Hormones – A Blessing or a Curse?

Part A Hormones 

Every woman (you) are beautifully and wonderfully made: Psalm 139:13-14. For you formed my inward parts; you covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are your works, and that my soul knows very well.

I relate this scripture to your Hormones because they too are wonderful and powerful – they are ‘the essence of a Woman’! Hormones are the very substances that make you what you are: Defining you’re…

•            Women hood

•            Personality

•            Self esteem

•            Sex drive

•            Mental acuity

•            Creativity

•            Reproduction

•            Falling in love

•            Your psyche is intimately connected to your hormones, to your cycle

•            Your physical – emotional and psychological state & quality of life is hinging on whether        your hormones are in a healthy state (balanced).

Exaggerating the importance of hormones to each human being is almost impossible. In my clinical opinion – the current state of a women’s health is mirrored in her hormone balance, menstrual cycle and the different health symptoms that go with it.

What are Hormones?

They are chemicals secreted by our endocrine (glandular) system. These secretions are like signals or messengers, which travel to and fro throughout our bodies; to tell us internally what to do and when to do it.

Literally our bodies are run by Hormones.

We are created by God to have a well functioning hormone network and this is a ‘blessing’, a wonderful thing.

However, dysfunctional hormones can make them seem like a ‘curse’ to some women.

At least half of reproductive-age women suffer from painful menstrual cramps that begin shortly before the start of menstrual flow and continue for several days. The problems come when the natural balance of your hormones change.

 ‘I feel like a nutcase, constantly stressed, anxious and unhappy’, ‘I have to take a day or two off work and lay down all day due to pain and suffering I get at my monthly time’, (Severe menstrual cramps are actually among the most common reasons for missed work and school days among young women).  ‘I don’t want to take pain killers but just have to’, ‘ I’m wanting to have kids and am worried I can’t because my hormones are stuffed up’, ‘ I get so sensitive and angry or teary every month, what can I do about it?’ are just some comments I get from female patients at my clinic.

Recently in my clinic a well educated lady in her 30’s (I will call her Kim) with 2 young children said that she ‘completely lost it’ at work and started yelling and abusing her work mates –‘ for no real reason’ – other than her period had just started’. The good news is that after following the treatments advice I am offering you – within 2 months Kim was a ‘New Women’ and very happy and no more hormonal outbursts.

This demonstrates the all-powerful effects that female hormonal conditions can have, leaving a women feeling totally out of control in her own body. It also demonstrates that you can fix the problem using natural therapies.

Keeping in mind that hormones are a ‘blessing’ and a gift from God then any adverse symptoms are warning signs that something is wrong. Rest assured there are answers to any problems you may have and my job and Ministry is to teach you and show you God’s answers and natural counterbalances to any symptoms you may have.  I will be doing this through a series of articles in this magazine. The Word of God says, “My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). This teaching is to be at least in part an answer to this profound statement of God. From this scripture we can be certain that it is wise to increase our knowledge; especially knowledge that is from God and for the health and well being of our body (which is the temple of the Holy Spirit).

PMS (pre menstrual syndrome) and Period Pain:

 Do you suffer?

 Bad period pain?

Acne

Tender breasts

Bloating

Food cravings

Mood swings

Anxiety or depression

You shouldn’t have to.

Ø   Period pain is very common so women tend to think it just goes with the territory of having a monthly cycle. However this is not the case as most ‘normal’ period discomfort/pain will disappear with the right diet and herbal supplements.  If it doesn’t disappear after 2-3 cycles, then it’s not normal period pain. It’s what I call level two period pains and might be a sign of an underlying medical condition like endometriosis.

Next addition I will conclude this topic (Part B) and discuss the miracle working herbs God has created to counterbalance hormonal problems and assist you to live a healthy and pain free life. I will explain the importance of diet and nutrition for helping keep a healthy hormone balance.

Philip’s private naturopathic practice is located in Perth, Western Australia.  Private consultations are available, both in person and for overseas and interstate people through long distance ‘online consultation,’ via Skype or phone.

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Congratulations - its day 11 of Daniels Diet

Good morning,

Congratulations! You have Done it.

Many will have lost weight; have increased energy and mental clarity, a decrease in body aches and pains, improved vision and improved texture of your skin. Others may have accomplished spiritual goals. It’s always good to write down anything accomplished and give thanks to God.
Please email to my clinic and give your testimony to encourage others, I will post it on my website (no names used). Also send in any recipe tips that you found helpful.


As you know the problem with most diets is that when you stop following them, you go back to old habits and before you know it, you have put most of the weight back on. Well not us - OK. 

Now, i.e. after Daniels diet - You have broken the hold of coffee, bread, alcohol, sugar, chocy, chips, soft drinks/sodas etc. So why go back to any foods you crave or are addicted to; at least until you have beaten the cravings. What i mean by this is-  the food (what ever it is) that used to rule or control your choices no longer does and if in the future you choose to have a coffee or chocy, then your mind and spirit are in control and not being controlled, so wait until you have broken completely the addiction or habit.

For example i choose to have a coffee once a week in winter, read the paper and catch up on football news and i relax and enjoy it ( i never drink it in summer).
In the distant past if i allowed myself to drink coffee daily then i would start to crave it more and more = addiction cycle starting.
 But now i am Free to choose occasionally something i want to have and that something is ' not choosing for me'  i.e. be triggering cravings. I am in control of my choices and not the other way around, is my point.


The Question is – What do I do from here?

It’s very important when coming off a partial fast to not go overboard with your eating. Your stomach has been eating healthy foods for ten days, and it’s starting to shrink. It is not wise to overload it now with previously banned foods. Today is a critical time in this diet. Your decision now will determine your future health and weight maintenance. Consider it carefully.
My goals as a health care practitioner, lifestyle coach, minister and author are to give every one, step by step instruction and answers to your individual situation. So that in a few short months you will have reached your goals of losing weight and having more energy and feeling very healthy. The end result being that you get into the ‘zone’ of living a lifestyle that ensures you don’t go back to where you used to be, but maintain your good weight and health. So this healthy lifestyle becomes the new normal for you, and you automatically choose to eat and shop the right way for you. Then you are truly ‘free’.
The next step is to keep the momentum going to reach your goals and I offer the following to help you achieve just that.

I can offer you 2 choices!

1. For those who are happy with the Daniels Diet results and just want to go on with a normal lifestyle ( meaning having Daniels plan as your foundation for long term lifestyle, but include some healthy other food types). My Moderation Diet that is easy to live by and allows for everyday food to be enjoyable. This is discussed in my second book Daniels Lifestyle Diet. You can purchase this on www.danielsdetox.com  Also i have vegan recipe book called Pure and Real Recipe Guide.

2. For those who want to lose more weight and overcome sugar/refined carbs cravings then I have the answer for you. I have written a new book - A 6 Week Low Carb Diet? A Real Weight Loss Diet. www.daniesldetox.com and Amazon.com 

 This diet plan is nearly the opposite of Daniels 10 day diet. The effect of doing these two diets in tandem is very powerful and has wonderful results. You should lose 2 Kg a week and continue your journey to success. I emphasize it is only a 6 week program and then I suggest you do Daniels diet again and then move to the Moderation diet (Daniels Diet Lifestyle).

• You can simply follow my diet plan as found in the book or you have the choice of using my weight loss protocols that go with the diet. This consists of healthy Protein shakes and bars and herbs. If you want my personal support during these 6 weeks – email me at philip@wisdomforhealth.net and I will offer you the protocol and tell you the costs etc.

*I do offer a weight loss package which takes you step by step from day 1 of Daniels diet through to the end of the 6 weeks on  the low carb diet and into the moderation diet so you are on a good lifestyle by the end of it and this way you should not put the weight back on or go back to bad eating habits. This plan includes 3 personal consultations plus all the supplements.

• Long distance consultations work very well and i do them though Skype or internet and or phone and emails. As we speak i am consulting someone in Greece.

Other Resources from Philip - to help you continue a health and long life:

Don't Procrastinate - Go to my web site or Amazon Now and order 

‘Pure and Real’ Series:

Pure and Real – The Time Tested Diet

Pure and Real - Daniels Diet Lifestyle

Pure and Real – Recipe Guide

The Bridgeman Way Series:

The 6 Week Low Carb Diet? A Real Weight Loss Diet

5 Common Foods that Cause Bloated Stomachs and Embarrassing Flatulence

Quick & Easy Meals: A 7 Day Meal Plan for the Busy Woman

God’s Natural Health Plan – Do you Know it? Explaining how modern health principles are really God’s Health Plan

www.wisdomforhealth.com

thebridgemanway@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/thebridgemanway

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZMBQIU

So once again congratulations to those who have completed the 10 days and if you need help i am here to assist.
Please send in any testimonies

By the way - i lost 2 kg and 2 cm off my tummy.

blessings

Philip

D' Day for Daniels Diet

Day Ten of Daniel's Diet

Good Morning & congratulations you have reached the last day.

 Now is the time to start thinking and planning for the future. If you want to go on with the diet for another 2- 5-10 or 20 days please don’t stop, it is your choice. However - Use wisdom and monitor how you are feeling and press on only if you feel good and desire to continue. For those who are looking forward to adding other foods, enjoy. Remember you can undertake the diet as often as you desire and whenever you choose.

If you have been praying specifically for something, then as this scripture states, believe this –“ So God granted him (you) what  (you) he requested.” 

“What now?” you may well ask.

 Your last day on the diet plan and today and tomorrow morning you weigh in and measure and record the results + the symptoms checklist. Compare the records of how you were before and after the 10-day detox program. Please Email me your Testimony philip@wisdomforhealth.net 
Congratulate yourself on the changes, no matter how large or small they may be. Appreciate the changes you have been able to create in such a short time.

Tomorrow i will show you what foods to start introducing and what is the next step from here. We will not go back to the old eating habits (amen)

Testimonies show  that the majority of people who completed this Diet  lose weight.

 However not everyone will lose as much as they expect. There are 4 main factors stopping or making it difficult for weight loss.

1. Insulin resistance – in this case you will need to move from this diet plan to my 6 Week Low Carb - High Protein diet. www.danielsdetox.com (available here)

2. Slow Metabolism and sluggish Thyroid – these people would also need to do my 6 week low carb diet

3. Hormone Imbalance – high oestrogen and often overweight. Often thyroid and hormone problems are found together. Use the same diet plan as the other two points and you consider a saliva hormone test and or herbs to assist.

4. Adrenal fatigue or 'stress burnout'.

There are cases, where underlying factors, have initially slowed or prevented weight loss. But the good news is by using the diet plans I have made and with lifestyle changes you can reverse the situation and not only lose weight but address the health issues as well.

Anyone who follows this diet, but does not lose much or any weight should see this as a ‘positive’? Why, because it is showing you that there is something else you may need to address to achieve the weight loss and good health. It should motivate you to search out and find what that is. You may need a practitioner to help you find the answers.  I can offer you much support and help you get the answers you need for losing stubborn weight.

Most times there is an explanation for what is, or isn't, happening to your body. In other words – ‘WHY aren't I losing weight?’

Most people put weight on slowly, over a period of time; too much of the wrong food and not quite enough exercise is the main reason. To achieve long-term weight loss there is one vital rule - the energy put into your body (the food) must be less than the energy used. This is a mathematical and physical law. Even a good diet may not bring a satisfactory weight loss unless the expenditure of energy is increased. This means there must be regular and consistent exercise included in your long-term lifestyle as well as the dietary changes.

 I recommend undertaking a Long Distance Internet based Consultation Service with me via internet, Skype or phone (this service is also available for everyone, including those who lose weight but want a more specific supplement program or personal advice). Simply contact me on thebridgemanway@gmail.com

More support over the next few Days

I will be blogging for another couple of days and sending newsletters with the winners for the 2 prizes I promised. I will continue  to help you find and follow a health plan that suits you as an individual and one you can live with in the long term. Food is to be enjoyed of course but it is the choices and amounts we all need to have a plan for.

My Day 10

i underwent my special liver flush last night and have not eaten for 24 hours by the end of the day 
 I will not exercise today

Summary:
As you may have noticed - i make the 10 day diet as simple and easy as i can. However i do have a recipe book that will help you find more interesting dishes to eat.
I found this time on Daniels diet - i over ate one meal. I also ate too many high GI fruits like mangoes and stone fruits and bananas, which is OK generally speaking but can hold up your weight loss. Although i feel good on these foods it probably would not help weight loss.

look forward to talking to you tomorrow for the conclusion of Daniels diet plus get your testimonies and to set up the next phase to follow - so you don't fall back into the old habits.

“… Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, and that your hand would be with me, and that you would keep me from evil. That I may not cause pain.  So God granted him what he requested.”   (1 Chronicles 4:10)
cheers

philip

Volunteers For Special Liver Flush

G'Day from hot Perth - welcome to Day 9

Just one day and you have completed the 10 days - well done .

However:

If you are feeling really good why not continue on for as long as you wish.  Suggested times are 14 or 20 days for those who chose. 

Now is the time to start planning for the future. If you want to go on with this diet for another 2- 5-10 or 20 days don’t stop. However - Use wisdom and monitor how you are feeling and press on only if you feel good and desire to continue. For those who are looking forward to adding other foods after day 10, enjoy. 

• Please email me if you are continuing on and i will support this group until they are completed.

Remember you can undertake this diet as often as you desire and whenever you choose.

I will be encouraging everyone to keep the momentum going, so you can reach your goals and I will be offering step by step support to  help you achieve just that. 

Tomorrow i will discuss more on this subject so you can have a plan to continue on with  and not just stop at the end of 10 days.

Liver Flush?

I am going to finish the 10 days by doing a specific Detox for flushing my liver.

The purpose of this protocol is to detox the body through the liver and bowel. It will also flush the gall bladder, expelling any accumulated matter, including stones and pre-stone sludge, composed of stagnant bile and cholesterol (toxins).

Sometimes the bile ducts are full of cholesterol crystals that did not form into round stones. When you eliminate these out of your body – as you can imagine you will feel so much healthier and internally ‘cleaner’. I have personally expelled up to 100 of these small 'stones' and seen other peoples photo evidence of some stones as big as 20 cent pieces and hundreds of others. I do this once a year = now.

this is the perfect time to this flush as you have to do 10 days of diet preparation - before you do the overnight flush.

Volunteers? If you have done the Daniels Diet and wish to know more or do this diet - you will have to contact me by email and i will then give you the specific instructions. 

Today's Recipe 

Philip’s Energy Salad

Ingredients

1 cup sprouts (try to have a variety)

2-3 different lettuces e.g. Cos, iceberg, red leaf or romaine.

Spinach/kale (the darker green, the better),

coarsely chopped pine nuts

½ avocado, sliced

tomato, cherry or sliced

carrot, grated

Raw beetroot, grated

spring onions (if you are concerned about onion breath, chew mint or parsley afterwards)

Walnuts and pine nuts

Preparation Method

Toss in a large bowl and add a recommended dressing. Be adventurous.

talk to you on day 10 

Philip