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Cold Extremities&
Menopause by Joseph Collins, RN, ND |
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Protocols Based On Menopause Primary Concern |
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Cold extremities are one of the symptoms associates with
vasomotor instability in menopause. Other symptoms associates with vasomotor
instability in menopause include hot flashes, night sweats, heart
palpitations, mood changes, etc. These symptoms all occur when shifts in
hormone levels affect the circulation in such a way that it no longer has the
smooth and gentle tone that is required for optimal circulation. Estrogen,
progesterone and testosterone each contribute in varying ways, to healthy
circulation, and warming of extremities. A decreased function of one or more
of these hormones is associated with vasomotor symptoms, and/or altered
circulation. Preserving optimal function of the circulatory system also
requires healthy lifestyle and dietary habits as discussed in the Integrative
Management of Endocrine Dysfunction document. |
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Possible
causes for the vasomotor instability that contribute to cold extremities
include; Decreased Estrogen Function;
Decreased Progesterone Function
& / or Decreased Testosterone
Function as outlined below. Addressing the underlying
cause will relieve the additional stress on the adrenal glands, and allow it
to assist the body during and after the menopause transition. The
following formulations may be used as indicated: |
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Decreased Estrogen
Function: |
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Decreased function of estrogens,
with vasomotor instability is a
primary cause. When there are other signs of vasomotor
instability, choose: |
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Estro-Mend™ - Vasomotor symptoms, including cold
extremities, can be relieved by restoring proper function of estrogen. More Information on Estro-Mend™ |
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Decreased
Progesterone Function: |
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A low progesterone
function, with decreased vasodilatory affect, may predispose towards mild
vasoconstriction, even to the point of mild
hypertension. When there
are other signs of vasoconstriction, consider: |
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Progesto-Mend™ - Progesterone can increase blood flow to
the skin and has a mild vasodilating effect.
Restoring proper function of progesterone can improve health to extremities. More Information on Progesto-Mend™ |
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Decreased Testosterone
Function: |
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When testosterone
function is decreased, there is also a risk of vasomotor
instability, as well as low decreased hemodynamics
– such a low blood pressure. When there is also vasomotor instability with decreased hemodynamics, choose: |
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Testo-Gain™ - By
supporting the ideal function of testosterone (FI) in skin which can result
in decreased vasomotor symptoms and improved hemodynamics. 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, cold
extremities, 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. More information on Thyro-Mend™ |
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Blood Sugar
Disorders: |
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Feelings of fatigue, anxiety, or any other symptoms (including cold
extremities) 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. |
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Glucobrium should be used if fatigue occurs after eating, especially
if there are blood sugar disorders in family. More information on Glucobrium |
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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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