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Jamieson Health Center
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September 4, 2013 |
Volume 5, Number 4 |
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energy, restful
sleep, a healthy libido, and overall health and well being – not to mention
her ability to conceive. But when the normal estrogen and progesterone levels
shift too far from normal, she can experience fatigue, mood swings, hot
flashes or sweats, bloating, breast tenderness, and of course headaches –
including a migraine. What Causes a Menstrual Migraine? Any symptoms a woman feels each month
related to her monthly cycle is usually caused by what is known as estrogen
dominance. This is when she is either making too much estrogen,
having trouble properly detoxifying the estrogen, or has insufficient
progesterone to balance the estrogen. When these estrogen levels become too
high or are not balanced out by progesterone, a migraine can result. The most common times during a woman’s
monthly cycle to present with a migraine is either around ovulation (often
around day 8-14 of her cycle), or some time during the week before her period
(“PMS”), if not during menses. During ovulation there is a surge in estrogen
which is followed by a surge in progesterone. If the surge is unable to be
detoxified via the liver, then a migraine can result. Or, if there is not the
necessary amount of progesterone which follows the release of the egg, a
migraine can occur. During the end of the cycle when many
women present with PMS, migraines can occur as the body is having difficulty
breaking down estrogen, as well as progesterone, to prepare for the beginning
of her next cycle. What Can You Do To Help Resolve Your
Migraine? There are several things you can do to improve your
health to resolve your hormonal-related migraine. First and foremost is to
reduce your stress. Stress increases a hormone called cortisol which requires
the same precursor nutrients
needed to make progesterone. So many women have low progesterone due to too much cortisol (stress). Cortisol also must be broken down in
the liver via the same detoxification pathways as all other hormones. So
the more cortisol available, the more burdened the liver is and the less
efficient it is able to metabolize your sex hormones. Reducing stress
means finding time to relax and exercise, consuming less if not zero
caffeine and sugar, eating regularly and keeping your
blood sugar balanced, getting adequate sleep, and removing any of life’s burdens (stress) as you’re able. Supporting Detox
Pathways. Xenoestrogens are chemicals
that mimic naturally occurring estrogens and disrupt the function of the
endocrine system. Problems with fertility, sexual development, and both male
and female hormonal health can be greatly affected by these hormone disruptors.
The majority of xenoestrogens are found in plastic
products which contain chemicals such as Bisphenol
A (BPA) and other polycarbonates. Using less plastic products and especially
never heating or cooking with any plastic products can help lower your xenoestrogen levels; this also includes being aware of plastic
lids commonly used on the top of hot coffee to-go cups. However, xenoestrogens
are also found in skin care products, perfumes, cleaning supplies, and
insecticides amongst others. Use organic skincare, cleaning products made
from vinegar and hydrogen peroxide or just soap and water and avoid perfumes,
but use scented oils instead. Many women (men too) do not properly
detoxify their hormones due to nutritional deficiencies or problems with
their physiology. Sometimes nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin B6, B12, or folate may be necessary to help correct a hormonal
imbalance. Proper intestinal function and elimination is also a critical
factor in detoxifying, since if you can’t get the toxins out of your body they
will accumulate, get reabsorbed and cause more problems. As you can see, many different factors
can contribute to your headaches. Using applied kinesiology diagnostic techniques,
I can help restore balance to your hormonal system by providing an individualized
assessment and treatment plan to help you overcome your migraines and as well
as other hormonal-health related problems you may be experiencing. So give us a call to set up your appointment or answer any
questions you may have. You can also check our website at www.jamiesonhealthcenter.com for more
information. Yours in good
health,
Dr. Samuel Jamieson, D.C. P.S. Read more of my newsletters at http://www.jamiesonhealthcenter.com/archive.htm |
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Seminars we’ve
taken. Since
I want to make a difference in your lives and that of your children, I’m
constantly trying to keep up with the latest developments in healing
practices, clinical research and new discoveries in the area of integrative
holistic medicine. To that end, I have attended the following seminars and
conferences over the last several months: ·
The neuro-endocrine immunology of blood glucose issues ·
Autoimmune triggers of
gluten sensitivity ·
International College
of Applied Kinesiology – annual conference ·
The Neuorendocrine-Immunology of Hepatic Detoxification ·
Functional
Neurology – ongoing at the Carrick Institute of Neurology ·
Understanding
the complexity of gluten sensitivity ·
Breaking the
complex web of leaky gut ·
Neurochemistry
of childhood brain developmental disorders ·
The neuroendocrine immunology of andropause ·
The neuroendocrine immunology of perimenopause ·
The aging brain ·
The brain-gut
axis ·
Nutrition
Response Testing ·
NeuroIntegration therapy–
Level 1 and Level 2 training ·
Alpha/Theta
training with neurofeedback ·
Deep States
training with neurofeedback – level 2 ·
Level 2 advanced
neurofeedback training ·
Alpha-Theta
advanced training Some patients have asked about previous
newsletters and they can be found on our website at http://www.jamiesonhealthcenter.com/archive.htm |
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