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Headaches &
Menopause by Joseph J Collins, RN ND |
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Protocols Based On Menopause Primary Concern |
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Addressing the Special Needs of Menopause associated headaches
have been observed in deficient a function of estrogen, progesterone or
testosterone. While the decreased function of any of these hormones may trigger
or increase headaches, the mechanisms by which these headaches are
precipitated may vary. Restoring optimal hormone function, as indicated, is
an affective means of decreasing menopause associated headaches. Enhancing
hormone function requires first & foremost healthy lifestyle and dietary
habits as discussed in the Integrative
Management of Endocrine Dysfunction document. Unstable
blood sugar due to poor function of insulin is another hormone related cause
of headaches in menopause. The following formulations may be used as
indicated: |
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Decreased Estrogen Function: |
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With either fluctuations of estrogens, or
consistently low estrogen
function, an increased incidence of vasomotor instability may be contributory
to various forms of headaches. When there are other signs
of vasomotor instability, Choose: |
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Estro-Mend™ - When there is suboptimal estrogen
function, the mechanism
of action appears to be due to vasomotor instability (FI). This formulation
can restore normal function of estrogens sensitive tissues, and decrease
vasomotor symptoms, which can affectively decrease headache occurrences due
to vasomotor dysfunction. More Information on Estro-Mend™ |
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Decreased Progesterone Function: |
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The increased inflammation and spasms that often accompany
decreased progesterone function may
be a cause. When there are
other signs of inflammation, spasms, aches and pain, choose: |
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Progesto-Mend™ - Suboptimal progesterone function
associated with increased headaches is most likely due to the global increase
in inflammation seen with low progesterone function. This formulation can
restore normal progesterone function and provide anti-inflammatory support (FI). More Information on Progesto-Mend™ |
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Decreased Testosterone
Function: |
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There is often a mild vasomotor response and unexplained
headache associated with low testosterone
function. When there
are other signs of low testosterone, choose: |
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Testo-Gain™, In women, decrease testosterone function is associated with
increased headaches. Though the mechanism is elusive at present, it may be
due to the ability of low testosterone function to precipitate vasomotor
symptoms. This formulation should be considered if there are any other signs
of decreased testosterone function. More Information on Testo-Gain™ |
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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. |
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Glucobrium, should be used if headaches
occurs in any relationship to eating, especially if there are blood sugar
disorders in family. More information on Glucobrium |
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Also Review: |
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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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