Help Me...I'm A Female!
HEADACHES 1
Stress is probably the
primary cause of headaches and 50% of all migraines are triggered by stress
Things that help prevent or
get rid of migraines:
• 20-30 minutes of aerobics
3-4 times a week
• Simple stretches
• Relaxation therapy
• Warm showers
• Hot tub with Epsom Salt
• Heating pad on upper neck
and back
• Hot or cold packs
• Deep abdominal breathing
• Take frequent breaks
• Get proper sleep
• Acupressure - The acupressure point most
effective in relieving headaches is located in the web between the thumb and
index finger on the back of your right hand. Place your thumb and index finger
over this point and press on this area until you find the tender spot. Press
down on that spot for between 20-60 seconds. Do it on both hands.
• Placing pressure on knotted
muscles in the back or neck will also help.
• Maintain good posture
Foods that trigger
headaches:
• Ripened cheeses such as
cheddar and blue cheese
• Processed meats
• Pickled, marinated or
fermented foods
• Nuts, especially peanuts
• Chocolate
• Caffeinated beverages
• Alcoholic beverages such as
red wine, sherry and brandy
• Citrus fruits
• Bananas
• Snow peas
• Lima beans
• Sourdough bread
• Pizza
• Sour cream, yogurt
• Dried fruits
• MSG
• Nutrasweet
• Avoid sugar
A diet to prevent headaches:
• Drink lots of water
• Consume a low-carbohydrate,
low-sugar diet
• Eat a high fiber diet –
fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains
• A balanced diet with 40%
carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fat
MENOPAUSE or PRE-MENOPAUSE 2
Foods to Avoid:
• Junk foods
• Sugar
• Caffeine
• Processed Foods
• Alcohol
• Margarine
• Fried Foods
• Limit Red Meat
• High fat Dairy Products
• Fast Foods
• Hydrogenated Oils
• Polyunsaturated Fats and
Saturated Fats
• Unsaturated Vegetable Oils –
corn oil, safflower oil peanut oil, sunflower oil
• No cholesterol and no-fat
diets
Foods to choose from:
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
• Lean Meats
• Whole Grains
• Good Fats – seeds, nuts,
olive oil, avocado
• Soy Products
Soy meat
substitutes, soy flour, soy milk, Tempeh, texturized soy protein,tofu
• Natural Progesterone Cream
Vitamins, Minerals and
Supplements,
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin C
• Lecithin Granules
• Evening Primrose Oil, Borage
Oil, Black Currant Seed Oil
• A comprehensive
multivitamin/multimineral tablet
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Boron
• Black Cohosh
• Dong Quai
• Chasteberry
• Licorice Root
• Gingko Biloba
• Genistein
OSTEOPOROSIS 3
Foods to Avoid:
• Carbonated Beverages
• Too much Red Meat
• Caffeine
• Alcohol
• Tea
• Sugar
• Excess Protein
• Acidic Foods
• Starches
• “Bad” Fats
Foods to choose from:
• Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
• Lemon Water
• Green Superfoods
• Tofu
• Whole Grains
• Soy products
• Brown Rice
• Garlic
• Lemons
• Millet
• Black-Eyed Peas
• Brewer’s Yeast
• Figs
• Kelp
• Lima Beans
• Salmon
• Most Nuts, Seeds and Legumes
• Egg Yolks
• Butter
• Mackerel Herring
A life style to prevent
Osteoporosis:
• Get Sunlight
• Do Weight Bearing Exercises
• Keep your ideal weight – not
too thin and not overweight
PMS and MOOD SWINGS 4
Foods to Avoid:
• Sugars
• Refined, Processed
carbohydrates
• Instant Potatoes
• White Rice
• Hydrogenated, saturated and
excessive amounts of polyunsaturated fats
• Junk Foods
• French Fries
• Fatty Meats
• Dairy products: butter,
cheese, whole milk, and whole milk products
• Caffeine
• Salt
• High-Sodium Foods
• Sleeping Pills
• All solvents including
alcohol
• Fingernail polish
• Degreasers
• Industrial cleaners
• Paints and mineral spirits
• Some air fresheners
Foods to choose from:
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Legumes (beans)
• Nuts and Seeds
• Black Currant Oil
• Borage Oil
• Evening Primrose Oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Flaxseed Oil
• Fish Oils
• Salmon
• Mackerel
• Herring
• Halibut
• Tuna
• Fat-free or low-fat milk,
butter and cheese
• Organic Eggs
• Free Range Meats
• Lean Meats
• Soy products: Soy Flour,
Soy Milk, Tempeh, Texturized Soy Protein, Tofu
• Peas
• Lentils
• Whole Grains
A lifestyle to prevent PMS
& Mood Swings:
• Obesity because fatty tissue
causes an increased amount of estrogen production
• Stop using pesticides in
your home
• Aerobic Exercise – 3-4 times
a week for at least 20-30 minutes
• Get a handle on stress:
• Regular exercise helps
eliminate stress
• 8 hours of sleep
• Rest and relaxation
• Take a steamy, hot
aromatherapy bath
• Have a cup of herbal tea
• Get in the sunlight
Vitamins and Minerals:
• Use a multivitamin/multimineral
supplement
• Use natural Progesterone
cream
• 400-800 IU of natural
vitamin E
• Chasteberry
• Dong Quai
• Black Cohosh
PREGNANCY 5
Foods to Avoid:
• Raw Meat
• Deli Meat: If you are
pregnant and you are considering eating deli meats, make certain that you
reheat the meat until it is steaming.
• Fish with Mercury: shark,
swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. Canned, chunk light tuna generally has
a lower amount of mercury than other tuna, but still should only be eaten in
moderation.
• Smoked Seafood: Canned or
shelf-safe smoked seafood is usually OK to eat.
• Fish Exposed to Industrial
Pollutants: This is primarily for those who fish in local lakes and streams.
These fish include: bluefish, striped bass, salmon, pike, trout, and walleye.
Contact the local health department or Environmental Protection Agency to
determine which fish are safe to eat in your area. Remember, this is regarding
fish caught in local waters and not fish from your local grocery store.
• Raw Shellfish
• Raw Eggs
• Soft Cheeses: You would need
to avoid soft cheeses such as Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, Feta, Gorgonzola and
Mexican style cheeses that include queso blanco and queso fresco, unless they
clearly state that they are made from pasteurized milk. All soft non-imported
cheeses made with pasteurized milk are safe to eat.
• Unpasteurized Milk
• Pate
• Caffeine
• Alcohol
Foods to choose from:
• Lean Protein
• Whole Grains
• Legumes
• Milk
• Eggs
• Yogurt
• Pasteurized cheese
• Almonds
• Tofu
• Salmon
• Turnip Greens
• Cabbage
• Green Leafy Vegetables
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
• Foods rich in vitamin B-12
and folic acid
• Keep blood sugar levels
steady
Exercise:
Exercise during pregnancy
helps to alleviate many of the common problems of pregnancy. It improves
circulation (which helps prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, leg
cramps, and swelling of the ankles). It also prevents back pain by
strengthening the muscles that support the back.
Pregnancy often leaves women
feeling less energetic, but regular exercise can give you more energy to make
it through the day.
Exercise also allows you to
sleep better.
Exercise has been shown to
improve your mood, lessen mood swings, improve your self-image, and allows you
to feel a sense of control.
Exercise helps prepare you
for childbirth. Some studies suggest that the fitness of the mother results in
shorter labor, fewer medical interventions, and less exhaustion during labor.
Being in shape will not decrease the pain, but it definitely will help give you
the endurance needed to get through labor.
Most experts agree that
gaining more than the recommended 25 to 35 pounds (for a woman of normal
weight) during pregnancy makes it harder to lose the weight after the baby is
born. By maintaining your fitness level during pregnancy, you are less likely
to gain excess weight.
Exercise also maintains your
muscle tone and strength.
7 PILLARS OF HEALTH 5
• Water – drink ½ your body
weight in ounces of water everyday
• Get 7-8 hours of sleep
• Eat living food
• Exercise
• Take nutritional supplements
• Detox
• Cope with stress
Information taken from:
1. The Bible Cure For Headaches by Dr. Don Colbert
2. The Bible Cure
For Menopause by Dr. Don Colbert
3. Taken from The Bible Cure
For Osteoporosis by Dr. Don Colbert
4. Taken from The Bible Cure
for PMS and Mood Swings by Dr. Don Colbert
5. Taken from 7 Pillars of
Health by Dr. Don Colbert