Transcript Sailing through the Menopause with Homeopathy Jane Lindsay – Registered Homeopath Aude Sapere – Health for all the family – Naturally Woodford Folk Festival 2013

Sailing through the
Menopause with
Homeopathy
Jane Lindsay – Registered Homeopath
Aude Sapere – Health for all the family – Naturally
Woodford Folk Festival 2013 - 2014
The Change – Transition
Welcomed & embraced
Feared & denied
Physical Changes
Emotional changes
Mental Changes
Hormonal Haze , Havoc or Harmony?
Opportunity for personal growth
May coincide with empty-nest syndrome
Peri-menopause – years prior to cessation of
menses when the oestrogen levels begin to fall
Menopausal Transition – Peri-menopausal
years; ovulation & menstrual transition become
irregular & finally cease
Post- Menopause – Lack of menstruation for 12
months. Low oestrogen & a change in ratio of
androgens to oestrogen
1st half of menstrual cycle the pituitary gland produces FSH, which
stimulates the ovary to ovulate & produce oestrogen
2nd half of the cycle the pituitary gland produces LH which
stimulates the ovaries to produce progesterone, which brings
about the shedding of the uterine lining & results in bleeding.
As we approach Menopause , the ability of the ovaries to produce
oestrogen begins to dwindle
The pituitary gland responds by increasing levels of FSH
These elevated levels of FSH with diminished oestrogen are
indicators of menopause.
Elasticity & integrity of hair, skin, bone & tissue
Oestrogen & Progesterone fat soluble hormones & are stored
in fat cells
Brain cells - contain fat & many women find themselves
forgetful, disorientated & unable to concentrate as they enter
into Menopause
Sleep patterns may also change, this may also be attributable to
lowered levels of oestrogen or progesterone in the nervous
system.
Natural - when oestrogen & progesterone
decline naturally
Premature – when periods stop before age 40
– Factors effecting may include genetic, medical
conditions i.e. diabetes, thyroid, smoking, shock
Artificial /induced menopause - Surgical
procedures i.e surgical removal of ovaries or
chemotherapy/ radiation therapy
Hot flashes/Night sweats
Vaginal dryness
Lower fertility/loss of libido
Urinary incontinence/UTI
Disturbed sleep
Irregular Periods
Fluid retention
Migraines/headaches
Unusual skin symptoms
Hair loss/ increase of hair
Joint/ bone/ back pain
Palpitations
Irritability,
Anxiety
Depression
Weepiness
Uncontrollable crying
Mood swings
Violence
Loss of confidence
Withdrawn
Forgetfulness
Sleep disturbance
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Bio identical Hormones
Natural Progesterone – Creams & pessaries
Alternative Therapies
– Homeopathy,
- Acupuncture,
- Herbal medicines
- Flower Essences
Diet & nutrition
Exercise – rest & relaxation
Oestrogen - Keeps hair & skin younger
- Keeps vaginal membranes moist
- Maintains bone mass & prevents Osteoporosis
- May reduces hot flashes
Drawbacks –
- Increased risk of Ovarian Cancer & breast cancer
Increased risk of gall-bladder disease
- Increase migraines/ headaches
- Profuse/ unusual bleeding
Hormonal imbalances respond well to
homeopathy 81% of women at an NHS well-woman clinic in
UK reported improvement of Menopause
symptoms after Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy treats the individual as well as the
physical symptoms
Stimulates the body’s natural healing responses
No unwanted side –effects, non-addictive
Helps transition positively
“Homeo” – Similar
“Pathy “– Suffering or disease
Similars – “Like cures like”
- Allium Cepa – Red onion – “Hay fever” remedy
- Ipecac – In hospitals to induce vomiting
- Coffee – In potency helps insomnia
A complete system of medicine which can be
applied to any “dis-ease”
Holistic - All symptoms – physical, emotional &
mental are taken in account
Our psychological issues or our life situations
can block the energy to our life force ...
Individual Medicine
Remedies work to facilitate the bodies natural
healing potential
• The smallest possible dose
• Dilution & succussion
• Potentization– By shaking the
fluid after each dilution the
healing information of the
substance is imprinted
• Water has a memory
Graphites
Lachesis
Calc Carb
Sepia
Lycopodium
Folliculinum
Pulsatilla
Skin ; red face; skin eruptions & rashes
Obesity - significant weight gain
Hot flushes - flushed face; heat ascends
sweat front of body , offensive odour.
Fainting & weakness,
Scanty or heavy periods,
vaginal discharge, dryness, ovarian cysts;
- Warm hearted & down to earth,
- Indecisive & cautious
Anxious, moody, fear about the future &
loss of loved ones.
Depression & difficulty concentrating.
Poison of the Bushmaster, an aggressive
& poisonous snake,
Anger – Verbal, easily wound-up
quick to anger, vivacious
- Loquacious , jealous, moody, anxiety
in am, passionate, high vitality
Left sided symptoms
Hot flushes in whole body, no sweat ,
disturbed sleep
Boating & discomfort after eating
Menstrual flooding, headache before
period
Worse in the morning, period, coffee &
heat
• Cold clammy sweat
alternating with heat &
intense flushes
• Apprehensive & anxious
• Forgetful & confused
• Sensitive to light
• Ears – throbbing,
pulsating, deafness,
cracking noises in the ear
• Dizziness & vertigo
• Menstrual flooding
• Lethargy – Sleepy, tired and
depressed.
• Indifferent & hurtful ,
Irritable, angry
• Wants to get away from
family
• Dryness of vagina
• Prolapse
• Urinary incontinence
• Lack of libido
• Hursute – unwanted hair!
• Physical symptoms –
backache, headaches
Bloated abdomen, digestive
disturbances
Hot flushes worse if anxious,
clammy sweat
Hair loss
Sleep disturbance with restless
or jerky legs
Depression, anxiety &
irritability
Lack of confidence
All symptoms worse 4-8 pm, <
full moon
Forgetful - Anxiety& panic
attacks, drained, self-denial
Hot flashes, night sweats
Vaginal dryness &/ or discharge
Candida/ yeast infections
Cystitis – chronic e-coli
infections
Dizziness
Weight gain
Sugar & wheat cravings
Human Ovarian Follicle
Allergies, hay-fever
- Oestrogen
Skin rashes, itchy, dry skin
• Extreme & changeable moods
• V emotional, - tearful & weepy
• Needs sympathy, reassurance
& company
• Hot flushes – Waves of heat,
night sweat & perspiration
• Stress incontinence
• Fearful – Claustrophobic, fears
dark, being alone
• Discharges – ears, nose, eyes
• Indigestion & diarrhoea after
rich foods
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Blackness/depression
Hot flashes at 10.30 pm
Insomnia
Business failure
Lovesick - disappointment
Nervous, fidgety, intense
agitation
• Fear & anxiety
• Muscular ,cerebrospinal
& cramp/ numbness
Beans & legumes - Contain fibre, protein, calcium, folic acid and
phytoestrogens which may help with blood sugar control.
Zinc - a precursor for progesterone, a hormone involved in balancing
oestrogen. Zinc keeps your immune system strong
Boost your boron - Helps the body hold onto oestrogen & keeps the
bones strong by decreasing the amount of calcium needed each day.
Hold off the "hot flash" foods - Limiting spicy foods, caffeine, and
alcohol
Fresh Produce - A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables contain
beneficial plant oestrogens.
Keep bones strong - Menopausal women risk developing osteoporosis
because of the drop in oestrogen. Calcium and vitamin D (along with a
healthy diet and regular exercise) are preventative
More magnesium! - Helps with mood swings and insomnia bone health
- beans, legumes, nuts, green veggies & whole grains.
Understand good and bad fats - Fat should provide 30% or less of your
total calories. Avoid saturated and trans fats, which raise blood
cholesterol levels & increase risk of heart disease .
Reduce sugar - Sugar causes blood sugar to spike, which stimulates the
pancreas to release more of the hormone insulin.
Feast on flax. - Ground flaxseed or oil offers a high amount of essential
fatty acids and lignan, a natural antioxidant and phytoestrogen which
help hormonal balance in Menopause
Archetypes
- Athena – Wisdom, knowledge,
career, social justice
- Aphrodite – Love- relationships,
romance, beauty & arts
- Persephone – Underworld,
spiritual, visionary & mystic
- Artemis – Outdoors, practical,
adventurer, animals & environment
- Demeter – Earth mother,
nurturing, children, women's cycles
- Hera – Queen of heaven,
marriage, partnerships & men,
issues of power
Role Models
Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom – Dr Christina Northrop
Wisdom of Menopause – Dr Christina Northrop
Beauty in Bloom – Homeopathy to support Menopause – Eileen
Nauman
Menopause & Homeopathy – Ifeoma Ikenze
The Female Brain - Louann Brizendine
Women who run with the Wolves, Myths & stories of the Wild Woman
Archetype– Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Passage to Power – Leslie Kenton
What your doctor may not tell you about Menopause – Dr John Lee
The Goddess within – A guide to the eternal myths which shape
women’s lives - Jennifer Barker Woolger & Roger J. Woolger
Jane Hardwicke Collings – Midwife & Teacher of the Women's
Mysteries - www.moonsong.com.au
Workshops 2014 - Feb 8,9 (NSW), May 17, 18 (Melb) Oct 4, 5 (NSW )
www.Janelindsay.com.au
E: [email protected]