(Unless specifically stated, use manufacturer’s recommended dosage)
PCOS GUIDELINES
Reduce consumption of sugar, refined carbohydrates and all nonfat and lowfat dairy products. Include protein with each carbohydrate serving. Do not adhere to “low fat” diets.
Supplements that stabilize blood sugar levels:
Chlorophyll
Inositol
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)
Chromium Picolinate
Bitter melon
Fenugreek
Glucofunction (pure encapsulation)
ALA (alpha lipoic acid – sensitizes cells to insulin, helps liver detox) 200 ug/day
Shan Yao, Fu Ling mops up excess insulin
Palmetto for excess testosterone, undermines LH – Bai shao, Sheng Ma, Gan Cao helps reduce LH levels, too.
ENDOMETRIOSIS GUIDELINES
Reduce consumption of red meat and all hormonally treated animal products, including dairy.
Supplements which help reduce the internal inflammatory reaction to the endometrial cells include:
Full complement of antioxidants (Vitamins C, E, beta carotene, B12, and the minerals zinc and selenium)
OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins)
Fish oil, evening primrose oil, flaxseed oil
Wobenzym, Vitalzym – enzymes to help reduce inflammatory reactions: take between meals on an empty stomach
Nattokinase – breaks down clots once they have formed
Lower abdominal massage with topical application of castor oil (with frankincense and/or myrrh essential oils)
Herbs like Tao Ren, Hong Hua,
IMMUNOLOGIC ISSUES
No sugar, wheat, dairy.
Take glutathione for gluten sensitivity. Reduce all gluten containing grains.
Supplement with those for endometriosis
Include Wobenzym and Nattokinase or Vitalzym Extra Strength, between meals.
Take baby aspirin.
Take PABA along with B vitamins and at least 1000 ug Folic acid.
Take 250 mg. of OPC per day.
Take 2-3 capsultes of Biomega (Fish Oil) per day.
ADVANCED MATERNAL AGE, POOR OVARIAN RESPONSE, POOR EGG QUALITY DIAGNOSIS
Femoral massage to increase blood flow to the ovaries and uterus
Supplement the diet with wheat grass juice
Royal jelly
Co-Enzyme Q-10
Supplements to boost the essence – dong chong xia cao, tu si zi, fu pen zi, gou qi zi, che qian zi, wu wei zi, lu jiao jiao,
DHEA and L-Arginine can be used for Kidney yang vacuity without heat signs.
SPERM COUNT
Do not use a laptop on the lap or cell phone worn at the waist (there are new studies to back this up)
Avoid tight underwear, hot tubs, and excessive bike-riding, all which increase scrotal temperature and can reduce sperm counts.
Avoid concentrated soy supplements, non-organic produce, and hormonally treated animal products.
Full complement of antioxidants (Vitamins C, E, beta carotene, B12, and the minerals zinc and selenium)
Amino Acids L-Arginine and L-Carnitine
Co-Enzyme Q10
Fish oil supplements
OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) – when morphology is poor
Ginseng can increase sperm count when testosterone levels are low (do not take ginseng if you have a history of high blood pressure)
Cornus helps to improve sperm motility
