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INDICATIONS AND USAGE Evening Primrose Oil is used for neurodermatitis, premenstrual syndrome and as a dietary aid. Capsules containing 0.5 gm of evening primrose oil have been approved for use in Germany, in the treatment of and to relieve symptoms of atopic eczema. Symptoms such as itching, flaking and inflammation may be reduced or cured. Also available as a dietary supplement. The drug is used to treat hyperactivity in children, lessen high cholesterol levels and ease premenstrual syndrome.

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The common denominator between magnesium intake and these diseases (see below list), as well as diabetes mel-litus, migraine, and premenstrual syndrome is chronic latent magnesium deficiency. It is reasonable to suspect chronic latent magnesium deficiency in any patient with cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, migraine, osteoporosis, or premenstrual syndrome, or risk factors for any of these conditions."24 As shown in the table on the next page, important nutrients disappear when whole wheat or other grains are refined. As this baker s dozen shows, the losses can be dramatic.

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Wild yam is used in the treatment of colic, cough (dry), depression, diarrhea, diabetes, diverticulitis, dysmenorrhea, emotional weakness, enteritis, enuresis, erectile dysfunction, exhaustion, fatigue, flatulence, hemorrhoids, immune-system weakness, infertility, irritable bowel syndrome, labor pain, leg cramps, low sperm count, lung weakness, menopause symptoms, morning sickness, muscle spasms, neuralgia, night sweats, ovarian pain, polyruria, premenstrual syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, senility, and spermatorrhea. It can also be of use in cases of threatened miscarriage.

Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

What's more, a high-sugar diet also could be connected to chronic fatigue, stubborn yeast infections, severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), excessive menopausal symptoms, and pelvic pain, according to a number of experts including reproductive endocrinologist and gynecologist Deborah Metzger, Ph.D., M.D., medical director of Harmony Women's Health in Los Altos, California.

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Later they were called premenstrual syndrome (PMS) followed8 by "premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), each redefinition requiring a more precise diagnosis and, of course, a different treatment regimen. There is nothing new about creating new diseases solely for the purpose of treatment, as we will see in our discussion of estrogen replacement therapy. What we are witnessing is the worst of the medical model, which relentlessly seeks medical explanations and treatments for various and sundry behaviors—always, of course, with significant financial rewards.

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Women are told that they should take medication for "illnesses" such as menopause and premenstrual syndrome, which actually are natural cyclical changes. Children who simply can't sit still or who drift off in, class are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and given Ritalin. Older people who do not have high blood pressure are told they have a condition called prehypertension (a systolic blood pressure of 120 to 139, or a diastolic pressure of 80 to 89) that may warrant drug intervention.

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Chaste tree berries are highly regarded for all menstrual problems, especially those associated with premenstrual syndrome. Do not take it if you are on birth control medication, as it can potentially decrease the effects, otherwise take 240 mg of a capsule standardized to 0.6% aucubine, or 1 tsp twice a day of the tincture. Passionflower relaxes the nervous system and improves some PMS symptoms. Take 300 mg two to three times a day. Milk thistle improves liver function, important in the metabolism of hormones. Take 250 mg three times a day an 80-85% silymarin extract.

Supplements: Take 50 mg of vitamin B6 a day, as it has been shown to help with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and painful periods. Magnesium is required for the CO I— < _l q_ o o o CO or metabolism of estrogen, and also works synergistically with vitamin B6 to reduce pain; take 250 mg a day. Muscles that are calcium-deficient tend to be hyperactive and therefore might be more likely to cramp, so take 1,000 mgof the citrate form of calcium a day. Niacin has been shown to be helpful in treating menstrual cramps as it dilates the blood vessels to improve blood flow to the contracting uterus.

Pulsatilla: If irregular, frequently late periods are accompanied by severe symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), use Pulsatilla. Breasts are tender and enlarged, and premenstrual headaches also tend to develop. There is also likely to be a persistent sense that a period is about to start, long before it actually does. Lachesis: When this remedy is indicated, the menstrual flow is heavy, dark, and clotted, and severe symptoms of PMS build from the point of ovulation and slightly subside once a period begins. Palpitations, feeling faint, and hot flashes often accompany heavy periods.

It may cause an increase in vaginal bleeding, and you should discontinue use if this occurs. See premenstrual syndrome (p. 799) for more information on chaste tree. Tribulus: Tribulus been used to enhance fertility in both males and females. Extracts of tribulus may alter blood hormone levels, and improve sperm activity. The tablets for infertility contain 250 mg of this herb, and for men, one tablet is taken three times daily for one to two months, and, for women, one tablet is taken three times daily at certain times of the menstrual cycle (either days 1-12, or 5-14).

PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

INDICATIONS AND USAGE ¦ Cardiac insufficiency NYHA I and II ¦ Arrhythmia ¦ Hypertension ¦ Hypotension ¦ Nosebleeds ¦ Nervous heart complaints ¦ premenstrual syndrome (PMS) ¦ Wounds and burns Internally, the plant is used for symptomatic treatment of mild menorrhagia and metrorrhagia. Externally, it is used for nosebleeds and superficially bleeding skin injuries. Shepherd's Purse is seldom used in folk medicine today. In America it is used for headaches.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE ¦ Nervousness and insomnia ¦ premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Bugleweed is used for mild thyroid hyperfunction associated with disturbances of the autonomic nervous system. It is also used for tension and pain in the breast (mastodynia). CONTRAINDICATIONS The drug is contraindicated in hypofunction of the thyroid and thyroid gland enlargement without function disturbance. There should not be any simultaneous administration of thyroid hormone preparations.

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Evaluation and treatment of breast symptoms in patients with the premenstrual syndrome. J Reprod Med; 28(8):503-508. 1983a London RS, Sundaram GS, Murphy L et al. The effect of alpha-tocopherol on premenstrual symptomatology: a double-blind study. J Am CollNutr, 2(2): 115-122. 1983b London RS, Sundaram GS, Murphy L et al. The effect of vitamin E on mammary dysplasia: a double-blind study. Obstet Gynecol; 65(1):104-106. 1985 Machtey I & Ouaknine L. Tocopherol in osteoarthritis: a controlled pilot study. J Am Geriatr Soc; 26(7):328-330. 1978 McBride JM, Kraemer WJ, Triplett-McBride T et al.

PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

INDICATIONS AND USAGE ¦ premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Wichtl M (Hrsg.), Teedrogen, 4. Aufl., Wiss. Verlagsges. Stuttgart 1997. Samuellson G et al., (1981) Acta Pharm Sueca 18:179. Schmidt S, Unkonventionelle Heilverfahren in der Tumortherapie. In: ZPT 17(2): 115-117. 1996. Schwarz T et al, Stimulation by a stable, standardised mistletoe preparation of cytokine production in an in vitro human skin bioassay. In: PM 62, Abstracts of the 44th Ann Congress of GA, 1996. Stirpe F et al, (1982) J Biol Chem 257(22): 13271.

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One small study also suggested that ginkgo may be helpful in relieving some of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. My friend Daniel Amen, M.D., whom I consider to be one of the world's foremost experts on the brain, pioneered the SPECT method of brain scanning imagery and has a database of thousands of pictures of brains in every state imaginable. Brains on alcohol, brains on drugs, healthy brains, sick brains, brains with attention deficit disorder, you name it. Amen says ginkgo enhances circulation, memory, and concentration.

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It is also effective for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and pregnancy-induced morning sickness; other research shows that higher-dose B6 could be helpful for people who are depressed or who have carpal tunnel syndrome. You and your doctor may agree to try a higher dose of B6 if there's the potential for benefit. Up to 100 mg per day is safe, but should be combined with the other B vitamins as well for balance. The B Vitamin-Homocysteine Connection A common amino acid called methionine is converted in the body to a dangerous chemical called homocysteine.

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However, pregnant women and women whose premenstrual syndrome or fibrocystic breast disease worsens after caffeine ingestion will want to choose decaffeinated varieties of green tea or caffeine-free green tea supplements. CHAPTER 10 A Cup a Day Keeps the Dentist Away Few parts of the body play such a variety of roles in everyday living as your mouth and teeth do. They are important for expressing yourself through speaking, singing, and smiling, but in a function even more basic to sustaining health, the teeth and mouth are responsible for the first phase of digesting food.

A Caution About Caffeine Women who suffer from fibrocystic breast disease or premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and women who are pregnant may want to be cautious with their intake of tea, since some evidence suggests that the caffeine in tea can actually worsen these conditions. At some point in their lives, more than half of all women report suffering from symptoms of fibrocystic breast disease, a condition characterized by painful, lumpy breasts. Its underlying cause remains unknown. Women who experience fibrocystic breast disease may be at greater risk for breast cancer later in life.

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Calcium carbonate and the premenstrual syndrome: Effects on premenstrual and menstrual symptoms. premenstrual syndrome Study Group. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 179(2):444-52. Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) The prostate is a male reproductive gland that sits at the outlet of the urinary bladder and surrounds the urethra (the channel that carries urine away from the bladder). Normally the prostate is about the size of a walnut. In many men, however, especially those who are middle-aged or older, the gland becomes inflamed or enlarged.

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Is Evening Primrose oil of value in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome? Control Clin Trials; 17:60-68. 1996 Cancelo-Hidalgo M, et al. Effect of a compound containing isoflavones, primrose oil and vitamin E in two different doses on climacteric symptoms. J Obstet Gynaecol, 26(4):344-347. 2006. Chenoy R, Hussain S, Tayob Y et al. Effect of oral gamolenic acid from evening primrose oil on menopausal flushing. BMJ; 308:501-503. 1994 Cotterell JC, Lee AJ & Hunter JO. Double blind, cross-over trial of evening Primrose oil in women with menstrually- related irritable bowel syndrome.

Approved by Commission E: ¦ Menstrual cycle irregularities ¦ premenstrual syndrome (PMS) ¦ Mastalgia/mastodynia Chaste Tree preparations are used to treat irregularities of the menstrual cycle, premenstrual complaints, and mastalgia/ mastodynia. Unproven Uses: Insufficient milk production and menstrual disturbances caused by corpus luteum insufficiency. It is also used to control libido, increase milk flow, reduce flatulence, suppress appetite, and induce sleep.

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Some antidepressants are also approved for smoking cessation and premenstrual syndrome. Symptoms of depression that are responsive to medication include decreased interest in things, persistent sadness or feelings of depression that occur most of the day over weeks at a time, thoughts of suicide, hopelessness, feelings of worthlessness, decreased energy, loss of appetite, agitation, sleep disturbance, problems concentrating, and low self-esteem. Ars11depressants and HIow They Work Theories of how the brain mediates depression involve alterations of the serotonin and norepinephrine systems.

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Fatty oils EFFECTS Chaste Tree may be effective for menstrual cycle disorders secondary to hyperprolactinemia and premenstrual syndrome. Data are inconclusive for its use for acne. A study failed to demonstrate a homeopathic preparation of Vitex was effective for female infertility. Homeopathic preparations have been somewhat effective in the treatment of mastalgia, but further trials are warranted. A mechanism of action and pharmacologically active constituents have not been conclusively identified for Vitex agnus castus. It may act upon the pituitary-hypothalamic axis.

Approved by Commission E: ¦ Nervousness and insomnia ¦ premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Unproven Uses: Bugleweed is used for mild thyroid hyper-function associated with disturbances of the autonomic nervous system. It is also used for tension and pain in the breast (mastodynia). In folk medicine, it is used for functional and organic cardiac conditions, and liver and kidney disease. Homeopathic Uses: Lycopus virginicus is used to treat hyperthyroidism in homeopathic preparations.

PDR for Herbal Medicines Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

The drug is used to treat hyperactivity in children, lessen high cholesterol levels and ease premenstrual syndrome. PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. DOSAGE Mode of Administration: Available as a medicinal/pharmaceutical preparation (with gammon acid standardized proportion of evening primrose oil) in capsule form (0.5 gm). Daily Dosage: Capsules, with a standardized percentage of 0.5 gamma acids. To be taken 3 times daily, in doses of 1 to 2 capsules.

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The herb can also help to alleviate symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, including anxiety, depression, nervous tension, confusion, and crying. Dosage: The chemical constituents of St. John's wort will vary between batches, so shop for a standardized product. (This will be identified and explained on the label.) For depression, take 300 mg three times daily. If this dosage fails to help after one month, try doubling it for several weeks. On rare occasions, St. John's wort may increase eye and skin sensitivity to sunlight.

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I started menstruating when 1 was fourteen and over the years my cycle remained inconsistent and premenstrual syndrome got worse with age. I thought that suffering from premenstrual syndrome, hlood sugar problems, and inconsistent menstrual cycles was something that 1 just had to endure. Seven years ago 1 changed to Perfect Health and became a vegetarian—I still ate wheat and dairy. I was also diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Six months ago my premenstrual tension was getting so bad that I thought I would need anti-depressants.

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Benefits for health problems supported and/or suggested by scientific trials using evening primrose oil include premenstrual syndrome, fibrocystic breast pain, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and ulcerative colitis. Other conditions for which it may provide benefit include menopause and pregnancy. The pain and tenderness of benign breast disease associated with premenstrual breast pain and fibrocystic breasts has been alleviated with evening primrose oil in more than one scientific study.

The degree of improvement in overall premenstrual syndrome scores between baseline and the end of the trial was 51 percent, with more than two-thirds of the sample demonstrating at least a 50 percent decrease in symptom severity. The mood subscale showed the most improvement (57 percent), and the symptoms with the greatest reductions in scores were crying (92 percent), depression (85 percent), confusion (75 percent), feeling out of control (72 percent), nervous tension (71 percent), anxiety (69 percent), and insomnia (69 percent). Saint John's Wort 300 mg 3 times daily Additional Herbs.

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