophan which is found primarily in turkey and seafood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also note that serotonin is depleted by high
sugar (carbohydrate) diets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dopamine is our pleasure and reward
neurotransmitter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is responsible for
keeping us focused and alert (thus allowing us to receive our reward!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dopamine is made from the amino acid tyrosine
which is found in poultry, fish (particularly tuna), eggs, beans, nuts and
seeds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Epinephrine and norepinephrine work with dopamine
and are stimulating and energy-giving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They are made from the amino acids tyrosine and phenylanine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Low levels of dopamine are associated with
attention and behavior disorders (such as addiction).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Acetylcholine supports our memory, attention, and
ability to think.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the key
ingredients is choline - found in highest quantities in eggs, beef, and beef
liver, but also in broccoli and Brussels sprouts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">GABA is our calming neurotransmitter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is made from the amino acid taurine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taurine is a non-essential amino acid that
can be manufactured from cysteine in the liver, but vitamin B6 must be
present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taurine is found naturally in
seafood and meat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Low levels of GABA are
associated with panic attacks, anxiety and insomnia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As you can see protein (and mainly animal based
protein) is a key source of the nutrients required to build our
neurotransmitters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, many
of our diets lack sufficient protein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Does yours?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is one of the
many reasons I recommend protein is consumed with each meal.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition
Consultant and Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations
to create individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in
Mequon, WI. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </span></i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">bernie@brwellness.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">,
call (262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</span></i>Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-11538593786590091812014-01-30T17:09:00.000-08:002014-01-30T17:09:17.946-08:00Steroid Hormones Part 5: Hormonal Imbalances<div class="WordSection1">
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">At the core of many symptoms
suffered by both men and women are hormonal imbalances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Imbalances occur several ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are deficiencies, there are excess, and
there are relational imbalances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have
previously mentioned “estrogen dominance” which is an example of a relational
imbalance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Relational imbalances are
challenging as they can be a combination of deficiencies and excesses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">To begin our understanding let’s
start with some basic lists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Estrogen
imbalances include estrogen deficiency and estrogen excess.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Mental fogginess, poor
memory</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Dry eyes, nose,
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Vaginal dryness, dry
skin</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Vaginal wall thinness,
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Incontinence, urethral
irritations, urinary frequency</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Decreased sexual
response</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Loss of ambition or
drive</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Lack of stamina</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Decreased breast size</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Breast tenderness,
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Emotional
hypersensitivity</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Depression,
irritability, anxiety, anger, agitation</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Decreased sexual
response</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Thyroid dysfunction
(resembling hypothyroidism)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Cold hands and feet</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Blood sugar
instability, sweet cravings</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Insomnia</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Gall bladder
dysfunction (coagulated bile)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Acne</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Progesterone imbalances include progesterone
deficiency and progesterone excess.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;">Symptoms of Progesterone Deficiency</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">PMS</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Heavy bleeding</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Clotting, cramping</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Inability to
concentrate</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Short term memory
impairment</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Muscle tension, spasm,
Fibromyalgia</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Water retention,
bloating</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Insomnia</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Breast tenderness,
lumpiness, cystic breasts</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Weight gain</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Thyroid dysfunction
(resembling hypothyroidism)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Acne</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Headaches, migraines</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Anxiety, irritability,
nervousness, moodiness</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Hot flashes</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Depression</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Decreased sexual
response</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Osteoporosis</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Amenorrhea (no periods
at all)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Oligomenorrhea
(infrequent periods)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Spotting</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Endometriosis,
adenomyosis (uterine endometriosis)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Fibroids</span></div>
</div>
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<b><span style="color: black;">Symptoms of Progesterone Excess </span></b><span style="color: black;">(usually from overdose resulting from progesterone
replacement therapy)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Sleepiness</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Bloating or
constipation (excess progesterone slows the digestive tract)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Candida (excess
progesterone can inhibit anti-candida immune system response)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Depression</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Ligament laxity which
can cause: persistent back pain; other joint pains and problems; incontinence;
or mitral valve prolapse. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Progressive progesterone
deficiency symptoms (Progesterone overdose, especially with creams and gels
down-regulates and eventually shuts down progesterone receptors.)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">High levels of free
(unbound) cortisol which can lead to: high blood sugar; insulin resistance;
weight gain; low thyroid function; sleep problems; osteoporosis; immune system
dysfunction; and GI system problems. (Progesterone and cortisol compete for the
same binding protein. When free progesterone floods the system long enough, it
can compete with cortisol for the binding protein and release excessive amounts
of cortisol into the system.)</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Loss of hormonal
feedback loop coordination which disrupts multiple other hormones balances.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Testosterone imbalances can occur in both men and
women.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Symptoms of Testosterone
Deficiency</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Decreased stamina and
energy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Low or absent libido.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Poor muscle tone.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Weakened, osteoporotic
bones.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Trouble with balance
and coordination.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Decreased sense of
well-being.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Decreased armpit and
body hair.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Symptoms of
Testosterone Excess</span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Acne, oily skin.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Loss of head hair
(male patterned baldness).</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Excess facial hair,
excess body hair.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Mood disturbance,
excessive aggressiveness, irritability.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Deepened voice.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black;">Estrogen Dominance</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Estrogen dominance is a condition in which a woman or man
can have deficient, normal, or excessive levels of estrogen, but has too little
progesterone to balance the estrogen level. Estrogen Dominance has become
common in both cycling and menopausal women, and men.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, why is this?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Estrogen dominance has become so predominant due to many of
our modern lifestyle choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the
main causes is stress which sets off a whole range of hormonal chain
reactions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The increased need for
cortisol to handle the stress response causes more progesterone to be converted
to cortisol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This may cause a shortage
of progesterone to balance estrogen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">As cortisol rises insulin rises increasing fat
storage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As cortisol rises thyroid
hormones decrease, thus slowing metabolism and leading to fat storage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fat cells make estrogen, exacerbating the
imbalance.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Weakened glands are another reason.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The adrenals may be fatigued from cortisol
production and slow down progesterone production.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ovaries may not produce sufficient
progesterone during the luteal phase of the cycle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or there may be anovulatory cycles (cycles
where menstruation occurs, but no ovulation) resulting in no ovarian
progesterone being produced. Low thyroid function may slow down the adrenals
and the ovaries as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All these
activities can create a shortage of progesterone to balance estrogen.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The use of oral or injected contraceptives by its very
nature is disruptive to the production of progesterone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember contraceptives to not “regulate” the
cycle, they “suppress” it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their usage
can have both short term and longer term impacts on progesterone
production.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">For menopausal women conventional hormone replacement
therapy has been to provide estrogen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
we have seen, progesterone is also needed in menopause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore an unbalanced replacement approach
may lead to estrogen dominance.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">There are also dietary and nutritional deficiency
concerns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The typical American diet:
usually high in carbohydrates, low in good fats, high in trans-fats, and low in
vegetables and healthy sources of protein leads to nutritional deficiencies and
obesity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Deficiencies in magnesium,
zinc, copper, iodine, and B complex vitamins play a major role in the health of
the endocrine glands and their production of hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Obesity is a concern as estrogen is made in
fat cells and excess fat cells make excess estrogen.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Last, but certainly not least is exposure to external
hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This includes xenohormone
exposure and plant and animal hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The animal hormones are found in our food supply while other hormones
are typically found in health and beauty products (a small amount does not have
to be labeled!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Xenohormones are chemicals
that disrupt our hormonal balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These
are found in health and beauty products, cleaning products, plastics, and many
other unsuspecting places as well as pesticides, fungicides, and medications.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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anger, agitation</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Cramps, heavy or
prolonged bleeding, clots</span></div>
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gain, bloating</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Breast tenderness,
lumpiness, enlargement, fibrocystic breasts</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Mood swings,
depression</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Carbohydrate cravings,
sweet cravings, chocolate cravings</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Muscle pains, joint
pains, back pain</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Acne</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Foggy thinking, memory
difficulties</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Fat gain, especially
in abdomen, hips and thighs</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Cold hands and feet
(low thyroid function because estrogen blocks thyroid hormones)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Blood sugar
instability, Insulin Resistance</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Irregular periods</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Decreased sex drive</span></div>
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(bile becomes thick and sluggish)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Endometriosis,
Adenomyosis</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Functional ovarian
cysts; Polycystic ovaries</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Breast, uterine,
cervical, or ovarian cancer</span></div>
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Natural
solutions for estrogen dominance include dietary modifications, stress
reduction techniques, animal glandular extracts without hormones, specific
nutrients, and herbal remedies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: black;">As you can see, estrogen dominance is even more complex
than the previous hormonal imbalance issues we have discussed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is multi-faceted as it includes multiple
organs and hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can use the
symptom lists as guides to identify which hormones are in excess or deficient,
yet for long term health and healing we want to support all the affected
glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">There are times when a form of hormone replacement therapy
is needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At those times the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>more natural solution is “bioidentical”
hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here too, j</span>ust
providing hormones does not address the underlying deficiencies and ultimately
the health of the glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are dealing
with multiple glands and hormones so supplementing with specific hormones may
throw the entire system even more out of balance, by creating additional
communications challenges for the endocrine system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, except for extreme cases, it may
be best to start with glandular and nutrient support and allow the body to
bring itself back into balance naturally.</div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i>bernie@brwellness.com</i></a><i>, call
(262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
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Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-86669898284749299232014-01-28T11:19:00.002-08:002014-01-28T11:19:57.779-08:00Steroid Hormones Part 4: Female and Male Life Cycles<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Steroid Hormones Part 4: Female and Male Life
Cycles</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Before we look at hormonal
imbalances, let’s get a quick understanding of the hormonal stages of the typical
female and male life cycles.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Once the female reaches puberty she
has entered her reproductive years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To
reach full reproductive maturity can take up to four years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also common for the initial menstrual
cycles to be </span><span style="color: black;">irregular for several months or
years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reproductive years last for approximately
30 plus years.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The next stage is called perimenopause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It marks beginning of the transition to
menopause. This can be one of the more difficult stages for the modern female
as things begin to change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cycles and
hormones now fluctuate creating more mood swings and fatigue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition there are more cycles without
ovulation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perimenopause officially ends
with menopause which is considered to be 12 consecutive months with no cycle.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The biological wiring of the human female is for this
process to take 2-3 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, it
has become common for this transition to take 8-12 years in the modern female.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Menopause is the p</span><span style="color: black;">ermanent cessation of menstruation due to loss of most ovarian
function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is another common
misperception here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it is true
that ovarian estrogen and progesterone production have stopped, there can still
be testosterone production.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore,
the ovaries still do serve a purpose after menopause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The average age for menopause is 51. Smoking
has been shown to accelerate the process by two years.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Menopause is known for some unpleasant symptoms, some of
which are also experienced during perimenopause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of these originate with hormonal
imbalances which we will discuss later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Menopause symptoms affect both the physical, mental and emotional
bodies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">General physical symptoms include: hot flashes; night
sweats; insomnia; dry skin, eyes, and sinuses; headaches; migraines; water
retention and bloating; weight gain; liver and gall bladder congestion (leading
to constipation); cold hands and feet; increased sugar cravings; muscle
tension; increased risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease; and loss of
subcutaneous fat and increased wrinkling.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Symptoms affecting the reproductive system include: cystic
or lumpy breasts; vaginal dryness, vaginal dysplasia and atrophy; more frequent
urinary tract infections; and incontinence. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">General mental and emotional symptoms include: poor memory
and foggy thinking; mood swings; depression; decreased ambition; irritability;
anxiety; anger; and decreased libido.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">A variety of factors have been identified that affect these
symptoms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Positive factors which reduce
the symptoms include being in general good health and having a low stress
lifestyle as the transition begins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These women typically have strong adrenals, a healthy thyroid, have a
good balance of minerals, and normal cholesterol levels (220-240). </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Factors associated with a greater likelihood of
experiencing these symptoms include: o<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">besity;
chronic stress; adrenal fatigue; estrogen dominance; liver congestion; thyroid
imbalance; and insulin resistance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Yes, there is such a thing as the “grumpy old man.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is called andropause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it does not receive all the attention
of its female counterpart menopause, it is just as real and disruptive to the
person experiencing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The “official” definition
of andropause is the loss of androgen dominance in men.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Andropause is different than menopause in that its onset is
often gradual.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The symptoms are often
missed or treated as separate issues without recognizing the underlying change
in male hormone status.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The key hormone
is testosterone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once men reach around
40 years old their free testosterone levels (the active form) begin to decline
1-2% each year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can see that it
starts out slow, but 10-15 years or more down the road it is a significant drop
from where the man was at age 20, 25, or 30!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Andropause impacts men on physical, mental, and emotional
levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Typical physical signs and
symptoms include: loss of energy, strength, and stamina; gradually increasing
fatigue; loss of libido, fewer spontaneous morning erections, and erectile
dysfunction (ED); muscle soreness, weakness, and decreased muscle mass;
thinning and dry skin; sleep problems; blood sugar problems, insulin
resistance, and increased risk for diabetes; weight gain; increased fat in hips
and breasts; increased risk for cardiovascular disease (increased cholesterol,
triglycerides, and blood pressure); increased risk for osteoporosis; and
increased prostate and urinary tract problems.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Typical mental and emotional symptoms include: low mood;
irritability; depression; discouragement; pessimism; withdrawal from activities
and relationships; concentration and memory difficulties; less productive,
decreased initiative, motivation, and drive; and loss of libido.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Positive and negative factors affecting a man’s experience
during andropause are similar to those described above impacting
menopause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">It is important to note from our earlier discussion testosterone
is made from cholesterol and plays an important role in maintaining healthy
levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Statin medications have been shown to
lower testosterone levels.</span></div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i>bernie@brwellness.com</i></a><i>, call
(262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Testosterone is the main male and androgen hormone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is produced in the testes (males) and in
the ovaries and adrenal glands (females).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is also produced by the conversion of androstenedione and at times
DHEA. It is a steroid, anabolic, body building hormone.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">In both sexes testosterone on a physical level is known to:
enhance libido and improve sexual response; protect against heart disease and
stroke; increase and enhance energy and stamina; build strong bones; build
strong muscles and maintain muscle tone; assist in balance and coordination;
normalize weight; improve insulin sensitivity; and help maintain a healthy
cholesterol balance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a mental level
it protects against depression, age-related mental decline, and helps to
improve memory.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">In men testosterone is also needed to achieve and sustain
erections and may protect against prostate problems and cancer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">In women testosterone helps to reduce breast tenderness;
reverses estrogen-induced breast proliferation; and decreases hot flashes and night
sweats.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Did you know that there is more than one “estrogen?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While we use the generic term “estrogen” in
fact there are several types of estrogen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is made by the ovaries in women, and to a lesser degree, the testes
in men. Estrogen is also made in fat cells (which is the primary site of
production for both menopausal women and men.) Estrogens are steroids. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The three major estrogens are estrone (E1), estradiol (E2),
and estriol (E3).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Estrone is typically 5-10%
of total estrogen. It is considered a “strong” estrogen because of its ability
to cause cell proliferation. Estradiol is also typically 5-10% of total
estrogen. It is considered the “strongest” estrogen because of its ability to
cause cell proliferation.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Estriol is typically 80-90% of total estrogen. It is considered
the “weak” estrogen because it does not cause cell proliferation. It appears to
balance the cell proliferating effects of estrone and estradiol, thus
protecting against their cancer-causing ability.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Following are some of the main functions of estrogen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is by no means a complete list and there
are many still unknown functions of estrogen as well.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Estrogen is known for promoting the female secondary sex
characteristics. (Thus, you can now understand how overweight men will develop
breasts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their fat cells are producing
excess estrogen!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Estrogen plays a key
role in reproduction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It promotes cell
proliferation, especially of the uterine lining and breast tissue and is part
of the hormone signaling sequence that induces ovulation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also maintains vaginal lubrication.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">It also plays a key role in how we feel as it interacts
with the nervous system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It stimulates
brain function thereby impacting cognition, memory, emotions, mood, stamina,
ambition, pain perception, and sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Estrogen’s emergence at puberty stops the growth of long
bones in both females and males and slows bone loss. It can increase body fat,
especially in the breasts, hips, abdomen and thighs.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Estrogen helps keep our skin healthy and smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It increases production of type III collagen
which helps skin heal faster and remain soft and pliable. It promotes the
hydration of body tissues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">From a heart health perspective estrogen increases HDLs,
lowers LDLs and total cholesterol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also
helps maintain the endothelial lining of the blood vessels.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced in the ovaries and
adrenal glands during the follicular phase of the cycle and in the corpus
luteum during the luteal phase of the cycle in women and in the adrenal glands
in men. One of its primary roles is to work with and balance estrogen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also produced by the brain and peripheral
nerves, and possibly other locations.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Many of progesterone’s functions are highlighted
below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, similar to estrogen,
there are still many unknown functions.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Progesterone functions as a precursor for other steroid
hormones, most importantly cortisol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
is important to understand that stress and blood sugar handling take priority
in the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, it is common to
see progesterone deficiencies created as it is converted to cortisol to handle
the stress response.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">It is also critical to understand that progesterone is
still needed in healthy amounts in menopausal women.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although ovarian progesterone is no longer
produced, the adrenals of menopausal women must continue to make sufficient
progesterone to balance the effects of menopausal estrogen levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is where the medical world got in
trouble with estrogen only hormone replacement therapy by supplying unopposed
estrogen and not its balancing partner progesterone.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Progesterone plays an important role in reproduction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While estrogen causes cells in the
endometrium to multiply, progesterone balances this effect by stopping cell
division and signaling the process of cell maturation, differentiation, and
apoptosis (cell death).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thus, it prevents
excessive production of the uterine lining. The production of progesterone in
the second half of the cycle after ovulation helps signal other developing
follicles to stop developing (and thus stop producing estrogen).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By maintaining the secretory endometrium it
“ripens” the uterine lining for possible pregnancy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If there is pregnancy progesterone maintains
and protects the developing fetus; prepares the breasts; and promotes the
development of the brain and nervous system.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Progesterone interacts with the nervous system and
regulates how we feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It helps calm the
mind, focus the brain, increases libido, and is a natural antidepressant (when
in balance with estrogen).</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">It not only interacts with estrogen, but other hormones as
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It facilitates thyroid hormone
function and helps normalize androgen levels (keeps testosterone from getting
too high).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been found to be
preventative against breast, uterine, prostate, and other forms of estrogen
related cancers.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Some of the other functions of progesterone include: stimulates
new bone growth; helps burn fat for energy; a diuretic; and a muscle relaxant.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">ONE FINAL IMPORTANT POINT: It is
critical to understand that progesterone only functions correctly when it is in
the right proportion with estrogen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These two hormones are designed to work together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In a cycling woman these proportions change
throughout the cycle. In menopausal women the proportion of progesterone to
estrogen will remain relatively constant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When these are out of balance a condition known as “estrogen dominance”
is present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More on that later.</span></div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i>bernie@brwellness.com</i></a><i>, call
(262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Cortisol is made in the adrenal cortex.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is primarily known for its role in our
stress response by engaging the sympathetic nervous system (better known as
“fight or flight”).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s the basic
mechanism: We see a tiger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need to
run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to run we need
energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To have energy we need blood
sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is one of the functions of
cortisol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It gets sugar into the blood
stream so we can run from the tiger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
problem is when there really is not a tiger and no running is happening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">If we are constantly under stress, we keep getting the “run
signal.” This pumps sugar into the blood stream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the other side of the equation is
insulin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Insulin’s job is to move sugar
out of the blood and into cells, primarily to be used to produce energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, when there is not the need for energy
the sugar needs to go into “storage.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
know that as fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, at the end of the
day, and particularly when in excess both cortisol and insulin are fat storing
hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They follow a simple
rule.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When cortisol goes up in your
body, insulin will rise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When insulin
rises, cortisol will go up with it. The same concept works the other way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">This is why stress management is so critical and why
constant stress will lead to weight gain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is also important to know that constant increases in cortisol will
also cause decreases in thyroid hormone production and increases in estrogen
production (more on that later).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">To summarize the main activities of cortisol:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">For the nervous system it manages our sympathetic response
and plays a role in healthy mood and emotions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="color: black;">For blood sugar management it recognizes when we need energy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When blood sugar levels become low through
our normal activities it is role of cortisol to take action.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It happens all day long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The problem becomes when we remain in a stress
response.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This ongoing excess can
ultimately contribute to insulin resistance.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">For the immune system in a normal mode it supports a
healthy anti-inflammatory response.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, at high levels it can be immunosuppressive while at low levels the
immune system may be unable to engage effectively.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">It is interesting that as a steroid hormone cortisol has catabolic
(state of breakdown); anabolic (rebuilding); and anti-inflammatory functions.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It is clear from the above
discussion there are many adverse effects of high and prolonged stress. We will
discuss some of these later in more detail, but for a quick short list consider
the following implications of increased cortisol:</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Reduces fertility by lowering
luteinizing hormone which impacts ovulation in females and testosterone
production in males.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Reduces the active
thyroid hormone T3 as increased cortisol increases rT3 which suppresses T3.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Creates estrogen
dominance (to be discussed in more detail later in females and males.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Decreases DHEA.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="color: black;">Suppresses the immune
system.</span></div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i>bernie@brwellness.com</i></a><i>, call
(262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
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Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-87511136646286871202014-01-17T09:32:00.002-08:002014-01-17T09:32:52.651-08:00Steroid Hormones Part 1: Introduction, Cholesterol, Pregnenolone, and DHEA<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Steroid Hormones Part 1: Introduction,
Cholesterol, Pregnenolone, and DHEA</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;">We now turn our attention to the steroid hormones, and
particularly the sex hormones (a subset of the steroids).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These hormones are made in a variety of
organs and their production is linked with sex and life cycle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will briefly discuss Pregnenolone, DHEA, and
Cortisol, while our main emphasis will be on Estrogen, Progesterone, and
Testosterone (the sex hormones).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will
learn how these hormones are impacted through both the male and female life
cycle. And we will better understand the involvement of the ovaries, testicles,
and adrenal glands in producing these hormones.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">These hormones will work together and in opposition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One hormone may turn something “on” while
another may turn that same function “off.” Some hormones may have what appear
to us as similar functions, yet at the end of the day there is some interaction
or synergistic effect that we experience, but not completely understand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Perhaps this is where we get into trouble -
when we think we know a little bit more about what is going on than we really
do!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The steroid hormones have a variety of roles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While we will get into more specific details later,
at a high level this includes stress handling (which includes physical, mental,
emotional, and spiritual stress); reproduction (both cellular and sexual); the
production of energy; body repair and regeneration; healthy brain function
(including mood, cognition, and memory); regulating blood sugar levels (which
relates to energy production); supporting the immune system; and managing
inflammation.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">When discussing the steroid hormones we must return to this
very important chart and remember it all starts with cholesterol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, the substance that so many supposed
experts are telling us is deadly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We do
not have the time or space to have that discussion here, so you will have to
take my word for it – we need cholesterol!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">As illustrated above the key steroid hormones include:
Pregnenolone, DHEA, Progesterone, Aldosterone, Androstenedione, Cortisol,
Estrone, and Estradiol.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;">Pregnenolone</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Pregnenolone is made from cholesterol mainl</span>y in the
adrenal glands, but also in the liver, skin, brain, testicles, ovaries, and
retina of the eyes. <span style="color: black;">It is the precursor hormone for the
entire steroid family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pregnenolone has
many functions of its own, but for our present discussion we need to be aware
that it is converted to DHEA or progesterone for downstream functionality.
Since we will be focusing mostly on the downstream sex hormones we will limit
our discussion of pregnenolone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">How does the body decide between DHEA and
progesterone?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the native
intelligence of the body and the entire endocrine system at work. The glands
and the brain are communicating and setting priorities. However, the key factor
to remember is that blood sugar and stress handling get top
prioritization.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the body is under
stress this favors conversion to progesterone which will be converted to
cortisol.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">What is the implication of this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is common for a test result to show low
DHEA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One accepted approach is to then
supplement with DHEA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guess what happens
often times on the next test?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes – the
person is still low on DHEA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
likely because the person is not suffering from a DHEA shortage!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are more likely under constant stress
and the body is prioritizing cortisol.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">DHEA is made primarily in adrenal glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its main functions are to support blood sugar
regulation; reduce fat; increase muscle mass; stimulate the immune system;
enhance bone deposition and remodeling; reduce breast proliferation; improve
libido; and decrease PMS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will soon
see that it is not alone in any of these functions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i>bernie@brwellness.com</i></a><i>, call
(262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">There is an old saying that how well you
live depends to a large extent upon how well your adrenal glands function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have two adrenal glands, each about the
size of a walnut, that sit on top of each kidney.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The adrenals are best known as our stress
handling glands, mobilizing us for survival via our “fight or flight” reaction,
but have other important functions as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The adrenal glands produce a variety of
steroid hormones that are responsible for stress handling; reproduction; sex
hormones; energy production; body repair and regeneration; healthy brain
function, mood, cognition, and memory; controlling fluid balance; and
stabilizing blood sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Let’s start with stress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ability to handle stress is critical to
our survival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our body was designed to
deal with stress and the adrenal glands have that primary responsibility. This is
better known as our “fight or flight” response.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Or as I like to explain it – see the tiger and we need to run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is important to recognize that this
response is to all types of stress - be they physical, mental, or emotional. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Stress comes from a variety of
sources.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are the ones that we
plainly see such as our work and our personal relationships.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other stressors that affect us but are not as
obvious include the general environment; the chemicals we are exposed to on a
daily basis in our food and personal care products; air and water pollution;
electromagnetic pollution; and this list goes on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">While our body was designed to handle
stress, it was not designed to handle the constant stress that many people experience.
Often people do not recognize their own stress level as they erroneously
believe they are handling the stress, or it is how they always feel and do not
notice a difference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yet, their body is under
constant stress from both conscious and unintended lifestyle and diet
choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The key hormone you hear about in regards
to stress is cortisol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we are
stressed it causes an increase in cortisol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cortisol is made in the adrenal glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If our body is constantly calling for cortisol production this puts an
extra burden on the adrenal glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
the long run this can lead to adrenal fatigue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The key action of the stress response (the
cortisol surge) is to run from the tiger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In order to run we need energy and to get energy we need an increase in
our blood sugar levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cortisol causes
blood sugar levels to rise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, if
there is no tiger, we are not running, and we now have excess blood sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The body does not like extra sugar in the
blood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This causes the body to release
the hormone insulin to move the sugar back out of the blood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">We are familiar with insulin from our previous
carbohydrate discussions (<a href="http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2012/11/cut-carbs.html">http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2012/11/cut-carbs.html</a>).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you remember excess insulin promotes fat
storage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Insulin and cortisol move
together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If one increases, the other
does so as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This puts the body in a
fat storing mode.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the same time the
adrenals are under stress to keep up the cortisol production.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again the body responds to protect the
adrenals from overwork through lowering metabolism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lowered metabolism also puts the body in a
fat storing mode.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think you get the
picture and can see the dynamic relationship between all the hormones as was
previously outlined in Harrower’s Chart in the introductory article about
hormones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Following is a simple quiz to help you
self-assess the state of your adrenals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
note t<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">hese are only some of the
symptoms of low adrenal function.</span> You will also note that many of them
overlap with the symptoms we saw for low thyroid function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">If
you answer yes to a significant number of these questions, you may be suffering
from adrenal fatigue.</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have difficulty getting up in the morning?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have continuing fatigue, not relieved by sleep or rest?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you feel lethargic and not have the energy to do daily activities?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have sugar cravings?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have salt cravings?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have allergies?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have digestion problems?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have a decreased interest in sex?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have a decreased ability to handle stress?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Does
it take you longer to recover from illness, injury, or trauma?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you get light headed or dizzy when you stand up quickly?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have a low mood?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have less enjoyment or happiness in life?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">For
women, is your PMS worse?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Are
your thoughts less focused?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you have
brain fog?</span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Is
your memory poorer?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you not really wake up until after 10:00 AM?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have an afternoon low between 3:00 and 4:00 PM?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you feel better after dinner?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you get a “second wind” in the evening and stay up late?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Are
you less productive?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you feel overwhelmed by all that has to be done?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Does
it take all your energy to do what you have to do and then have none left over
for anything else?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Like the thyroid there is a self test
you can do at home which can indicate weakened adrenal glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the inguinal ligament test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The inguinal ligament attaches to the
sartorious (which functions to hold the pelvis downward and forward).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the muscle goes weak the pelvis will tilt
backwards pulling on the inguinal ligament on that side causing tenderness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the muscle is tense or tender it indicates
weak adrenals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The way to determine this
is to palpate the muscle in its upper and lower sections for tenderness. The
inguinal ligament goes from the point of the hip bone (ASIS) to the pubic bone
along what I call the “crease” where the leg meets the torso.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be willing to use some force when
palpating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be a difference to
feel if push hard enough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The next logical question is what can I
do to improve the health of my adrenal glands?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The simple answer is to look at your diet and lifestyle and make the
necessary changes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Are
you getting enough sleep?</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Are
you getting enough exercise?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you
getting too much exercise? (Believe it or not there are quite a few people out
there who over-exercise or engage in exercises that are increasing their stress
response.)</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you know stress management techniques you can use to relax yourself and provide
relief from the stress response?</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">How
is my diet influencing my blood sugar and insulin levels? (Remember insulin and
cortisol move together, so too much sugar puts additional stress on the adrenal
glands.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In addition to dietary modifications and
implementing stress reduction techniques natural solutions to adrenal fatigue
are similar to that of the thyroid (and in fact a similar methodology is used
for all endocrine issues). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Natural
solutions for low adrenal function include animal glandular extracts without
hormones, specific nutrients, and herbal remedies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The nutrients will be targeted at the
specific underlying cause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example,
where Vitamin C or copper is deficient it will be supplemented.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The purpose of the natural solution is
to provide the nutrition the adrenal gland needs to resume and support proper
function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just providing hormones does
not address the underlying deficiencies and ultimately the health of the gland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the long run it may make things
worse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The negative feedback loop
employed by the body tells it there is sufficient hormone in the blood stream
so the adrenal glands do not receive any signals to make hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It is important to remember that the
adrenal gland is producing a wide variety of hormones, so supplementing with
specific hormones may throw the entire system even more out of balance, by
creating additional communications challenges for the endocrine system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, except for extreme cases, it may
be best to start with glandular and nutrient support and allow the body to
bring itself back into balance naturally.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition
Consultant and Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations
to create individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in
Mequon, WI. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </span></i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">bernie@brwellness.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">, call (262)
389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</span></i>Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-48775936386834053682014-01-10T15:22:00.000-08:002014-01-10T15:22:12.616-08:00The Thyroid Gland<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Perhaps of all the endocrine glands in
the body, the thyroid gets the most attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And it well should.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of us
know someone who has been told they are “hypothyroid” or are on medications for
low thyroid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why is the thyroid so
important?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its main function is to
control metabolism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since all cells need
this information, all cells in the body have receptor sites for thyroid
hormones, thus it affects the operation of all body processes and internal
organs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The thyroid gland helps control body
temperature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People who are experiencing
cold hands and feet may have low thyroid function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In children it helps control of the body’s
rate of growth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also greatly
influences mood and emotion through its action on brain chemistry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of its lesser known functions is to work
in conjunction with the parathyroid gland to balance blood calcium levels and
regulate the breakdown of bone tissue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The thyroid receives the most extensive
blood supply of all the endocrine glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In fact, all your blood goes through the thyroid every 17 minutes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The main hormones produced by the
thyroid gland are thyroxine (better known as T4) and triiodothyroxine
(T3).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These hormones are based on iodine.
T3 is the active form, yet the body produces more T4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, T4 needs to be converted into
T3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seventy five percent of this
conversion is done in the liver and kidneys. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, and
Vitamin E are required for this process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So, from a nutritional perspective the thyroid is dependent upon the
trace minerals iodine, zinc, and selenium; Vitamins C, B12, and E; and having healthy
livers and kidneys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Many of us know people who have been
told they have low thyroid function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Following is a simple quiz to help you self-assess the state of your
thyroid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please note t<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">hese are only some of the symptoms of low
thyroid function (hypothyroidism).</span> <span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">If you have answered yes to 3 or more of these questions, consider
having your thyroid function tested.</span> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>This is often done with a blood test.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have severe fatigue and find it hard to get up in the mornings?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have generalized low energy?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you need caffeine and/or other stimulants to get you going?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have family history of thyroid disease?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Is
it easy for you to gain weight?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have difficulty losing weight?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have dry skin?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have constipation?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">For
women, are your menstrual cycles irregular?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you suffer from mood swings?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Is
your hair thinning?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Is
the outer third of your eyebrows missing or thinning?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Is
your hair dry/brittle?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have low sex drive?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you note any forgetfulness?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have high cholesterol?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you have low blood pressure?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Do
you suffer from depression?</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Is
your skin yellow?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Of course the big question is what may
be the underlying cause of the above conditions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are four common types of hypothyroid
problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One or more of these may
apply.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The first is functional hypothyroidism
from weakened adrenal glands due to prolonged stress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our adrenal glands are very important and the
stress response is critical to our survival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When the body is under constant stress the adrenal glands are over
working.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In order to protect the adrenal
glands (and our survival) the pituitary gland directs the thyroid to slow down
all processes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In this case it is
actually the adrenal glands that need support rather than the thyroid.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Second is functional hypothyroidism
caused by Estrogen Dominance – an imbalance of levels of estrogen and
progesterone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will go into this in
more detail when we discuss these hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For purposes here it is suffice to say that estrogen and progesterone
work together and are most effective when within a specific ratio to each
other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When this ratio is out of balance
(which can occur in a variety of ways) in favor of estrogen this is estrogen
dominance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a common condition
today and it is just not women, it occurs in men too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The high levels of estrogen cause a reaction
in the body where thyroid hormones are reduced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So, as with the adrenal glands above, the solution here is to figure out
why estrogen and progesterone are out of balance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Third is a deficiency of nutrients
required for normal thyroid hormone synthesis, release, and function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is generally an iodine deficiency, but
can be other nutrients as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without
sufficient iodine the thyroid will not function optimally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This too is a common condition in today’s
world given prevailing diets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fourth is thyroid disease (primary
hypothyroidism).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are several
different thyroid diseases, such as goiter, nodules, Grave’s Disease or Hashimoto’s
Disease (an autoimmune disease).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In many
cases thyroid disease is an outcome of not resolving the first three underlying
causes discussed above.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">While thyroid function is often tested
via the blood there are two self-tests that can be performed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When thyroid malfunction is suspected these
tests can assist in early identification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Often it takes longer for signs to show in the blood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These tests show a gland under stress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A blood test shows when it has impacted the
hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The first is the Barnes Thyroid Test which
measures body temperature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You need a basal
thermometer (goes from 96 to 100 degrees) to perform the test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The basal thermometer is also called an
ovulation thermometer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To perform the
test you take your temperature every morning before getting out of bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep the thermometer by your bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you wake up put the thermometer under
your armpit for 10 minutes (skin to skin).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This should be done for five days. Take the average of the five
days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normal is between 97.8 and 98.2
degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hyperthyroid is greater than
98.2 degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hypothyroid <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is less than 97.8 degrees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For women it is best to do this test early in
their menstrual cycle and not near ovulation as temperature is naturally higher.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The second test is the Iodine Patch Test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is based on the fact that the thyroid
needs iodine to function correctly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To
do this test you will need colored iodine tincture which is available in any
drugstore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will paint 3” x 3” spot
on your inner thigh, inner arm, or stomach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is best to paint during the evening and go to sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you wake up record any color
changes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With normal thyroid function
you should see no color change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A deficient
thyroid gland body will absorb the iodine and you will no color left on the
spot you painted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the spot fades
completely within 12 hours that is indicative of low thyroid function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ideally the spot will remain for at least 24
hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The quicker the spot fades, the
more thyroid support is likely needed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Many people are treated with the medication
Synthroid or Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is important to know that this and many similar medications are only
T4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, they still need to be
converted into T3 for your body to use them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If long standing nutritional deficiencies are at the root of the low
functioning thyroid this may continue to contribute to the body not being able
to make this important conversion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
practitioners will prescribe Armour Thyroid, a product containing both T4 and
T3 which has been found to be more effective for some people.</span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Natural solutions for low thyroid
function include dietary changes, animal glandular extracts without hormones,
specific nutrients, and herbal remedies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The nutrients will be targeted at the specific underlying cause.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, where iodine is deficient it
will be supplemented.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The purpose of the natural solution is
to provide the nutrition the thyroid gland needs to resume and support proper
function.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just providing hormones does
not address the underlying deficiencies and ultimately the health of the
gland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the long run it may make
things worse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The negative feedback loop
employed by the body tells it there is sufficient hormone in the blood stream
so the thyroid does not receive any signals to make hormone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the thyroid is not utilized further
deterioration may occur and the person becomes completely dependent on external
sources of the hormone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
deterioration may also lead to autoimmune diseases of the thyroid.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It is important to know that some people
also suffer from an over-active thyroid or hyperthyroidism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Often times this precedes
hypothyroidism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Typical symptoms
include: insomnia, nervousness, cannot gain weight, intolerance to heat, highly
emotional, flush easily, night sweats, heart palpitations, increased appetite
without weight gain, pulse fast at rest, eyelids and face twitch, irritable and
restless, or cannot work under pressure.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition
Consultant and Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations
to create individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in
Mequon, WI. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </span></i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">bernie@brwellness.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">, call (262)
389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></i>Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-80230410664653322542014-01-05T06:55:00.001-08:002014-01-05T06:55:48.654-08:00Meet Your Hormones - The Endocrine System - Part 2<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In Part 1 of this article I introduced
the endocrine system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The overview
continues here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following is a brief
overview of the glands, the hormone(s) they produce, and the function of those
hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Future articles will provide
more details.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pineal
gland</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Melatonin – sleep regulation, internal
clock.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hypothalamus</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Produces several releasing hormones and
inhibiting hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The releasing
hormones stimulate the anterior pituitary to release hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The inhibiting hormones stop the anterior
pituitary from secreting hormones. The major releasing hormones are:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) –
stimulates pituitary to release TSH.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) –
stimulates pituitary to release ACTH.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) –
stimulates pituitary to release FSH and LH.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pituitary</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The pituitary
gland produces different hormones from its anterior and posterior parts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The anterior
pituitary secretes hormones to stimulate additional hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It receives its instructions from the
hypothalamus.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Thyroid
stimulating hormone (TSH) – stimulates secretion of thyroid hormones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - stimulates secretion of adrenal
cortex hormones<b>.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) – In females stimulates development of
ovarian follicles and secretion of estrogen; in males stimulates testes to grow
and produce sperm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Luteinizing hormone (LH) – In females stimulates maturation of ovarian
follicle and ovum; stimulates secretion of estrogen; triggers ovulation; and stimulates
development of corpus luteum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In males
stimulates interstitial cells of the testes to secrete testosterone<b>.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Growth hormone (GH) - Stimulates growth in all organs; mobilizes food
molecules, causing an increase in blood glucose concentration<b>.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Prolactin (lactogenic hormone) - Stimulates breast development during
pregnancy and milk secretion after pregnancy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The posterior pituitary secretes ADH and oxytocin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - Stimulates retention of water by the kidneys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Oxytocin - Stimulates uterine contractions at the end of pregnancy;
stimulates the release of milk into the breast ducts; and plays a role in
sexual arousal in males and non-nursing females (sometimes called the “cuddling
hormone”)</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Thyroid</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thyroxine (T4)
and Triiodothyronine (T3) – Stimulate the energy metabolism of all cells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Calcitonin –
Inhibits the breakdown of bone; causes a decrease in blood calcium concentration.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Parathyroid</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Parathyroid
hormone (PTH) – Stimulates the breakdown of bone; causes an increase in blood
calcium concentration.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Thymus</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Thymosin –
Promotes development of immune system cells.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pancreas</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Glucagon –
Stimulates liver glycogenolysis, causing an increase in blood glucose
concentration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Insulin –
Promotes glucose entry into all cells, causing a decrease in blood glucose
concentration.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Adrenal</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Mineralocorticoids:
aldosterone – Regulates electrolyte and fluid homeostasis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Glucocorticoids:
cortisol (hydrocortisone) - Stimulates gluconeogenesis, causing an increase in
blood glucose concentration; also have anti-inflammatory and anti-immunity,
anti-allergy effects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sex hormones -
the adrenals produce “female” hormones in males (estrogen, progesterone) and
“male” hormones in females (testosterone).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Epinephrine
(adrenaline) and norepinephrine - Prolong and intensify the sympathetic nervous
response during stress.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ovary (Female)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Estrogen –
Promotes development and maintenance of female sexual characteristics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Progesterone –
Promotes conditions required for pregnancy.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Testes (Male)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Testosterone –
Promotes development and maintenance of male sexual characteristics.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fat Storing Cells</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Leptin –
Controls how hungry or full we feel.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition
Consultant and Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations
to create individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in
Mequon, WI. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </span></i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">bernie@brwellness.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">, call (262)
389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</span></i>Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-64257608043898098412014-01-03T12:56:00.002-08:002014-01-03T12:56:37.297-08:00Meet Your Hormones - The Endocrine System - Part 1<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Many experts agree that your body’s most
important functional system is the endocrine system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is composed of glands (the endocrine
glands) that produce hormones that control everything happening in the body. So,
it’s time to meet your hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or, as
one of my favorite clients called them: her “horror-mones!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hormones are very powerful biological
chemicals produced in very small amounts by the endocrine glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hormone levels are precisely and carefully
monitored and controlled by the body. They are released into the blood stream
and carried to specific cells to initiate specific activities; regulating,
controlling, and coordinating all body functions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many hormones are made at additional tissue sites
as well as their “parent” gland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can
think of this as your body’s own inherent back-up system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hormones from the different endocrine
glands interact with each other in complex ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the best illustrations of this I have
seen is from endocrinologist Dr. Henry Harrower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can see this below or follow this
link:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://naturalhealthtechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Harrowers_chart_Endocrine_Imbalance.gif"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://naturalhealthtechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Harrowers_chart_Endocrine_Imbalance.gif</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Proper nutrition is critical for the
endocrine glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each gland relies on a
specific trace mineral to support its normal physiology and biochemistry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We consume these trace minerals when we eat
real foods from both plant and animal sources. Without sufficient amounts of
these minerals the glands will not function properly ultimately leading to a
variety of symptoms in the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will
discuss these symptoms in more detail later when we explore each gland.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The endocrine gland and its associated
trace mineral are as follows: pituitary (manganese); thyroid (iodine); adrenal
(copper); pancreas (chromium); prostate/uterus (zinc); and testes/ovaries
(selenium).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The other major endocrine
glands are the hypothalamus, pineal, parathyroid, thymus, and believe it or not
– your fat cells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Here are a few more basics about hormones
to provide you with additional background.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each human cell has receptor sites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You can think of these as ‘gates” located on the cell membrane that
control the entry of hormones and other bio-chemicals into the cells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These receptors determine if and how
effectively a hormone message is received.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">There are a variety of scenarios in
which these sites are not functioning optimally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They can become “resistant” to the hormone
meaning more of the hormone is required to deliver the message.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may have heard of “insulin resistance” a
condition that often precedes diabetes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In other cases an excess of one hormone may block the gate of another,
or another substance may mimic a hormone and block a receptor site (this is
called a xenohormone). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hormones exist two ways in the blood
stream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Protein-bound hormones are
considered inactive (as they are bound to a protein).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Free” hormones are the active form that is
able to bind to cell receptors and initiate the cellular response.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hormones have a lag time from secretion
to activation that ranges from seconds to hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are either amino acid based or steroid
based (gonadal, adrenal). The liver and the kidney flush excess hormones out of
the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The main control of the endocrine system
rests in the hypothalamus-pituitary axis (or H-P axis).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The hypothalamus is part of the limbic system
so it is in the brain and receives information which it relays to the
pituitary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pituitary is also known
as “the master gland” because it sends information to other endocrine glands
based on what it has learned from the hypothalamus. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In Part 2 of this article we will take a
brief look at each gland, the hormone(s) it produces, and the basic function of
those hormones.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition
Consultant and Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations
to create individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in
Mequon, WI. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </span></i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">bernie@brwellness.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">, call (262)
389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</span></i>Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-22875620521457010522014-01-02T11:39:00.002-08:002014-01-02T11:39:57.198-08:00The January Effect<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I bet you are wondering – what is the January Effect?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ve probably never heard that phrase
before in a nutrition article.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a
phrase I have coined for what seems to happen every January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It starts with the New Year’s resolution to: get
healthier; shed the extra pounds from the Holidays; them off; and to rediscover
the glory of our youth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The health and
fitness clubs are packed with people all with the same idea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lines of people wait for you to finish with
the equipment you are using.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, within
a few short weeks the crowds disappear and there are no more lines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The January Effect has set in.</div>
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So, what’s going on?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’re
eating less, snacking less, even drinking a bit less (except of course for
during the Packer games and other special occasions).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are forcing down the salads at lunch
(even though you don’t really like them), skipping a meal here or there, and working
out hard at the gym.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You dropped a few
pounds at first but now you’ve hit the wall – you’re at a plateau.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pounds are no longer flying off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the January Effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, don’t be discouraged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you read on you’ll learn how you can get
lasting results and overcome it.</div>
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We are told the formula is simple: calories out must be
greater than calories in - less food and more exercise equals less weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, if you’ve been reading my past articles
you understand the flaws in this theory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>To keep it short and simple all calories are not created equal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want to review this concept you can
find the information on my blog (<a href="http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2012/02/calories-not-created-equal-and-perhaps.html">http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2012/02/calories-not-created-equal-and-perhaps.html</a>).
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Back to the January Effect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Let’s also look at what is happening in the body when you increase your
exercise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, as you exercise your
body needs energy for that activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Second, because of the exercise you are creating a demand for new
muscle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Third, exercise is stressful,
especially if it is new to your body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Let’s look at each of those points.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Energy comes from food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means you need to eat to have sufficient
energy for the workout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The types of
food we eat are critical.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We get energy
primarily from carbohydrates and fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eating
the wrong carbohydrates (particularly the ones for quick energy) will raise
your blood sugar levels quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
will in turn raise your insulin levels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Consistently elevated insulin will put you in a fat storing mode. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will see the implications of this
shortly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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To build muscle you need to eat protein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carbohydrates and fats do not build
muscle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, muscle burns fat, so the
more muscle we build, the more fat we can burn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, if you are not eating enough protein you will not build muscle.</div>
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Exercise is stressful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While it is enjoyable and good for you, it is still creates a stress
response in the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over-exercising
can be particularly stressful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What
happens when we are stressed?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We produce
cortisol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cortisol puts sugar into the
blood stream which causes insulin to rise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So, when our cortisol stays elevated we again find ourselves in the fat
storage mode.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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When you are exercising your body looks for energy in
several places.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First it uses the glucose
(sugar) in the blood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Second it uses
glucose stored in the liver and muscles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Third it accesses your fat to turn it into glucose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, here’s the problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we discussed, if your insulin and/or
cortisol levels are elevated your body is in fat storing mode.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are unable to access your fat for burning
during the exercise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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As you continue to press on with your exercise your body
must find an alternative energy source.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While this isn’t the preferred source it can break down protein into
glucose for blood sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(The extreme
example of this being starvation.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Where
does this protein come from?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is from
the protein stores in your body – your muscles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So, do you see what is happening?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unable to access fat your body uses itself to fuel the continued
activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Muscle weighs more than fat so
the weight loss you are seeing is from the muscle and perhaps not the fat.</div>
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Most programs just measure pounds but there is much more to
the story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your goal is to lose fat, not
weight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You need to look at your body
composition; the amount of muscle and fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Only in this way can you determine if you are making progress in your
goal of losing fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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What is the conclusion of all this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Weight loss is complicated and should not be
looked at as a quick fix.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The healthy
way is to do it over time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The best way
to lose weight is to complement healthy eating with your exercise program so
that you are properly fueling your body to both lose weight and sustain the
exercise.</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bernard Rosen, PhD is
a Nutrition Consultant and Educator.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create individualized
nutrition and wellness programs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His
office is in Mequon, WI.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To learn more
or to schedule an appointment, call (262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
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Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-9501727762052685522013-11-03T05:32:00.002-08:002013-11-03T05:32:56.994-08:00Meet Your Hormones: The Endocrine System - Part 1<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Many experts would argue that among your body’s
functional systems the most important is the endocrine system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is composed of glands (the endocrine
glands) that produce hormones that control everything that is happening in our
body. So, it’s time to meet your hormones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Or, as one of my favorite clients called them: her “horror-mones!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hormones are very powerful biological chemicals that
are produced in very small amounts by our endocrine glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are released into the blood stream and
carried to specific cells where they initiate specific activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They regulate, control, and coordinate all body
functions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many hormones are made at
additional tissue sites as well as their “parent” gland.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can think of this as your body’s own
inherent back-up system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are
powerful in very tiny amounts so their levels are precisely and carefully
monitored and controlled by the body.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hormones from the different endocrine glands
interact with each other in complex ways to coordinate the body’s systems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the best illustrations of this I have
seen is from endocrinologist Dr. Henry Harrower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can see this below or follow this
link:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<a href="http://naturalhealthtechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Harrowers_chart_Endocrine_Imbalance.gif"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">http://naturalhealthtechniques.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Harrowers_chart_Endocrine_Imbalance.gif</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Proper nutrition is critical for the endocrine
glands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each of the major glands relies
on a specific trace mineral to support its normal physiology and
biochemistry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We consume these trace
minerals when we eat real foods from both plant and animal sources. If we do
not consume sufficient amounts of these minerals the glands will not function
properly which will ultimately lead to a variety of symptoms in the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More on this later when we look at each
gland.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The endocrine gland and its associated trace mineral
are as follows: pituitary (manganese); thyroid (iodine); adrenal (copper);
pancreas (chromium); prostate/uterus (zinc); and testes/ovaries
(selenium).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The other major endocrine
glands are the hypothalamus, pineal, parathyroid, thymus, and believe it or not
– your fat cells.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A few more basics about hormones to provide you with
additional background.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On each human
cell are receptor sites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can think
of these as ‘gates” located on the cell membrane that control the entry of
hormones and other bio-chemicals into the cells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These receptors determine if and how
effectively a hormone message is received.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There are a variety of scenarios in which these
sites are not functioning optimally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They can become “resistant” to the hormone meaning more of the hormone
is required to deliver the message.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
may have heard of the term “insulin resistance” a condition that often precedes
diabetes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In other cases an excess of
one hormone may block the gate of another, or another substance may mimic a
hormone and block a receptor site (this is called a xenohormone). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hormones exist in two formats in the blood
stream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Protein-bound hormones are
considered inactive (as they are bound to a protein).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Free” hormones are the active form that is
able to bind to cell receptors and initiate the cellular response.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The main control of the endocrine system rests in
the hypothalamus-pituitary axis (or H-P axis).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The hypothalamus is part of the limbic system so it is in the brain and
receives information which it relays to the pituitary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pituitary is also known as “the master
gland” because it sends information to all the endocrine glands based on what
it has learned from the hypothalamus. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In Part 2 of this article we will take a brief look at
each gland, the hormone(s) it produces, and the basic function of those hormones.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition
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Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-26480839965559931892013-08-24T09:37:00.002-07:002013-08-24T09:37:37.028-07:00Eat These Too! Ten More Foods to Nourish Your Body<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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In my last article I talked about my ten favorite healthy
foods and received lots of positive feedback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The truth is there are many healthy foods to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I decided to discuss another ten foods to
include in your healthy diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, they
are in no special order.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are all
healthy foods that I recommend you eat on a regular basis, unless you are
allergic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other crucifers include cabbage, cauliflower,
kale, bok choy, and Swiss chard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
are all good for you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Broccoli is a
great source of protein, fiber, potassium, calcium, vitamin C, folate,
magnesium, phosphorus, beta-carotene, and vitamin A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It contains isothiocynanates that fight
cancer and carotenoids that reduce macular degeneration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, it is one of the vegetables least
contaminated by pesticides, so you don’t have to buy it organic.</div>
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Garlic is a wonderful herb to add to foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only does it keep away vampires, but it
has been shown to lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots, protect against
cancer, and can be useful in weight control.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>According to Jonny Bowden in his book The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,
over 1,200 studies have shown garlic to be fat-lowering, anti-clotting,
antihypertensive, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasitic, and an antioxidant.</div>
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If you are going to eat a starchy vegetable sweet potatoes
are the ones to have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are a great
source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamin A, potassium, and calcium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One sweet potato contains one-half of the
daily requirements of vitamin C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
also contain quercetin, a strong anti-inflammatory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a starchy vegetable they will raise blood
sugar levels, so diabetics or pre-diabetics, are advised to limit their
consumption.</div>
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Eggs, yes eggs, and yes the whole egg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are a great source of protein containing
all nine essential amino acids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Essential” in nutrition talk means your body does not make it so you
must eat it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have vitamins and
minerals that help the eyes, brain, and heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They have also been found to be protective against breast cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t worry about the cholesterol – but that
is for another article!</div>
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Whey protein comes from milk. It is a dairy product, so some
people may be sensitive to it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have it
almost every morning as part of my nutritious breakfast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, you must be very careful with your
selection of this product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You want a
good quality whey protein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look for whey
protein isolate as opposed to whey protein concentrate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, you’d like the whey to come from cows that
were not given growth or other hormones and fed on natural grass pastures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many “health” powders contain artificial
flavors and artificial sweeteners – so beware.</div>
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Looking for healthy drinks?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Of course water is number one, but I also like unsweetened cranberry
juice and tea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the country’s
leading nutritionists, Ann Louise Gittleman utilizes unsweetened cranberry
juice at the core of her Fat Flush diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The key here is unsweetened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
contains many vitamins and is helpful in relieving urinary tract
infections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How does it do this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It prevents bacteria from adhering to bladder
cells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tea is another healthy drink.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both green tea and black tea are known for
fighting cancer, while black tea improves blood vessel function and can lower
cholesterol.</div>
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Olive oil is a healthy fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is best used in salad dressings along with vinegar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please buy extra virgin olive oil, it is the
healthiest form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Extra virgin” means it
is from the first pressing and has limited processing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Olive oil is high in healthy fats,
particularly oleic acid, which is good for the heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Brown rice is a whole grain and a healthy alternative to
white rice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also like the pasta made
from it – a healthy alternative to refined and processed white pasta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a whole grain it is a great source of
fiber, the B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, and selenium.</div>
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For a red meat alternative try free-range buffalo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is an excellent source of protein and has
less fat than beef.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, being
free-range there are no hormones, antibiotics, or chemicals added.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being grass fed, it is source of omega-3
fatty acids, ideal for those of you who aren’t fond of fish.</div>
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So, there you have it, ten more foods that are part of a
healthy diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’d like more ideas
about healthy foods I strongly recommend Jonny Bowden’s book that I referred to
above.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also has a great
newsletter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can subscribe at
www.jonnybowden.com.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His office is in Mequon, WI.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To learn more or to schedule an appointment,
call (262) 389-9907, e-mail <a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com">bernie@brwellness.com</a>
or go to www.brwellness.com.</span></i></div>
Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-22675366330778675682013-08-19T07:08:00.002-07:002013-08-19T07:08:55.833-07:00Ten Foods to Enjoy and Nourish Your Body<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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My theme for this summer is simplicity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My last article was three simple things you
can do to improve your health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today
let’s answer a simple question – what should I eat?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll keep the answer simple – eat these ten foods
(and as a bonus I throw in a few more!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
ten are in no special order.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are
all healthy foods that I recommend you eat on a regular basis, unless of course
you are allergic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These foods emphasize
what lacks in many American diets – vegetables and fruit for vitamins and minerals
to fuel our metabolism, and healthy fats that are sources of Omega 3’s and
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Blueberries taste great and are loaded with vitamins and
minerals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blueberries have been found to
have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are low in fructose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From previous articles you know while fruit
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sugar” is still sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A healthy target
is less than 25 grams of fructose per day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Blueberries freeze well so you can stock up while they are fresh during
the summer and use them year round.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
berries are great, so include strawberries, raspberries, and cherries in your
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We all know the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor
away.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to vitamins and
minerals, apples are a great source of pectin which helps to lower cholesterol
and regulate blood sugar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I talk
about apples, I mean the whole fruit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Apple juice is mostly sugar, lacking the fiber you get from the whole
fruit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Soon will be a great time to get our
local apples – fresh and delicious!</div>
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Kale is a leafy green vegetable loaded with Vitamin K,
calcium, iron, Vitamins A and C, protein, and fiber.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is best steamed or lightly stir
fried.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leafy greens should be a staple
in your diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Others to try are Swiss
chard, beet greens, mustard greens, collard greens, and spinach.</div>
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Quinoa (keen-wah) is a gluten free whole grain (actually a
seed) so it is an excellent choice for those who have gluten allergies or are gluten
intolerant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be made into flour
and used in cereals, breads, and pastas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is loaded with minerals that we need for a healthy metabolism -
calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, potassium, manganese, zinc, and
iron.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And a great source of fiber. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Quinoa is unique in the land based plant world
as it is the only one that is a complete protein, so it is great for
vegetarians and others who are trying to reduce their meat intake.</div>
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Almonds are a healthy source of good fat, protein, and
dietary fiber.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They make an excellent
snack (please, just a handful).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The main
nutrients are phosphorus, Vitamin E, and magnesium.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other nuts for your short list are walnuts
and pecans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And men, don’t forget your
pumpkin seeds – a great source of zinc for prostate health.</div>
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Wild salmon is the way to get our Omega 3 essential fatty
acids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Omega 3’s are
anti-inflammatory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Salmon is a great
source of protein as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Avoid farm
raised or Atlantic salmon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What makes
wild salmon healthy and red in color is what it eats in the wild – krill and
shrimp that are loaded with antioxidants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Farm raised salmon is not naturally red, a food dye is added.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other good fish sources include sardines,
mackerel, eel, and tuna.</div>
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Avocado is a fruit, and one of the few fruits that contains
fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has oleic acid, better known as
Omega 9, which lowers blood levels of triglycerides and cholesterol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also has lutein which is great for eye
health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Avocado is a great source of
fiber, potassium, folate, Vitamin A, and beta-carotene.</div>
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Kefir is one that you may not have heard of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a lacto-fermented dairy product.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think of it as drinkable yogurt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Similar to yogurt it contains beneficial
bacteria which aid our digestion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your
best bet is to buy plain versions and add your own fruit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a dairy allergy you can use
coconut milk or coconut water kefir.</div>
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Coconut oil is a healthy saturated fat and the best oil to
use when cooking food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It maintains its
properties from high heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most other
oils oxidize from heat and when we eat them they increase inflammation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coconut oil is a medium chain fatty
acid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That means it is metabolizes
faster and is used for energy by the body, and not stored as fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also contains lauric acid which is
anti-bacterial and anti-microbial, and is known to be good for the thyroid
gland.</div>
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Butter is also a healthy saturated fat, particularly when it
is organic and comes from a grass fed cow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It contains the fat soluble vitamins E, K, and D.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also has CLA (conjugated linolenic acid)
that helps fight weight gain and butyric acid which is anti-viral and
anti-cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those with an allergy
to the dairy protein casein, ghee (clarified butter) is an equally healthy
option.</div>
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Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-84956955958675007122013-07-03T15:48:00.001-07:002013-07-03T15:48:39.585-07:00Three Simple Things You Can Do To Improve Your Health<div class="MsoNormal">
While you may not be ready to follow my advice
100% of the
time (even I don’t follow my advice 100% of the time) here are three
simple things you can do which will have profound effects on
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Make Water Your Beverage of Choice</b></span></div>
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Making water your beverage of choice has two significant
impacts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, most people simply do
not drink enough water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Water is
essential to life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our body is made of lots
of water and our body utilizes it in many complex chemical reactions that are
the basis of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course this leads
to the next logical questions – how much and what kind?</div>
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How much water should you drink?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That will vary with how much water you eat
(yes vegetables, fruit, and even meat contain water).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My rule of thumb – if you are running to the
bathroom every 30 minutes you are probably drinking too much water!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What kind of water should you drink?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, we hear about the chlorine, fluoride, chemical,
industrial waste, antibiotics, and hormone residues in our drinking water
supplies; the BPA in the plastic bottles; and all the different kinds of water
systems you can have installed in your house (reverse osmosis, oxygenated, etc).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can become overwhelming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My advice is to just drink water and not
necessarily worry about all that stuff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I really don’t think too many people have gotten ill and died from
drinking too much water on a regular basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The heart of the issue is more likely all the other toxins we consume
which eventually overwhelms our body’s ability to detoxify itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, filtered water that you drink from a
glass container is probably optimal, but the simple first step is to drink more
water.</div>
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The second benefit of water as your choice of beverage is
that you drink less of other unhealthy choices such as: soda (both diet and
regular), fruit juices (yes, even those with “no added sugar” are still loaded
with sugar), and some other ones that I won’t mention here as they are more
controversial (okay, I’ll mention them – soy, other processed “milks” and
pasteurized milk as well).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps some
of you will even drink less alcohol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Make Your Own Sweet Treats</b></span></div>
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While it would be best to eliminate sugary treats at least
if you make them at home you can avoid among the worst ingredients being used
in commercial baking – white sugar, white flour, and trans-fats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can substitute with raw cane sugar, maple
syrup, or stevia for white sugar; you can use organic butter or coconut oil
rather than margarine, soybean oil, vegetable oil, or other trans-fats; you can
use almond flour, coconut flour, gluten-free or whole wheat flour rather than
white flour; and you can use organic pastured eggs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Among the unhealthiest foods you can consume are white
sugar, white flour, and trans-fats which are prevalent in commercial baked
goods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I am not advocating mass
consumption of the alternative I suggested, at least it is healthier, and you
can control the ingredients.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Alternate Omelets (eggs) and Protein Shakes for Breakfast</b></span></div>
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As I’ve written in previous articles protein is an extremely
important nutrient due to the many functions it serves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it is presented in the main stream that
Americans eat too much protein, the actual truth is that most do not eat
sufficient protein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the main
reasons for this is what our food manufacturers have decided to call breakfast
foods – cereals, waffles, pancakes, bagels, muffins, and a whole variety of
other processed foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These products
(notice how I won’t call them foods!) are typically all carbohydrate and no
protein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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Therefore, to start the day in
a healthy manner and to provide your body what it needs, I recommend a
breakfast based in protein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Protein
shakes made with fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and oils or omelets (eggs and
vegetables) are the ideal foods to “break the fast.”</div>
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Once again we see two benefits here - one from inclusion and
one from exclusion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Inclusion is eating
the healthy and body building proteins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Exclusion is not eating high sugar and fat storing carbohydrates.</div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at <a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com">bernie@brwellness.com</a>, call (262)
389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
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Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-11605680829274199542013-04-08T11:01:00.002-07:002013-04-08T11:01:32.630-07:00The Antioxidant Myth<div class="MsoNormal">
We are all familiar with the antioxidant story.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We develop all kinds of diseases because we
don’t get enough antioxidants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those
evil particles called free radicals cause us to age and become diseased.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, by taking antioxidant supplements we
can kill the free radicals and not get sick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In fact, we can even cure our disease with these miracle pills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are also told that vitamins are
antioxidants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, Vitamin C and
Vitamin E are often mentioned in this manner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Well, what if this wasn’t quite true?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you probably guessed, since I’m writing
about this topic – it isn’t!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
another nutrition myth that has become ingrained in our thinking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you think about it oxygen is probably the
most important nutrient on the planet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Without it there is no life!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why
would we want to consume something that is anti-oxygen?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I have three people and one will get no
food, one no water, and one no air for the next day which one do you not want
to be?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, the answer is rather
obvious.</div>
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Our story begins in 1954 with Dr. Denham Harman and his free
radical theory of aging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was
conducting research on the effects of free radicals produced by radiation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He concluded that these free radicals
accelerated cell death (aging) which contributed to cancer, heart disease, and
a host of other diseases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Further
experiments in test tubes showed that antioxidants, such as Vitamin E (alpha
tocopherol) and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), could slow down this aging process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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However, this is where the story goes off course.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We must understand that even though the
government allows you to say so, alpha tocopherol is not Vitamin E and ascorbic
acid is not Vitamin C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Alpha tocopherol
and ascorbic acid are fractions of the full vitamin complex as they appear in
nature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are produced in laboratories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without going into all the details here I’ll
make this simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all know that
scurvy is a Vitamin C deficiency.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
British sailors used lemons and limes to prevent scurvy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, guess what happens if you give ascorbic
acid to someone with scurvy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will
die.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They need the full Vitamin C
complex as it is in nature, not the fractionated part made in a lab.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tocopherols and ascorbic acid are
actually a preservative whose role in nature is to protect the complete vitamin
complex. </div>
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To repeat, real vitamins are complexes found in nature in
real food (animal and plant).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Synthetic
vitamins act as preservatives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This has
nothing to do with a nutrient. </div>
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So what then is the purpose of the free radical?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is designed to fight an infection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Free radicals do not damage tissues, infection
does.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Free radicals are designed to kill
bacteria and fungi, not human tissue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
fact, the body is producing free radicals to protect itself. </div>
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Many researchers have attempted to show the benefits of
antioxidants and have discovered the exact opposite results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In specific studies:</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Antioxidants did not prevent gastrointestinal cancers
and increased overall mortality.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>High dosage synthetic Vitamin E supplementation
increased all cause mortality.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Long term synthetic Vitamin E supplementation did not
prevent cancer or heart disease and increased the risk of heart failure.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Use of beta carotene (synthetic Vitamin A) increased
stroke risk by 62%.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Use of alpha tocopherol (synthetic Vitamin E) increased
risk of cerebral infarction by 113%.</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Use of alpha tocopherol increased risk of head and neck
cancers.</div>
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Why these results?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because in real life
these antioxidants (these isolated fractions from vitamins produced
synthetically in laboratories) are oxygen inhibitors and we need oxygen for
life!</div>
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You may say that you’ve used antioxidant supplements and
they make you feel better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, that
may be true for a short period of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Antioxidants drive oxygen from the blood to the tissues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the short term this benefits the tissue,
but in the long term is creates a shortage of oxygen in the blood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is why the above results were found in
long term studies.</div>
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Hopefully I’ve done this justice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Special thanks to Mark Anderson from Standard
Process West for communicating this information.</div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and Educator.
He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create individualized
nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To learn more or
to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i>bernie@brwellness.com</i></a><i>,
call (262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
Bernard Rosen, PhDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10792992188847924245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8349674777866445448.post-60539179983786746142013-03-25T11:28:00.001-07:002013-03-25T11:28:25.752-07:00What's All The Hype About Superfoods?<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It seems as if every
day the next “superfood” is introduced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is usually from some exotic locale; it has just recently been
discovered by someone and saved their life; it will cure all diseases known to
man; and it is featured in the latest and greatest multi-level marketing
program that is guaranteed to make you a millionaire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, it is generally rather expensive to buy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the most recent examples include:
goji berries, acai berries, Mona Vie juice, chia seeds, seaweeds, spirulina, dark
chocolate, and of course all kinds of superfoods combined in green, red,
orange, or purple powders to mix in your smoothie.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Please, don’t get me
wrong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m in no way saying that these
foods are not good for you. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sure they
have many of the “super” qualities being touted. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m only suggesting that there are many other
foods that are probably just as “super” but do not have multi-million dollar
marketing campaigns promoting them and will not take as huge a bite out of your
wallet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, many of these products
claim to cure or reverse aging, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While they may contribute to improved health
these claims are likely stretching the truth to some extent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Wikipedia has the
following definition, “Superfood</span> is a term used in various contexts. For
example, it is sometimes used to describe food with high <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">nutrient</span>
or <span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">phytochemical</span>
content that may confer health benefits.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We are also told, “They are superior sources <span style="color: black;">of
anti-oxidants and essential nutrients - nutrients we need but cannot make
ourselves.”</span></div>
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Here’s the part I like the best, “The term is not in <span style="color: black;">common use by </span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">dietitians</span><span style="color: black;"> and nutrition scientists, many of whom dispute that
particular foodstuffs have the health benefits often claimed by advocates of
particular superfoods.</span><span style="color: black;"> There is no legal definition of the term and it has been
alleged that this has led to it being misleadingly used as a </span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">marketing</span><span style="color: black;"> tool.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is
exactly my concern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Terminology is being
thrown around without any agreed upon definition of what exactly a “superfood”
is, should be, or should do!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">So, are there really
“superfoods?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My answer is yes, but you
don’t have to travel all over the world to find them nor do you have to
surrender your whole paycheck to buy them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Superfoods are real foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most
of them are located in a grocery store or farm near you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, you don’t have to buy exotic
berries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blueberries, strawberries, or
blackberries work just fine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">What does my list of “superfoods”
look like?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is In no special
order.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The best fruits are berries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Raw nuts and seeds are a great source of
protein and fat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the vegetable family
it is the dark leafy greens (such as </span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">kale</span><span style="color: black;">, </span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">collard greens</span><span style="color: black;">, </span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Swiss chard</span><span style="color: black;">, mustard greens, and
beet greens) and the Cruciferous family (broccoli, cauliflower, </span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Brussels sprouts</span><span style="color: black;"> and cabbage).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
the animal family there is grass fed beef, antibiotic and hormone free chicken
and turkey, and fatty fish such as </span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">salmon</span><span style="color: black;">, </span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">mackerel</span><span style="color: black;"> and </span><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sardines</span><span style="color: black;"> which are high in Omega 3’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more details on my list of top foods to
eat, click here </span><a href="http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2008/08/ten-foods-to-have-in-your-healthy-diet.html">http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2008/08/ten-foods-to-have-in-your-healthy-diet.html</a><span style="color: black;"> and here </span><a href="http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2008/10/ten-more-foods-to-have-in-your-healthy.html">http://brwellness.blogspot.com/2008/10/ten-more-foods-to-have-in-your-healthy.html</a><span style="color: black;"> .</span></div>
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<i>Bernard Rosen, PhD is a Nutrition Consultant and
Educator. He works with individuals, groups, and at corporations to create
individualized nutrition and wellness programs. His office is in Mequon, WI. To
learn more or to schedule an appointment, e-mail at </i><a href="mailto:bernie@brwellness.com"><i>bernie@brwellness.com</i></a><i>, call
(262) 389-9907 or go to www.brwellness.com.</i></div>
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