Naturone - Answers to Questions

FIBROIDS AND INFERTILITY

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:00:45 -0800

FIBROIDS and infertility

I am 30years old and have an eight year old daughter. I have never used an form of contraception and have not been able to fall pregnant in the last 4 years. It is last year in June that I discovered these fibroids. I'd been to a gyane and had a scan which showed that i have a multi fibroid uterus, one the size of an Orange and the others are 3.5cm and 2cm respectively. I have a very heavy and irregular menstrual period. Could this be a result of oestrogen dominance?

SAL'S RESPONSE

Yes indeed this is exactly the result of a long period of oestrogen dominance. Fibroid growth is stimulated by oestrogen. If you do go onto Naturone it will stop the fibroids growing any bigger and slowly they will shrink. However, if they are too big they may need to be removed with surgery .. BUT DON'T LET THEM REMOVE YOUR UTERUS!

I attach some articles worth reading so you can understand what is causing the problem and try to avoid these. Progesterone is the only substance that keeps oestrogen under control ... it is the antagonist to oestrogen, so I do suggest you get onto it right away and avoid any more exposure to xeno-oestrogens

Sal, Are you able to give me a guide as to what to eat and what to avoid as I realise that diets also play a vital role.

SALLY'S RESPONSE

I am not into diets, but only into the correct way of eating. The truth is, once you eat correctly, you avoid the toxins, reach your ideal weight with ease, get everything back in balance and feel a million dollars.

HOW TO EAT CORRECTLY

ONLY EAT NATURAL FOODS ...

CUT OUT ALL JUNK FOOD .. sugar is a poison and is as addictive as heroin.

avoid ALL manmade foods i.e. processed or refined foods, this includes most of what you buy in a supermarket.

eat salads with every meal

Eat fruit on an empty stomach (so for breakfast have a smoothie with fruit **)

Eat only a little meat ... free range chicken breasts, Karoo lamb or organic grass fed beef.

The bulk of every meal should be veggies.prefarably organically grown)

Free range eggs

Avoid processed milk, if you have to have milk it must be natural organic and unpasteurized. (In Joburg, I think Weleda has this), otherwise rather replace milk with rice milk.

Eat organic as much as possible

Drink purified water ... do not drink bought water from plastic bottles, get your own water purifier attached to your tap.

Use ONLY VIRGIN pressed oils. Cook only in coconut or olive oil

Never combine protein and carbohydrates in the same meal (eg meat and potatoes, meat and all the other veggies is fine

REPLACE SUGAR with XYLETOL or real unprocessed honey (but do cut down on sweeteners). Never touch artificial sweeteners, they kill you !

NEVER USE A MICROWAVE ... it kills food so it provides you with nothing

IDEAL BREAKFAST **

A fruit smoothie to which you add Nutrishake (see GNLD products on my website), Psyllium husk, greens from your garden and herbs (basil, coriander etc.) and Lemon juice.

IDEAL LUNCH

Salad full of raw veggies with a homemade lemon, olive oil garlic dressing or homemade mayonnaise and you can have this with chicken breast, OR a baked potato stuffed with mushrooms or salsa

IDEAL DINNER

1. Stir fry of veggies and chicken strips ... use only Tamari sauce (health shop and sometimes found in Woolies or P&P) plus salad

2.Organic meat with roast veggies (or boiled) and salad. NO potato or rice or mealie meal with the meat.

ALWAYS EAT YOUR SALAD FIRST as the French do.

Usually puddings are out because of sugar ..... but I have the best pudding recipe which has NO BAD stuff in it all.

CHOC PUDDING

4 avocado pears

1 cup cocao powder

¼ cup coconut oil

½ cup honey or maple syrup

¼ cup water

put all in the bleander until smooth

add chopped niuts for a change

Stores for up to a week in the fridge

Best Way to Use Progesterone Cream ... Dr Mercola

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:32:04 -0800

The key mistake that many well intentioned knowledgeable doctors, including myself made is to advise to use the cream on your skin. While this certainly provides better results than swallowing the hormones, it can still be improved.

There is a relatively minor tweak you can make with the creams which avoids nearly all of the side effects of applying the cream on your skin.

If you apply the cream to your mucous epithelial membranes that line your uterus and vagina you obtain a virtually ideal administration system. Not only is absorption through these membranes more complete than through your skin, but hormones absorbed through your vaginal membranes enter the very same pelvic plexus of veins that your ovaries normally empty into.

From here the hormones are carried to your heart and lungs and distributed to your tissues just as if your ovary had actually produced them.

Men also require hormones and I myself take DHEA. Obviously men don't have a vagina to use but we do have a rectum that has a similar mucosal epithelial surface and can be used to administer the hormones in a near ideal fashion without any of the complications previously described.

THYROID DYSFUNCTION and FLOURIDE

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:01:57 -0800

Fluoride and endocrine disruptor associated with THYROID DYSFUNCTION

By The Fluoride Action Network

It has been established that fluoride has the ability to alter your endocrine function, yet this fact is being ignored by the agencies and associations that continue to promote the practice of water fluoridation.

According to a 2006 report by the National Research Council of the National Academies1 , fluoride is "an endocrine disruptor in the broad sense of altering normal endocrine function."

This altered function can involve your thyroid, parathyroid, and pineal glands, as well as your adrenals, pancreas, and pituitary.

Your thyroid gland and its associated hormones are responsible for maintaining your body's overall metabolic rate, and for regulating normal growth and development. As all metabolically active cells require thyroid hormone for proper functioning, disruption of this system can have a wide range of effects on virtually every system of your body. Thyroid dysfunction is considered among the most prevalent of endocrine diseases in the United States.

Historical Use of Fluoride as a Medical Intervention for Hyperthyroid

Up until the 1970s, scientists in Europe prescribed fluoride to reduce the basal metabolism rate in patients with an over-active thyroid gland. One published clinical study from this period reported that doses of just 2 to 3 milligrams of fluoride—a dose that many, if not most, Americans now receive on a regular basis—were sufficient to reduce thyroid activity in hyperthyroid patients.

The use of fluoride as an anti-thyroid treatment was prompted by research beginning in the 1800s2 linking fluoride ingestion to goiter, a swelling of the thyroid gland resulting from a hypothyroid condition.

In its 2006 report Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards, the National Research Council (NRC) reported that "several lines of information indicate an effect of fluoride on thyroid function."

Specifically, the report discussed research showing that:

"fluoride exposure in humans is associated with elevated TSH concentrations, increased goiter prevalence, and altered T4 and T3 concentrations" with "similar effects on T4 and T3…reported in experimental animals."

In addition, the NRC discussed research linking fluoride to impacts on parathyroid activity, impairment of glucose tolerance, and possibly the timing of sexual maturity.

In light of these findings, the NRC panel recommended that the "effects of fluoride on various aspects of endocrine function should be examined further, particularly with respect to a possible role in the development of several diseases or mental states in the United States"3. Despite this, proponents of fluoridation continue to ignore the scientific literature concerning the detrimental effects that fluoride has on the endocrine system.

Surprisingly Tiny Amounts of Fluoride Can Change Your Thyroid Function

Altered thyroid function is associated with fluoride intakes as low as 0.05-0.1 mg fluoride per kilogram body weight per day (mg/kg/day), or 0.03 mg/kg/day with iodine deficiency. Increased prevalence of goiter (>20 percent) is associated with fluoride intakes of 0.07-0.13 mg/kg/day, or 0.01 mg/kg/day with iodine deficiency.4

For a 70 kg (154 pound) adult, this means that 3.5 mg fluoride per day (or 0.7 mg fluoride per day with iodine deficiency) could result in thyroid dysfunction. The most recent exposure analysis by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency5 estimates that the average American adult is consuming nearly 3 mg fluoride on a daily basis, and some are routinely ingesting 6 mg per day or more.

Even more concerning, however, are the doses of fluoride in children.

For a 14 kg (30 pound) child, fluoride intakes greater than 0.7 mg per day (or 0.14 mg per day with iodine deficiency) puts the child at risk for endocrine dysfunction. The EPA (2010) estimates children within this weight range (1-3 year-olds) consume over 1.5 mg fluoride each day, or more than twice the amount necessary to induce altered thyroid function, even with an adequate iodine intake.

These chronic exposures could have profound and life-long effects on the intellectual, social, sexual and overall physical development of children.

Numerous studies have found a relationship between relatively low to moderate levels of fluoride exposure and reduced IQ in children6 . Even fluoride levels of less than 1.0 mg/L have been associated with reduced IQ and increased frequency of hypothyroidism in children experiencing iodine deficiency7.

Iodine Deficiency, Fluoride, and Thyroid Disease

Iodine is necessary for proper functioning of your thyroid gland. As your body cannot produce its own iodine, it must be obtained from your diet. Iodine is sequestered into your thyroid gland, where it is incorporated into the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) or triiodothyronine (T3). In healthy individuals these hormones are precisely regulated by thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and are required by all metabolically active cells in your body.

Iodine deficiency is known to be responsible for a variety of disorders—including hypothyroidism, goiter, and disturbances of physical and mental development. According to recent research, "normal" dietary intake of iodine is 100-150 mcg per day, however greater amounts of iodine are recommended for pregnant and lactating women, as studies have shown that the most detrimental effects of iodine deficiency occur during fetal and neonatal growth.

The primary sources of iodine are saltwater fish and seaweed, with grains providing trace amounts. An estimated 2.2 billion people worldwide are at risk for iodine deficiency8. Many countries have introduced iodine supplements into the food supply to combat deficiencies, such as has been done with table salt in the United States, where iodine deficiency is generally no longer considered a problem.

However, data suggest that iodine intakes have decreased over the past few decades9. Although this decline may have stabilized in recent years10, more than 11 percent of all Americans—and more than 15 percent of American women of child-bearing age—presently have urine iodine levels less than 50 mcg/L11, indicating moderate to severe iodine deficiency. An additional 36 percent of reproductive-aged women in the U.S. are considered mildly iodine deficient (<100 mcg/L urinary iodine).

Considering the importance of iodine for proper functioning of your thyroid gland, and the importance of your thyroid gland for proper functioning of your entire body, any disturbances to this delicate balance must be seriously considered. Your thyroid gland may be the most sensitive tissue in your body to fluoride12, with more fluoride accumulating in your thyroid than many other soft tissues13.

Fluoride may directly or indirectly interfere with proper functioning of your thyroid gland, with potential actions including fluoride's ability to:

Mimic thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Disrupt sensitive G-proteins, which serve as the building blocks of your body's hormone receptors

Damage the cells of your thyroid gland

Damage your DNA14

Disrupt conversion from the inactive form of the thyroid hormone (T4) to the active form (T3)

Inadequate diet—including deficiencies in iodine, calcium and protein—can play a key role in fluoride-induced thyroid dysfunction. For someone with a deficient diet and/or an already compromised thyroid gland, any of the detrimental effects of fluoride exposure on the thyroid system, and thus the entire body, will likely be compounded. In fact, in one 2005 study, Gas'kov et al.15 determined that even an increased intake of iodine would not be sufficient to counter the adverse effects of excessive fluoride exposure on the thyroid gland in children.

When the function of your thyroid gland is suppressed, your body cannot produce or maintain adequate levels of T3 and T4, resulting in a condition known as hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism is Pervasive Among Women

According to PubMed Health, women over the age of 50 are at the highest risk for developing hypothyroidism, or under-active thyroid. Nearly 4 percent of the U.S. population (over 11 million people) have overt hypothyroidism.16 Perhaps an additional 10 percent of the general population (21 million people) have subclinical hypothyroidism, which is considered a strong risk factor for later development of overt hypothyroidism.

It is important to understand that even these surprisingly large numbers likely vastly underreport the number of women that are affected as they rely on outdated criteria to diagnose hypothyroidism.

The frequency of hypothyroidism tends to increase with age—one 2010 study estimates that up to 20 percent of older age groups have some form of hypothyroidism. Synthroid and Armour, both pharmaceuticals used to treat hypothyroidism, were the 7th and 73rd top selling drugs in the United States in 2009, with over 24 million combined units sold.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism are numerous, and may include:

fatigue, loss of energy, general lethargy

cold intolerance

muscle and/or joint pain

decreased sweating

depression

puffiness

weight gain

coarse or dry skin and hair

hair loss

sleep apnea

carpal tunnel syndrome

forgetfulness, impaired memory, inability to concentrate

weakness in extremities

bradycardia (reduced heart rate)

menstrual disturbances

decreased appetite

impaired fertility

constipation

fullness in the throat, hoarseness

increased risk of heart disease

increased "bad" cholesterol (LDL)

decreased hearing

emotional instability

blurred vision

mental impairment

Despite a higher incidence in older populations, the rate of primary (neonatal) congenital hypothyroidism has increased by nearly 75 percent over the past two decades in the United States, now affecting 1 in every 2,370 births17. Untreated neonatal hypothyroidism can lead to mental retardation, growth retardation, and heart problems. Children with congenital or juvenile hypothyroidism have been reported to have delayed eruption of teeth and/or enamel defects, although the connection between these findings and the impact of fluoride on the thyroid has not been studied18.

Also extremely concerning is the inverse relationship between the severity of subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnant women and the reduced IQ of their children19. Maternal subclinical hypothyroidism has also been proposed as a cause or contributor in the development of autism20.

Fluoride's potential to impact the thyroid gland highlights, yet again, the need for a precautionary approach to the indiscriminate use of fluorides. The deliberate addition of fluoride to public drinking water supplies is particularly problematic, as it exposes your entire body—not just your teeth—to a biologically-active substance, without regard to individual need or sensitivity, and thereby violates key principles of modern pharmacology.

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What You Can Do TODAY!

The Fluoride Action Network has a game plan to END water fluoridation in both Canada and the United States, and this Fluoride Awareness Week will hopefully bring us a lot closer to that goal by spreading mass awareness.   We're pleased to report that during Fluoride Awareness Week, yet another city, Philomath in Oregon, decided to remove fluoride from their water supply! Proof again that there is hope for change in your city, and you CAN make it happen.  Our fluoride initiative is primarily focused on Canada since 60 percent of Canada is already non-fluoridated. If we can get the rest of Canada to stop fluoridating their water, we believe the U.S. will be forced to follow.   Please, join the anti-fluoride movement in Canada, New Zealand and the United States by contacting the representative for your area below.   If you are a mom and want to see an end to water fluoridation, you can also contact a new group called "Moms Against Fluoridation" by sending an email to: info@MomsAgainstFluoridation.org.

Contact Information for Canadian Communities:

If you live in Ontario, Canada, please join the ongoing effort by contacting Diane Sprules at diane.sprules@cogeco.ca.

The point-of-contact for Toronto, Canada is Aliss Terpstra. You may email her at aliss@nutrimom.ca.

Contact Information for American Communities:

We're also going to address three US communities: New York City, Austin, and San Diego:

New York City, NY: With the recent victory in Calgary, New York City is the next big emphasis. The anti-fluoridation movement has a great champion in New York City councilor Peter Vallone, Jr. who introduced legislation on January 18 "prohibiting the addition of fluoride to the water supply."   A victory there could signal the beginning of the end of fluoridation in the U.S.   If you live in the New York area I beg you to participate in this effort as your contribution could have a MAJOR difference. Remember that one person can make a difference.  The point person for this area is Carol Kopf, at the New York Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation (NYSCOF). Email her at NYSCOF@aol.com . Please contact her if you're interested in helping with this effort.

Austin, Texas: Join the effort by contacting Rae Nadler-Olenick at either: info@fluoridefreeaustin.com or fluoride.info@yahoo.com, or by regular mail or telephone:   POB 7486

Austin, Texas 78713

Phone: (512) 371-3786

San Diego, California: Contact Patty Ducey-Brooks, publisher of the Presidio Sentinel at pbrooks936@aol.com .

Contact Information for New Zealand Communities:

New Zealand: Contact Mary Byrne if you would like to be involved in stopping fluoridation in New Zealand. Mary would like to hear from you! Email her at: mbyrne64@yahoo.co.nz

In addition, you can:

Tell the EPA you expect them to uphold their duty to protect you and your children from this toxic food fumigant.

Make a generous tax-deductible donation to the Fluoride Action Network, to help them fight for your rights to fluoride-free food and water.

Check out FAN's Action Page, as they are working on multiple fronts to rid our food and water supplies of fluoride.

For timely updates, join the Fluoride Action Network Facebook page.

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5 EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). 2010. Fluoride: Exposure and Relative Source Contribution Analysis. Health and Ecological Criteria Division. Office of Water. Washington, D.C.

6 Connett P, Beck J, Micklem HS. 2010. The Case Against Fluoride. How Hazardous Waste Ended Up in Our Drinking Water and the Bad Science and Powerful Politics That Keep It There. Chelsea Green Publishing: White River Junction, VT. 372 Pp. / Ding Y, Gao Y, Sun H, et al. 2011. The relationships between low levels of urine fluoride on children's intelligence, dental fluorosis in endemic fluorosis areas in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China. J Hazard Mater. Feb 28;186(2-3):1942-6. / Xiang Q, Liang Y, Chen B, et al. 2010. Serum fluoride level and children's Intelligence Quotient in two villages in China. Env Health Persp (Online 17 Dec 2010). doi:10.1289/ehp.1003171.

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20 Román GC. 2007. Autism: Transient in utero hypothyroxinemia related to maternal flavonoid ingestion during pregnancy and to other environmental antithyroid agents. J Neuro Sci 262:15-26./ Sullivan KM. 2009. Iodine deficiency as a cause of autism. J. Neuro Sci 276:202. Additional Sources:

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Wang H, Yang Z, Zhou B, et al. 2009. Fluoride-induced thyroid dysfunction in rats: roles of dietary protein and calcium level. Toxicol Ind Health 25(1):49-57.

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Is Progesterone the right thing to take if I want to fall pregnant, and keep it?

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 05:27:03 -0800

Comment or Question from Mary in Ireland

just came across your products through google..dont know if you can help but would appreciate your help...I am 44 trying to concieve. I have a 7 year old daughter that was concieved and delievered with no problems. however, since, I have had 5 miscarriages, a long series of tests- all normal. I have been trying to concieve for 2 years and nothing...my periods are regular in that I have a short cycle 24 days usually. I often get a light period aroudn day 19 and then full period on day 24....do I need progestrone?

Sally's reply ....
Yes Mary you do need progesterone. This will be your best chance of falling pregnant. However, I have to say that your age is against you and if your eggs are finished, it won't be possible. Naturone, will get you ovulating (if there are any eggs left) and keep the pregnancy. REMEMBER THAT PROGESTERONE IS THE PREGNANCY HORMONE, AND DEFICIENCIES WILL RESULT IN ABORTIONS AND MISCARRIAGES. Progesterone prevents Luteal Phase abortions which are the most common form of miscarriage these days and happens in the first 3 - 4 weeks of pregnant usually. Please see the Testimonies on Pregnancy.

Biphosphonates do not work for osteoporosis!!

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:01:27 -0800

........................................so says the latest research.

Orthopedic surgeons and bone specialists have been seeing an increasing number of unusual fractures among long-term users of bisphosphonate bone-strengthening drugs such as Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva and Reclast.

The latest and largest study suggests that women who've been on bisphosphonates for more than five years have a nearly three times higher risk of these fractures. Since tens of millions of women take bisphosphonates, this suggests thousands of them may suffer devastating atypical fractures every year.

According to NPR:

"... [A] growing number of experts agree ... that the risk of such fractures should discourage premature use of the drugs... [T]he take-home message is: Don't start one of these drugs too early ... [and[ don't stay on one of these drugs longer than necessary."

Sources:

NPR February 28, 2011

The Journal of American Medicine, March 2, 2011;305(8):783-789.

Dr. Mercola's Comments:

For 15 years women have been able to take a class of drugs called biphosphonates, which are marketed directly to consumers as a so-called treatment for osteoporosis.

While the drugs do show some short-term effectiveness at preventing hip fractures in severe cases of osteoporosis, multiple studies are now beginning to point to the drugs causing some unusual bone problems in many older women.

Researchers state these unusual bone problems are rare, but with millions of more women beginning to reach the age when these drugs are commonly prescribed (as the baby boom generation turns grey), perhaps these rare effects are now in danger of becoming quite common.

I believe this is another classic illustration of the failed drug model.

Once again, this is an instance of pills being over-prescribed, mainly through the odious direct-to-consumer marketing, resulting in increasing unnecessary risks for the majority of people taking these drugs, and especially in people taking these drugs longer than five years.

Also, as so often happens with pharmaceutical drugs in the US, the FDA allows them to be sold on the market before they are actually proven to be safe!

Only later, when large-scale problems start to get reported in the media, are the drugs re-evaluated for safety, and often the new studies citing problems with drugs are done by a third-party unrelated to the drug manufacturers or the FDA (never by the FDA itself, because the FDA is loathe to interfere with its drug-company-client-partner profits).

This is part of the broken health care model currently in effect in the US, where the FDA sees its mission as rushing drugs to market for maximum profits for corporations (it's said drug companies lose one to two million dollars for every day that a drug is kept off the market!), instead of thoroughly evaluating a new drug or new class of drugs for safety in order to protect the public.

What are Biophosphonates and What Does the New Study Say about Them?

Loss of bone mass is one of the common signs of aging, because as you age your existing bone is absorbed by your body while new bone is created to replace it. But in the case of osteoporosis, the formation of new bone falls behind the rate of bone absorption, leading to weakened, thinner and more brittle bones.

A thinning hipbone is a major concern if you are elderly, because any fall increases the risk of a broken hip, which always carries a great risk of complications and usually requires prolonged specialized care for recovery. It's estimated that 25% of elderly people suffering a hip fracture die as a direct result.

Biphosphonates are branded and marketed under these names:

Aredia

Fosamax

Bonivia

Actonel

Zometa and Aclasta

Non-nitrogenous versions that work through a different cellular mechanism are branded and sold under these names:

Didronel

Bonefos

Loron

Ostac

Skelid

All these different marketing names belong to the class known as biphosphonates. But these drugs may not be the magic bullet for thinning bones that the drug companies would lead you to believe.

The new study above found that women taking biphosphonates for five years or longer actually showed signs of having weaker femurs,

Taking this drug long-term you have about a three times greater risk of suffering a very unusual fracture either at the socket connecting the femur to the hip, or in the upper femur itself (which is usually the strongest part of the bone).

More Women Hurt than Helped by these Drugs

This means that for every woman gaining a benefit in their hips from taking a biphosphonate for a short-term, there are many more women out there in danger of weakening their femur bones as a result taking this class of drugs long-term.

The problem is, thanks to the drug companies' multi-million dollar PR campaigns, many doctors AND the public today believe this class of drugs should be given even before bone density starts dropping, meaning the vast majority of women currently taking biphosphonates are beginning them too early, and staying on them too long.

Experts are beginning to agree that only women with documented osteoporosis should even consider taking these drugs, and not stay on them for a very long duration if they do use them.

But will the treatment of osteoporosis now change thanks to this new study and studies like it that have been appearing for the last few years?

It's not likely, because the drug companies usually let nothing stand in the way of their profits.

Although the FDA has already included a warning against long-term use on the label of these drugs, the direct-to-consumer marketing continues unabated, ensuring that many older women will show up at their doctor's office demanding a prescription for the drug that they mistakenly believe will strengthen their bones with little risk of ill effects, since nothing in the advertisement mentions long-term risks associated with biphosphonates.

Although the advertisement does mention (because they are forced to by law) some disturbing potential side effects, including:

Difficult or painful swallowing

Chest pain

Severe or continuing heartburn

Severe joint, bone or muscle pain

Other side effects, listed by WebMD include:

Heartburn, abdominal pain, and irritation of the esophagus

Headache and pain in muscles and joints

Constipation, diarrhea, and increased gas (flatulence)

Allergic reactions

Other Problems Associated with Biphosphonates

Some media reports have indicated that biphosphonates have been associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), also called "jaw death". ONJ occurs when your jawbone is weakened to the point that it "is no longer alive", because unlike other bones in your body there is a limited supply of blood to the jaw, which is not sufficient to grow new bone.

And this class of drugs is reported to permanently weaken the jawbone, leading to a chronic, painful, and disastrous outcome. According to a study in The Journal of Endodontics:

"There are an increasing number of reports of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaws that have substantial implications for the patient and for the treating dentist."

That is quite an understatement if you are no longer able to use your jaw to chew your food!

Another study involving cancer patients indicates that as many as 1 in 10 women taking biophosphonates will develop this jaw problem. So, a potential 10 percent chance of having your jaw "die" as a result of taking this medication is clearly a cause for alarm if you don't already have a fairly serious case of osteoporosis.

But that's not all, another study has linked biphosphonates to an increased risk of erratic heart rhythms, called atrial fibrillation.

Also a 2010 study suggests that the risk of oesophageal cancer increased with 10 or more prescriptions for oral bisphosphonates and with prescriptions over about a five-year period. This same study also cites research stating:

"Adverse gastrointestinal effects are common among people who take oral bisphosphonates for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis; they range from dyspepsia, nausea, and abdominal pain to erosive oesophagitis and oesophageal ulcers."

How to Reduce your Risk of Osteoporosis

Prevention, once again, is a much preferable route than trying to "cure" osteoporosis symptoms with the drug companies' offerings, so here are some top ways you can reduce your risk of having to deal with osteoporosis in the first place:

Optimize your vitamin D levels

Avoid processed foods and artificial sweeteners

Increase your Omega 3 intake

Increase your vitamin K2 intake

Get some exercise, including weight-bearing exercise like resistance training

Women should always maintain healthy hormone levels

Avoid steroidal drugs

I will discuss more information about each of these preventative factors below, one factor you do not see on this list is calcium supplementation, and I'll tell you the reason why.

The Truth about Osteoporosis and Calcium Deficiency

I'm sure you've heard that the cause of osteoporosis and the key to its prevention revolve around calcium, right?

Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth.

Dr. Robert Thompson, M.D., wrote an entire book on this subject called, The Calcium Lie, which explains that bone is comprised of at least a dozen minerals and the exclusive focus on calcium supplementation is likely to worsen bone density and increase your risk of developing osteoporosis!

As mentioned in this previous article, Dr. Thompson recommends the use of unprocessed salt as a far healthier alternative to calcium supplementation.

I recommend using Himalayan salt as it is an excellent way to feed your body the trace minerals it needs to function optimally.

Steer Clear of Steroids

According to a study done at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, there is a strong link between osteoporosis and the use of steroids," so says senior author Steven L. Teitelbaum, M.D., Messing Professor of Pathology and Immunology:

"High-dose cortisone is the second most common cause of osteoporosis, and we currently have no real treatment for this serious side effect. Given how frequently these drugs are used to treat many different conditions, that's a major clinical problem."

The conclusion of the study revealed that although the steroid cortisone appears to inhibit the ability of osteoclasts to dismantle old bones in genetically normal mice, the inability of the skeletal structure to renew itself may cause bones to weaken dramatically from aging and stress.

If you suffer from an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, click on the links above for natural alternatives for healing.

On the other hand there is one steroid hormone that will likely help build bone and that is progesterone. Many pre and post-menopausal women are deficient in this important hormone.

Other Foods that Lead to Bone Loss

Processed and fast foods are the worst stuff you can put into your body. In order for your body to function optimally, it needs the type of balanced diet that I suggest in the next section.

Processed foods such as potato chips, French fries, microwaveable "meals", soda and candy contain very little nutrients and are chock full of undigestible fats and dangerous additives such as high fructose corn syrup, aspartame and preservatives.

If you think switching from a mainly processed food diet to a healthy, nutritious one will be next to impossible, I'm here to tell you it's easier than you think. In my previous article, I explain how to wean yourself off processed foods in 7 easy steps and how to give your body what it's really craving.

When cooking, I advise you to avoid most all omega-6 based oils such as corn, safflower or soy oil. These oils are loaded with highly processed, damaged omega 6 fats, which contribute to inflammation in your body.

Instead, I recommend using healthful olive- and coconut oils. For more information, see my video on the health benefits of these oils.

Prevent Bone Loss with Appropriate Sunshine Exposure

The health benefits of vitamin D cannot be overstressed. An alarming number of people in the United States are vitamin D deficient, and vitamin D deficiency can lead to a host of health problems, including osteoporosis.

Despite what you may have heard, appropriate sunshine exposure is not bad for you. It is healthy and necessary. Just 15 to 20 minutes of sun exposure per day can make a dramatic improvement in your health, and appropriate sun exposure is the ideal way to maintain your vitamin D levels in the optimal range.

Alternatively, you can use a safe tanning bed to naturally increase your vitamin D..

However, if neither of those options are available to you, the next option is to take an oral vitamin D3 supplement. Typical adult doses for vitamin D range from 5000 to even 40,000 units per day, please consult with a holistic doctor to check your blood levels and help to determine an appropriate dose for you.

Keep in mind that it is very important to get your vitamin D levels checked by a qualified lab (I recommend LabCorp) to avoid under- or overdosing. An optimal blood level of vitamin D for a healthy adult is between 50-70 ng/ml.

Vitamin K2 is CRUCIAL in Preventing Osteoporosis

Vitamin K can be classified as either K1 or K2:

Vitamin K1: Found in green vegetables, K1 goes directly to your liver and helps you maintain a healthy blood clotting system. (This is the kind of K that infants need to help prevent a serious bleeding disorder.) It is also vitamin K1 that keeps your own blood vessels from calcifying, and helps your bones retain calcium and develop the right crystalline structure.

Vitamin K2: Bacteria produce this type of vitamin K. It is present in high quantities in your gut, but unfortunately is not absorbed from there and passes out in your stool. It is present in fermented foods, particularly cheese and the Japanese food natto, which is by far the richest source of K2.

How does vitamin K lead to bone health?

Osteocalcin is a protein produced by your osteoblasts (cells responsible for bone formation), and is utilized within the bone as an integral part of the bone-forming process. However, osteocalcin must be "carboxylated" before it can be effective. Vitamin K functions as a cofactor for the enzyme that catalyzes the carboxylation of osteocalcin.

Vitamin K2 has been found to be a far more effective "activator" of osteocalcin than K1 because your liver preferentially uses vitamin K1 to activate clotting factors, while most of your other tissues preferentially use K2.

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin K from Your Diet?

Eating lots of green vegetables will increase your vitamin K1 levels naturally, especially:

Kale

Spinach

Collard greens

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

You can obtain all the K2 you'll need (about 200 micrograms) by eating 15 grams of natto daily, which is half an ounce. However, natto is generally not pleasing to the Westerner's palate, so the next best thing is a vitamin K2 supplement.

But remember, you must always take your vitamin K supplement with fat since it is fat-soluble and won't be absorbed without it. You must use caution on the higher doses if you take anticoagulants, but if you are generally healthy and not on these types of medications, I suggest 150 mcg of K2 daily.

Fortunately, you don't need to worry about overdosing on K2—people have been given a thousand-fold "overdose" over the course of three years, showing no adverse reactions (i.e., no increased clotting tendencies).

Exercise to Prevent Bone Loss

Remember that bone is living tissue that requires regular physical activity in order to renew and rebuild itself. Peak bone mass is achieved in adulthood and then begins a slow decline. Exercise is very important in maintaining healthy bone mass. Weight-bearing exercise is one of the most effective remedies against osteoporosis.

Your bones are actually very porous and soft, and as you get older, your bones can easily become less dense and hence, more brittle. Especially if you are inactive.

Resistance training can combat this effect because as you put more tension on your muscles it puts more pressure on your bones, which then respond by continuously creating fresh, new bone.

In addition, as you build more muscle, and make the muscle that you already have stronger, you also put more constant pressure on your bones.

A good weight bearing exercise to incorporate into your routine (depending on your current level of fitness, of course) is a walking lunge, as it helps build bone density in your hips, even without any additional weights.

One of the best ways to improve bone density is to use acceleration training equipment like the Power Plate, that I have recently discussed.

Osteoporosis in Men

Here is something about osteoporosis in men you may not have realized: Men over the age of 50 are at greater risk for developing osteoporosis than prostate cancer. Men develop this disease because of a condition called hypogonadism, which may lead to shrinking in height by several inches. Risk factors in men include:

Alcoholism

Obesity

Smoking

Gastrointestinal disorders

Sedentary lifestyle

Lack of sunlight exposure

Men with pre-existing conditions such as asthma, emphysema, Crohn's disease, herniated disks, and autoimmune disease taking steroids such as prednisone or cortisone are increasing their risk of developing osteoporosis that much further.

Sally's Comment

Natural progesterone is the only known molecule to stimulate the Osteoblast function, i.e. the bone building function. Supplementing with a good quality Natural Progesterone such as Naturone, can reverse osteoporosis, provided the pH of the diet is right and daily exercise such as walking for 40 minutes is adhered to.

Taking progesterone restores the important hormonal balance so necessary for bone health.

DEPRESSION.

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:16:09 -0800

DEPRESSION CURE

Of all the natural remedies for depression perhaps one of the most effective yet least discussed is natural progesterone. The link between progesterone and depression is primarily through the action of the enzyme monoamine oxidase.

Depression is usually divided into two categories. Reactive, if it is the result of a death for example, and endogenous or clinical when it occurs for no external reason. The latter is also referred to as a depressive illness.

Depression is on the increase. Figures for the UK show 10% of the population have mental health problems. In America approximately seventeen million people are affected by it.

Research indicates that the causes are many. The majority of these support the linkage between low levels of progesterone and depression. One in four people become depressed because of allergens within food. A low level of cholesterol increases the risk, hypoglycaemia is another cause. Any stressful event, thyroid malfunction, a low level of serotonin and environmental oestrgens are all know to contribute to the problem.

But what of its treatment? Aside from progesterone WHICH WILL PUSH UP SEROTONIN LEVELS NATURALLY nutrition is one of the most widely ignored of the various natural remedies for depression. It can play a major role in overcoming the condition, with a success rate of over 80%. Another very important factor is lack of Vitamin D3 which is obtained primarily from exposing skin to sunlight (preferably between 10am and 2pm for 20 – 30 minutes)

Twice as many women as men suffer from it, and more women are affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) than men. In the latter case the cause may be either excessive oestrgen or a low level of progesterone, as progesterone levels drop during dull or cloudless days. This is particularly noticeable in higher latitudes during the winter months. Some of the symptoms of SAD are weight gain, cravings, panic attacks, lack of energy and low libido. Progesterone is involved in sugar metabolism and in increasing libido and energy.

Increasingly progesterone is helping women and men to overcome depression. It acts as a natural remedy for depression by inhibiting the action of the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO) which oxidises the amines rendering them ineffective. It has none of the adverse side effects that the synthetic MAOI’s (such as Prosac) have.

Progesterone's action as one of the most effective natural remedies for depression is its influence in the metabolism of serotonin and dopamine, both known to play a role in depression.

Serotonin, melatonin, dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline are known as monoamines. The amino acid tryptophan is the precursor to serotonin and melatonin while phenylalanine and tyrosine are precursors to dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline. A derivative of the amino acid methionine, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) has anti-depressive properties, but is extremely expensive.

Methionine, together with the co-factors folic acid and vitamin B12 is an effective and affordable combination of natural remedies for depression. SAMe, folic acid and vitamin B12 influence serotonin metabolism.

Depressed people have been found to have low levels of these B vitamins: 1,3,6,12 and folic acid, a higher incidence of hypoglycaemia and an excessive excretion of cortisol.

Progesterone and depression are linked through the interaction of the following drugs which cause an imbalance between the monamines...

beta-blockers

caffeine

contraceptives

corticosteroids

nicotine

...while oestrgens and cortisol affect mood by disturbing tryptophan metalbolism. Progestins are sometimes thought of as natural remedies for depression. This is a grave mistake as they are the synthetic "progesterones" found in HRT and the Pill and are known to lower levels of natural progesterone and serotonin manufactured in the body.

Women suffering from PMS are the victims of a lack of progesterone and depression is a common result. They have been found to have low levels of serotonin in their blood.

Ten per cent of women get either acute or chronic postnatal depression (PND) after giving birth, the reason being a sudden drop in progesterone levels once the placenta has come away. A few rare cases (0.5%) develop postnatal psychosis. This is a temporary disorder that is also helped by progesterone.

There are many mental and physical symptoms associated with depression. The milder problems in women manifest themselves in PMS and menopause, while the severest appears in PND and pre-menstrual and post-natal psychosis. In very rare cases the latter ends in infanticide, murder or self-mutilation.

All the above mentioned natural remedies for depression can alleviate all or any of the following symptoms...

mental - loneliness; feelings of uselessness; endless crying; irrational behaviour; confusion; feelings of unreality; guilt; feelings of worthlessness; anxiety; agitation; panic attacks; agoraphobia; claustrophobia; irritability; aggression; anger; rage; violent mood swings; rejection of the baby; delusions; hallucinations; visions; voices in the head; suicidal thoughts; paranoia; changed personality, manic depression

physical - asthma; bingeing; bloating; epilepsy; exhaustion; dizziness; hunger; insomnia; migraine; muscular weakness; sinusitis; thirst

Progesterone can help prevent and reverse the above symptoms in both sexes and through all age groups. It is particularly helpful for women during puberty, for PMS and menopause symptoms. It is essential to maintain adequate levels.

An underactive thyroid can be the cause of depression, so a test is advisable. If this is diagnosed then supplimental progesterone can help increase thyroid metabolism especially if used in conjunction with the nutrient based natural remedies for depression.

The following nutrients are essential on a daily basis...

15 to 60ml Omega 3 flax oil

50mg zinc (extremely important for PND)

100 to 1000mg niacin (vitamin B3)

100 to 200mg vitamin B6

500mg inositol

500mg choline

1000 to 3000mg vitamin C

10 to 20mg manganese

200mcg chromium picolinate

500-1000mg magnesium

400mcg folic acid

300mcg vitamin B12

500mg-6gm of the essential amino acid tryptophan for the manufacture of serotonin

500mg-2gm tyrosine and 400mg DL- phenylalanine for the production of dopamine

500mg methionine

500mg GABA to relax and calm

The following natural remedies for depression can be taken initially, but should be discontinued once the nutrients take affect...

500mg kava-kava (a natural relaxant)

500-1000mg of St John's Wort (an effective natural anti-depressant with very few adverse side effects - unlike the synthetic SSRI’s (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). It works in the same way - by curing the symptom not the cause

Ignatia amara (a herb that helps with grief)

Food should be natural and unprocessed and include organic protein and fibre, particularly complex carbohydrates as this leads to increased tryptophan uptake. At least 50-75% of all food consumed should be raw.

Keep meals small and frequent. An interesting fact is that after a large meal progesterone levels drop.

Increase intake of cold-water fish such as mackerel, tuna, salmon, and herring, avoiding those with high levels of mercury.

Avoid:

all forms of oestrgen
the Pill (change to another form of contraceptive)
HRT
Tamoxifen
all non organic dairy products and meat, including chicken, as these often contain oestrgenic growth hormones
sugar
oxidised fats, i.e. margarine, refined oils, saturated fats and fried foods, in particular fried animal protein
milk
coffee
reduce sodium intake, but replaced with Himalayan salts.
wheat, as the protein in wheat has been linked to depression
all sodas, in particular diet drinks and sweeteners containing aspartame, which blocks the manufacture of serotonin
alcohol

SALLY’s COMMENTS

Attached is an article on depression, hormonal balance and nutrition. I strongly agree that 3 factors are at play in depression

1. Xeno-oestrogens have made us all "oestrogen Dominant" which effect our Serotonin levels and the result is depression. Get progesterone levels up ... it regulates Serotonin and it is also known as "Nature's Valium". Often just getting people on to this alone is enough to sort the problem out. However there is more...

2. Vit D3 deficiencies have a huge role to play. We have now for a few decades smothered our skins in sunscreen filtering creams, thus not getting the Vit D3 we should. Our skin makes Vit D3 when exposed to sunlight. This also explains the normal increase in depression (SADS) during UK winters and also the increase in colds and flus during winter months, when our skins are covered with clothes. This is all due to a depressed Immune system (Vit D3 is essential for a good immune function).If you cannot get the sun then DO supplement with a tablet of Vit D3 x 3 per day until feeling better, then reduce to recommended doses.

3.Nutrition. Junk food has not only caused obesity, but we are all now deficient in a number of essectial Vits and Minerals which all play a role in Depression . The most important being the VIT Bs, especially Vit B3 (Niacin.

The answer is to address all three areas asap .... it may take some time to build up the immune system and levels of Vit D3 and B, but this is definitely the way forward.

Good luck in changing your life. You will look back on this period as a "life-changing time" for the better of course.

AM I OESTROGEN DOMINANT ?

Tue, 10 May 2011 01:21:37 -0800

Hi Sally,
I believe that I must have oestrogen dominance. I know that my beautiful twin sister had it when she got breast cancer (after already being diagnosed with endemitriosis) when we were only 26, unfortunately it ravaged her body and she passed away at 29yrs. I am now 43 and have had a great share of stress and grief in my life as well as severe depression, panic disorder etc etc,(I had two children in my early 30's) I then developed Hashimoto's thyroiditis (with endless debilitating symptoms that no doctors could help with) and also severe gluten intolerance. Whilst I didn't 'test' for celiac's disease I completely eliminated gluten from my diet with astonishing results. The remaining symptoms that I can't shake are unrelenting fatigue and terrible memory and concentration. My periods have become so heavy and unmanageable over the last 18 months that I ordered myself a pelvic ultrasound and I apparently have adrenomyosis which apparently explains the severe bleeding, the pain and horrible blood clots. They want to recommend I try a merina iud, but I desperately don't want any man made implements in my body full of chemicals etc. I cannot find a doctor that understands how all my symptoms go together(thyroid, heavy bleeding, fatigue, irritability, pmt) etc etc. I have basically become my own doctor through years of research and understanding my own body. I have of course tried every specialist and endless natural therapies with varied successes. I currently take thyroxine 125mcg daily but things are absolutely not right with me.

My biggest question is this: is there any danger possible in taking too much progesterone? How much would you recommend for me? My periods are regular but when I actually ovulate seems to change quite a bit.

thankyou so much for reading. I feel like I may have finally found answers to lots of my health issues - I just want to have energy and feel well!

Advice please?

P

SALLY'S REPLY
Yes, I think you have at last found the answer you have been looking for. Your symptoms speak of horrific hormonal imbalance. The reasons for this imbalance vary, but by and large, they are due to both hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) going out of their very necessary balance. Oestrogen is now in abundance because of the xeno-oestorgens (see attached and click here). Progesterone is deficient because of anovulatory cycles starting now at a very early age (average 33yrs whereas it used to be 50), and if you do not ovulate, you produce NO progesterone; Because you are bleeding heavily does not mean you are still ovulating, you are probably not and therefore you are in desperate need of progesterone. The other important reason for deficient progesterone levels is the high stress we are all subjected to these days. Stress hormones come directly from the 'mother hormone' progesterone (Click here to see table) so every time we stress, we are draining our progesterone levels, and as you will see from the table, there are many other hormones that go into deficiency too because they too are derived only from progesterone ... eg the corticosteroid which are responsible for keep inflammatory conditions, allergies and auto-immune diseases at bay. This is not a drug, so do not expect immediate results, but gradually over the next 3 months, as your full hormonal balance comes in, you should feel better and better. Keep a diary so you can see the improvements. Initially you may even go through a detox (of the xeno-oestrogens) and this may make the symptoms of oestrogen dominance worse for a short while, so double the dose of progesterone to dump them quickly, for a week. (Click here for these symptoms)Good luck, and keep me informed. I also attach an order form if you so wish to use it (and average person's 3 months supply). The doses I recommend for you are ... bearing in mind that Day 1 is the first day of your period..... from day 5 use 1ml morning and night, then increase to 2 spoons am and pm from day 12 until your next period. Your cycle may go haywire initially, but each time just follow the that recommended regime. Slowly things should improve.These are the benefits of progesterone

QUESTION ON MENOPAUSE AND HOT FLUSHES.

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:35:38 -0800

I am 58, I started using Naturone nearly 3 months ago, and have not experienced any lessening of my hot flushes, which I was hoping would at least calm down. Should I continue with the product, or does it just not work for some people?

Kind regards

Marianne.

SALLY REPLIES...

Naturone is excellent to get you through the menopause. It balances oestrogen dominance .... and usually works for Hot flushes, BUT the bottom line is, hot flushes are due to changes in oestrogen levels, and at this stage of life, your oestrogen levels are dropping. Although in most case progesterone works for hot flushes because not only is it the antagonist to oestrogen but also manufactures oestrogen too,(amongst many other hormones it is responsible for (click to enlarge table on Progesterone)) .... however, if you are stressed, all the progesterone is siphoned into producing adrenalin and cortisol. I am sure you have already noticed, that as you get worried or angry, immediately a hot flush occurs.??? There are other triggers for hot flushes too, and these are SUGAR, COFFEE and refined carbohydrates and alcohol.

My suggestion is to take a products called Stress damage control (Solal) as well as the Naturone (which by the way will be helping to calm you down, sleep better, be less reactive, lose weight and many other benefits during menopause). I also agree that 3 months is still early days to get hormones into balance.

So for all the above reasons, I do think you should continue, but make a few dietary changes as well. Lastly, a change in attitude can do wonders ... regard these flushes as "Power surges", afterall you are entering the most powerful time of your life !!.