The cessation of menses is deemed menopause in females. The time it takes for this to occur is named climacteric and can last anywhere from 6-13 years. Simply stated, since a woman is born with all the “pre-eggs” she’ll ever have, at some point, she will run out. When this occurs, there will no longer be a corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone. Simultaneously, FSH and LH levels will rise because the pituitary will not be getting the response from the developing oocyte that egg production has begun. So the pituitary sends out more LH and FSH in hopes they will stimulate the development of the egg. If you remember, estrogen stimulates ovary, uterus and vagina function. When the levels of estrogen drop, the ovary and uterus will not undergo their monthly, cyclical changes.
The decreasing levels of estrogen may cause thinning of the walls of the vagina, decrease in mucus production in the vagina, hair thinning, fuzzy thinking, and increased risk of osteoporosis (although there are many causes). High levels of estrogen relative to progesterone can cause headaches and irritability. Hot flashes have not been linked to low estrogen levels, but some evidence points to fluxes in neurotransmitters in the brain (funny how no research has been done).
While the ovary’s production of estrogen decreases, estrogen production in the adrenals, skin, muscles, brain, pineal gland, hair follicle and fat tissue increases by up to two-fold. Androgens produced by the adrenal gland are precursors to estrogen and can be converted to estrogen. Having healthy adrenals coming into menopause is one way a woman can help herself. Unfortunately, most women in this day and age come into menopause with fatigued adrenals.
More than any stage of a woman’s life, it seems menopause has many negative attributes, by women and society at large. Wonderful insights and reclamations of the power and absolute need we have of women at this stage and beyond can be found in many women’s herbal references, books by Rosemary Gladstar, Susun Weed, Christiane Northrup and Natalie Angier’s Woman, an Intimate Geography. We need our elder women and the wisdom they’ve earned.
I found a great article from Heal Me. Please contact me if you want to begin the journey of healing. (added note: if you have acid reflux, please visit your chiropractor and see if T-5 or other rib vertebrae is alright. If these are not aligned, acid reflux and other gut issues can be a result. Always check the simple before the serious).
If you believe you may have the leaky gut syndrome, you’ll of course want to know what some of the signs and symptoms are. Or perhaps you have some of these symptoms but have not received any kind of diagnosis from your doctor, leaving you wondering: what exactly is going on with my body? In this article, we’re going to share everything you need to know about leaky gut symptoms so you’ll know if it’s something you should talk to your doctor about.
What are the symptoms of an unhealthy gut?
Symptoms of an unhealthy gut include feelings of fatigue, chronic gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea, constipation, gas, or bloating, headaches, brain fog, and poor immune system function. In addition, you may experience or even be diagnosed with other conditions, which could be an indication that you have a leaky gut. We list those below.
What is impaired intestinal permeability?
Permeability is a term describing how easily the material can pass through something. In the case of our intestines, we absorb nutrients from our food as it moves from inside the gastrointestinal tract through the cells lining the gut wall, then into the body where it can be used. However, the lining of the gut also serves as a barrier against toxins entering the bloodstream and causing us harm. Disruption of this barrier sometimes referred to as hyper-permeability or increased permeability, allows harmful substances and pathogens to enter the bloodstream.
The impairment of the permeability of your intestines is the mechanism thought to be the culprit behind common disorders including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and other food allergies. It plays a major role in what natural physicians call leaky gut and it can lead to other issues and symptoms, as we’ll discuss in detail below.
Do I have a leaky gut syndrome?
Food Allergies
Having a sensitivity to or allergy to certain foods is probably one of the most prevalent symptoms associated with the leaky gut syndrome. Because toxins are entering your bloodstream through your intestines, your body is spending a lot of energy fighting against them, thus making you more sensitive to other antigens found in foods. The most common food allergies are dairy, wheat, and gluten. That is why gluten-free and dairy-free diets are so common in the natural health community.
Nutrient Deficiencies
While having a nutrient deficiency is difficult to diagnose on your own, many people suffering from leaky gut experience difficulty with absorption and therefore nutrient deficiencies. This in and of itself can lead to health issues, and why many naturopathic physicians and other holistic practitioners advise patients to take a whole food multivitamin. Probiotics are also a consideration to restore the healthy flora in your gut.
Bowel Inflammation
Bowel inflammation can manifest as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative colitis, or Crohn’s disease among others. Studies have shown that “if the gut epithelium is disrupted, ingress of bacterial components into the lamina propria is sufficient to trigger IBD.” In addition, “mood or anxiety disorders in IBS patients exceeds 35%,” so these disorders appear to be linked to IBS, both as a risk factor as well as an associative cause of the digestive issues.
Low Immune Function
Consider our discussion of impaired intestinal permeability above. Because your body is fighting so hard against the toxins entering your bloodstream through your gut, your body becomes vulnerable to attack from external pathogens. The result is a chronic feeling of fatigue, coupled with a propensity for illness. While natural supplements to boost your immune system may be helpful, they are still like applying a bandage to a wound because the culprit lies in the lining of your gut. Addressing your gut health is therefore a way to improve your immune function.
Low Thyroid Function
Low thyroid function, known as hypothyroidism, can be a symptom associated with a leaky gut. Other symptoms may include feelings of fatigue and depression. People who suffer from thyroid issues are also prone to weight gain. Hashimoto’s disease, also known as chronic thyroiditis, is a condition commonly associated with a leaky gut.
Skin Inflammation
While it may be common to treat skin issues like rashes, eczema, acne, and psoriasis with creams and topical treatments, these conditions may be a symptom of an unhealthy gut. Changes in diet and nutrition, along with supplements like probiotics to restore healthy flora in the gut may go a long way toward treating these symptoms.
15 Symptoms of Leaky Gut
Consider some of these signs and symptoms or the conditions listed below. If you believe you may have the leaky gut syndrome, use DaoCloud’s practitioner search to find a naturopathic physician who specializes in nutrition and can provide you with a diagnosis.
What are the symptoms of a leaky gut? Here are 13 of the most significant indications you may have an issue with leaky gut:
Joint pain
Chronic diarrhea
Constipation
Gas or bloating
Food cravings for sugar or carbohydrates
Excessive fatigue
Food allergies and sensitivities
Headaches
Brain fog
Memory loss
Food malabsorption
Nutrient deficiencies
Poor immune system function
Rashes
Weight gain
14 conditions associated with Leaky Gut
In addition to the symptoms we listed above, you may also consider that many people with leaky gut suffer from one or more of the following conditions:
Arthritis
Psoriasis
Autism
ADD and ADHD
Celiac disease
Acne
Fibromyalgia
Eczema
Rheumatoid arthritis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease
Hashimoto’s disease (hypothyroidism)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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I do not like roller coasters. I look at them and see this mess. I feel like I am in this mess when I have been on a roller coaster. I have felt nauseous and unstable when I have come off a roller coaster. They frighten me to my core!
I found a picture that fit how I felt about roller coasters. I noticed something in the picture. It does not have an ending outside the mess. It has an ending in the middle of chaos, and there is no evidence the boxes would stop there or go off the track completely. I began to think of life in this picture.
Our lives can feel like a roller coaster. Our lives can feel like they will never come out of the chaos, or we feel like our lives will end in the middle of the chaos.
Peace and Joy can be in the middle of the chaos. Peace and Joy can turn the loop-d-loops into a calmer track. The word for Peace is shâlôm, meaning rest, safe and well. The words for joy are chedvâh and chara, meaning rejoicing and calm. The word for Grace is charis. The word for Thanksgiving is Eucharisteo meaning giving thanks in everything.
How can all of that be in the middle of chaos, and turn the chaos into a calmer track? A few quotes from one of my favorite authors, Ann Voskamp, in her book One Thousand Gifts, will explain my belief. “Can we really expect joy all the time? I know it well after a day smattered with rowdiness and worn a bit ragged with bickering, that I may feel disappointment and the despair may flood high, but to give thanks is an action and rejoice is a verb and these are not mere pulsing emotions. While I may not always feel joy, God asks me to give thanks in all things, because He knows that the feeling of joy begins in the action of thanksgiving.” “Only self can kill joy. I’m the only one doing this to me.” “The demanding of my own will is the singular force that smothers out joy—nothing else.” EUCHARISTEO. Dying to self-demands that I might gratefully and humbly receive the better, the only things that a good God gives. Joy means dying, to follow the Messiah to the table of thanksgiving, or “blessed self-forgiveness”. I can let go. You can let go. “My own wild desire to protect my joy at all costs is the exact force that kills my joy. Flames need oxygen to light. Flames need a bit of wind. The theology’s putting on skin. All light seen is light from the past and light now old from the sun streams through the window, glints off the glass shards. Broken glass ignites in the light and there it is, the secret of joy’s flame: humbly let go. Let go of trying to do, let go of trying to control…let go of my own way, let go of my own fears. Let God blow His wind, His allowed trials, oxygen for joy’s fire. Leave your hand open and be. Be at peace. Bend the knee…whisper thanks. The picture below is the line coming out of the chaos.
HEALTH CORNER
Prevention and Treatment of Illness During Flu Season
I would like to share some things with everyone that may help in this season of sickness. I want to stress that the “swine flu” and other similar viruses have been around before in this country, so this is not a new thing for the human race as it has been portrayed to be. The Bible says “be not afraid”, and “seek knowledge” and other statements that should lead us to take the time to research all aspects of what is going on around us. For your convenience, I have listed resources and books that are a few of the most reliable I have found in my lifetime. I encourage you all to use these resources as a springboard, and a foundation, to build your knowledge of prevention and the things Yahweh our God has created for us to use in times like these. I always tell people to ask for His direction and hand in the stuff used, because He knows what it is and how it works and will make it work to its best.
Influenza is an acute virus disease characterized by inflammation of the respiratory tract, fever, muscular pain and intestinal irritation. Here are some basic suggestions for prevention and treatments of some of the illnesses going around now:
Mostly juices and broths are best for foods during this illness; no red meat, eggs and milk products keeps the mucus easier to control.
Vitamins C, A, and E are very important; take in large doses during sickness (you can take very high doses and will not be toxic when you are sick). All minerals are very important also. Cod Liver oil is a great way to get the high vitamin A.
Ginger, Capsicum (cayenne pepper), Mullein, are good for infection and fever. Dandelion, garlic, poke root, comfrey, and wild cherry bark are very beneficial for cleansing the infection.
Congestion needs to be kept in control: vinegar, honey, Emergen-C, and herbal allergy formulas. Olive leaf, grapefruit seed extract, thyme, oregano oil, are some of the best antibiotics for the flu or any viruses, bacteria, and infections.
Combining These 7 Core Nutrients Revive Cell Health After COVID-Vax Injury – COVID-Vax Rescue
These nutrients are the same that helped rid my body of the spike protein that comes in from tick born dis-eases and Epstein Bar, and the same nutrients that helps Dementia, Autism, and Bell’s Palsy.
I have the notes from the video; you may email or text me and I can send the notes to you.
I will list the simple list here: B-1, B-2, B-3, (all separate, NOT in a combination supplement). Plasmalogens—Omega 9 and Omega 3, NAC, coQ-10, and Creatine, Vitamin C and Curcumin (turmeric). THESE WILL build you back up. THESE WILL cause the body to rid the spike proteins, and THESE WILL make your life good again. IT TAKES TIME! (months to years), KEEP AT IT. Don’t give up.
Fun FACT:
Did you also know that dancing is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s?! Dancing requires your brain to work harder to master the steps, it also involves cross body movements and elevates your heart rate so not only are you giving your body a great workout but your brain too! If you want to keep your brain sharp you should PAZAZ regularly.
I Have used this organization for my foundational exercise for many years.
I have a book on the market. I would love you to purchase a copy and pass on the information to others. I am including the link here. Weeds: A Health Journey of Struggle, Discovery, and Healing with the Master Gardener Kindle Edition
I did not want to become another statistic in the great line of those before me. Then alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) seeded itself in me, causing struggle and strife. I refused to let it take root. This book is about the journey how the Almighty Father, the Master Gardener, gave me the tools to discover, heal, and root out many fears, including AGS. https://www.amazon.com/author/jeanaweed51
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I do not like roller coasters. I look at them and see this mess. I feel like I am in this mess when I have been on a roller coaster. I have felt nauseous and unstable when I have come off a roller coaster. They frighten me to my core!
I found a picture that fit how I felt about roller coasters. I noticed something in the picture. It does not have an ending outside the mess. It has an ending in the middle of chaos, and there is no evidence the boxes would stop there or go off the track completely. I began to think of life in this picture.
Our lives can feel like a roller coaster. Our lives can feel like they will never come out of the chaos, or we feel like our lives will end in the middle of the chaos.
Peace and Joy can be in the middle of the chaos. Peace and Joy can turn the loop-d-loops into a calmer track. The word for Peace is shâlôm, meaning rest, safe and well. The words for joy are chedvâh and chara, meaning rejoicing and calm. The word for Grace is charis. The word for Thanksgiving is Eucharisteo meaning giving thanks in everything.
How can all of that be in the middle of chaos, and turn the chaos into a calmer track? A few quotes from one of my favorite authors, Ann Voskamp, in her book One Thousand Gifts, will explain my belief. “Can we really expect joy all the time? I know it well after a day smattered with rowdiness and worn a bit ragged with bickering, that I may feel disappointment and the despair may flood high, but to give thanks is an action and rejoice is a verb and these are not mere pulsing emotions. While I may not always feel joy, God asks me to give thanks in all things, because He knows that the feeling of joy begins in the action of thanksgiving.” “Only self can kill joy. I’m the only one doing this to me.” “The demanding of my own will is the singular force that smothers out joy—nothing else.” EUCHARISTEO. Dying to self-demands that I might gratefully and humbly receive the better, the only things that a good God gives. Joy means dying, to follow the Messiah to the table of thanksgiving, or “blessed self-forgiveness”. I can let go. You can let go. “My own wild desire to protect my joy at all costs is the exact force that kills my joy. Flames need oxygen to light. Flames need a bit of wind. The theology’s putting on skin. All light seen is light from the past and light now old from the sun streams through the window, glints off the glass shards. Broken glass ignites in the light and there it is, the secret of joy’s flame: humbly let go. Let go of trying to do, let go of trying to control…let go of my own way, let go of my own fears. Let God blow His wind, His allowed trials, oxygen for joy’s fire. Leave your hand open and be. Be at peace. Bend the knee…whisper thanks. The picture below is the line coming out of the chaos.
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HEALTH AND HEALING WORKSHOP
What is health to you?
what is healing to you?
What is your definition of the health condition and healing action?
Have you thought of “well-being”? This is a term not considered much.
Do you know what true joy is? Is your finances, career, social life, physical fitness, cooking, home environment, and relationships accounted for in your health and well-being?
The subjects no so common in a health course are: Creation, Before the womb, in the womb, primary food, secondary food, core gut physical health, core gut spiritual health. I have a course for this. The healing is amazing when we put all this together and know we have the power created within us, the knowledge created within us, and the empowerment to see it one on one. You can take this journey. You know more than you think you do.
Goals include: walking away with confidence, authority, and will to mend, heal, prevent, prepare, treat, research and utilize all options. You will question and prove all things. You will understand what medicine is.
SELF-CARE WORKSHOP
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INFANT MASSAGE INSTRUCTION
10 Reasons to Massage Your Baby
Would You Like To ?
Love
To do something warm, loving and special with your baby
Rest
To help your baby have regular bowel movements and relieve tension from daily stress (teething, gas, emotions..)
Regulation
To reduce crying, and ease transitions to sleep or to alert states
Attachment
To build your baby’s sense of security
Attunement
To learn how to communicate better with your baby
Relax
To help you and your baby relax (a lifelong skill!)
Relationships
To help your baby have a lifelong appreciation of touch and warm relationships
Relief
To help relieve constipation and help your baby have regular bowel movements
Cognitive
To help your baby’s brain development
Bonding
To help you and your baby fall in love with each other
Our culture would have you believe you are defined by your looks, weight, bank accounts or by what you do. That’s not what God says defines you.
Sign up for this FREE series. Become GROUNDED in your God given identity.
I have personally had to ground myself many times in my life. I have written a book to show a time of my greatest grounding experience. I believe it is a constant process to reset, reprogram, and reboot. The Word of the bible had 66 books to give us guidance and instruction on in this important task. Let the Spirit lead you to the best awakening in your life. Let your mind, body and soul become peaceful and live with true joy knowing you have taken steps toward being able to tethered to the presence of the Father Almighty God, aligned with the Creator’s purpose, and connected with Grace.
I would like to encourage you to get on board and take time to go through this series every day for the next few days. Your back will thank you, your entire body will thank you.
So many struggle with back pain. That doesn’t have to be you.
This page has all your resources for the Healthy Back Series.
Why you need this Healthy Back Series
Millions struggle with chronic back pain. Sadly, they often turn to surgery which doesn’t provide the relief they need.
Session 1: Common Everyday Causes of Back Pain
Common reasons for back pain and how to avoid them.
Session 2: Back Strength
If you want to eliminate or prevent back pain, one of the most important things you can do is have a strong core.
These exercises are focused on core strength. Try to do these multiple times a week
Session 3: Back Stretches
One of the main reasons that we experience back pain is due to tight muscles. So much of our day is spent sitting which causes us to feel stiff and achy.
Spend time each day stretching your muscles and you will feel so much better!
Session 4: Range Of Motion and Foam Rolling
As we age we tend to lose range of motion in our joints. This causes us to have pain and can contribute to injuries. Doing daily movements that use full range of movement are important.
In addition, using a foam roller is a great way to get rid of “knots” and also help with range of motion.
Session 5: What you Eat and Think
Inflammation in our bodies is a big contributor to many chronic illnesses. It also impacts the pain we feel in our joints. What you eat and stress are common factors impacting inflammation.
If you want to live with greater health and less pain than you need to work on controlling the inflammation in your body.
“Each page of my life seems to be a different life altogether. Each day seems to be as if I am beginning again; and, yet, it all seems to overlap and piece together at the same time.”
