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Adrenal Fatigue &
Menopause by Joseph J Collins, ND |
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Protocols Based On Menopause Primary Concern |
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Addressing the Special Needs of
Adrenal Fatigue in Perimenopause, Menopause & Postmenopause. |
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Decreased Estrogen Function: |
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Dropping
estrogen levels, as well as levels that are already low, decrease the ability of the body to tolerate
stress, which can precipitate adrenal fatigue in women. Supporting
normal estrogen function with herbs, such as Bacopa, Schisandra and hops can
enhance stress response and help support adrenal function. When there is a decreased ability to tolerate stress, with
suboptimal function of estrogen, choose: |
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Estro-Mend™™- Most of the herbs in this formulation have
significant ability to enhance stress tolerance. Published clinical data suggests
that black cohosh may be useful for
the treatment of menopausal symptoms, including stress & anxiety. Don quai
has mildly sedative & tranquilizing properties, as does Bacopa monniera.
Hops are well known for its
sedative effects that can reduce anxiety. Sage binds to GABA receptors, resulting in calming actions. Schisandra has been used to treat
irritability. More Information on Estro-Mend™™ |
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Decreased
Progesterone Function: |
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The adrenal glands are the primary source of
progesterone and other natural progestogens. These molecules provide “neuro-sedative”, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic
properties. This can increase chronic nerve & tissue irritability, ultimately resulting in
adrenal fatigue. In these situations, restoring normal function
of progesterone with adrenal supporting phytoprogesterones and adaptogens
such as Rehmannia & Bupleurum
is the best course of action. When there is chronic nerve
& tissue irritability, choose: |
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Progesto-Mend™ - This formulation mimics the ability of
progesterone to be calming and promote tranquility due to its ability of Rehmannia & Bupleurum
to support normal adrenal gland function, recalling that the adrenal
glands are is the primary source of progesterone in non-cycling women. In
addition The Passiflora incarnate has been
shown to be particularly effective in treating stress & anxiety, possibly
by binding to GABA receptors, as does progesterone. More Information on Progesto-Mend™ |
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Decreased Testosterone
Function: |
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In ability to
tolerate stress due suboptimal function of androgens are both a cause and a sign of adrenal
fatigue. In women that have anxiety that is strongly associated with fear and social
withdrawal, there may
be adrenal related androgen deficiency that needs to be addressed. When there is inability to
tolerate stress with suboptimal function of androgens, choose: |
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Testo-Gain™- This formulation supports the normal response of the nervous system
to androgens. Enhanced motivation, drive, confidence, and feelings of
self-worth can decrease the incidence and severity of anxiety. More
Information on Testo-Gain™ |
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Decreased Thyroid
Function: |
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When the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid, or the cells
of the body do not respond to thyroid hormone as effectively as they should, generalized fatigue, weight gain and other symptoms associated with sub optimal
thyroid function will result. The adrenal-thyroid connection is so strong
that fatigue in one will ultimately result in fatigue of the other. |
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Thyro-Mend™ should be used if suboptimal thyroid
function is present – see Suboptimal Thyroid Protocol. |
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Blood Sugar
Disorders: |
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Feelings of fatigue, anxiety, or any
other symptoms
that worsen after a meal suggest
that there is an unhealthy shift of blood sugar
levels. Though blood sugar disorders (dysglycemias) can range from low blood
sugar (hypoglycemia) to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia & diabetes), all
forms of blood sugar disorder should be treated seriously. The drop in blood
sugar after eating is often a predecessor to insulin resistance, which
eventually results to diabetes. Glucobrium should be used if fatigue occurs after eating,
especially if there are blood sugar disorders in family |
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♦These statements have not been evaluated by the
Food and Drug Administration. |
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YourMenopauseType.com, Inc. |
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