PMS, Symptoms & Vitamins That Help #2

SYMPTOMS:

• abdominal bloating
• acne
• altered libido
• backache
• change in appetite
• constipation
• headache
• menstrual cramping
• mood swings
• depression
• nausea
• diarrhea
• nervousness
• anxiety
• irritability
• stomachaches
• swelling of fingers and ankles
• tender and enlarged breasts

PMS Symptoms & Vitamins That Help

THE PROBLEM: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent condition of women, characterized by troublesome symptoms 7 to 10 days before menstruation. PMS is estimated to affect 30 - 40 % of menstruation women with peak occurrences being among women in their 30s and 40s.

The primary hormonal disturbance in PMS is estrogen levels are elevated, and progesterone levels are reduced. This increased estrogen: progesterone ration leads to impaired liver function, reduced levels of serotonin (major mood elevating neurotransmitter) in the brain, lower endorphin levels and alterations in other hormone levels.

The menstrual cycle span a period of 30 - 45 years, until a women is in her 40s or 50s. This is when hormones estrogen and progesterone that drive the ovulation are no longer produced and menstruation comes to an end (menopause). Menstrual cycles, usually last about 28 days, but can vary from four to six days on a woman's normal cycle. Each month, the inner lining of the uterus is built up in anticipation of a pregnancy. Without pregnancy the lining breaks down and exits the body as the menstrual flow for 3 to 8 days. The hypothalamus ( in the brain ) and the pituitary gland control this reproductive cycle.

Grape Seeds

Grape seeds are rarely found in the grocery store varieties of grapes. Several years ago, scientists developed seedless grapes to please the American palate. Now scientists tell us that these same seeds contain a remarkable bioflavonoid complex known as Procyanidolic Oligomers ( PCO ), recently found to be 20 times more potent than vitamin C and 50 times more potent than vitamin E as an antioxidant. It has been found to be anti-inflammatory, antiallergic and antimutagenic.

Bioflavonoids are natural plant compounds that strengthen and protect living tissue. PCO is the most potent bioflavonoid of them all. Named for their deep reddish purple color, they are visible in the skins of blueberries, cherries and grapes. Additionally, they can be found in the barks of the lemon tree, Landis pine tree, and leaves of the hazel nut tree. Grape seeds are the most concentrated source of these unique compounds, yielding 95% when extracted. This is 10% higher then the yield obtained from pine bark, the next closest source.

Our bodies can not make bioflavonoids.
Bioflavonoids strengthen connective tissue, the network of collagen and elastin that holds everything in your body together. Bioflavonoids in fruits actually get incorporated into the connective tissue throughout your body, especially your blood vessels, joints and skin.

A great way to get bioflavonoids is by taking B-Safe which contains the ingredients described above.

Antioxidants and Free Radicals

Antixoidants And Free Radicals

Other antioxidants derived from your daily diet (example: vitamins A,C, and E) stop the free radical chain reactions once they have gegun. Molecules produced by your body, such as Coenzyme Q10, also have powerful antixidiant properties.

Recently, plant-based substances known as flavonoids have received considerable interest for thier antioxidant effects. But none is more powerful then the proanthocyanidins in grape seed extract which I will discuss in my next post.

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Here Is A Short List Of Antioxidants

Many vitamins and minerals act as antioxidants. Some include

• betacarotene
• coenzyme Q10
• cysteine (an amino acid)
• ginkgo biloba
• grape seed extract
• green tea
• lutein
• lycopene
• ]soy
• turmeric
• vitamin B12
• vitamin B3 (niacin)
• vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
• vitamin C
• vitamin E

These nutrient can fe found in one form or another in the following Goldshield Elite formulations

• B-Safe
• TranQuell
• Power Nutrients

Free Radicals And The Need For Supplementation

Free Radicals And The Need For Supplementation

Free Radicals cause diseases and sickness. Your environment is a continual source of free radicals. Some environmental sources include

• cigarette smoke ( your smoking and or someone Else's smoking )
• heavy metals ( mercury, cadmium, lead )
• ionising radiation ( industrial, sun exposure, cosmic rays, medical X-rays )
• ozone & nitrous oxide ( from automobile exhaust)
• pesticides
• unfiltered water unsaturated fat

When free radicals enter your body, they react with your healthy tissues and can cause sickness and disease such as...

• arthritis
• cancer
• diabetes
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• stroke
• accelerated aging

You need to reduce your exposure to free radicals and increase your intake of antioxidant nutrients including supplementation of super antioxidants.

Dietary Supplements

Dietary supplements play and important role in common situations, such as when a person dislikes certain nutritious foods, eats foods of variable quality, has little time to prepare balanced meals, is a under excess stress, or takes several medications which strip your body of certain nutrients.

Dietary supplements are not a panacea! They should never take the place of proper and consistent dietary habits or appropriate medical care, when warranted. It is important for a man or a woman to always consult with a physician if they are currently under medical care, are taking any prescription medications, or has a history of specific health problems before embarking on a vitamins regimen.

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The Benefits Of Dietary Supplements

Medical studies have proven the following health benefits of dietary supplements

• vitamin C improves longevity, shortens the length of the common cold and flu, combats pneumonia and reduces inflammation of the liver in cases of hepatitis.
• beta-carotene is associated with 40-50% fewer heart attacks.
• vitamin B3 (niacin) and vitamin B6 prevent heart disease
• vitamin E helps prevent heart disease and strengthens the immune system
• zinc improves hearing loss as well as other ear problems and healing of surgical wounds
• bioflavonoids increases vitamin C activity in treating herpes
• coenzyme Q10 helps to improve heart function
• vitamin B1 & magnesium are needed to ensure the health of the nervous system, especially in alcoholic drinkers
• folic acid is needed by pregnant women to prevent certain birth defects
• calcium & vitamin D are required by women who have or are experiencing symptoms of menopause
• people exposed t air pollution need more selenium, vitamin E & vitamin C

Vitamins And Minerals, how they work #2

Protector nutrients such as beta-carotene ( a close relative of vitamin A ), vitamin C, vitamin E as well as the minerals copper, manganese, selenium and zinc play a critical role in preventing or delaying these degenerative processes of aging. Vitamins A, C and E work together as a team, protecting your billions of cells against breakdown, helping each other remain at blood levels that promote the health of your tissues.

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Symptoms Of Vitamin And Mineral Deficiency

Doctors and scientists are seeing mild to moderate nutritional deficiencies. These symptoms may often be subtle and varied. In the past, these symptoms were often taken for granted and simply considered part of the aging process. Nutritional doctors and scientists are learning that these symptoms are actually subtle deficiency signs that can corrected with supplementation and dietary improvement.

They are learning these symptoms are actually signs of vitamins and mineral deficiency, which can be responsive to early supplementation and dietary improvements. The signs of nutrient deficiency can include any of the following:

• anemia
• chronic infections
• confusion
• fatigue
• inability to concentrate
• insomnia
• mental exhaustion
• mood swings muscle weakness
• nervousness

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Why Supplement?

Scientists call essential substances of life vitamins. Until recently, it was widely believed that supplements were only necessary if a person had an outright illness or was truly sick.

Today, research indicated many Americans have mild or moderate nutrient deficiencies that impact their health status, and dietary supplements are necessary to maintain health. Unaddressed, these deficiencies can often put your body at risk for future health problems. Therefore, it is important for people to be sure they are receiving the proper amounts of high-quality nutrients for overall emotional and physical well being.

To understand the reason behind the need for dietary supplementation, let's first examine the average American diet. As a nation, we eat too many empty calorie goods. Although people in the United Sates consume plenty of food, it is not the rights KIND of food. Studies have concluded nearly 70% of a n average Americans diet is made up of fats and refined sugars that have low to no nutrient density. This contributes to nutrient deficiencies that can rob your body of its natural resistance to disease, hasten premature aging and weaken your over all performance.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has found that a significant percentage of the US populations receives well under 70% of the USRDA for vitamin A, vitamin C, B complex vitamins and the essential minerals calcium, and magnesium. A separate study found most typical diets contained less the 80% of the RDA for calcium, magnesium, manganese and zinc. It also found the people most at risk were young children and women.

Since the completion of studies of the 1960's the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) has been continually cited as a contributing and causative factor in a variety of "killer" diseases. These would include arthritis, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), colitis, coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke. There is also an increase risk of female disorders associated with diets high in processed fats called trans-fatty acids and increased intake of refined sugars and caffeine.

Although the typical American may appear to be adequately fed, contributing factors such as environmental pollution and stressful life patterns create an even greater daily requirement of certain nutrients to maintain good health. By definition, the millions of Americans that are on diets need additional vitamins an minerals to make up for deficiencies resulting from reduced calorie intake occurring through their dieting habits,

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