What
might my Doctor say?
In the past, natural supplementation was not taught in medical school and most
conventionally trained doctors have little understanding them.
A revolution is now taking place in the Medical world as more and more doctors realize
that to stay in business they must get involved in ‘alternative medicine’.
Synthetic drugs aim to resolve the symptoms of maladies and sickness but rarely go to the
cause of the problem. The fundamental objective of alternative medicine is to find the
actual cause and fix it.
In March of 1997, Harvard trained Dr. Andrew Weil was nominated by Time magazine in the
USA as one of the 25 most influential people in America for his work in bringing
respectability to alternative medicine. It is reported that more than 50% of Americans are
now seeking alternative remedies to sickness and as people turn to alternative remedies in
droves, medical doctors are being forced to adopt alternative medicine techniques in their
practices. Dr. Weil, a professor at the Tucson University Medical School, has introduced
alternative medicine to the curriculum of medical doctors in training at the University of
Arizona Medical School in Tucson and other medical schools are following suite.
Doctors favorably disposed towards natural remedies are growing at a rapid rate despite
resistance from conventional medicine. Traditionally conventional medicine aligns itself
to drug companies and drug company advertising in medical journals typically represents a
significant source of a conventional doctors continuing education.
About Hormones.
A woman’s ovaries make two hormones, estrogen and progesterone. When these hormones
are out of balance, hormone related illnesses will emerge.
1964 is the year in which estrogen replacement therapy entered the public consciousness.
The January 13, 1964 issue of Newsweek carried a story entitled "No More
Menopause" reporting on the work of a Dr. Wilson who was reported to have been
studying Menopause since the 1920’s. He had reached the conclusion that ‘the
change of life’ stemmed from the lack of Estrogen and Progesterone. This article was
followed with articles and books including a book by Dr. Wilson himself entitled
‘Feminine Forever’.
Ayerst , the first maker of a synthetic estrogen called Premarin (pregnant mares urine)
picked up on the opportunity to popularize Premarin and the pharmaceutical industry
working with Dr. Wilson, financed a major promotional campaign on the good news about
estrogen. Dr. Wilson used adjectives bordering on the lurid to describe menopause as a
time when woman became dried up, cranky, sexless old hags. His "magic pill" was
going to save them from that tragedy keeping them "feminine forever." From this
time onwards, almost everyone researching or writing about menopause unquestioningly
accepted Dr. Wilson’s information as fact when in fact, most of it was terribly
wrong. There is a great thirst for knowledge in
this field. Women know full well that they are not being served properly when their
doctors prescribe synthetic hormones such as Provera and Premarin. They know that a
hormone that is supposed to cure them should not also promote cancer. They know something
is wrong when 650,000 or more hysterectomies are performed in the United States each year.
They know that menopause is not a mistake of Mother Nature and women are becoming far more
knowledgeable, intelligent, and intuitive than their Doctors give them credit for.
When will menopause be over?
The transition through menopause may last anywhere from six months to ten years and is
different for each individual, although the average length of time is two years. Anything
a woman can do to optimize her health through this transition period can only be
beneficial. Women who use natural hormones and a healthy life style supplemented with a
combination of herbs and nutrients will normally manage the symptoms of menopause very
effectively. Some women may find they need some medical intervention to achieve the
desired result.
Is there a relationship between weight gain and menopause?
There is a strong connection between fat and estrogen. Other than the ovaries, fat is the
most significant source in the manufacture of estrogen in the body. Women can get caught
up in a cycle where increased body fat raises estrogen levels and estrogen increases a
tendency to accumulate body fat.
Women have been found to gain an average of 10 to 15 pounds at menopause and estrogen
promotes water retention. The Botanical Dandelion has been show to
reduce water retention. Low thyroid function can also slow down metabolism and lead to
weight gain.
Natural progesterone may help normalize weight by resolving estrogen dominance.
Progesterone will make thyroid hormone receptors more sensitive, thus, aiding thyroid
activity in the body.
Define Menstruation!
"The cyclic, physiologic discharge through the vagina of blood and mucosal
tissues from the nonpregnant uterus, it is under hormonal control and normally recurs,
usually at approximately four week intervals, in the absence of pregnancy during the
reproductive period (puberty through menopause) of the female of the human and a few
species of primates. It is the culmination of the menstrual cycle."1
What if I use a Natural Progesterone Cream?
It is highly recommend to complement the use either the Mendopause™ or
PMS++™ with a natural progesterone cream.
Am I alone?
NO. Over 50 million women suffer daily with Menopause or PMS symptoms.
Libido (sex drive).
Libido is mistakenly thought by many to come from a shortage of estrogen.
Doctors often overlook the fact that those that are still having periods are producing
plenty of estrogen (if they were not they could not have periods) yet those same people
are frequently low on progesterone. Among many researchers, testosterone is given credit
for being the hormone attached to sex drive in both males and females. Maca and Saw Palmetto are know to boost
the bodies sex driver.
How can I get more information.
Try one of the excellent books
we offer to borden your knowledge. Online at the North American Menopause Society
Black Cohosh.
While it is know to be an excellent aid to menopause possible side effects when taking in high doses may include heart attack,
flushing of skin, swelling, blood count abnormalities, anxiety, headaches, blurred vision,
dizziness; diarrhea, weakness, nephritic syndrome, chest pain and high blood pressure.
What are herbs and botanical.
Herbs also refereed to as botanicals have been used for centuries as an all natural
and effective approach for a healthy lifestyle. Herbal botanicals...
I am worried that there might be some side effects to using these products?
There have been no side effects to using Alstar™ products. This is the only PMS and
Menopause program designed carefully by doctors for a females anatomy. Each product
contains only the finest botanicals and herbs from around the world that have been
scientifically studied and tested to prove results. These herbs have certificates of
analysis and have passed all quality control. Manufactured under careful supervision and
direction of chemists and doctors.
How are Alstar™ products manufactured?
Using the latest state of the art manufacturing equipment and processes Alstar™
products are prepared under conditions that meet or exceed Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP's). This ensures the products you receive are free of any foreign bacteria or
contaminates and of consistent formulation.
Do these products work for everyone?
Yes. Many users begin to notice a change within 2 to 4 weeks, some have noticed a decrease
in their symptoms within the first week of starting the system. Like all herbal products
the key to success is continued use of the products in conjunction with a healthy diet and
exercise.
How old should you be to use PMS++™?
We recommend you be at least 18 before using PMS++™.
Who should not use these products?
Those who are pregnant, nursing or taking a prescription drug, always consult a health
care professional before starting the system.
What are the ingredients in PMS++™?
Please see the product label.
For details explanation about the ingredients see About The Ingredients
I'm vegetarian and can not take most capsules as they
are made with gelatin capsules - How are Vcaps capsules different?
Vcaps™ capsules are two-piece capsules made from cellulosic raw materials that
satisfy vegetarian and cultural needs. Vcap capsules are an attractive, preservative-free,
all natural dosage form that retains all the advantages of standard two-piece capsules:
easy to swallow, effectively mask taste and odor, and allows product visibility. This
capsule of plant origin meets the strict dietary needs of customers that choose
vegetarian, as well as Kosher lifestyles.
What happens when I stop taking PMS++™ or
Mendopause™, will my symptoms come back?
It depends. Depending on your stage in life, the frequency of your symptoms and your age.
There is no easy cure for PMS or Menopause. However, once you have simulated your body
ability to cope with the problem and you notice that the symptoms are gone or reduced, you
may try not using the products for a period of time. Women find that the overall well
being achieved is so great that many continue to use them daily.
I have heard a lot about Maca, I thought it was
expensive?
Yes Maca is expensive
but like all the ingredients in Alstar™ products each was purposely selected to help
achieve results, cost was never a concern. The Maca provides a number of unique qualities
to both PMS++™ and Mendopause™ none of which are found in any other comparable
products. Maca is becoming quite popular recently. The full benefits of it are just now
being realized.
I want to ask if this drug causes any changes to
my body's hormones does it cause the appearance of hair on the face or does it cause any
other bad affects to my body?
No. Alstar™ products are not synthetic drug compounds but unique all natural blend of
herbal botanicals. These are not HRT
products. These products will help regulate PMS and Menopause symptom's, reduce pain,
improve energy, enhance libido and aid in an overall sense of well being.
What are the ingredients in Mendopause™?
Please see the product label. For details
explanation about the ingredients see About The Ingredients
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