the male and female reproductive system

Question 1

what do most male disorders deal with?

Answer 1

the prostate gland

Question 2

after age 50 what commonly happens to the prostate gland?

Answer 2

begins to enlarge

-this constricts the urethra and causes difficult urination

Question 3

what happens to testosterone due to stress

Answer 3

testosterone is converted to estrogen under stress/influence of cortisol

Question 4

recommendations for the male reproductive system

Answer 4

• wholesome diet
• male glandular supplement may be necessary
• should contain vitamins C, E, B complex, the non essential amino acids and alanine, glycine and glutamic acid: these nutrients work synergistically to produce better results
• avoid alcohol and caffeine
• zinc
• saw palmetto

Question 5

explain menopause

Answer 5

• transitional period in middle years of a woman’s life
• average onset is 51 and lasts 6-10 years
• ovaries slow the production of estrogen and progesterone
• organs attempt to balance themselves with less estrogen, resulting in hot flashes, nervous symptoms, insomnia and night sweats

Question 6

what is menopause accelerated by?

Answer 6

stress and smoking

Question 7

what are recommendations for menopause?

Answer 7

• support adrenals
• diet free of sugars, alcohol, red meat, and low in fat (hot flash triggers)
• exercise will help reduce hot flashes
• support with vitamin E, B (B6), adrenal and pituitary glandular formulas, EFAs (flaxseed and evening primrose oil), phytoestrogens (soy and mexican yam)

Question 8

what is the PS connection to menopause?

Answer 8

creativity within relationships

Question 9

what is premenstrual syndrome linked with?

Answer 9

• EFA and B6 deficiency
• under active thyroid
• allergies
• hypoglycemia
• aggravated by Candidiasis

Question 10

what are the effects of imbalance of PMS?

Answer 10

7-10 days prior to menses:

• fluid retention
• breast enlargement
• headaches, irritability, anxiety and depression
• pelvic pain
• bloated feelings, constipation and food cravings

Question 11

what are recommendations for PMS?

Answer 11

• address candida, hypoglycemia, stomach, liver and gallbladder function
• manage stress
• address thyroid with BTT (iodine if necessary)
• diet of natural, live foods with organic meats
• increase B complex (B6), vitamin A, C, B1, B3, B5, EFAs
• address contraception