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Page 6, Portland Observer, January 16, 190b A .M . PRINTING CO. 2201 N. Killingsworth Phone: 283-2487 Healthwatch by Steven Bailey N. D. Preventing premenstrual syndrome The premenstrual syndrome (P M S ) is as its name suggests a syndrome (a group of symptoms and signs, which, when considered together characterize a disease or lesion) which occurs pre- menstrually (or preceeding the bleed ing phase o f a w o m a n ’ s m o n thly cycle) The symptoms must disappear follo w in g m enstruation (bleeding), and reoccur prior to the onset o f the next m enstru ation . T h e symptoms vary fro m w om an to w om an but often include many o f the following: cram p in g , tenderness o f breasts, bloating and water retention, appe tite changes (o fte n craving for ca r bohydrates), fibrocystic conditions of breasts, ovaries and uterous, mood swings, tachycardia (rapid heart rate), and a wide array o f emotional symp toms including nervousness, a n x iety, depression and irritability. " T h e premenstrual syndrome has been correlated closely with an excess o f estrogen relative to progesterone. Another hormone, prolactin, inhibits progesterone production, and thereby aggravates the problem. Prolactin is secreted in response to stress, estro gen, oral contraceptives, and lacta tion.” “ A high level o f circulating estro gen is also associated with an increased risk fo r breast and uterine tumors, both benign ones and malignancies. The liver helps convert estrogen to a harmless m e tab o lite (es trio l). The thyroid horm one has effects which are antagonistic to estrogen. T he pineal gland secretes a hormone called melatonin which has a negative feed back effect on estrogen production.” " K now ing that the P M S has been correlated with an excess o f estrogen relative to progesterone enables us to develop a conservative management program aimed at decreasing exces sive estrogen levels through n u tri tional and physiologic changes. At the nutritional level the follow ing suggestions may provide helpful: I) Include: a. eggs, garlic and onions, legumes, peas, brewers yeast (1-2 T daily, kelp (1-3 tsp. daily), lecithin ( I T daily) b. eat a diet consisting of 70% car bohydrates o f which only 10% are simple sugars, 15% fat and 15% protein c. cat small, frequent meals before the m enstrual period to avoid con stipation and hypoglycem ia, which may aggravate prem enstrual symp toms d. include cod liver oil (for essential fatty acids), fish, seaweed, iodized salt, potatoes, sesame seeds, mush rooms (fo r tyrosine, which enhances thyroid function), apples, applesauce, yo g urt, bran fo r proper digestive function e. The following vitamins and min erals are co m m on ly used in P M S programs: I . I) complex 25-50 mg., B-6 100 mg . Vit. E 200-400 I.U .. Vit. C I- 3,000 mg., bioflavinoids 500 mg., P A B A 15 meg, Vit. 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Raw forms of the cabbage family (they suppress th yro id fu n c tio n ), cauliflower, cabbage, kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts, rutabaga (they may be eaten steamed, sauteed or cooked) b. sweets, coffee, black tea, choc olate and soda pop c. red meal and pork 3) A d d itio n a l d ie tary supports might include: * a. herbs: sarsparilla (progesterone precursors), hydrastic (goldenseal) for G .l. function, and taraxicum (dande lion for liver function) b. lipotrophic factors for liver func tion (ch o lin e, inositol and m e th io nine) c. g la n d u la r tissues (p in eal and pituitary gland) O n a physiologic basis the fo llo w ing are important: a. aerobic exercise: increase liver function and assist stress m anage ment b. stress managem ent: (exercise, meditation, bio-feedback, etc.) c. i f you wear glasses or contact lenses, wear full spectrum as they will support proper pineal stimulation. As you begin this p ro gram , your initial menstrual period may be more intense due to im proved n u tritio n , and increased liver activity. As you continue with the program the bene fits should begin by the second period. • A program fo r the correction o f premenstrual syndrome and the pre vention and treatment o f disease in fem ale organs. P o rtla n d N a tu ro pathic Clinic handout. FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS « , • Offics b Business Letterheads • Business Cards Bulletins • Price Lists • Charts Newsletters • Forms • Flyers Envelopes "ADS PLACED Have A Dream i r b g faJMTrí l i l i ■ ZkM ir 7îiRnii9?iîTSTTr7hiW Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., A Baptist Minister, led the Civil Rit of the 1950’s & 60’s which lead to an end of racial segregatioi Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his non-violent protest movement. 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