Ovaries

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SYSTEM: Reproductive - Glandular (endocrine)

CATEGORY: Gland

NUMBER: Two

SHAPE: Almond shape

SIZE: 1 inch diameter

LOCATION: In pelvic cavity, on each side of uterus (see page Ovary-title page and page Ovary-5)

FUNCTION: Produces and releases eggs and various hormones mainly estrogen and progesterone.

KINESIOLOGY:  Place 2 fingers 3 1/2 inches below the navel and 2 1/2 inches left or right of middle of the body seam. (See page Ovary-9)

IRIDOLOGY: In both eyes. In the right eye 7:00 to 7:10 and in the left eye at 4:50 to 5:00 may or may not be touching the autonomic nerve wreath.   A small closed lesion in zones 5 or 6 could indicate cyst on ovary.  Not all cyst show. (see page Ovary-10)

REFLEXOLOGY: Along side the heel of the foot or the wrist. (See page Ovary-11)

HELPS TO IMPROVE FUNCTION: Proper hormonal balance between progesterone and estrogen.  Good liver function.

DETRIMENTAL TO ITS HEALTH : Stress, caffeine drinks and birth control pills.  

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS/HEALTH CONDITIONS:

Profuse, tardy, suppressed or painful menstruation, or infertility.

HYPERACTIVITY (OVERACTIVE)

Of the  ovarian follicle (hair like that propels a mature egg) - an overproduction of estrogen which may contribute to heavy irregular or prolonged periods.

Of the corpus luteum (lining of the uterus which is either shed every month or nourishes a fetus) an overproduction of progesterone suppressed menses.

HYPOACTIVE (UNDERACTIVE)

Follicle (hair like protrusion which releases egg) - Cyst may develop. Lack of estrogen production which symptoms may include: sore breast especially around menses, infertility, suppressed menses.

Corpus luteum (main part of ovary) - Lack of estrogen production which symptoms include heavy, irregular, or prolonged menstruation.

MAIN MINERALS: Calcium, Zinc, Fluorine, Iodine, Iron, Phosphorus and Silicon

MAIN VITAMINS: A, B complex, B-12, E and F

 

HERBS	REASON FOR USE
Bayberry	Heavy periods. Also tones ovaries
Black Cohosh	Source of natural estrogen
Blue Cohosh	Brings on suppressed menstruation
Damiana	Infertility and helps balance hormones
Dong Quai	Nourishes the ovaries
False Unicorn	Builds and strengthens all reproductive organs Rich source of progesterone
Ho shou Wu	Balances female hormones
Red raspberry	All female problems. Source  of estrogen
Sage	Heavy menstrual flow
Uva Ursi	Decreases menstrual flow

HERBAL COMBINATION	REASON FOR USE
Mastergland	Good base to prevent hormonal imbalances
C-X	Women experiencing menopausal symptoms
FC with Dong Quai	Builds and strengthens ovaries usually for younger females
FCS II	Builds and strengthens ovaries, usually for older females
NF-X	Fertility and heavy menses

HOMEOPATHIC	REASON FOR USE
Menstrual	PMS and Menstrual pain
PMS/menopause	Bloating, irritability, cravings, hot flashes and discomfort.
Feminine Tonic	Endocrine (gland) and organ systems.
Lachesis	For cysts on the left ovary
Belladonna	For cysts on the right ovary

OTHER NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS	REASON FOR USE
L-Lysine	Helps regulate menstrual flow

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Estrogen - Secondary sex characteristics and promotes ovulation, helps the body break up old tissue.

Progesterone - Prepares body during pregnancy but during pregnancy comes from placenta

Progesterone and estrogen balance is needed for a normal menstrual cycle.  Progesterone stops the menstruation and prepares the uterus for pregnancy.  Estrogen starts menstruation and helps (along with oxytocin from pituitary) in labor.

Vitamin A helps lubricate fallopian tubes which might help prevent tubal pregnancy.

Ovulation (expulsion of a matured egg) occurs 13 to 15 days before the following menstruation.

After an egg has broken free from the ovary the follicle is suppose to undergo shrinkage and disappear, sometimes it doesn't; the follicle sight then becomes a cyst.

 

QUESTIONS TO ASK	Yes indicates need for
Have ever had a tubal pregnancy or fallopian scarring?	Vitamin A
Do you have cramping and tender breast during menses?	Estrogen
Do you have a long or heavy flow?	Progesterone

ADDITIONAL READING:

NATURAL APPROACH TO FEMALE PROBLEMS by Stan Malstrom

EVERY WOMAN'S HANDBOOK by Paavo Airola

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