1. Riding the Hormone Rollercoaster: A Women’s Journey
Terri Verbic-Boggs RN
AADP Certified Health Coach

2. IMPORTANT INFO
This discussion is intended to inform and educate in order to help you make better decisions about your health.
There is no intention to diagnose, treat, prescribe or make promises about any outcomes.
The products shown in these slides have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Always seek professional medical attention for any medical condition you have or think your may have.

3. WHAT TO EXPECT Women’s Hormones Stages of life
What are they & what do they do?
What happens when they are not balanced?
Stages of life
Adolescence / Teens / 20s
Childbearing Years / Infertility
Perimenopause
Menopause
Hormonal Crisis Today & Holistic Healthier Options

4. WHAT ARE HORMONES? Your body’s Chemical Messengers
Secreted by the Endocrine system
Travel in bloodstream to tissues or organs
Work slowly over time
Affect many processes including Metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, mood, growth and development

5. HORMONES Where? What? Estrogen (estradiol) Progesterone Testosterone
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Insulin (pancreas)
Cortisol (adrenals)
Where?

6. ESTROGEN (estradiol) Group of chemically similar hormones
Effects breasts, uterus, brain, bone, liver, heart & other tissues
Promotes soft skin & lustrous hair
Can contribute to heart disease, stroke, & colon cancer
Can contribute to hot flashes & night sweats

7. EFFECTS OF ESTROGEN DOMINANCE
Stroke
Heart disease
Loss of muscle tone
Increased body fat
Cancer Risk
Decreased sex drive & sexual function

8. PROGESTERONE Prepares body for conception & pregnancy
Normalizes inflammation
Modulates immune system
Acts as a muscle relaxer
Influences libido
Converts stored fat into energy
Prevents endometrial cancer

9. TESTOSTERONE Supports healthy bones
Promotes development of lean muscle mass
Influences libido
Provides a general sense of well-being

10. Teen Years & 20s Breast swelling Uncontrollable food cravings
Severe mood swings
Irregular periods: painful, sporadic, heavy flow
Acne

11. Infertility – Miscarriages – Pregnancy
Child Bearing Years
Infertility – Miscarriages – Pregnancy
Infertility Can Occur When
Estrogen dominates
Progesterone is lacking
Thyroid is low
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is present
Hormones must be in balance for conception & successful pregnancy : Estrogen/progesterone/FSH/LH
Hormones must bounce back after delivery or post-partum depression will occur and periods will be delayed

12. PERI-MENOPAUSE Musculoskeletal Pain Fatigue Food cravings Mood swings
Low or no libido
Insomnia
Incontinence
Hot flashes
Adrenal fatigue
Weight gain
Hair loss
Bone loss
Problem periods
Fibroids/cysts

13. MENOPAUSE Drastic drop in hormone levels Hair loss Hot flashes
Night sweats
Vaginal dryness
Thinning skin
Memory problems (Brain Fog)
Bone loss continues
Urinary frequency/leakage
Mood changes/depression/anxiety

14. WHY THE HORMONAL CRISIS ?
C.R.A.P in our Diet!
Hormones & toxins in food supply
Herbicides/pesticides on fruits & veggies
Toxins in personal care products
Environmental toxins
Stress
Endocrine disrupters: Room sprays, candles, Febreeze, Glade plug-ins, Plastics, Microwave cooking

15. SYNTHETIC HORMONES
Hormone Replacement Treatment (HRT) is prescribed often by MD’s
Bio-identical or synthetic?
Controversial studies have linked to breast cancer, depression, vaginal bleeding, stroke, heart disease

16. SYNTHETIC HORMONES
Holistic Health Concern: They address symptoms but DO NOT address Root Cause
“Premarin” = pregnant mare urine

17. JUST A THOUGHT:

18. JUST A THOUGHT:

19. HEALTHY HOLISTIC OPTIONS
Young Living’s Plan for Women’s Health
Naturally assist in balancing progesterone, estrogen and testosterone levels
Build supportive systems and organs with targeted phytonutrients
Provide a foundation for restorative, nutritive support specific for women

20. VOCABULARY CHECK
PHYTOESTROGENS Phyto = Greek = “Plant” A naturally occurring plant nutrient that exerts an estrogen-like action on the body.
ADAPTOGEN A non-toxic substance & plant based extract that is held to increase the body’s ability to resist the damaging effects of stress & promote or restore normal physiological functioning.

21. WEIGHT LOSS RESISTANCE
POTENTIAL CAUSES:
Slowed Metabolism
Toxic buildup
Adrenal Fatigue
Diminished Hormone Levels
Increased Cortisol Levels
Slowed Thyroid Function

22. PROGESSENCE PLUS
Ingredients: Progesterone from wild yam, Vit E, Frankincense, Bergamot & Peppermint
Supports the Reproductive/Endocrine Systems & may help support hormone balance.
Use: 1-4 drops twice daily on neck. Start with 1 drop and work up to 4 after a few weeks. Can use 1-2 drops on forearms twice daily.

23. SCLARESSENCE Ingredients: Clary Sage, peppermint, spanish sage, fennel
Supports the Reproductive/Endocrine System
Per Dr. Purser: May help balance hormones Works to increase estrogen production
Use:
1-10 drops in capsule mixed with V-6 oil Ingest 1 daily OR
Start slowly and work up to 10 drops daily
& apply on ankles.

24. CLARY SAGE Ingredients: Clary Sage (salvia sclarea)
Supports the Reproductive/Endocrine Systems:
Dr. Purser: May assist in balancing hormones by naturally raising estrogen & progesterone
Use:
Apply to ankles &/or behind knees
May diffuse or inhale
May apply to skin during “monthly distress”

25. DRAGON TIME
Ingredients: clary sage, fennel, lavender, marjoram, yarrow, & jasmine; contains natural phytoestrogens
Supports the Reproductive/Endocrine Systems:
Supports emotional health during monthly cycle
Recommended for young & mature women
Use:
Apply to the bottoms of feet, temples, back of neck, or forehead
Dragon Time massage oil
Dragon Time bath & shower gel

26. LADY SCLAREOL
Ingredients: Clary Sage, Jasmine, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Idaho Blue Spruce, Spearmint, Hinoki, Geranium, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Orange, Spanish Sage, Coriander, Bergamot
Supports Women’s Hormones:
Calms emotions & provides relaxation
Enhances the “feminine nature”
Use: Apply topically as needed

27. THYROMIN Ingredients: Vitamin E, Iodine, Potassium & Proprietary Blend
Supports the Endocrine System:
May help to balance thyroid
No more cold hands/feet!
Use:
2 capsules just before bed

28. ENDOGIZE
Ingredients: B6, Zinc & Proprietary Blend (Clary sage, Myrrh, Ashwaganda)
Supports a healthy Endocrine System
Per Dr. Purser: Helps to balance hormones & support the adrenal glands
Use: One capsule daily

29. SUPER CAL
Ingredients: Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium, and Essential Oils
Supports Digestive & Musculo-skeletal systems:
Supports enzyme production
Provide source of Calcium & Magnesium
Helps build stronger bones & teeth
Use: Two capsules before breakfast

30. FEMIGEN
Ingredients: Amino Acids, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Wild Yam Supports Reproductive/Endocrine System “Assists the body in maintaining balance during Menopause” Use: 2 capsules with breakfast and 2 capsules with lunch daily

31. OMEGAGIZE3 Ingredients: Fish oil, CoQ10, Vitamin D3
Supports normal brain and heart health
Supports eye and joint health
Supports Vitamin D supplementation
Use: 2-4 capsules daily

32. NING XIA RED
Ingredients: NingXia Wolfberry puree, blueberry juice, pomegranate juice, grape seed extract & essential oils
Helps Me:
Have more energy
Support vision & eye health
Maintain normal cellular function
Use: 2-4 oz. daily in smoothies, straight or with essential oils added

33. LIFE 5 Ingredients: 8 billion live active cultures Helps Me:
Helps to keep gut flora healthy
May assist in metabolizing hormones
May assist in Hormone Balance
Helps to Protect bones & breasts
Assists the GI system in Detoxifying
Use: 1 capsule nightly just before bed

34. CORE SUPPLEMENTS Contains daily doses of 4 products in 1 box
OmegaGize3
Longevity
Life 5
True Source whole food vitamin
Convenient & easy to use

35. RESOURCES FAQs: http://www.danpursermd.com/faq.pdf
Free Reports:
Books by Dr. Dan Purser:
“Resolving Osteoporosis”
“Essential Oils & Healthy Menopause”