Healing the Planet : One Patient at a Time: A Primer in Environmental Medicine

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Healing the Planet One Patientat a Time: A Primer in EnvironmentalMedicine Copyright @2002 by |ozef Krop All Rightsreserved.No part of this book may be reproducedin any manner whatsoeverwithout prior written permission from the publisher exceptin the caseof brief quotations embodied in review. National Library of CanadaCataloguingin Publication Krop, Iozef 1., 1944Healing the planet: one patient at a time : a primer in environmental medicinellozef I. Icop. Indudes bibliographical referencesand index. ISBN0-9731945-0-2

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The nutritional,medicaland healthinformationpresented in this book is basedon the research, trainingandpersonalexperience of theauthorandis trueandcompleteto the best of theauthor'sknowledge. Theopinionsexpressed arethoseof theauthorandin no wayrepresentthoseof the medicalprofession or anymedicalassociation. Thisbookis intendedonly

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as an informativeguide for thosewishing to know more about the subiectmatter covered.It is sold with the understandingthat the publisherand the author are not liable for the misconceptionor misuseof information provided.Everyeffort hasbeenmadeto makethis book as completeand as accurateas possible.The author and KOS PublishingInc. shall haveneither liability nor responsibilityto any personor entity with respectto any loss,damage,or injury causedor allegedto be causeddirealy or indirectly by the information contained in this book. The information presentedherein is in no way intendedto replacesupervisionby a doctor for medical or health relatedproblems.

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Ozone Holes 86 UV Light 87 F"9_1e_gg1-d,.....ix - " Organochlorines 88 fgk1,oy1!ed9e.r9.-e$ l,ti PCBs-Polychlorinated Biphenyls 89 Introduction I Volatile Organic Compounds, VOCs r.r] "1" ^"-"--"' WtiiTffi'M;Aiii;"iJ-p" i;;{' Pesticides,Herbicides and lrungicides : : One Doctor's Prescription for Every-Day Petrochemicals 95 Rebellion 5 Hydrocarbons 97 Flow I BecameAn Environmental lrormaldehyde 97 Physician 7 Alcohols 99 'l'he I{azards of Being An llnvironmental Food Constituents of Alcoholic Physician 12 Beverages 100-101 Medicine, the I Iouse of Many Mansions L7 tsthanol/EthylAlcohol 102 Causefor Cautious Optimism 2L Phenol (Synthetic) 103 Ilndnotes 25 Naturally Occurring Phenols 104 Phenolic (Aromatic) Irood P:irsip-t$-s!F-,n:i:.p:vstltL[s.iisits-.*?2""_.-__ Compounds 105-106 What is Environmental Medicine? 32 Asbestos 107 Principles and Practice of Environmental Radon 108 Medicine 34 Heavy Metals 108 Psycho-Neuro-Endocrino-lmmunology 36 'l'ypes Human Exposureto Lead 110 of Exposures 37 Aluminum 111 Changing Facesof Sensitivity 38 Cadmium 111 Children 38 Mercury ll2 Adults 40 Oxides 113 Principlesof Environmental Medicine 4l Bipolarity (Biphasic Pattem of Reaction) 45 Carbon Monodde (CO) 113 Nitrogen Oxides (N0, N02) 1i4 Environmental Control Units 47 Carbon Dioxide (COr) 115 Biochemical Individuality 49 l n d o o r P ollution 115 Medical Office 52 'lypes : Average Daily'l'ime Spent In: 24-Hr of 1'esting 56 'lteatments AverageHome Could Be Polluted I'r , , 58 Many Sources 118 Immunotherapy 60 Air Quality in Schools 119 Autogenous Vaccines 63 Problems Contributing to Sick Buii,i r : !$-qls1t:, Bsgi-a,$1!-ol9,:. "-6J , . Syndrome L2l fn d o o r I n h a l a n t s 6 5 'Ibbacco Smoke 123 Molds and |ungi 67 Perfumes/|ragrances 125 Candida Albicans 69 Plastics 127 lractorsContributing to Candida Infection 69 Irabrics 130 Outdoor Inhalants 71 Clothing 131 Patternof Outdoor Inhalant Allergy SympFoodard Nutrition 133 toms 73 F;a'ffiifi;sht" i33 Concomitant and SynergisticSensitivities 73 'lbtal llody l,oad and lrood Reactions 12,1 Chemicals 75 Cyclical Irood Sensitivities 135 Lnemlcats / 5 IrixedFood Sensitivities 135 Outdoor Pollution 76 Anaphylaxis 135 IractorsContributing to Outdoor Pollution 77 Do You Crave Certain Foods? l':, , Air Quality lndex 79 Digestion of a Food 137 Acid Rain 84 Carbohydrates 138 Ozone(0,) 85 Proteins 140

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Lipids r4L Chelation Therapy 247 RecommendedNutrient Intake for Canadians ,s-p-qqiqlj*e"rs!.iJp* r43 Arrenrio n D;n;if Hy#ffi;ffi'bil;A;;*Quality Levelsof Eating t44 (ADHD) 24e You Are What You Eat-Food Additives t46 Autism 252 An Apple a Day May Nor Keepthe Doctor Preventionof Sensitizationto ljoods in Away! 147 Newbornsand Infants 263 OrganicFoods L49 EPD 267 CertificationBodies L52 Hydrotherapy(Sauna) 269 Sourcesof Information 153 Hormones 270 CeneticallyEngineeredAgribusiness_ Hormone DisruptingChemicals Pandora'sBox? 154 (HDC) 270 The label Game tsZ The Most Common Hormonal Grains 158 Problems 279 Anatomy of a Grain 159 Thyroid Gland 280 Hidden Food Ingredients 160 Adrenal Gland 284 Com 160 Premenstrual Syndrome (pM.S) 286 Wheat 162 Menopause is Not a Disease 2gg Alternativesto WheatFlour 163 Stealth Infections 2g2 Soy 165 Dental Amalgams 296 Dairy Products t66 Cancer 301 Yogurt 168 Prevention At Home 303 Sweeteners l7l Electromagnetic Radiation(EMR) 309 Yeast 174 Nuclear Radiation 3ll Eggs 176 Another Piece oftheTotal Load puzzle_ NamesAppearingon Ingredientlabels l7z How Safe fust Is It? 311 Pork 178 HospitalAdmissionsfor patientswith Beef 179 EnvironmentalHypersensitivity Flaxseed 179 Disorder 315

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Let Nature Help you lg9 Changesin Lifestyle t9t Detectionof Problemltems lg2 TowardsAn EnvironmentallySafeHome lg4 MicrowaveOvens l9g A SpecialNote on Computers 2OO The School Environment 202 AlternativePersonalCareproducts 204 Water 209 TravelTips for the SensitiveIndividual 2I5 If You Must Usepesticides...2lz PestControl Without pesticides... 217 Natural PestControl products 2Ig SpecialNore on Head Lice 220 OrganicLawn Care 220 Four-DayRotaryDiversifiedDiet 222 A Note on Food Families: 223 Food Combining 229 What Can I Do About Candida Overgrowth? 230 NutrionalSupplements 232 Amino Acids 236 IntravenousUse of Vitamins 246

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ChallengeTestfor HeavyMetals in Children 320 ChelationTherapyfor HeavyMetalsin Children 322 Adult ChelationChallengelbst for Heavy Metals 323 'lreatment for Mercury/HeavyMetalsToxiciw in Adults 324 CollagenDiseaseprorocol (Rheumatoid Arthritis,Scleroderma, Etc.) 326 IntravenousProtocols322

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Suppliers and Services 333 Supportive Resourcesfor Environmentally SensitivePatients 335 Altemative Cancer'lieatment Resources 336 ProfessionalOrganizations 336 Laboratories 338 CompoundingHolisticpharmacies 340

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nals, provided by the defenselawyersduring the trial, are now part of the ref-

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erencesection in this book. Of course,this throwback to medieval doctrinal

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wars and its legal instrument, the Inquisition, begins to make some sense

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when one realizesthat the majority of CPSO council members are either

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directly or indirectly connectedto the pharmaceuticaland pesticideindustry.

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Dr. Krop's trial is legally, politically, and medically one of the great scandals in medical history. His patients and supporters fortunately

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believed in this causeand footed most of the defensebill which, over that

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long decadeof the trial, reachedalmost Can. $ 2 million. However,due this

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immense effort and the involvement of so many first classlawyers,the legal

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professionbecamesensitizedto the abuseof processand law the CPSO and

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other regulatory bodies committed without everbeing checked.Today there

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are many lawyersworking for many more innovative doctors and defend-

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ing medicine properly. Before the Krop casefew lawyers and fudges knew

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iust how deep the rot ran. Those who want to know more about this story and the world-wide battle for Environmental Medicine, may want to read

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Malice in Medicine-The 74-YearTlial of EnuironmentalMedicinePhysician

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Or, Iozef Krop written by me and due to be published in 2OO4. This book is a primer prefacein environmentalmedicine.It is unique among the many excellent books currently available on many aspectsof health and environment becausethis one is meant for both patients and doctors. Knowing that patients are intelligent people who can understand anything in medicine if the courtesyof full explanation is offered, Dr. Krop includesin this book the completetreatment protocols which the reader can take to his or her doctor to study.Theseprotocols are supported by an exhaustivemedical bibliography intended especiallyfor those Doubting Thomaseswho are willing to examinewidely-held prejudicesagainstenvironmental medicine and are willing to consider seriouslyits claim to be able to help those many illnessesstandardmedicine calls idiopathic, i.e. causeunknown. Everyyear more and more researchis published showing;

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D I G E S T IO OFNA F O O D The body requires orygen, carbohydrates,fats, protein, minerals, vitamitrs and water in order to function. We derive these nutrients from the air we breathe and from every-dayfood and drink; then digestiveprocessesbreak them down into forms accessibleto our body cells.Keepin mind that a reaction can occur at any point during the digestionof food. A study conducted on 376 patients found that the earliestreaction occurred in three minutes.

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assimilation of nutrients by different organs

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bowel movement is essentialfor the well-being of the person)

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utilize . excess

of the entire bodv's metabolism.

as fat

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CAR BOHYDRAT ES

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assistin the breakdown of body fat to energy

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o the number and arrangementof the components dictatesthe type of carbohvdrate.

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Carbohydrates: Simple o monosaccharides

glucose,fructose,galactose

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sucrose(glucose+ fructose)

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Carbohydrates: Complex :h arb

. starches(energy storagein plants) o glycogen (energystoragein animals) o fibre (structural part of plant)

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o during digestion, all carbohydratesare broken down into glucose;the blood then transportsthis to body cells,where the energycan be utilized . excesscarbohydratesare stored as glycogenfor short-term needs and as fat deposits for long-term requirements

R e c o m m e n dNeudt r i e nItn t a k ef o r C a n a d i a n s . carbohydrates,with an emphasison the complex variety,should comprise6}0/oof daily caloric intake :of

o a maximum of 10 grams of simple carbohydratesper day o between 15-30 gramsof fibre per day

F o o dH s i q hi n S i m p l S e ugars :at the

. refined sugars . concentratedsweeteners,e.g.,maple symp, honey . fruit juice, milk, vegetables

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PROTEINS

LIPIDS of Proteins Roles o provide ihe basic building blocks (amino acids) for the structural material of the body (building and rebuilding of body cells)

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Facts o protein = chain of amino acids o there are eight amino acidsconsidered "essential"as they can only be provided by food: valine, leucine, isoleucine,lysine, methionine, treomine, phenylalanine,tryptophan o protein-rich foods also contain fats and carbohydrates(no one nutrient stands alone in any food source) o protein from plants is incomplete

Facts . Lipid o Num of tht . Trigl) o Digl} o phosl

. complementary proteins involve two or more vegetablesourcesof

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protein which, when eaten individually, are lacking in an essential

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amino acid but, when eatentogether,supply a full complement. . Complementaryprotein combinations include: - legumes+ grains (e.g.,kidney beanson rice) - legumes+ nuts or seeds(e.g.,chick pea patties+ tahini) - grains+ nuts or seeds(e.g.,almond butter on rye crackers)

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- dairy + grains(e.g.,oatmealwith goat'smilk) - dairy + nuts or seeds(".g., yogr.trtwith walnuts or flaxseed) o Proper intake of complementaryproteins is essentialin vegetariandiets Recommended Nutrient Intake for Canadians o Proteins should comprise at least T0 o/oof daily caloric intake

LIPIDS of Fats Roles o efficient storageof energy (carbohydratesmust be presentto burn it trs at

effectively) . supply essentialfats and fat-solublevitamins

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. add taste and aroma to foods o protect body organsand provides insulating layer o provide feeling of fullness

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. Lipid = 1 glycerol molecule + fatty acid molecules o Number and configuration of the fatty acids provide the characteristics of the lipid . Triglyceridesare the most common; they are made up of 3 fatty acids o Diglycerides= 2 fatty acids,monoglycerides= 1 fatty acid . Phospholipids are found in food and in our bgdy. They are made up of'

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1 glycerol + 2 fatty acids + 1 phosphorus-containingacid, they play a

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role in the health of cell membranes,lethicin is a phospholipid . Cholesterolis manufacturedin animals.It is the basefor production of some hormones.It can accumulatealong the blood transportatilyzed

P A t i e natt a T i m e TN : C 1 6 4 H E A L I NTGH EP L A N EO

Replace1 cup white or whole wheat flour with:

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Amaranth

Arrowroot Barley B e a fnl o u r Buckwheat Chick Pea

+ 3/4cuprice 1cupamaranth, 1/4cupamaranth + 1/4cuparrowroot, 3i4cupamaranth tapioca or potato 112cup li2 to I cup 3/4cup 3/4cup

112 to 314cup C o rm n e aC l ,o rfnl o u r l c u pf i n ec 0 r n m eoat l l St ol c u pc o r n flour Cornstarch 112 to 314cup Kamut I cup Millet 1cup O a ft l o u r 78 cupto 11/2cup Potato flour 1/3cuppotatofour&2/3cupryef lour,112cuppotatof lour and1/2cupsoyflour Rice flour 3i4cupto78 cup, 5/8cupriceflourand1/3cupryeflour Rye

314 to I cup,l/2 cupryef lourand112 cupoatflour

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Substitute Thickeners o Starches-affowroot, potato, tapioca o Flours-see above list o Vegetable-cooked puree of starchyvegetableor shredded raw starch vegetable o Nuts-Bround

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Ice cre; Sauces Salad norepinephrine,tyrosine-+ dopamine, etc.) In combination with vitamins and minerals, they are used to successfully manageand help many chronic and degenerativediseses.They may be used orally or intravenously to restorehealth. If used, most need a high dose of at least 2-3 + gms per day("L-" forms must be used).Some stimulatesecretion of the individual's own growth hormone, which in turn increases metabolism in the entire bodY.

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Any use requires ruling out, and treatment of, any underlying infections (stealth infections, seepage 292) as well as assessmentof prolactin, which

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is the marker for a pituitary tumour (one in four, more female than male persons,may havethis tumour), which would be a contraindicationfor use

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of amino acidsstimulating the growth hormone. Keeping in mind that appropriate uitamins and minerals should be added of the clinical useof amino acids: in combination, following are someercomples

C e n t r aNl e r v o uSs Y s t e m : o Anxiety: Glutamine; Glutamic Acid; Glycine;Taurine;CABA Exercise-t t cngR, f dopa^ine, 1 endorphins o a

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System Gastrointestinal o Ammonia Removal: Glutamic Acid; Lysine;Aspartic Acid; Asparagine; Ornitine o Cravings/Addictions:

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for Chemicals, Heavy Metals, Radiation:

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ctions 'vhich male or use

Arginine; Asparagine;AsparticAcid; Serine;

Treonine; Taurine r Arthritis:

Proline; Treonine; Methionine

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Detailed history with a view to possible causative factors, including:

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r Intoxication with toxic chemicals,heavy metals

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o Vaccinationproblems . Birth iniury

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r Signs and symptoms of allergies/sensitivities

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r History of infections

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. Specificorgan disorderssuch as dysbiosis.

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Testing includes: o lron level (to rule out anemia) o Ammonia level (> 7oo/oautistic children have elevatedlevels from dysbiosis due to overgrowth of fungus, bacteriaor parasites) . Oxidative stress

necess an imt colostt shoulc All

o Antioxidant, amino acids,essentialoil levels

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o Organic acids

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. Age-dependent24-hour urinalysis for mercury and other heavy metals r Allergl/sensitivity screening

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Depending on results of tests, treatments may include: o Casein-freeand gluten-freediet

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modification or Applied BehaviourAnalysis (ABA). Allergiesand sensitivitiescan bestbe managedwith EnzrTmePotentiated

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for appropriatenutrition with minerals,vitamins, magnesium,zinc, and also systematicallytreats dysbiosis.A prolonged anti-candida treatment, if

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necessarycan be given between EPD shots. If underlying problems are of an immune or autoimmune nature,use of immune modulators such as colostrum or thymus extractmay be indicated. Any dental mercury amalgams should be replaced. All supplementsshould be hypoallergenicand screenedfor toleranceby electrodermal method (the easiestunder the circumstances).Mercury-free products only, i.e., no fish or fish oils.

Autism is a multi-disciplinaryproblem involving toxicolory, epidemietc.Thereis no ology,neurology,immunology,genetics,gastroenterology, one answerfor any autistic child. Parentand doctor work together to determine contributing factors and tryvarious researchedtreatments,alone or in combination, hoping to find the most effectivehelp for the individual child.

Resources: Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. Autism ResearchInstitute 4L82 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA92l16 Tel: (619) 28r-7L65 F a x (6 1 9 ) s6 3 -6 8 4 0 www. autism.com/ari (websitewith extensiveinformatio n) )vlng >hin) viour

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2ndedition The Biologyof the AutisticSyndromes,

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children absorb these toxins is through breastmilk. Breastfedbabies

najor-

receivean entire life load of dioxin during the first six months of

icides,

b reastfeeding(Steingraber, Sandra Liuing D ownstre anr Ad dison WesIey,

yrene

1999). There are approximately 250 chemical contaminants in the

: cr.lps/

human body, regardlessof whether a person lives in China, Russia,

nufac-

Easternor Westem Europe,Africa, America or Canada

ounds

Thesehormone-disrupting chemicals are globally distributed in the

i on is

North and South Pole, the equator, and in all countries.They travel by water, air, and food, through migrating birds and fish. They contami-

rpting

nate all species,including human beings,which are at the top of the pyramid of the food chain.

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Thesechemicals,through the processof bioaccumulation (particu-

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larly PCBs),can increasein level in different speciesexponentially

as

as they move from animal to animal up the food chain. For example,

T}

phytoplankton 250X, zooplankon 500X, lake trout 2,800,000X,and

ar

herring gulls 25,000,000X(seeillustration p.27t).

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If they act at the very crucial time of the developing embryo, they have

VL

a profound effect in extremely minute amounts. They act in a fraction

It

of one part per trillion (ppt). To imagine, Theo Colborn tells us to think of one ppt. equaling one drop of gin in 660 train tank carsof

8e ol

tonic water!

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(r fc o Thesechemicalsdo not act separatelybut act synergistically. The

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action of one weak chemical can be potentiated by the presenceof others.They can also work through all the mechanismsat the same

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time. For example,in one organ they can be stimulating,while in another they could be blocking.

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Persistentchemicalsdo not work like other toxins in the linear fashion, as is our understandingof toxicology; i.e., biggerdose-higher response.

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They act in a non-linear fashion. It means,as has been proven in

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animals, that smaller dosesare more potent and effectiveand produce more profound effects,particularly if they act in the specific vulnerable time of the developing embryo.

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generaltoxic effect in laboratory animals and humans, but also affect offspring up to the second and third generation.The changesnoted in

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development of psychologicalcharacteristicsand sexual behaviour

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of both males and femalesthrough their action on the central nervous svstem.

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sex organs of children, aswell as psychologicaldeviations in

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PCBs,also affect the thyroid hormones through the

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changesare observablein the child's or adult's life.

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inguinal canal or abdomen), cystsin the epididymis, (the place for

D

maturing sperm), underdevelopedtesticlesand a higher rate of cancer

d,

of the testiclesand prostate.

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We are alreadywitnessing a drop in the number of sperm from 116to 128 million per ml to fifty to sixty million per ml of eiaculate elhe

from 1940 to 1990.This study was done by Danish scientistNiels Skakkebackand was published in the Britishlournal of Medicinein 1992. Other researchersobservednot only small volumes of sperm, but also anatomical abnormalities (double-headedor double-tailed sperm), loss of mobility and increaseof viscosity,all leading to lower fertility. The same mimicking estrogenin girls can produce an enlarged clitoris, an abnormal shapeof the vagina or uterus, and premature puberty. In later life, ectopic pregnancies,miscarriages,premature babies, endometriosis,obesity,osteoporosisand an increasedrate of cancerof the breast,ovaries and uterus may occur.Theseabnormalities definitely interferewith the fertility and reproduction processof the human and animal species. Additionally, both boys and girls may have anatomical abnormalities in the urinary tract, e.g.,hlpospadiasis (opening of the urethra on the undersideof the penis instead of at the tip), a short or double urethra, a single,double or abnormal kidney. Thesehormone-disrupting chemicals are also able to change the sexual orientation in the development stage.

he I

The most extremeexample of what could happen when something blocks the hormonal messageis a feminizing male, who has the XY chromosomesof a male, testiclesin the abdomen (undescended)and tissuesunresponsiveto testosterone.This person looks and behaves like a female but does not menstruate.They never develop the body, brain or sexualbehaviour of a male in spite of the genetic and chromosomal material.

le

tcer

o Vinclozolin, a chemical widely used to kill fruit fungus as well as DDE, a metabolite of DDT works as an androgenblocker, which will "interderail boys' sorual development,resultingin different forms of sex" or hermaphrodite characteristics.

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Thesepersistentchemicalsalso have an affect on brain development and behaviour. Femalerats, mice, hamstersand guinea pigs, if exposed

I1 (r

to estrogenicchemicals,show more masculinization and decreased feminization characteristicsof behaviour. In different studies,a

A

considerablepercentageof daughterswhose mothers were treated with DES (diethylstilbestrol), a drug used extensivelyon many

p

e

women during 1950 to 1980, reportedlife-long bisexualand homosexualorientation. Both sons and daughtersof those exposedmothers experiencedan increasedrate of anxiety,anorexianervosa,phobias, neurosis,and maior depressivestates. o Another large classof fungicide are membersof the piridine carbinol family, as well as DDE. Thesechemicalscould interfere with the cholesterolmetabolism, causinga generaltzeddepletion of all hormones derived from cholesterol:adrenalhormones (cortisol), and gonadal hormones (testosterone,estrogenand progesterone). o PCBs, along with their isomers, and dioxins have a negative effect on the brain, hypothalmus, pituitary gland and other hormonal glands. They interfere with and block thyroid hormone receptorsthat are responsiblefor brain development. It is estimatedthat approximately 5o/oof children suffering from hyperactivity and learning disabilities have been exposedto PCBsand dioxin in utero. Both animals and children exposedto hormone disruptors in the womb show behavioural problems, aggression,and low resistanceto stress(physical,chemical and psychological).Thesechildren show poor behaviour, and a decreasein intelligence and capacityfor social organization. Altered action of thyroid hormones and/or low levelsof adrenal hormones (cortisol is known as a stress-protectivehormone), as well as altered immunity, can lead to what we seein generalpractice:chronic fatigUe syndrome, general inability to cope with stress,increasedinfections and a massiveincreasein autoimmune diseases,such as Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Gravesdisease,rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and cardiovascular disease.

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THEMOSTCOMMON HORMONAL PROBLEMS Anterior Pituitary Gland

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All stimulating hormones (FSH, LH, TSH, etc.) are secretedby the anterior pituitary gland, sending signalsto the peripheral glands, the testes,ovaries, thyroid gland, adrenal cortex and the thymus gland. The peripheral glands send signalsback to the pituitary gland, resulting in a self-regulatingmechanism. All functions are very closely related.

T H Y R OG I DL A N D

"forgotten gland," is responsible The thyroid gland, sometimescalled the for the control of the entire body's metabolism. Such things as energy and growth, heat regulation, blood circulation, immune function and removal of wasteproducts all fall under the supervisionof the thyroid gland. The prime hormone is T3 (triiodothyronine), which works on the level of every tissue in the body. T3 is enzymatically converted from T4 (tetraiodothyronine), which is dependenton selenium,iron, cortisol,zinc, 812, folic acid and 82. Thyroid diseases,particularly the autoimmune disorder Hashimoto's thyroiditis, have increaseddramatically, due in part to exposureto nuclear radiation (seepage 311). Too much thyroid hormone is called hyperthyroidism, and too little hormone is called hypothyroidism,which is more common. Resultanteffectsof hypothyroidism: o Reducedproduction of all hormones o Reducedblood clearanceof all substances o Reducedsynthesisof all substances . Reducedcatabolism o Reducedbody temperature o Reducedexcretion of all toxins

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Premature greyingof hair ftosis

Coarsening & lossol scalphair(alopecia)

chsrelling Periorbital

Puffinessof lace

Deafness tongue Englarged Huskyvoice

Goiteror thyroidectomy scar Vitiligo

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. Galactorrhea Pericardial effusion Delayedtendon reflexduration

Englarged muscles

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Dryskin Obesity Ascites

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Among the most irritating symptoms of hypothyroidism is low body

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temperature (cold hands and feet). Averagebody temperatureshould be

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oFa

minutes over five consecutivedays (this is called your BasalBody Tempera-

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ture) and calculatethe average.Women should start to measuretheir tem-

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perature on the second day of their menstruation. Mental sluggishnessto "brain fog" are also experiencedwith hypothyroidism. varyrng degreesor There is no problem for either the physician or the patient if symptoms and Iaboratory testsare positive (a sensitiveTSH or thyroid stimulating hormone). The dilemma for most doctors occurswhen symptoms are present

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then: o {

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but the TSH is negative.This is so-called subclinical hypothyroidism, rarely recognized by the averagephysician. The following are a few reasons why

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there are quite often negative blood results but positive clinical symptoms: o Never trust any test to be one hundred percent accurate.

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. The blood sample representsa hormone level only at the moment of

throir

or ler

venipuncture. A twenty-four hour urine collection and analysisof

activt

hormones may give a more reliable result.

metal

o T3 and fteeT4 blood testssometime give an idea of what is in the blood but don't really measurethe amount of hormone in the cells. r Researchvolunteers,on the basis of whom norms are established, do not necessarilyhave normal levels. o The range of normal values is wide so that any value should be compared to the median range of values. o Decreasedblood volume due to arterial vasoconstriction,slow

SJ sion amot maliz of na is prt facilir

lymphatic drainage,mucopolysaccharideinfiltration of vesselwalls.

thesi:

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gland are not myxedematousand thyroid hormone levels are very low

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as seen in advancedcases. o Hormone disruptorscan block the cell receptors.

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norsent

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continued.

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Choice of Therapy

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The great maiority of medical doctors use the synthetic thyroid Lthyroxine or levothyroxine (T4), with such product trade names as Eltroxin or Syn-

of

throid. Unfortunately, T4 is only a precursorand, in order to be biologically activeit has to be metabolized to T3 (triiodothyronine), which is the real metabolically activehormone utilized by all tissues. Since the hypothyroid state createspoor, slow metabolism, the conver-

s.

sion of T4 to T3 is slow or inadequate, and the final result is that the amount of Tg deliveredto the cells is poor. Using T4, the TSH can be normalized, but the patient still has a lot of symptoms of hypothyroidism. Use of natural thyroid that contains a mixture of T3 and T4, or use of T3 alone, is preferable and gives better clinical results.T3 acts on cell membranes, facilitating the entry of amino acids and sugars;on mitochondria to syn-

s.

thesizeATP,the major substanceresponsiblefor appropriateenerry; and on

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the cell nucleus receptor for gene expression.

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Sometimes it could be sufficient to give a homeopathic remedy such as Thyroidea,which can substantiallyhelp the subclinically malfunctioning thyroid. An appropriate dose could be evaluatedwith the help of any electrodermal equipment, as well as blood testsand clinical symptoms.

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It may take time to find a doctor who understands these subtle differencesand who will treat subclinical hypothyroidism.

o Del

The proper function of the thyroid gland, and secretionof the appropriate amount of hormones, depend particularly on nutrients such as selenium' iron, vitamins 81, p;2,BI2 and folic acid.Supplementationwith theseimpor-

r Ligl

tant vitamins and minerals is essential' Hyperthyroidism is the opposite of hypothyroidism. Although it is much easierto diagnose,treatment is mole difficult, requiring the expertiseof an endocrinologist.

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ADRENG A LAND The adrenal glands are small glands locatedon top of the kidneys.The function of the adrenal glands and their respectivehormones include:

o Anr o Pre o Ne,

o Resistanceto both mental and physicalstress r Maintenance of enerSy o Protection againsthypoglycemia (low blood sugar) . o Maintaining electrolytebalance between potassium and sodium o Maintaining norrnal blood pressure-this is the action of aldosterone a

Androgenic effect (DHEA, androstenol): maintain the growth and repair of tissueafter iniury

o Estrogeniceffect:protection againsthot flashesduring normal menses and production of estrogen(postmenopausal)

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o Development and maintenance of normal immunity Mild o Adrenal hormones are very closely related to the function of the thyroid gland. A number of different hormones aresecretedfrom the adrenal glands. Thesehormones are essentialfor life. patients with subclinically low adrenal function presentwith a number of complaints and sYmPtoms: o Excessivefatigue . Nervousnessand irritabiliry apprehension

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o Headache . Heart palpitations o Craving for salt and/or sweets . Alcohol intolerance, food and drug intolerance

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o Anorexia o Premenstrualtension o Neck and shoulder pain On examination, the patient may presentwith the following: o Postural hypotension (dizzinessor blacking out after standing up from a supine position) o Recurrentinflammation of cervical(neck) vertebrae o Thin and dry skin o Poor perspiration o Thinning hair o Low blood pressure

rroid ands.

Mild or subclinical adrenal insufficiencv mav occur in: o Chronic stress o Post viral syndrome (influenza, mononucleosis, Epstein Barr virus, hepatitis)

mber

. Chronic allergicdisorders(rhinitis, asthma) o Autoimmune disorderssuch as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetesmellitus, chronic thwoiditis

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. Elevatedeosinophil levels (tfpe of white blood cell) in the blood

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o 24-hour urine collection for cortisol

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Treatment may include removal of the primary causeof the problem (e.g., recurrent infections, allergies,chronic stress).The most successfultreatment is with a physiological dose of cortisone (5mg) four times a day with small meals. Steroids(cortisone is a steroid hormone) have an unfortunate reputation. There is general public resistanceagainst the use of this hormone. However,there is a differencebetweena physiological dose and a pharmacological dose, as in the use of asthma. A physiological dose of 5mg four times a day is safe and does not produce any side effects and, in fact, can help tremendously (leffries,W. SafeUsesof Cortisone.Chas.Thomas 1981). Some physiciansuse adrenal extractsof animal origin. Licorice root, Vitamin C, and pantothenic acid are also capableof naturally stimulating cortisol production. In mild cases,use of homeopathic remedies such as glandula supranulis by injection or sublingual route can be very effective. Anytime a pharmacologicaldose of steroid, e.g.,prednisone, is used for asthma, nephrotic syndrome, or lupus, etc.,then protection of the adrenal glands should be considered with such measuresas concomitant use of DHEA.

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PE MS) YA NLD R O(M P R E M E N S T RSU o PMS affectsapproximately 45o/oof women and has a negative impact on their lives.This is a clusterof physical and psychologicalsymptoms, which occur either around ovulation on the 12th to 14th dat or iust before menstrual flow.

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Physical symptoms include: bloating

diarrheaor constipation

weight gain

breast swelling and/or tenderness

swelling

headache

acne nausea

foint or musclepain clumsiness,poor coordination

shaking

dizziness

insomnia

hot and cold feelings

seizures

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Emotional symptoms include: restlessness

sugar and/or salt cravings

mood swings

increasedappetite

arxiety

initability

confusion

suicidal thoughts

forgetfulness

unexplained crying spells, etc.

What can you do? Eventhough a single causeof PMS is not known, it seems to be that a correction of environmental and dietary conditions playsa large role in helpingthis condition. Belowis a list of recommendationsto improve PMS symptoms: o Elimination of sensitivefoods (most often sugar,wheat, alcohol, yeast, coffee,etc.) o Assessingand correcting thyroid and adrenal functions o Treating any underlying infections (e.g.,yeast) . Supplements:50 to 200m9 of vitamin 86 per day and other B-complex vitamins, 400 to 700mg of magnesiumper day and other minerals (e.g.,zinc and chromium), 400 to 8001.U.of vitamin E per day,and essentialoils (evening primrose and flax)

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o Desensitizationof progesteroneand/or estrogenby SDEPTprovocation and neutralization method

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Use of natural progesteronecreamor capsulespreparedby a

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compounding pharmacy Ltryptophan, 500mg taken three times a day Neutralization for neurotransmittorssuch as serotonin, dopamine, and histamine

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Use of potassium iodine, and preferably aqueousdiatomic iodine, is very effectivein treating breastpain and swelling . If all these natural methods fail, then pharmaceuticalmethods may be useful such as antiprostaglandins,diuretics, and antidepressants' Recently,in some psychiatriccircles,PMS has been consideredto be primarily a psychiatricdisorder and treatedwith antidepressantssuch

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as Prozac,an insult to millions of women!

I SSNEO TA D I S E A S E MENOPAU Menopause is the time in the life of a woman when menstrual functions cease.This happensat approximately 50 yearsof age.The body preparesfor

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which lasts for about this event during a period called."perimenopause," ten yearsfrom forty to fifty yearsof age.Symptoms begin which reflect the diminishing function of the ovaries.At this time, there is not only a progressivedecline in hormonal function of the ovaries,but also a lack of balance among estrogen, progesteroneand androgen (testosterone) levels' perimenopausebegins with symptoms of progesteronedeficiency and ends

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with estrogendeficiency.Symptoms of androgen deficiencyshould also be

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The table below lists symptoms due to the lack of the three important hormones. Note how many symptoms are related to the central nervous system.This hormonal deficiencyis often misinterpretedand treatedwith

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HORMONE,DEFICIENCY PHYSICAL CNSRELATED (P) . Painful, Lackof Progesterone swollen breasts. Excessive nervousness . Swelling . Anxiety, irritability . [xcessive . Insomnia menstruation . Water retention ' C o n s t aanbtd o m i npaali n at menstruation (Er) Lackof Estrogen

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Drymucous membranes, Constant tiredness e s p e c i av lal yg i n a l Depression Wrinkles L i b i dl o essening Pooror nomenstruation Painful menstrual cramps Muscular hypotrophy Lossof sense of Wrinkles dominance M u s c uwl aera k n e s s Lossof self-confidence

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There are a number of factorswhich may affect the funaion of hormones

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at any time in the life of an individual, but in the perimenopausalphase,

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any disturbanceof these functions is particularly annoytng. The aim of the practitioner is not only to prescribeappropriate (natural) hormones but also to correctany negativefactorswhich may affect hormonal function:

A d e g u a tdei e t o Decreaseexcessivecaloric intake o Increasefibre consumption o Decreaseexcessive protein intake

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o Decreasefat consumption (saturatedfats, transfatty acids, e.g.,fried foods) o Take appropriate vitamin and mineral supplementation

life stYle Adeguate r Sunlight o Adequate sleep o Exercise

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o Spirituality

toxins of environmental Avoidance o Coffee,alcohol, tobacco, margarine,anticancerdrugs, tranquilizers, antidepressants,anesthetics,Someantifungal drugs, antiparkinson

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and antiparasiticdrugs, narcotics,heavy metals (mercury lead and cadmium), all insecticidesand herbicides,food additives, industrial

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often t They i:

chemicals,plastics,solvents,etc. (see Hormone Disrupting Chemicals,

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page 27O).

o Tri of

of Avoidance . Hysterectomyand tubal ligation (both result in disturbance of blood

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supply and atrophy)

Carefr When replacementtherapy is indicated,the goal is to use natural hormones. Theseare pharmacologicallymodified substancesusually derived from wild

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yams, soy or clover.The best-known products are:estriol, progesterone,and dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA). There is a difference in the metabolic

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are side effects of synthetic hormones:

(good Lowers urine HDL Derived frompregnant mare's cholesterol) angiotensin tometabolize, accumulates Increases Difficult andrennin (causes hypertension) intheliver (excessive hirsutism intheenvironment Causes A xenoestrogen hair growth pressure onfaceandextremities) blood Increases (vein effect lncreases thrombogenic andartery thrombosis) fibromas lncreases riskofuterine lncreases riskcifbreast anduterine cancer Synthetic androgen, becauseof its ability to increase muscle strength, is often used illegally by athletes.There are some herbs that exhibit hormonal activity and these are often used to successfullytreat menopausal symptoms.

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They indude: o DonB Quai (angelicasinensis),widely used for menopausal symptoms o Tribulus terrestrisis used for hot flashes,insomnia, depression,loss of libido

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r Chasteberry,which can increaseprogesteroneand decreaseestrogen o Black cohosh, useful in menopausal depression Careful and thoughtful hormonal replacement with natural hormones can: o Increasethe quality of life (dynamism, cheerfulness,self-confidence, sexualdrive)

and

o Decreaseaging symptoms (wrinkles, thinning of skin, muscle flabbi-

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ness,spine degeneration,hirsutism, uterine and bladder prolapse)

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o Decreaseor reverse aging pathologies such as osteoporosis,atheroscle-

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rosis, cardiovasculardisease,breast cysts,uterine fibromas, ovarian rysts o Prevent cancerof the breast,uterus, and ovaries o Increase survival rate

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