Menstrual cramps/PMS

None of these is normal and indicate that a hormonal imbalance is present. As always, the most important question is why? Why isn’t the body regulating the hormones as it is designed to do?

The most common imbalance is the ratio of estrogen to progesterone, with estrogen usually dominating. This is usually because 1) estrogens are not being properly broken down, 2) accumulated toxins act as “estrogen imitators”, and 3) lack of adequate progesterone production. A variety of factors can contribute to these imbalances, such as nutritional deficiencies, stress/anxiety, liver congestion, toxicity, lack of exercise, medications, pelvic misalignment, low thyroid or pituitary function, obesity, hypoglycemia, excess prostaglandin production, and others. To the degree these different areas can be assessed and balanced, improvement and often elimination of symptoms occur.

This is a very different approach from the conventional medical approach that frequently prescribes drugs such as hormone replacement therapy in an attempt to override symptoms. In addition to overlooking underlying causes, this approach often has harmful side effects, as recent research has confirmed as to conventional hormone replacement therapy, which significantly increases risk of cancer and heart disease.

Headaches

Headaches can result from a variety of causes, including spinal and cranial misalignments, food allergies, chemical sensitivities, stress/anxiety, hormonal imbalances, toxicity (various kinds), poor diet, nutritional deficiencies, TMJ, hypertension, sinus congestion, and leaky gut syndrome.

Imbalances in any of the 8 areas of a holistic approach contribute to headaches. Properly balancing these areas gives us great success. Very often, simply correcting structural imbalances, such as tight neck muscles or cranial faults is all that is necessary to eliminate headaches.

Fatigue/Low energy

Fatigue is caused by the cumulative effect of different types of stressors that overcome the body’s ability to effectively deal with them. The adrenal glands, one of our first lines of defense against stress, very commonly become depleted, weak or functionally exhausted. This is a major factor in fatigue.

Any of the 8 areas of a holistic approach, when out of balance, becomes a stressor. As imbalances among these 8 are removed, our ability to resist stress greatly increases, as do energy levels. Very specific nutritional support for the adrenal glands is also required. Our holistic approach usually results in elimination of fatigue in a relatively short amount of time.

Environmental illness

Environmental illness (EI) is defined as multifaceted complaints, both physical and emotional, triggered by a multitude of chemical substances, usually having a cumulative effect. Normally blood tests and standard physical exams show no irregularities and the person is often told that it is simply “all in their mind” due to their extraordinary head-to-toe complaints. Hypersensitivity to the environment increases as the EI person becomes more and more sensitive to “ordinary” items including fluoridated water, cosmetics, perfume, cigarette smoke, and polyester clothing. The person is more susceptible to bacterial and viral infections as well as yeast overgrowth, as smaller doses of the chemical insult triggers increased symptoms.

The list of signs and symptoms of environmental illness is virtually endless, and include almost any symptom one can think of. Our holistic approach is very effective in this area.

Digestive problems

These are frequently caused by the cumulative effect of different “imbalances,” usually a combination of microbes, food allergies, lack of sufficient digestive enzymes, accumulated toxins, intestinal blockages, improper diet, nutritional deficiencies, vital energy depletion, dehydration and reactions to medication.

Regarding microbes, the presence of parasites and yeast/fungus/molds are extremely common and often overlooked in conventional treatment. For more information, see “Microbes” under the section dealing with 8 areas of a holistic approach. Accumulated toxins, especially waste products from the breakdown of foods that remain too long in the intestines, as with constipation, result in irritation and inflammation and are extremely harmful to health.

Also, structural imbalances such as improper functioning of the ileocecal valve or the valve of Houston, often have a negative effect on digestion. Our holistic approach that addresses all of the areas mentioned above usually achieves very positive results.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fatigue is caused by the cumulative effect of different types of stressors that overcome the body’s ability to effectively deal with them. The adrenal glands, one of our first lines of defense against stress, very commonly become depleted, weak or functionally exhausted. This is a major factor in fatigue.

Any of the 8 areas of a holistic approach, when out of balance, becomes a stressor. As imbalances among these 8 are removed, our ability to resist stress greatly increases, as do energy levels. Very specific nutritional support for the adrenal glands is also required. Our holistic approach usually results in elimination of fatigue in a relatively short amount of time.

Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory condition in which the bronchial tubes spasm and excessive mucous is secreted into the lungs, inhibiting breathing and creating a variety of symptoms. “Extrinsic” asthma is an allergy-induced reaction in which serum IgE’s antibodies increase. “Intrinsic” asthma is a bronchial reaction triggered by stress, cold, exercise, environmental pollutants, or an infection.

There are anywhere from 15-20 possible causes for asthma and usually a number of them are present concurrently. Some of the most common and important are 1) allergies (including molds, dust, pollen and animal dander), 2) environmental pollutants and chemicals, 3) food allergies (a major culprit in childhood asthma), 4) lowered adrenal function, 5) emotional stress, 6) medications, and 7) nutritional deficiencies. We have considerable experience and expertise in identifying and correcting imbalances in all of these areas.