Monthly Boost May 2007

Without any further ado, I would like to ask you how you or anyone you know would feel about taking a medication that has the following side effects:

Blood clots, shortness of breath, headaches, migraines, vision problems, chest pain, liver cancer, high blood pressure, an increase in the risk of breast cancer and cervical cancer, nausea, mood swings, reduced libido, weight gain, gall bladder disease, ‘break through’ bleeding…vaginal infections, bloating, cramps, and to further add depletion of vitamin B2, B6, B12, Folic acid, Vitamin C, magnesium and zinc…?

A bit disturbed maybe?... if not, somewhat concerned? Well this particular medication falls into the group of drugs called the hormonal contraceptive pills.

I remember the afternoon when I sat in class during my BSc. Pharmacology lecture days (many moons ago!) about hormones and their specific pharmacological effects on the endocrine system …and that very day I decided that I will never put these toxic synthetic hormones into my system if that is what they do to the incredibly amazing but yet highly complex endocrine system.

I learned that these synthetic hormones are NOT the same as our natural hormones, if anything they are at least a 1000 times more potent than our natural hormones. Not only that, but the all ready overwhelmed detox organs such as the kidneys, liver and gut have to deal with the toxic bi-products of these drugs.

When I went onto to study for my Master’s in clinical nutrition I discovered, to add insult to injury, that these synthetic hormones deplete vital B vitamins as well as vital minerals such as zinc and magnesium. These vitamins and minerals are incredibly important in producing energy, preventing heart disease, aiding tissue repair, DNA synthesis…it is no wonder that some of the side effects are cancer related.

You may think well this is all fine in theory but ‘get real’ about the practicalities of birth control and I agree but at what cost? …you will find a host of information on the web about alternative natural methods

In my practice I see many clients that actually suffer from ill health partly due to the contraceptive pill, by the way these symptoms are not only present when on the ‘pill’ but also after coming off the pill (more so the latter) ..this is because such toxic synthetic hormones sit around in the body as they are too toxic to be mobilized all at once, but also the detox organs do not know what to do with such an onslaught of toxicity (usually on a daily basis) apart from putting it to one side until one day they have a bit more energy and detox reserve to clean up the mess….but this day may never arrive and if anything this toxicity starts to create ill health.

It’s a bit like, collecting our rubbish (garbage to some) into black bags and leaving them outside waiting for the trash men to collect it….but they may not come as they may be sick or saving Government money and coming only once a fortnight…in the meantime the pests will enjoy and contaminate the trash bins leading to an increase in illnesses in the neighbourhood.

When the intricate hormonal system is tampered with, ill health is bound to manifest, if not in the individual taking it but in their offsprings.

The generational use of hormonal synthetic pills is creating a population that is now reaching puberty earlier and earlier but also a population with increased symptoms of hormonal imbalances such as infertility, cancer, migraines, depression, osteoporosis, reduced libido etc

Now please don’t go and dip into the depths of despair, but get pro-active…start to look around and research the alternatives and yes there are alternatives. There are also detoxification processes that can help clear the body of these hormonal toxins and their bi-products. For more information or for bookings contact us at info@khushmark.com.

To great health!

Khush