PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS) RESOURCE DIRECTORY

• Scientific research has not determined the specific cause of PMS. Nevertheless, PMS is considered to be linked to both hormonal and neuro-psychological factors. The common element between the factors is the blood and its quality.
  
• PMS is most prevalent among women in their late 20s to early 40s, with at least one child, or with a past history of either postpartum depression or an emotional disorder.
  
• PMS is estimated to affect 75% of the women during their childrearing years.
  
• It is determined 5 - 7% of women suffer from the most severe form of PMS.
  
• As many as 50 - 60% of women with severe PMS also suffer from a mood disorder, such as depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviors, insomnia, and migraines.
  
• PMS can affect women with normal monthly cycles.
  
• PMS can occur in women with normal estrogen and progesterone levels.
  

The Underlying Cause:

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, PMS is considered a deficiency condition of the blood and body energy related to the reproductive organs. When the blood quality is weak then all of the organs are not able to perform their job. In particular, your glands are not able to send their messages through hormones in harmony with the rest of the body. In addition, the liver does not filter the blood while the spleen is not optimally moving the blood. When the blood is filtered and transport is in balance with the whole human body then the hormones are communicating, effectively. When the blood becomes sludge or the blood is unfiltered of used blood components then communications between glands is slowed down or non-existent. It is not a matter that your hormones are deficient but rather the hormones are obstructed thus causing the body to be out of sync. When the quality of the blood raises then the reproductive organs increase in their energy. This enhances their function thus alleviating pain and obstruction throughout. Holistically, the whole body improves.

For a remedy to correct the blood pollution, the the spleen and liver must be energized and nourished. When they kick into optimal gear then the blood flows through the arteries, veins, capillaries and organs supplying quality and functional blood. Thus, the body's energy improves, the mood improves, pain ceases, improved sleep follows and so on.

This is a formula that has been developed over many generations of master herbalists until 500 years ago where it remains the most beneficial formulation for this condition. In fact, this formula was handed down to me by my mentor of 50 years experience. I have successfully provided this to my clients over the last 13 years.

Longevity Mountain provides Female Comfort that corrects this condition, quickly.

For the serious, determined woman, understanding the PMS condition is not going to correct by depending on a practitioner or a pill, is critical. Though quick relief may be had, the restorative state needs your help if you want complete freedom. Yes, the herb formula will deliver you, but over time, you will be right back to square one, unless you particpate in diet that sustains your balance. Many women do not have any symptoms of PMS. The reason why is that they are eating the right nutrition for their constitution or body type. Look below for the PMS FREE DIET:

Women with menstrual imbalance will usually eat an unbalanced diet, not be involved with regular exercize, get out in the sun or strive for emotional balance, There are exceptions but usually one of the pieces are missing that unravels the overall constitution.

FOODS THAT BENEFIT PMS:

Iodine & iron foods: legumes, most veggies, whole grains, microalgae (spirulina, wild blue green, green), Seaweeds (kelp, dulse, hijiki, wakame).

Vitamin C foods: cabbage, bell peppers, broccoli, sprouts, parsley, rose hip tea, tomatoes, citrus fruit, other fruit.

Calcium & zinc: whole grains, legumes, seeds, all veggies

Vitamin A, B foods: green veggies, yellow veggies (carrots, yellow bell pepper, beans).

Protein with DHA / ALA : salmon, tuna, sardine, eel, trout, mackerel, anchovy, butterfish
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Vitamin E foods: whole grains (wheat, rice, oats, quinoa), sprouts, spinach, dandelion greens, carrot tops, mint, nuts & seeds (filberts, almonds, sunflower), best source is wheat germ and oil.

Weak & Cold Body Type Foods: oats, quinoa, pine nuts, parsnip, butter & black beans, cinnamon, anise, fennels, dried ginger, black peppercorn, molasses, aduki or adzuki beans.

PMS AVOID FOODS:

Alcohol, coffee, tobacco, cold temperature foods, refined foods - sugar, hydrogenated fats (shortening, margarines, polyunsaturated cooking oils), too much fruit or raw food, flurodated water, standard red meat and poultry

Avoid seaweeds and fruit if the constitution is weak and cold. Add foods from the weak and cold body type foods above.

In addition, it is important to avoid heavy physical work, emotional disharmony, extreme hot/cold conditions (keep warm but not too warm), avoid sex during menstruation, oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices..

This is a beginning list and will serve as a guide. For more info, give us a call or email us at Longevity Mountain. Ask for Mark Hammer C.M.H.

BAKED COD W/ SPINACH TOPPING

INGREDIENTS

Topping

• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 medium-sized yellow onion
• 1/2 pound spinach
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tbsps butter
• pinch of salt and pepper

Fish

• 1.5 lb cod fillets
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped dill
• 2 tbsps water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

PREPARATION

Topping

1. Slice onion and chop spinach coarsely.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
3. Sauté onions. Keep stirring until lightly brown.
4. Reduce the heat to low, add spinach and stir until soft.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
   
6. Add water, wine and butter.

As soon as the butter completely melts, remove from stove and stir in stuffing.

Fish

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
   
2. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
   
3. Add dill and stir together.
   
4. Coat cod fillets with the dill mixture and place in a pyrex dish.
   
5. Pour the topping over the fillets.
   
6. Add water and bake for 12 - 15 minutes.
   

By Om Paramapoonya




HALIBUT WITH RED PEPPER and GREEN OLIVES

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

Serves 4 / Fish is a terrific source of minerals, including potassium, iodine, zinc and copper, plus the omega-3 fatty acids, all of which are low in the diets of women with PMS. Halibut also contains vitamin B3, which helps metabolize sugar and stabilize menstrual symptoms related to carbohydrate cravings, plus ample amounts of magnesium, which helps maintain the brain chemistry that regulates PMS emotions.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, preferably organic
  
• 2 onions, sliced
  
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  
• 2 ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped
  
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  
• 3/4 teaspoon herbal sea salt, divided
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  
• 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1 - 1-1/2 pounds halibut fillet
  
• 1 lemon, cut in half
  
• 1/2 cup pitted green olives or 2 tablespoons capers
  
• 1/2 cup homemade salt-free stock or purified water
  

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large skillet, heat butter and add onions, garlic, tomatoes, and red pepper. Sauté on medium-high for 2 minutes. Stir frequently. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon herbal sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and stir again. Cover and cook on medium-low for 10 minutes.

2. Position broiler shelf several inches from heat source. Preheat broiler.

3. Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil into a nonglass baking pan. Rinse halibut under cold, running water and pat dry. Place halibut in pan and squeeze half the lemon over it. Season with the remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon herbal sea salt, and a pinch of pepper. Place under broiler and cook until fish begins to flake and is tender when a fork is inserted, 8-10 minutes.

4. Stir tomato/red pepper mixture. Add olives or capers and stock or water and stir well. Cook another 1-2 minutes, uncovered.

5. Using a large spatula, remove cooked halibut from baking dish and place on a large serving platter. Top with red pepper and olive mixture. Cut remaining half lemon into wedges and place on platter. Serve hot with brown rice or potatoes.

SOS for PMS: Whole-Food Solutions for Premenstrual Syndrome by Lissa G. De Angelis and Molly Siple (Plume, 1999).




PMS COOKIES

"A different version of Chinese chews. A no bake cookie that is easy to make and delicious!"

• PREP TIME 15 Min
  
• COOK TIME 3 Min
  
• READY IN 25 Min
  
• Original recipe yield 8 dozen
  

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  
• 2 cups peanut butter chips
  
• 1 (8 ounce) bag plain salted potato chips
  
• 2 1/2 cups dry-roasted peanuts

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and peanut butter chips for about 3 minutes on high.
   
2. Stir every 30 seconds after the first minute until chips are melted and smooth.
3. Slightly crush the potato chips before stirring into the mixture along with the peanuts.
   
4. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper and let stand until chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.
   
5. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Recipe by EYTAVI

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DESCRIPTION:

• Balances progesterone, estrogen, etc.
  
• Menorrhagia (too much menstruation) or the opposite)
• blood pressure
• aching all over
• minor to major depression
• after child-birth depression
• eating disorders
• poor digestion
• constipation
• insomnia
• (PMS) Pre-Menstrual Condition
• palpitations
• cold hands & feet
• chronic fatigue
• cramps
• sever lower abdominal pain
• endometrial complications
• improves infertility

Millions of women have been restored by this formula for over 500 years
finding comfort and improvement from the tonifying effect of this
master formula.

INGREDIENTS:

1. Astragali Radix
   

   Atragalus root nourishes the body's energy while slightly warming the spleen and lung. Primary benefits: spleen deficiency, lack of appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, frequent colds, shortness of breath, prolapse, uterine bleeding, spontaneous sweating, edema, chronic ulcers and sores, deficient blood and lymph fluids, weakened immunity, stops sweating, promotes urination, pus buildup, weakened, wounded and withering skin, stops bleeding.

   
   
2. Atractylodes Rhizoma - White
   

   Atractylodes Rhizoma is an essential herb for nourishing the Spleen and Stomach when dampness obstructs its normal functioning. It clears dampness in the muscles and flesh - and thereby restores harmony and halts sweating. Benefits the Spleen when deficient and prevents miscarriage. Benefits: diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite and vomiting. Dries dampness removing obstructions. Stops sweating. Calms the fetus.

   
   
3. Sclerotium Poriae cocos
   

   Poria leaches the fluids downward. While neutral in temperature, drainage is especially beneficial to the heart, spleen, kidney and lung. Benefits: spleen weakness, excessive fluid retention, phlegm, mucus buildup in channels, palpitations, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, diarrhea, distention, generalized edema, Insomnia, forgetfulness, obstructed urination, calms the heart, calms the spirit, urinary difficulty.

   
   
4. Ziziphi spinosae Semen
   

   Ziziphi nourishes and energizes the weakened heart and thus calm the spirit. While neutral in temperature, zizphi enters the gallbladder, heart, liver and spleen. Benefits: irritability, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, blood deficiency, Spontaneous sweating and nightsweats, abnormal sweating, preventing loss of consciousness, shortness of breath, anxiety, dry cough without phlegm, contracture and spasms of the sinews (tendons) and bones, dry, splitting nails, spermatorrhea, nocturnal emissions, and dribbling urine, interchangeable hot and cold sensations, emaciation of the muscles and flesh; gallbladder weakness, trembling palpitations, fear, restlessness, inability to sleep.

   
   
5. Longan Arillus
   

   Longan fruit nourishes the body's energy. Its temperature is warm thus stimulating the heart and the spleen into balance. Benefits: This great tasting fruit soothes insomnia, heart palpitations, forgetfulness, dizziness anxiety, stress from overwork, blood deficiency, disturbed spirit , excessive thinking, or flooding emotions.

   
   
6. Panax ginseng
   

   Panax ginseng is well known for its ability to energize and revitalize the whole body. While its temperature is slightly warming, its primary effects are seen in the spleen and lungs. Benefits: extreme collapse of body energy - shallow breathing or shortness of breath, cold limbs, profuse sweating, minute pulse; severe blood loss. Lung or Spleen/Stomach weakness, wasting and thirsting disorder, energy and fluids injured by fever and profuse sweating, palpitations with anxiety, insomnia, restlessness due to energy and blood deficiency. Powerfully tonifies the primal qi of the five yin organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys). Generates fluids, stops thirst. Revitalizes the heart, immunity and blood components (T, red, white, etc.), obstructed blood flow and heavy bleeding, cold limbs. "Old Man" replenishes the blood supply, nourishes the lung, stomach (loss of appetite, lethargy, distention, chronic diarrhea, prolapse), strengthens the spleen, Helps the heart which calms the emotions and, improves memory.
   Central Nervous System Effect: Ginseng stimulates and inhibits Central Nervous System (CNS) processes. Depending on the beginning physical health state, the herb improves the adaptability of the CNS. In small doses, Radix ginseng stimulates the nervous system while in large doses it sedates the nerves. Ginseng has 1) shortened the dormant phase of reflexes, 2) increased transmission of neural impulses and 3) conditioned reflex strength.
   Cardiovascular effect: Ginseng has shown to have positive effects on arrhythmatic activity, vasodialation effect on coronary arteries, cerebral blood and retinal vessels. For acute shock, large doses were beneficial for balancing blood pressure. Relative to heart disease, ginseng enhanced myocardial use of nutrients and heart function.
   Metabolic Effect: radix ginseng improved the absorption of proteins and nucleic acids.
   Endocrine Effects: Ginseng was shown to decrease blood glucose levels involving diabetic mellitus, but was not able to reverse the metabolic defects. It lowered hyperglycemia. It has a synergistic effect with insulin but can not replace it. For mature female, it lengthened the sexual arousal and conception period.

   
   
7. Radix Angelica Sinensis
   

   Benefits: Blood deficiency related to the Heart and Liver. Especially improves palid, ashen complexion, lusterless nails, tinnitus, blurred vision, and palpitations, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrheal, abdominal pain, traumatic injury, and carbuncles due to blood stasis, especially accompanied by cold from deficiency, dry intestines due to blood deficiency. Tonifies the blood and regulates the menses, invigorates and harmonizes the blood and disperses cold, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh, and alleviates pain: used in treating sores and abscesses, treats coughs. Moistens dryness and lubricates the Intestines, Internally, it moistens the organs because of its concentrated fluids and sweetness; externally, it thrusts out to the muscle layer because of its acrid, warm nature.

   
   
8. Polygalae Radix
   

   Polygalae root calms the spirit. Its slightly warming qualities primarily enters the heart and lungs. Benefits: insomnia, palpitations with anxiety, restlessness, emotional and mental disorientation, spasms, cough with copious sticky sputum, angina pectoris, boils, abscesses, sores, swollen and painful breasts (topically), blocked orifices, abscesses, swellings, obstructed channels between kidney and heart, disturbed consciousness, forgetfulness, palpitations, and insomnia, cough due, swollen and painful breasts, swellings and sores. Ingested and topical.

   
   
9. Zingiberis Rhizoma recens (ginger)
   

   Ginger opens phlegm and re-energizes, alleviates nausea and vomiting, and driving out all microbes and negative energy. If only its peel is used, its warm nature is somewhat reduced, but is excellent for unblocking urination. Ginger should be added in small amounts to food, where it strengthens the Stomach.

   
   
10. Zizyphi fructus (jujube)
    

    Ziziphi fruit nourishes the body's energy. Its warming influence enters the spleen and stomach. Benefits: weakness, shortness of breath, reduced appetite, loose stools, facial pallor, irritability, emotional lability, counteracts herbs with harsh properties that may injure the Stomach energy, generates fluids, nourishes the blood, calms the spirit. Calms Stomach energy, unblocks the nine orifices, jitterness, heaviness of the extremities.

    
    
11. Glycyrrhizae Radix
    

    Licorice or glycyrrhizae root, while neutral in temperature, nourishes the body's energy, enters all the body's channels with an emphasis on the heart , lung, spleen and stomach. Benefits: shortness of breath, sluggishness, exhaustion, loose stools, blood deficiency, palpitations, Cough and wheezing, Carbuncles, sores, sore throat, painful spasms (abdomen, legs), clears heat in the body, relieves fire toxicity alleviates pain, harmonizes the qualities of other herbs, antidote

    
    
12. Aucklandiae Radix
    

    Aucklandia root balances the body's energy. While warm in temperature, the root's qualities energizes the gallbladder, large intestine, spleen, stomach and triple burner. Benefits: liver, gallbladder, spleen and stomach energy blockage, diarrhea, dysentery, Poor digestion, loss of appetite, abdominal distention, alleviates pain, adjusts and regulates intestinal energy, strengthens the spleen and eliminates food stagnation, depression, tenesmus, urinary blockage, painful urinary dribbling, Liver pain and blockage.

    
    

Dosage: 1 pill per 20 lb. body weight, 3 times per day

Amount: Large/800 pills, lasts 4-5 weeks and Medium/400 pills, lasts 2-3 weeks

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Mark has been a long term student of herbal traditions from around the world. Any attempts to leave this passion has always resulted in his finding his way back to the health restoration field. Whether it be his own need to keep his balance or those around him, his eventual surrender to the healing way has always offered the most joy and most of all, smiles.

• SENIOR MASTER HERBALIST-CHINESE MEDICINE
  Mark provides Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment, herbal remedies and food therapy. His remedies usually provide relief in 2 hours unless a severe chronic case is presented.
  
• SIFU - TAI CHI (Yang Style)
  Sifu Mark teaches the Short Form (24 steps), Intermediate Form (42 steps), TaiChi Sword (32 steps), TaiChi Fan, Long Form (108 steps)
  
• SPIRITUAL LIFE COACH
  Mark focusses on the Body-Mind-Spirit connection related to physical imbalances.In addition, Mark has been meditating over 35 years which has resulted in his providing a comprehensive spirit coach program-assessment, spiritual grounding & protection, ascension, enlightenment, "Finding Your Life Purpose" and "Cleansing Your Soul Grid", etc.

Mark has over 35 years of health field experience. His primary emphasis is on chronic pain, heart, digestive, respiratory, allergy, hormonal, tumor, weight loss problems, women's needs and the MIND-BODY-SPIRITUAL CONNECTION.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This reference is not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any diseases. The information here is not provided by medical (allopathic) professionals and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your physician before beginning any course of treatment. However, billions of people have used these products without complication. These herbal formulas have been used in conjunction with allopathic medical regimen, successfully without interference in the restorative process. Complications in the use of herbal remedies has occurred when manufacturers unkNowledgeable in the practice of herbalism but more focussed on the profit aspect have provided product too high in concentration. Hopefully, more master herbalists trained in Chinese, Ayurvedic, Tibetan, North and South American herbology can share the more subtle rather than gross practice of herbalism. Appreciatively, more allopathic physicians and institutions are embracing the wonders of natural herbal medicine in their practices.