THE "PAUSE" BLOG
"My Purpose in life is to make my "Third Act" of life AWESOME."
"My God-given purpose is to teach what I have learned to others."
Hormone Hack - Maca (The Hormone Elixer) Many may be wondering why I didn't tell you about the menopause elixir earlier. Because Maca is a hit and miss, some of my clients have a life-changing experience when they use Maca, and others have negative experiences. Maca grows underground and looks like a turnip. Maca is a cruciferous vegetable so beware if you have sensitivities to cruciferous vegetables. HORMONE OPTIMIZER Maca has been shown to help with all three hormone levels of The Hormone Abyss.
The Ovarian Hormones,
The Thyroid Hormones.
The Adrenal Hormones.
What makes it a powerful hormone optimizer are the sterols it possesses. Sterols are biochemically related to our hormones, especially our ovarian hormones, estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. Maca is estrogenic, but unlike the phytoestrogens found in soy, Maca does not mimic the ovarian hormones. But the sterols in Maca may increase the body's production of all ovarian hormones. Since Maca, most of the time, improves the symptoms of estrogen dominance; it appears to elevate progesterone more than estradiol. Where Maca causes a problem, it's because it stimulates estrogen production more than progesterone. But...I have found that adding Maca later in the HOPE program when inflammation has been reduced, it becomes more of a hormone balancer than a hormone im-balancer. SEX DRIVE IMPROVER Maca is known to enhance sexual desire and performance. Therefore, it has the nickname "Nature's Viagra." The chemical within Maca that is responsible for this is called endocannabinoid. This chemical stimulates the pleasure parts of our brain. In one study, the researchers found that Maca increased libido in women and aided a woman's ability to achieve orgasm.
ENERGY BOOSTER
In ancient times, Maca was used to boost stamina and strength in a warrior before a battle. Many nutritionists often call Maca Peruvian Ginseng. I find using Maca at 3 PM helps relieve the mid-afternoon thyroid dip in energy.
MICROBIOME FOOD Maca is also great for your gut, which we cleanse, heal and restore in Phase Two of The HOPE Protocol. MACA is good for the gut because it is an excellent prebiotic. Maca is high in fiber that feeds the "good" bacteria.
HUNGER CONTROL
Maca's fibers are also an excellent satiation tool, which can reduce hunger. I find Maca to be especially helpful in taming the mid-afternoon between-meal hunger spike. Maca is also high in protein, so when you add Maca to a Protable Meal, which is already high in protein, your hunger will be reduced. As you have probably already discovered, protein is excellent at reducing cravings.
LIVER DETOXER
Maca also helps with liver detoxification because it contains sulfur. Sulfur is needed to make the mother of all antioxidants, glutathione. There is no better liver detoxifier than glutathione.
Do not take Maca if you suffer from hyperthyroid or estrogen-sensitive conditions, like estrogen receptor-positive breast, ovarian or uterine cancers, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.
We use powder and begin with a teaspoon daily with breakfast for a week, and we always take it with food. If you prefer to use a capsule, I haven't seen any problems with them. Do not take Maca on an empty stomach.
If we have no adverse side effects after a week, we increase our intake to two teaspoons or two capsules. Below I have placed Amazon links is the Maca powder and capsules. We followed the directions on the bottle.
Do not take any supplement without first talking to your healthcare practitioner.
If you suffer from hormonal issues, click the link below to schedule your free hormone optimization consult.
THIS WEEK'S SUCCESS STORY
I'd like you to meet our client Tammy.
Her transformation did not only change her body but also her Real Estate career.
When you have this kind of transformation, your self-confidence increases.
Oh, and by the way, she lost 70 pounds and dropped several dress sizes.
WAY TO GO, Tammy!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LOSE WEIGHT AND FEEL GREAT?
Once your hormones become disrupted, you will...
Gain Weight
Not be able to lose the weight no matter what you do
Suffer from sleeping disturbances
Suffer from hormonal-induced anxiety and depression
Lose your interest in being intimate.
Lose your motivation to be social
And have marked losses of energy.
If you are suffering from these symptoms, please, talk to me. Like Tammy, you can look fabulous at your next reunion, wedding, or job interview.
I do not charge for you to learn the steps Tammy took. You can be happy with your body and be "YOU" again.
Click the link below to schedule a conversation with me.
SELFIE OF THE WEEK
Vicky and I taking five twenty-one-year-olds to Disneyland to celebrate our youngest child's twenty-first birthday.
Sorry, I missed Vicky in this pic, she is sitting in the passenger seat,
Making our "Third Act" AWESOME!
❤️ Doc
© 2022 | Doc Mac Coaching
Medical Disclaimer Testimonial Disclaimer
None of the statements on this website have been evaluated by the FDA.
Furthermore, none of the statements within this post should be construed as dispensing medical advice, making claims regarding the cure of diseases, nor can these products prevent disease. You should consult a licensed health care professional before starting any supplement, dietary, or exercise program, especially if you are pregnant or have any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated these statements. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent diseases.
Comments