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			| Using Natural Progesterone Cream Wisely 
 Since the total truth came out about HRT, the medical community has been in turmoil and somewhat divided as to what should be recommended to women who are experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance. In the meantime millions of women are confused about what to do to relieve their symptoms and at the same time not cause health problems down the road.
 
 Natural progesterone cream, when used correctly, seems to help many women through the symptoms of hormonal imbalance with many added benefits. Natural progesterone, has the same molecular structure as the progesterone produced by the body. It is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream. It can help your body keep estrogen and progesterone levels in balance, resulting in maintained sense of equilibrium.
 
 As beneficial as natural progesterone cream is, we must be aware that we are dealing with a very delicate system - the endocrine system. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola: "The problem relates to the fact that progesterone is highly fat soluble and once applied to the skin will store itself in a woman's fat tissue. When one first uses the cream, there is no problem here as the fat stores are very low. But as time goes on, the cream accumulates and contributes to disruptions in the adrenal hormones such as DHEA, cortisol, and testosterone. I have learned that although progesterone cream is an enormously useful tool, it needs to be used very cautiously."
 
 It is advised that women test their progesterone levels yearly. Although progesterone over-dose is not something that causes great harm, initially-sleepiness is a clue-the solution that we are after is balance of all hormones. Anytime there is an over-balance of a hormone, even progesterone, the system will suffer and symptoms will appear.
 
 Along with progesterone, balancing the adrenals is very important, but something that is often over-looked in hormonal balancing. There are many useful herbs that can help accomplish this along with the following: Diet, Stress and Sleep.
 
 A totally balanced diet like the one offered in my E-Book, Balancing Your Hormones Without Drugs…You Can Feel Good Again, is imperative. I am convinced that about 85% of all hormonal symptoms can be relieved with a healthy, balanced diet. Along with diet, drinking half your body weight in clean, pure water is also essential.
 
 Hidden stress can be the underlying cause of why some women do not experience symptom relief of hormonal imbalance. Stress is often a "silent symptom" in that we have usually learned to consider it as being a normal part of life. Some suggestions in dealing with stress include: meditation, prayer, yoga, EFT, exercise (especially walking), deep breathing and learning
 
 
				
 how to remove yourself from difficult situations. In order to alleviate stress these must be practiced very daily.
 
 It is said that over ¾ of the population is sleep deprived. The importance of being in bed before 10:00 p.m. so that the body's biorhythms are not disturbed has been taught by natural medicine doctors for many years. The body does most of its repair and healing between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. If you are awake during these hours your body definitely looses. There is no such thing as "catching up on your sleep". Once it is lost, it cannot be regained. Weekend "sleep warriors" are actually doing more harm to their Circadian rhythms than they may realize.
 
 Like most things in life, we must always proceed with caution. There is no magic bullet when it comes to getting the body balanced and healthy. Natural progesterone is the most natural and safest way to assist women with the symptoms of hormonal imbalance, but we must remember that our goal is "balance" in every area.
 
 The following table shows the benefits of natural progesterone compared to estrogen. As you can see, the effects of progesterone are many-we would do well to use it wisely.
 
 We'll end this article with a comparison table that lists the respective effects of both estrogen and progesterone.
 Estrogen Effects Progesterone Effects
 Stimulates breasts cysts Protects against breast cysts
 Increases body fat storage Helps use fat for energy and keep it off hips
 Salt and fluid retention Natural diuretic (water pill)
 Depression and headaches Natural anti-depressant
 Interferes with thyroid hormone Facilitates thyroid hormone action
 Increases blood clotting and risk of stroke Normalizes blood clotting
 Decreases libido (sex drive) Increases libido
 Impairs blood sugar control Normalizes blood sugar levels
 Loss of zinc and retention of copper Normalizes zinc and copper levels
 Reduced oxygen level in all cells Restores proper cell oxygen levels
 Increased risk of endometrial cancer Prevents endometrial cancer
 Increased risk of breast cancer Helps prevent breast cancer
 Helps decrease bone loss slightly Increases bone building
 
 
 
  About the Author 
 Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP is the Founder of Oasis Advanced Wellness in the Houston, TX area. She has done extensive research in health science, hormonal balancing, nutrition, natural medicine, weight loss, herbology, cancer nutritional balancing and researchs new natural treatments for disease. Dr. Lanphier is also a dynamic seminar speaker and prolific author. For more info please visit us at: www.oasisadvancedwellness.com; www.menopause-pms-progesterone.org; www.oasisserene.com
 
 
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