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SALES at B Natural

Dr. Amy — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:10:27 +0000

B Natural has been seeing the economy affect all our customers, in response we are working on cutting our prices on our popular items. We have the Giovani line on sale some items as much as 30% OFF!
Many other items in the store are marked down from 10-25%.
All our stainless steal drinking bottles are on huge discount!
Come in or call and we will be glad to help you and our budget through these tough times!
715-836-7021

Hello, I was wondering if there were any natural medicines/ supplements Icould take to prevent yeast infections. I have had 2 since February. Is itpossible to treat my boyfriend to? perhaps there is “reinfection” happening

Dr. Amy — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:58:43 +0000

Yeast infection is a natural occuring fungus that lives in the bowel called Candida. Fungus thrives on sugar and stress.
B Natural has a couple products you should use during a flare up together. They are Mega Probiotics (3 x days) and Candid Away (2 a.m. and 2 bed time for 10 days).
Prevention is a good color filled diet low in sugars, keeping on top of your stress, we can help with that, and rotate in this protocol as needed.
I would recommend one of my Mega Probiotics daily when you dont have a flare up.

Appointments With Doctor Amy- 2 for $80.00

Dr. Amy — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:10:28 +0000

Doctor Amy will not be taking private appointments for most of June. She will be going to Ethiopia to bring back her son and also working with several orphanages to help many sick children and training staff in the use of natural medicine.
B Natural is running an Appointment Special. If you book a 1 hour appointment in May for $80.00 you will receive a 30 minute follow up appointment FREE in late June or Early July. This will be a private consultation with Doctor Amy on any medical or nutritional need you have. This special is also available to those who come to Doctor Amy for Hands on Energy/Faith Healing sessions.
So – 2 appointments for $80.00 – the first appointment must be in May and the second appointment must be before July 30.
Call 715-836-7021 and mention this internet special to the staff for your booking special. The $80.00 must be paid in full at the time of the first appointment in May, 2010.
Hope to see you soon!

Progesterone Information

Dr. Amy — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:09:18 +0000

It has come to my attention that there are websites out there promoting the use by women, and worse yet, men, to use progesterone. Here are a few symptoms of high progesterone levels. I have seen many cases of women getting ovarian cycts from using progesterone in too high of a dose for their body.
Bioidentical still isnt your hormone, and you are still adding hormone to a body that isnt producing for some reason on it’s own.
I do recommend Wild Yam to those who are trying to keep a pregnancy.
I NEVER RECOMMEND IT FOR MEN!!!!!!!! I NEVER RECOMMEND PROGESTERONE THERAPY FOR TEEN AGE GIRLS. High hormone levels are directly linked to many cancers.
Please review the symptom list below, and really think about what you are doing to your body with the added hormone, no matter if it is synthetic or bioidentical, or natural – it is still ADDING hormones to the body.

SYMPTOMS OF HIGH PROGESTERONE LEVELS

Progesterone, like all hormones, needs to be in balance in order to enjoy the benefits that proper health ensures. If a woman has too much progesterone she will suffer from a series of side-effects including fatigue, breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings, sedation, loss of libido, and vaginal dryness. Keep reading to learn more about these various symptoms of high progesterone levels, in order to seek treatment.

Fatigue
Too much progesterone can be sedating and create fatigue. Fatigue is categorized by the physical or mental weariness resulting from exertion.
Breast tenderness
Breast tenderness is the discomfort, sensitivity, and/or pain in one or both of the breasts when touch or pressure is applied.
Bloating
Excess progesterone can lead to menstrual bloating. The swelling can occur around the belly, fingers, feet, ankles etc.
Mood Swings
As progesterone is the mood leveler, a mood swing may incur as progesterone levels get too high. Symptoms of a menopausal mood swing include emotional fluctuations, irritability, sadness, and even sudden bouts of tears.
Sedation
Sedation is extreme tiredness brought about by high levels of progesterone.
Loss of Libido
If progesterone is too high, then libido (desire for sexual activity) is decreased and depression is increased. Progesterone can activate dopamine so if the ratio is right between hormones, there is an increase in the pleasure from sex.
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness can lead to discomfort during sexual intercourse. Progesterone tends to promote vaginal dryness by counteracting the effect on lubrication of estrogens.

I am not even sure if I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), but I wascurious if you have a product similar to Nature’s Pharma IBS DropsRx? I amtraining for a marathon and have had some issues with stomach cramps on mylast few runs. I have also had issues with gas cramps and diarrhea when Iam not running. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Themarathon is in 2 weeks and I really want to figure this out!

Dr. Amy — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:06:27 +0000

I have NO idea what is in the product you are looking at.
What I can tell you is that IBS is a “set” of symptoms. I have a protocol that works quickly by reapairing what the digestive system is lacking. If you have IBS, it seems to help people to get rid of unwanted bacteria and virus, and even fungus in the bowel, and rebuild bowel wall. We then load the bowel with live flora. Some companies products only do the last step, load the bowel with flora. The problem with that theory is that we havent fixed the problem in the first place.
I would look at your diet, fiber intake, stress level, and a complete symptom list before I could truly help you.
I have worked with hundreds of IBS sufferers and can tell you B Natural has a system and set of products that work by fixing the problem.

I have been struggling with many symptoms which all fall into ahypothyroidism category. However, my TSH number is 1.28 (in December,retested yesterday without results yet.) I am having numerous symptomswhich started with weight gain (without change in lifestyle) last summer andhas progressed to breast engourgement with discharge and body aches. Iwould say 3-5 nights a week I wake with night sweats, however when Iexercise I don’t perspire much if at all. I have been doctoring at Lutherand Mayo in Rochester for nearly 9 months without any results. I don’t knowwhat else to do. Any advice?

Dr. Amy — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:13:30 +0000

I would recommend a complete blood workup to check all your thyroid levels not just your TSH
With that said…..
People have had great success taking B Natural’s Thyroid Basics 1 capsule with breakfast, one with lunch, and then taking B Natural Kelp 3-4 tablets at bedtime.
The thyroid basics helps support thyroid function. It is a vegetarian blend of Tyosine with herbal extracts, vitamins, and minerals. Thyroid Basics contains colues foskohli to support the maintenance and proper function of the thyroid.
Kelp contains minerals and natural iodine, which support thyroid function.

Stress Relief at Tax Time!

Dr. Amy — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:44:27 +0000

Here are a few simple things to help your mind, body, and soul through tax time.
Rescue remedy is a flower essence blend that can be dropped or sprayed under the tongue several times per hour to cope and calm emotional stress.
Blend some lavender and orange oil together and in hale them frequently. Put a drop on each temple, your wrists, over your heart chakra.
A hot bath with 3 cups epsom salts, 2 cups baking soda, and 15 drops of your favorite essential oils will steam you and soak out the sore muscles.
Mix some distilled water with lavender essential oil, add some sweet orange oil, and some ylangylang, shake well and spray on your bed and pillow before bed.
Take either 1 B Natural L-theanine, or a GABA or a Cortisol Manager. This will help your body cope with the side affects of stress.
2-3 Sublingual B-12 under the tongue while you do paper work, or tax forms will help your short term memory, and relieve stress.

Trouble Sleeping?

Dr. Amy — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:45:52 +0000

If you are like me and many of my patients, you may need alittle natural help falling asleep and staying asleep. Getting a good 7-8 hours of sleep helps your body clean up all those toxins and dead cells while you just lay there – how cool it that?
Try a combo of the following:
Valer Amino – this is a blend of B Vitamins some amino acids and of course Valerian, Passion Flower and Hops for relaxations and a drowsy feeling. Once you fall asleep I can help you stay asleep longer and get better deep rem sleep.
Cortisol Manager from Integrative Therapeutics is a great product that takes about a week of taking it at bedtime to start actually start working in the body. This product helps reduce your cortisol levels, and helps you get deep, restful sleep.
Call B Natural or come in for more information.

I have been researching and reading about Diamond Herpanacine for adult acnetreatment. Some of the herbs in the proprietary blend seem like they couldalter my menstrual cycle and I thought echinacea should only be taken for afew days at a time. Is it different if you are taking this product? Have youheard of this product and would you recommend it?

Dr. Amy — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:37:40 +0000

Yes I carry this product generally at B Natural. It is a good product but I have a protocol that seems to work and does not have herbs that will change hormones, or echinacea.
I do use echinacea on early onset of symptoms. Not every day.
When dealing with acne we have to get to the root of the problem. Consider why your skin breaks out, look at why and then we fix it.
If you are a sugar eater, have diabetes in the family, or like carbs like pizza and bread and pasta, I recommend taking Candia Away for 15-30 days and a probiotic from B Natural.
This protocol works very well for 8 out of 10 people.
Some people do very well on B Natural’s White Pine Bark and MSM three times per day with a topical treatment plan.
Some cases of acne do well on homeopathic sulfur three times per day, cut out “white” foods and use Derma E products for acne or the Natrilla acne kit.

I feel it is time to detoxify. I have never done a detox program before is there something you have that you can suggest? I have also heard that increasing your ALKALINE levels (which decreases your acid level) through blue and green algae helps your body have a stronger system for fighting off disease and cancers; is this true? If so what would you recommend for someone who can not take blue and green algea pills due to under active thyroid.

Dr. Amy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:24:44 +0000

Healthy people can safely detoxify. There are many theories on how to detox the body and when, etc.
Start simple. Take magnesium at night, up your insoluble fiber every day and take B Naturl Mega Probiotics to help build up the activity in the bowel.
I have just published a small hand book on how to follow a high alkaline low glycemic diet. It is available at B Natural or order by phone at 715-836-7021. Everyone should try to maintain a balance in the body. Human saliva should be at about 6.4 on the pH scale. Urine and blood are different.
If you want to really change your pH, you should set up a nutritional consultation appointment with me at B Natural, it will take about an hour to really explain how to detox and how to alkaline the human body.
Cancer and most degenerative diseases thrive in acid conditions.
There isnt just one product you can take to fix this situation. There isnt a magic food, or a magic pill. It is balancing the diet, stress, supplementation that balances the body and immune system.