(With thanks to my late colleague and good friend Mike Cushman from Pharmaceutical Compounding New Zealand) Progesterone “for gestation” – is the hormone of pregnancy. Produced in the ovaries, progesterone prepares the uterus lining to enhance implantation of the fertilized ovum. If implantation does not occur then progesterone thickens the vaginal mucus, assists the fallopian […]
Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives are used for the prevention of pregnancy and are in common use around the world. They can also be indicated in other medical conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis and supporting female sexual development. Long-term use of oral contraceptive medication may have an effect on the nutritional status of the body. Certain […]
ESTROGENS
(With thanks to my late colleague and good friend Mike Cushman from Pharmaceutical Compounding New Zealand) Making estrogens safe naturally Why experts are saying that cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli help prevent sex hormone related cancers. Dr Jonathon Wright the eminent nutritional medicine specialist described that we all know Grandma was right when […]
TESTOSTERONE
(With thanks to my late colleague and good friend Mike Cushman from Pharmaceutical Compounding New Zealand) Testosterone and growing up When a girl reaches puberty it is testosterone that stimulated her growth of pubic and underarm hair. At the same time there developed testosterone receptors in the nipple of her developing breasts and a heavy […]
HRT – Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is used for the treatment of symptoms experienced during menopause, lack of vaginal mucous or urethra irritation, and the prevention and management of osteoporosis. It is also used for conditions such as loss of ovary function or uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance. Long-term use of HRT medication may have an […]
Oxytocin – the Love Hormone
In a breakthrough study from Stanford University School of Medicine, researchers have shown that oxytocin — known as the “love hormone” because of its important role in the formation and maintenance of mother-child bonding and sexual attachments — is actually involved in a much broader range of social connections. The researchers discovered that oxytocin released […]
DHEA the anti-ageing, anti-stress hormone
(With thanks to my late colleague and good friend Mike Cushman from Pharmaceutical Compounding New Zealand) Dehydroepiandrosterone The most abundant natural hormone that males and females share is DHEA. The adrenal glands are small prune shaped structures which sit on the top of the kidneys. The adrenals are described as endocrine glands and provide humans […]
HORMONES: General information and questionnaires
(With thanks to my late colleague and good friend Mike Cushman from Pharmaceutical Compounding New Zealand) Hormones are the major influencers in the development and future well-being of both men and women. Most of the hormones we recognise as being important are known as steroid molecules. A question for many women on life’s journey is […]
BLOOD GLUCOSE & DIABETES
Glucose is to human beings as petrol or diesel is to our motor vehicles i.e. it is the fuel or energy on which our bodies run. When we eat the carbohydrates contained within that food will ultimately be reduced to their simplest form, which is glucose. Our body has the option of either utilising the […]