19 Aug 2010
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9 Aug 2010
Informative Webinar Tonight On Hormone Havoc And Our Children
NBC’s ‘Today Show’ did a segment this morning on ‘precocious puberty’ (http://tinyurl.com/25z43ga). Because of this segment, I thought I would change things up a bit for tonight’s webinar, which will now focus on why we are seeing so many children hitting puberty at a much earlier age today. If you are a concerned parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or you just want to learn more about this concerning subject, take the time to attend this informative webinar tonight.
5PM(pt),6PM(mt),7PM(ct),8PM(et)
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9 Aug 2010
Growing Up Too Soon? Puberty Strikes 7-year Old Girls
By Linda Carroll
msnbc.com contributor
Study in 3 major cities finds precocious puberty rising among 2nd graders
Why Are Girls Reaching Puberty In Grammar School?
The changes in Kiera’s body scared her parents. Though the 8-year-old seemed her usual chipper self, she’d started to develop headaches and acne. More alarming to her mom, Sharon, were the budding breasts on Kiera’s thin little chest.
“I thought, she’s too young,” remembers the Pittsburgh mom. “She’s still fearful about sleeping by herself. An 8-year-old just isn’t mature enough to handle this.”
For Kiera, whose last name is being withheld to protect her privacy, it was all so embarrassing. None of her friends seemed to be experiencing what she was. When they asked about the acne and her expanding chest, Kiera was evasive. “I didn’t want to tell them what was going on,” says the Pittsburgh girl, now age 9. “So I had to kind of lie to them.”
When Kiera’s parents took their daughter to the doctor, he assured them that nothing was wrong with the girl. Kiera was simply starting puberty early.
As it turns out, puberty at age 7 or 8 isn’t so unusual these days. A new study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, shows that more American girls are maturing earlier and earlier. Typically, U.S. girls hit puberty around age 10 or 11.
Exactly what this shift means for girls isn’t clear yet — either on a group or individual level. But there are budding concerns. For instance, studies have linked an early start to menstruation with an elevated risk of breast cancer. And other research has shown that girls who go through puberty early tend to have lower self-esteem and a poor body image. They are also more likely to engage in risky behaviors which can result in unplanned pregnancies, experts say.
The possible link to breast cancer was what sparked the new study. To take a long-term look at the impact of puberty and other factors on breast cancer, researchers enrolled 1,239 girls between the ages of 6 and 8 from three sites in the U.S.: New York’s East Harlem, the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area and the San Francisco Bay area.
The study revealed a surprisingly large bump in the number of girls going through puberty between the ages of 7 and 8. For example, the researches found that 10 percent of 7-year-old white girls had some breast development as compared to 5 percent in a study published in 1997. Similarly, 23 percent of the 7-year-old black girls had started puberty as compared to 15 percent in the 1997 study.
Nobody’s sure what is driving the declining age of puberty. But the rise in obesity could be at least partly to blame, says the study’s lead author, Dr. Frank Biro, director of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
That makes a lot of sense to Dr. Luigi Garibaldi, a professor of pediatrics and clinical director of pediatric endocrinology at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Back in the 1700s, girls didn’t start to menstruate till they were 17 or 18, Garibaldi says. That had a lot to do with malnutrition. The assumption is that the steady decline in age since then has to do with more abundant food.
There may be other environmental factors at work, too, says Dr. Stanley Korenman, an endocrinologist at the University of California, Los Angeles. For example, Korenman says, environmental exposure to estrogens in plastics, chemicals and foods has been going up. “And estrogens do stimulate breast development,” he adds.
Until we know what the cause is, the best way to slow puberty may be to “start living green,” says Biro. “It may help for families eat together and to consume well-balanced diets. Regular physical activity may help, too.”
Another finding from the study may back that concept up. The rate of early puberty was much lower in the San Francisco group: 7 percent among white 7-year-olds from northern California versus 14 percent among Ohioans of the same age. Among black 7-year olds, 27 percent of Californians hit puberty early as compared to 31 percent of the New Yorkers. Northern California’s temperate climate fosters more outdoor activities and the emphasis on healthy foods results in a better diet.
Why all the fuss about early puberty?
Beyond the possible breast cancer connection, there’s also the issue of emotional maturity, Biro says. “Just because a girl has matured physically, doesn’t mean she’s socially or psychologically mature,” he explains. There’s also the issue of stature. There are some studies, Biro says, that show that kids who mature early don’t grow as tall.
As part of her work-up, Kiera had a bone exam. Doctors concluded that at age 8 she had the bone development of a 10 year old, which meant her growth might be stunted.
For Kiera and her family, the answer was simple: slow puberty down. She now has an implant placed under the skin of her upper arm that doles out regular doses of a drug that blocks the spiking hormones that were taking her into early sexual maturity.
Kiera was happy to see her breasts stop budding and to once again feel like she fits in with all her friends. These days she says she’d be perfectly happy if those breasts didn’t start to swell again till she was 16.
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29 Jul 2010
Funny Video Of Hormonal Women & Webinar Announcement
If you’re in your mid 30s or 40s and not yet experiencing too many hormonal symptoms, don’t wait until you begin that downward spiral through that dark hormonal tunnel. There are things you can do now to make sure you don’t gain those unwanted extra pounds, begin your on private summers or let your mood swings rule your life like the women in this video! : )
Hope you can take the time to attend a Webinar on How To Take Control of Your Hormones Naturally, Before They Take Control Of You!
Tomorrow – Friday, July 30
1PM(pt),2pm(mt),3PM(ct),4PM(et)
Happy Hormones!
19 Jul 2010
Why Are So Many Women Having Difficulties Carrying A Baby Full-Term Or Even Getting Pregnant Today?
Progesterone and estrogen are two vital hormones to the life and well-being of every woman. However, progesterone is the hormone of fertility and pregnancy. What this means is, if a woman continues to have miscarriages or is having a difficult time getting pregnant, she’s probably extremely deficient in progesterone.
Just one subject I will be covering on my webinar tonight! 6PM(mt) http://www.trivaniworldgroup.com/
19 Jul 2010
Webinar Tonight On How To Take Control Of Your Hormones Naturally
Webinar tonight at 6PM(mt) on how to take control of your hormones naturally, before they take control of you! I will be covering PMS, PMDD, Pre-Menopause, Post Menopause (surgical or natural) Infertility and Prostate Health!
To access webinar:
5PM(pt), 6PM(mt), 7PM(ct), 8PM(et)
http://www.trivaniworldgroup.com/
When you get there: Click on Webcast (upper right-hand corner)
Scroll down aways: Enter your name
Password: Leave blank
And you’re in!
1 Jul 2010
Do You Know What’s In Your Sunscreen And After Sun-Care Cream?
“My local pharmacy sells small tubes of after-sun cream for $7. Great deal. Right? WRONG! It was propylene glycol (antifreeze), water, glycerin (fuel byproduct), fragrance (xeno-estrogen), petroleum oil (see: the giant black blob off the Gulf Coast), and an antiseptic. I CAN’T BELIEVE PEOPLE SELL THIS JUNK! Solution: mix a little Yauvana into Trivani Hydrating Lotion and drive it home with Skin Conditioning Mist.”
What is Propylene Glycol? And what products do you use every day that it can be found in? I think you’ll be shocked!
A cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze. In the skin and hair, propylene glycol works as a humescent, which causes retention of moisture content of skin or cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water. The Material Safety Data Sheet warns users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
Here’s just a few known health effects:
Eye irritation, skin irritation, skin drying, defatting. Ingestion has serious health effects similar to above.
Propylene glycol is Commonly found in:
- makeup
- shampoo
- deodorant
- after sun care creams
- sunscreen
- detanglers
- styling mousse
- cleansing cream
- mascara
- soap
- skin cream
- bubble bath
- baby powder
- conditioner
- toner
- after shave
- baby wipes
- Tyre sealant
- Rubber cleaner
- *De-icer
- Stain removers
- Fabric softener
- Degreaser
- Paint
- Adhesive
- Wallpaper stripper
1 Jul 2010
Toxics-Free Babies and Toddlers Act For The State of Calif.
Today, the California Assembly took an important step to protect children by passing the Toxics-Free Babies and Toddlers Act. EWG is the original sponsor of the bill. We are grateful to the senator who introduced the bill, Senator Fran Pavley. She has been a stalwart champion and fighter for this important legislation.
The bill would ban the hormone-disrupting chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles, sippy cups and infant formula containers. Before heading to the Governor’s desk, the bill has to pass the California Senate one more time. We will need your help again.
Thanks to you and tens of thousands of other EWG supporters in California, the bill passed with a solid 43-vote majority. It’s more proof that when we speak together, we are heard.
Thank you and congratulations.
Warmest regards,
Ken Cook
President, EWG Action Fund
29 Jun 2010
Water, Water Everywhere. But What About Hydration?
by Dr. Connealy
Center for New Medicine
With bottled water a multi-billion dollar industry, it would be easy to assume that Americans are thoroughly hydrated. The truth is dehydration is a common problem, but one that can be fixed with these simple tips.
As much as 75 percent of the human body is water. Maintaining that level can require anywhere from one to three liters of water daily, depending on an individual’s eating habits and activity level. Anyone who exercises intensely, for example, requires more water than a person who doesn’t exercise. But even those who are sedentary need water, because our bodies lose moisture continually, through urination, elimination of waste and toxins, sweating and even breathing.
Although water bottles have become popular “accessories,” a number of health experts believe that chronic, low-grade dehydration is common place. Lack of sufficient fresh, clean water not only results in a long list of symptoms and ailments, but can be fatal, as well, especially for the very young and the elderly.
Urine color is a good indicator of hydration. Ideally, urine should be colorless. Bright yellow to orange urine indicates too little water in the body. The only exception to this is that certain water-soluble vitamins, including C and B complex, may temporarily turn urine a bright yellow.
How can dehydration be a problem when we’re buying so much water? First, just because we’re spending a lot of money on bottled water doesn’t necessarily mean we’re drinking it. There are no statistics on how many partially full water bottles are thrown away, but it’s safe to say that the number is substantial.
Another factor contributing to dehydration is that the symptoms can be misinterpreted easily. Dry mouth, hunger, fatigue, muscle cramps, brain fog, depression, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, nausea or vomiting and pain are often nothing more than the body’s way of expressing its need for water. But because the symptoms are so varied, many people opt for food, pain relievers and other ineffective remedies, instead of reaching for a glass of water. Eating a processed food snack, drinking a sugary beverage or downing an over-the-counter pain pill when your body needs water only makes the dehydration worse, creating a vicious cycle with no end in sight.
Not surprisingly, what we eat plays a major role in how much water our bodies need. The Standard American Diet (SAD) is notoriously high in a type of refined salt called sodium chloride, better known as common table salt. Unlike unrefined salt, which is a vitally important nutrient, sodium chloride is actually a toxin. Eating the processed foods found in the typical American diet translates into a whopping 4,000 to 6,000 mg of sodium chloride a day. That’s a very heavy toxic load for the body to deal with. In addition, one of the side effects of this continual overdose of sodium chloride is that the body wastes enormous amounts of water to counteract the toxic effects. So water that should be going to the cells and body’s organs is being diverted to cleaning up the sodium chloride. Kidney and gall stones, bloating from water retention, painful joints and other health issues are a direct result of sodium chloride consumption.
Meanwhile, we’re surrounded by beverages that are far more tempting than water. In addition, they’re not terribly expensive and conveniently portable. So for many people, the quest to quench thirst leads to the nearest vending machine, juice bar or coffee shop. It might seem like these other liquids would be just as hydrating as water, but that’s not the case. Guzzling soda, beer, coffee, tea or juice does not translate into a well hydrated body. Why not? Any beverage containing caffeine or alcohol acts as a diuretic, removing water from the body faster than it normally would be eliminated.
If you’re concerned about hydration, here are some ways to enhance it.
First, and probably most important, invest in a water ionizer/filtration system or, at the very least, purchase a simple water filter to make sure the water you’re drinking is as clean and fresh as possible. Glass containers, stainless steel or polycarbonate bottles are healthier than ordinary plastic water bottles. Toxic chemicals can leach into water from plastic containers, so they are best avoided.
Begin drinking at least 16 oz of water between breakfast and lunch and another 16 oz between lunch and dinner. This will help establish a habit of drinking water throughout the day, an essential element for complete hydration.
Pay attention to “signs” other than thirst that your body might be asking for water. Symptoms like hunger, headaches, muscle cramps, heartburn and fatigue are frequently signs of thirst. Drink a glass of water – slowly, not all at once – and wait ten to fifteen minutes to see if you feel better.
Eliminate as much processed food from your diet as possible, to reduce sodium chloride intake. And use as little unrefined salt as possible in home cooking. Fresh or dried herbs provide far more flavor and essential nutrients than salt, even the healthier, unrefined type.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. Produce contains more water than most other foods, so it’s a good way to enhance hydration.
If you’re enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, cocktail or glass of wine, be sure to match each drink with a glass of pure water, to offset the diuretic effects of the alcohol or caffeine.
If you’re tempted to get a soda because water is too bland, try adding a touch of flavor. A couple small wedges of watermelon, a slice of lemon, orange or lime, a chunk of cucumber, a few fresh mint leaves, a splash of cranberry juice or sliced fresh ginger root are all tasty additions to water with none of the side effects of sodas.
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