sandwich zine issue # 8 : may/june 2010

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Eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of exercise, and nurturing emotional well-being is a great start for couples preparing for childbearing. Having the proper balance of hormones is essential for all stages of childbearing and herbs are safe, natural foods that can assist in this

process. Elevated estrogen levels are necessary in order to conceive, while higher progesterone production maintains the pregnancy. Prior to delivery, estrogen levels are increased again. Though herbs do not contain hormones, they have precursors that the body can selectively use to create the hormones needed in their proper balance. Herbal recommendations for pregnancy and childbearing: Trying to conceive: Black Cohosh, Licorice, Blessed Thistle Dr. Christopher's Changese formula (for hormone-balancing) To build a malfunctioning reproductive system (can take before, during and after pregnancy): Dr. Christopher's Female Reproductive formula *the Changese formula and the Female Reproductive formula can both be used before, during and after pregnancy to build the reproductive system. Nausea: ginger, wild yam, Home-made ginger ale is delicious and soothing. Just combine sparkling water (or hot water if you prefer it hot), ginger, lemon and stevia (whole herb). You can use fresh ginger root (steeped into a tea), ground ginger or liquid ginger. I use the GAIA ginger root extract--it's potent and convenient. You can purchase at Whole Foods or from the web @ www.gaiaherbs.com.

MAY/JUNE 2010 ISSUE #8

Herbs for Pregnancy and Childbearing

If you are interested in using herbs for pregnancy and childbearing, it is advisable that you consult with an herbalist, naturopath or midwife to assist you in the process.


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Nausea: ginger, wild yam Home-made ginger ale is delicious and soothing. Just combine sparkling water (or hot water if you prefer), ginger, lemon and stevia (whole leaf). You can use fresh ginger root (steeped into a tea), ground ginger or liquid ginger. I use the GAIA ginger root extract--it's potent and convenient. You can purchase at Whole Foods or from the web @ www.gaiaherbs.com. To prevent miscarriage: If the ovaries do not produce sufficient progesterone and estrogen levels remain high, miscarriage may result. Ginseng and/or sarsaparilla contain hormone precursors that help the body to produce sufficient progesterone to sustain the pregnancy.1 Vitamin C with bioflavanoids (also known as vitamin P). Independent medical research throughout the world has concluded the importance of bioflavanoids for strengthening the uterine wall to prevent miscarriage. Women that were habitual aborters were able to carry to full term by adding this important nutrient. To stop early labor: False unicorn (3 parts) and lobelia (1 part) (lobelia is a thinking herb and will stop labor if the baby is healthy and will assist the body in aborting if the baby is unable to thrive.)

Sandi Casciato

Nutritional Herbologist

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Childbearing is a natural process and should not be treated like a disease.

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To stop early labor: False unicorn and lobelia (lobelia is a thinking herb and will stop labor if the baby is healthy and will assist the body in aborting if the baby is unable to thrive.) During pregnancy: Pregnancy Green Drink: Pineapple juice, Red Raspberry leaves, Comfrey, Alfalfa leaves Vitalerbs Wheat germ oil or natural vitamin E Liquid chlorophyll Red Raspberry leaf tea Herbal Calcium For last 6 weeks of pregnancy (only) to prepare for delivery: Dr. Christopher's pregnancy formula: Squaw Vine, Holy Thistle, Black Cohosh, Pennyroyal, False Unicorn, Red Raspberry Leaves, Lobelia

To help labor if mother is overdue: Blue Cohosh Dr. Christopher's B&B formula (black cohosh, blue cohosh, blue vervain) Castor Oil During labor: Red Raspberry leaf tea (to ease pain and assist with labor and delivery) Horsetail tincture (contains calcium--a natural pain killer) Rescue Remedy (Bach flower remedy) helps with feeling nervous/out of control Shock tea (for chills, cold feet, shakes, bleeding or shock--gives energy boost) Shepherd's Purse tincture (for uterine bleeding) Evening Primrose Oil (to help open cervix) Ginger baths Accupressure Herbs for breastfeeding: To maintain/increase milk supply: Blessed Thistle To dry up milk: bruised Parsley leaves (pack on breasts and drink as tea)

~Selah

1Every Woman's Herbal, Christopher, John R. and Gileadi, Cathy, 1987, Springville, UT.



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sandwich zine issue # 8 : may/june 2010

Documents

ground ginger

liquid ginger

fresh ginger root

homemade ginger ale

gaia ginger root extract

hot water

stages of childbearing

sparkling water