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AIM RENEWED BALANCE® BODY CREAM
A Natural Answer To Cellular Imbalance
2 oz. jar - 1120 mgs. $26.00 ea. (pump no longer available)
THE PROBLEM
Many health practitioners believe that it is an imbalance between two important hormones, estrogen and progesterone, that causes the symptoms of PMS and menopause and accelerated bone loss after menopause. If you are suffering from any of these symptoms-breast swelling and tenderness, fatigue, hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings- these two hormones may not be in balance.
In the past, many health practitioners dismissed PMS as “psychological” or “inconsequential” and recommended nothing in particular to treat it. Menopause symptoms were recognized, however, and health practitioners generally recommended Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) to manipulate hormone levels and thus relieve the discomforts of menopause. However, in the mid-1970s, studies linked the use of synthetic estrogen to uterine cancer. This spurred the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which often combines synthetic estrogen with synthetic versions of progesterone (progestins, such as Provera). This therapy was also said to reduce the risk for both heart disease and osteoporosis.
osteoporosis. HRT also has drawbacks, however. Using synthetic progesterone and estrogen has resulted in many side effects—fluid retention, nausea, insomnia, depression, high blood pressure, and hair loss. Even more worrisome is that studies have indicated that older women who take synthetic hormones are at significantly greater risk for breast cancer and that adding progestins to estrogen does not reduce this risk.
Today, many women are becoming aware of the draw backs to ERT and HRT and want a natural product that can help their bodies stay in balance. One solution is natural progesterone: a substance that is safe, effective, and easy to use.
Progesterone and Natural Progesterone
Progesterone is made in the ovaries. Progesterone production begins just prior to ovulation and increases rapidly until it reaches an average production of about 20 mg per day. If an egg is not fertilized, progesterone production falls, triggering the menses. Progesterone is necessary throughout gestation for the survival of a fertilized egg, the resulting embryo, and the fetus. During pregnancy the placenta produces 300 mg to 400 mg of progesterone per day.
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Natural Progesterone and PMS
Many people believe that progesterone is the culprit in PMS because PMS occurs about 10 days before a woman’s period—when progesterone levels are high. However, according to John Lee, M.D., women with PMS tend to have lower progesterone levels than normal at this time in the cycle (when progesterone is supposed to be dominant). This means estrogen is dominant and that the two hormones are not in balance. Using natural progesterone can help restore the balance.Natural progesterone and Menopause
The prevailing belief is that menopausal symptoms are due to an estrogen deficiency. However, estrogen levels drop 40 percent to 60 percent at menopause, while progesterone levels drop to nearly zero. This great drop in progesterone means that the two hormones are unbalanced. Using natural progesterone can help restore the balance.Natural Progesterone, Wild Yam, and Progestins
Many people confuse natural progesterone products, wild yam products, and synthetic progestins. (See chart below.)In natural progesterone products, such as AIM Renewed Balance®, diosgenin, a phytoestrogen (plant estrogen) is derived from the wild yam. The diosgenin is converted into natural progesterone in a three-step process. This natural progesterone has the same molecular structure as the progesterone created by the body and can be used to supplement and balance the body’s progesterone and estrogen levels.
A wild yam extract product also contains diosgenin from the wild yam plant. However, it is not converted to natural progesterone and thus does not have the same molecular structure as the progesterone produced by the body. Although wild yam extract products do have progesterone- like effects, they cannot be considered natural progesterone products. The active ingredient in a wild yam product is diosgenin, not natural progesterone.
AIM Renewed Balance® contains natural progesterone, not just wild yam. This may be confusing. Just remember this: In AIM Renewed Balance® the diosgenin from wild yam is converted to natural progesterone. In wild yam extract products, the diosgenin from wild yam is not converted to natural progesterone.
Finally, many people consider synthetic progesterone (known as progestins) the same thing as natural progesterone. Synthetic progestins are often derived from progesterone or testosterone and converted to natural progesterone, but they are then further altered by introducing a new atom. This inhibits progesterone metabolism and prolongs its activity. It is no longer natural progesterone. There is a long list of contraindications and side effects that accompany these synthetic progestins. As noted, these symptoms include fluid retention, nausea, insomnia, and depression.
| Type of Product | Source | Results | Wild Yam Cream | Diosgenin is extracted from wild yam plants | Has weak progesterone-like effects but is not converted to progesterone in the body; it does not have the same molecular structure |
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| Natural Progesterone Cream (AIM Renewed Balance®) | Diosgenin is extracted from wild yam and converted to have the same structure as the progesterone in the body. | Is the same as the progesterone produced by the body; it has no known side effects |
| Progestin (synthetic progesterone) | Starts with natural progesterone; but an atom is added, changing the structure; it is no longer the same as the progesterone produced by the body | Has some progesterone-like effects, but also many negative side effects |
Estrogen Dominance
Estrogen dominance is the term used by many health practitioners when estrogen and progesterone are out of balance; generally there is more estrogen relative to the progesterone. It is important to remember that this does not mean that there is too much estrogen; simply that estrogen levels are relatively higher than progesterone levels. According to Raymond F. Peat in Nutrition for Women, among the side effects of estrogen dominance are face puffiness, feet swelling at night, excessive uterine bleeding, PMS symptoms, increased fat storage, low blood sugar, and memory loss.Estrogen dominance, and its side effects manifested in PMS and menopausal symptoms, may be more prevalent today because of the synthetic estrogen found in foods and the many chemicals prevalent in our environment that have estrogen-like effects.
Natural progesterone and Osteoporosis
Estrogen and progesterone also contribute to osteoporosis. Estrogen is often used to fight osteoporosis after menopause because a lack of estrogen speeds up bone loss. However, Dr. Lee theorizes that progesterone is more important than estrogen in treating osteoporosis. Dr. Lee points out that bone loss in women starts in their 30s, before estrogen production has greatly decreased. At this time, however, progesterone levels are falling, due to periods without ovulation (unovulatory periods). Thus, the bone loss may be due more to a lack of progesterone than to a lack of estrogen. Dr. Lee also points to studies that indicate that there are receptors for progesterone in the osteoblasts, the cells involved in new bone formation.
In a summary of his own report on osteoporosis
reversal (original report published in the June 1990
issue of the International Clinical Nutrition Review), Dr.
Lee states that, in a program including small amounts
of estrogen and a 3 percent progesterone cream, “a 5-10
percent increase in bone mineral density was found to
be routine during the first year.” In Natural
Progesterone, The Multiple Roles of a Remarkable
Hormone, Dr. Lee states that “Postmenopausal osteoporosis
is a disease of inadequate osteoblast-mediated
new bone formation secondary to progesterone deficiency.
Progesterone restores osteoblast function.”
The other ingredients in AIM Renewed Balance®
also have benefits. Vitamin E helps stabilize the natural
progesterone and is also believed to be its most
effective carrier. Vitamin E is instrumental in seeing
that the natural progesterone is absorbed by the body.
Aloe vera oil, avocado oil, carrot oil, and lemon oil also
help absorption, and give AIM Renewed Balance®
powerful moisturizing capabilities.
Some women have noticed occasional spotting, and
others a feeling of euphoria or drowsiness when taking
larger amounts of natural progestrone. Any re-occurring
spotting or breakthrough bleeding should always
be checked by a health practitioner.
If you are not using natural progesterone correctly,
you may have a return of the symptoms linked to estrogen
dominance. If this is the case, alter your use.
Can I use too much natural progesterone?
Can natural progesterone help osteoporosis?
What do I do if I am currently on ERT or
HRT?
How quickly will I notice results?
INGREDIENTS
TYPE
Purified Water
Water
Stearl Konium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Vitamin E
Antioxidant
Natural Glycerin
Emolient - helps prevent water loss
(drying out)
Avocado Oil
Provides vitamins, moisturizes
USP-Certified Natural Progesterone
Derived from wild yam and soy
Aloe Vera Oil
Helps penetrate skin; benefits of aloe
Vitamin A Palmitate
Antioxidant
Rosemary Extract
helps ease cramps, regulates, helps to stimulate brain & nervous system, circulatory systems
Carrot Oil
High in provitamin A
Lemon Oil
Soothes and cools
AIM Renewed Balance®
AIM Renewed Balance® is a topical cream that helps
your body stay in balance. It is available in either a
pump dispenser or in a tub. The pump contains 1,104
mg of natural progesterone (derived from wild yams),
vitamin E, aloe vera, and other healthful substances.
The tub has the same ingredients, but contains 1,120
mg of natural progesterone.
How to use
AIM Renewed Balance®
Q & A
Does natural progesterone have any side
effects?
According to John Lee, M.D., when natural progesterone
is used in amounts no greater than what the
body produces (20 mg to 24 mg per day), there are no
known side effects.
Every woman has different needs, so defining “too
much” is difficult. We recommend using the suggested
serving and, if necessary, altering it to fit your needs.
Studies by John Lee, M.D., indicate that natural
progesterone may help osteoblast function, which is
integral in the rebuilding of bone.
Because different women use different amounts of
estrogen and progestin in ERT or HRT, you should consult
your health practitioner.
Some people notice results immediately, while others
may not notice results for two to three months. This
is because if you have a progesterone deficiency, the
natural progesterone will initially be absorbed by fat.
When the progesterone levels in the body are satisfactory,
the natural progesterone will diffuse into the
blood.
Cost
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This bulletin is for information only. It has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure. or prevent any disease.
Highlights of an Interview with Dr. John Lee on Progesterone!
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