TheGlandularSystem - Mary's Herbs · Can Stress Really Make Me Sick? • When we think of stress from: – emotional trauma, chemical toxins, poor diet – Infections, anxiety or

The Glandular System

The Glandular System• Do you….

– Wake up as tired as when you went to bed?– Have trouble sleeping or staying asleep?– Have coarse or blemished skin?– Feel irritable?– Feel tired after eating?– Have trouble focusing?– Have problems maintaining weight?– Have hormonal problems?– Have problems maintaining ideal temperature?– Feel depressed or anxious?

Can Stress Really Make Me Sick?

• When we think of stress from: – emotional trauma, chemical toxins, poor diet – Infections, anxiety or depression – lack of sleep, excess exercise, pregnancy – physical trauma, prescription drugs or just poor

lifestyle• We must realize that over time it will cause

inflammation, free radical damage and fatigue, which will break down the cells of the body and cause disease.

The Adrenal Glands

• The adrenal glands are thumb shaped organs that sit on top of the kidneys.

• If you break down the word adrenal, you will see ad meaning on top and renal meaning kidney, showing us that the adrenals sit on top of the kidneys.

The Adrenal Glands• Many people will not

even recognize that they have a problem with their adrenals because of their use of stimulants such as coffee, tea, soda, chocolate, cigarettes and sugar.

• But not having even energy throughout the day shows a shortage in the adrenal glands.

The Adrenal Glands• The adrenal glands

play an important role in the body, producing numerous hormones that:– impact our

development and growth

– affect our ability to deal with stress

– help to regulate kidney function

Get to Know Your Adrenals!• The Adrenals:

– Provide energy to the system – Help to power the mitochondria or

powerhouse of the cell by creating energy for needed functions in the body.

– Reduce Inflammation by producing cortisol –an anti-inflammatory agent.

– Are weakened by physical, environmental or psychological stress

– Are important to digestion.– Are important to immune health.

Get to Know Your Adrenals!

• The Adrenals:– Create DHEA which creates other important

hormones.– When weakened, may be a contributor to

insomnia.– When weakened, can cause low libido.– Regulate blood sugar.– Regulate mood.– When weakened, can cause allergies.

Do You Need to Build Your Adrenals?

• Look over the following checklist. Check any that apply to you:

Constant fatigue Low blood pressure Hard pebble like stools or constipation Unusually low sex drive Cravings for salt or salty foods Mood swings, especially anxiety, panic, or phobia Colder than those around you Problems with memory, focus or concentration Chronic pain in the lower neck and upper back

Do You Need to Build Your Adrenals?

Nervousness Inability to concentrate and/or confusion Do you drink caffeinated beverages on a daily

basis? Extreme sensitivity of odors and/or noises Do you have a lack of satiety after eating? Aches and pains of limbs, unrelated to exertion Mood swings Vulnerability to food reactions/allergies• If you checked 4 or more, please consider using a formula to build

the adrenal glands.• If 6 or more are checked, now is the time to get on a formula for the

adrenal glands.

Supplements

• The adrenal glands like sugar but they need: – Vitamin C– B5 or Pantothenic Acid– Licorice Root– AdaptaMax– Adrenal Support

Vitamin C

• Prolonged periods of stress, smoking, pollution, aspirin or pain killers will deplete or interfere with the absorption of vitamin C.

• It is necessary for creating collagen which is needed to make connective tissue, ligaments, and skin.

• Vitamin C will build the adrenal glands and will be helpful in the fight and flight response, producing adrenalin for building energy and overcoming fatigue.

Licorice Root • Increase sexual energy• Build immune health• Increase stamina & energy • Reduce inflammation• Encourages production of

interferon• Hypoglycemia• Low blood pressure• Hepatitis• Gastrointestinal • Respiratory • Stress• For long term use, add

Potassium Combination

B5 or Pantothenic Acid

• A strong antioxidant that may need to be replaced in individuals who have undergone prolonged periods of stress

• It is needed for cortisone production and maintaining the integrity of the nervous system.

• B5 can be energizing and yet calming at the same time.

Adrenal Support • Vitamin C• Thiamine• Riboflavin • B6• B5 (pantothenic acid)• Magnesium• Zinc• Potassium, • Adrenal Substance• Schizandra• Borage Oil• Licorice • Protease Blend

Adrenal Support

• This formulation is a chosen combination when the body has been exposed to extreme stress or prolonged stress.

• Combat fatigue• Protect against free radical

damage from stress• Enhance the immune and

nervous systems

AdaptaMax• Ginseng• Rhodiola• Eleuthero• Gynostemma• Ashwagandha• Schizandra• Suma• Alfalfa• Astragalus• Kelp• Reishi Mushroom• Rosemary• Ginkgo • Cruciferous vegetable base

AdaptaMax

• Helps the body deal with the effects of: – Stress– Increasing energy– Sex drive

What Can I Do to Strengthen My Adrenals?

• Exercise• Start to relax earlier in the evening around 9 p.m.

and get to sleep by 10 p.m.• Listen to relaxing, encouraging, uplifting music• Eat smaller portion sizes. • Consume easily digested proteins and include more

raw foods and good fats to keep blood sugar balanced.

• Replace negative thoughts with more positive thoughts.

• Prayer• Have good outlets for emotions – travel, hobbies,

clubs, good uplifting relationships, church, etc….

The Thyroid Gland - Hypothyroidism

• Hypothyroidism probably affects hundreds of thousands of people but is often never diagnosed. As a result only 5% of the population has received a diagnosis.

• So if you have low body temperature, headaches, dry eyes/blurred vision, digestive problems, fluid retention, dry skin/hair, weight gain, inability to lose weight, brittle nails, insomnia, hair loss, easy bruising skin, elevated cholesterol, anxiety, food intolerances, excessive sweating, low energy, poor coordination, acne, infertility or low libido, you may be dealing with hypothyroidism.

The Thyroid Gland

• The thyroid is a small gland, normally weighing less than one ounce, located in the front of the neck.

• There are two halves to the thyroid, called lobes.

• They lie along the windpipe (trachea) and are joined together by a narrow band of thyroid tissue, known as the isthmus.

The Thyroid Gland

• The thyroid’s function is to take iodine from foods and convert it into thyroid hormones.

• Since we don’t have the iodine in the majority of the foods that we eat, we can be short on this needed mineral.

The Thyroid Gland

• The thyroid regulates metabolism, temperature and hormones

• a healthy thyroid can be helpful in skin care, colon health and weight management.

The Thyroid Gland

• Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine, we need to keep them healthy!

• These cells can combine iodine and the amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4.

The Thyroid Gland• As we give our bodies proper levels of iodine,

the T3 and T4 will be made by the thyroid gland, and they will be released into the blood stream

• From there, they will be transported throughout the body where they will control metabolism (conversion of oxygen and calories to energy).

• It is important to note that every cell in our body depends upon a healthy thyroid for regulation of their metabolism.

Thyroid Temperature Test• This test is an excellent way to determine thyroid

function using basal body temperature (the body's temperature at rest).

• If the thyroid is running low, the body's temperature will drop below normal while the body is at rest-sleep. This test is done by measuring the underarm temperature upon waking after a night's sleep.

• For accuracy, the test is performed five mornings in a row and then the mean average is calculated.

• The instructions for performing the test are as follows:

Thyroid Temperature Test• The night before, shake down the

thermometer (an oral glass thermometer only), and set it on the night stand next to the bed.

• Immediately upon waking, without raising your head from the pillow, place the thermometer under the arm.

• Leave thermometer under arm for 10 minutes.

• Move as little as possible in this process; you must remain flat on your back during this entire time otherwise the thyroid gland will be activated and a false reading will be taken.

Thyroid Temperature Test5. After ten minutes, remove thermometer and

record temperature.

6. The test is invalidated if you expend any energy just before recording the temperature, i.e. getting up for any reason, shaking down the thermometer, etc.

7. For Results: Add all 5 temperatures and divide total by 5

8. An average temperature between 97.8 and 98.2 is considered normal.


Irregular menses, PMS, ovarian cysts, endometriosis Constipation despite adequate fiber and liquids in diet High cholesterol despite good diet Unusually low sex drive Frequent headaches (especially migraine) Mood swings, especially anxiety, panic, or phobia Colder than those around you Problems with memory, focus or concentration

Do You Need to Build Your Thyroid?

Do You Need to Build Your Thyroid?

Hair loss Low stamina Accelerated worsening of eyesight or hearing Palpitations or uncomfortably noticeable heartbeat Skin problems of adult acne, eczema, or severe dry skin Major weight gain Aches and pains of limbs, unrelated to exertion Gum problems• If 4 or more are checked, please consider using the following

supplements for the thyroid.• If 5 or more are checked it is now time to order supplements to feed

your thyroid.

Supplements

• Keep in mind that the thyroid loves seaweeds which are rich in iodine.

• Thyroid Activator, Thyroid Support, HSN-W and Black Walnut are all rich in iodine and thus are excellent choices for the thyroid.

Thyroid Activator

• Black walnut• Irish moss• Kelp• Parsley• Sarsaparilla• Watercress • Is a rich source of iodine

and is helpful in metabolism, regulating temperature, reducing enlarged glands, moistening dry skin and reducing water retention.

Thyroid Support

• B6• Zinc• Copper • Manganese• Tyrosine• Kelp • Stinging nettle• Protease blend• Thyroid glandular• Anterior pituitary • Hypothalamus

glandulars

Thyroid Support

• Builds healthy thyroid function

• Helpful in normalizing heart rate

• Encourages enzyme activity

• Normalizes respiratory rate

• Regulates temperature • Metabolism

• Contains: – Horsetail– Dulse– Rosemary– Sage

• This formula has also been shown to shrink goiters and encourage healthy thyroid function.

HSN-W

HSN-W

• Great source of iodine• Rich source of silicon

which helps us build elastin and collagen in the skin.

• Elastin and collagen are used in building firm skin, strong nails, strong bones and beautiful hair.

• Great source of iodine• Rids the body of

parasites, worms and yeast.

• Contains linolenicacid

• Aids in healthy cell function

• Menstrual regulation • Encourages skin

health

Black Walnut

What Can I do to Build My Thyroid?







The Pituitary Gland

• The pituitary gland, a small gland about the size of a pea at the base of the brain controls the thyroid gland.

The Pituitary Gland

• When the level of thyroid hormones of T3 and T4 drops too low, the pituitary gland produces thyroid stimulating hormone also known as TSH which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce more hormones.

The Pituitary Gland• The pituitary helps control

– growth – temperature regulation– conversion of food into

energy – blood pressure – breast milk production– controls the absorption of

water into the kidneys– stimulation of uterine

contractions during childbirth

– thyroid gland function– sex organ function in both

the male and female

Pituitary Gland Questionnaire Difficulty falling asleep at night Blurred vision Loss of peripheral vision Unusually low sex drive Sleepy during the day Height loss Weight loss or gain Snoring Low stamina Accelerated worsening of eyesight or hearing Skin problems of adult acne, eczema, or severe dry skin Aches and pains of limbs, unrelated to exertion

• If 3 or more are checked, please consider using one of the following pituitary products. • If 5 or more are checked, it is now time for you to begin feeding your pituitary gland with one of the following products.

Difficulty falling asleep at night Blurred vision Loss of peripheral vision Unusually low sex drive Sleepy during the day Height loss Weight loss or gain Snoring Low stamina Accelerated worsening of eyesight or hearing Skin problems of adult acne, eczema, or severe dry skin Aches and pains of limbs, unrelated to exertion

• If 3 or more are checked, please consider using one of the following pituitary products. • If 5 or more are checked, it is now time for you to begin feeding your pituitary gland with one of the following products.

Alfalfa• Being the deepest

rooted plant with roots sometimes going down 60 feet is a great source of minerals.

• It has been shown to help with arthritis, inflammation and detoxification.

• While encouraging pituitary health, alfalfa will encourage good bowel health.

Chlorophyll • Made from Alfalfa

and Spearmint• Feeds the pituitary

while being a natural blood cleanser

• Aids digestion • Naturally

deodorizes and energizes the body

Gotu Kola • Originates off of the

southeastern coast of India • Has been used in Ayurvedic

medicine as a nervous system tonic treating problems with the brain and nervous systems.

• Contains wonderful properties for the immune system, stomach aches, fevers, headaches.

• Gotu Kola has often been referred to as brain food and helps with memory and pituitary function.

What Can I do to Build My Pituitary?







• The ovaries, one on each side of the uterus, are connected to each other by the fallopian tubes.

• The ovaries are reproductive organs, being about the size of an almond and their job is to produce eggs and the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

The Female Glandular System

The Female Glandular System

• As we look at this reproductive part of the glandular system, we should note that over 200 different symptoms have been associated with pre-menstrual syndrome.

• Over 85% of women report to having experienced some physical symptoms of imbalance within this system.

Female Glandular Questionnaire


Anxiety Cramping Muscle spasms Stressed nerves Menstrual cycle pain Irregular menstrual cycle Emotional imbalance Poor ovulation Excessive bleeding

Female Glandular Questionnaire

Enlarged uterus Nervous tension Edema Yeast infections Constipation Low sex drive Depression Bone loss• If 3 or more are checked, please consider using one of the following

female glandular products. • If 5 or more are checked, it is now time for you to begin feeding your

female glandular system with one of the following products.

Female Comfort

• Black cohosh• Blessed thistle• Dong quai• Ginger• Licorice• Marshmallow• Queen of the

meadow• Red raspberry

Female Comfort• This formula is toning to the uterus,

energizing and yet calming. The herbs in this formula, especially when combined with iodine containing herbs (look in the thyroid section) have been known to increase fertility and many a family now cherishes a son or a daughter as a result of this product.

• Female Comfort can be used by the mature female to calm hot flashes, help with mood changes and yet regulates the cycle of a young woman and encourages fertility.

FCS II

• Althea• Black cohosh• Blessed thistle• Capsicum• Dong quai• Ginger • Golden seal• Lobelia• Queen of the

meadow • Red raspberry

FCS II

• Normalizes hormone balance

• Reduces nervous tension • Shrinks the uterus and

slows excessive bleeding while strengthening the ovaries

• It is helpful for edema • Yeast infections • Constipation • Soothing the urinary tract

and digestive systems

Damiana• A single herb with

incredible powers to stimulate sex drive and help with depression.

• Besides these properties, Damianaalso helps as a muscle and nerve relaxant, making it useful for anxiety, fatigue and nervous exhaustion.

Natural Changes

• CX• Flax Seed Oil• Nutri Calm• Skeletal Strength • Wild

Yam/ChasteTree

Natural Changes

• Calms hot flashes• Strengthens the

structural system • Energizes • Calming • Overall balancing to

a maturing woman’s body

Pro G Yam 500• 500mg of progesterone

per ounce• Hot flashes• Raising libido• Improving quality of

aging skin• Converting fat into

energy• Increasing bone density• Relieving symptoms of

PMS and menopause• Preventing miscarriage

DHEA-F

• DHEA • wild yam • chaste tree • false unicorn

DHEA-F

• DHEA is produced by the adrenal glands and is helpful in producing all other needed hormones.

• Typically DHEA begins to decline with age so that by the time a person reaches 70, they may register only ¼ of the DHEA of a 25 year old.

DHEA-F

• Encourages muscle tone

• Energy levels• Sleep • Libido• Insulin function• Memory • May be helpful with

many autoimmune diseases

What Can I do to Balance the Female Glandular System?







What Can I do to Balance the Female Glandular System?

• As we work on the Female Glandular System besides the before mentioned items, keep in mind that the adrenals produce DHEA and that DHEA will help our bodies produce all the other hormones that we need, so it will be very helpful to keep the adrenal gland healthy.

• Also keep in mind that all of the glands work together as a whole and so keeping balance within the entire system will benefit here as well.

Where Can I Start If I’m Not Sure?

• Feeding the glands encourages long term quality health and a pleasant attitude.

• If you aren’t sure where to start, you can’t go wrong with either of the following two formulas since they will begin to bring balance into all of the glands.

Master Gland Formula

• Alfalfa, asparagus • black walnut, dandelion • dong quai, kelp • lemon bioflavonoids• licorice• marshmallow, parsley • parthenium, schizandra• Siberian ginseng• thyme and uva ursi

Master Gland Formula

• This formula encourages pituitary, thyroid and adrenal health.

• You may add any of the other formulas for added support in any of the glandular areas.

Dieter’s Cleanse• While containing the

same formula as the Master Gland Formula, it also contains herbs to cleanse the colon, liver, balance the blood sugar and aid in weight loss.


• Are you waking up tired?• Having trouble staying asleep?• Have blemished skin?• Feel irritable?• Tired after eating?• Trouble focusing?• Problems maintaining weight?• Feeling hot or cold?• Dealing with depression?• Finding yourself anxious?


• We can see that the majority of us deal with some sort of glandular imbalance.

• The problem is that our current health system does not recognize many of these problems and they also do not have the methods of testing for these shortages.

• We also find that many times the testing methods that they use are not able to find the imbalance until the gland has caused tremendous damage.

• Feeding the glands encourages long term quality health and a pleasant attitude.

Glandular System Solutions• Master Gland: provides a blend

of herbs, minerals and other nutrients that help balance the glandular system, particularly supporting the pituitary, thyroid and adrenal glands.

• Adaptamax: is a combination of adaptagenic herbs that help the body combat and adapt to stressful situations, and supports energy levels and sexual drive.

• Adrenal Support: Adrenal Support: contains a blend of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and adaptogenic herbs to support and strengthen the adrenal glands, which in turn helps the body to better adapt to stressful situations.

Want Good Quality Health?• Exercise• Start to relax earlier in the evening around 9 p.m.






Want Good Quality Health?

• Live simply

• Love generously

• Take good quality supplements to ensure fabulous health

Thank You!

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