Dysmenorrhea and Fenugreek Seed.

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

Dysmenorrhea means painful contractions of the lower abdomen during menstruation. The pains are due to uterine contractions and can be severe. Sixty percent of the world’s population depends on natural products, such as herbs, for health care. Many natural remedies have been used for dysmenorrhea, but fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is one of the most popular. […]

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Conditions: Dysmenorrhea, Menstrual disorders, Menstruation

Supplements: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Miscellaneous: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Mother's milk, Phytoestrogen, Uterus

Vitamin D and Women’s Reproductive Health.

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Dr. Gary Pack

In North America and Western Europe very little vitamin D comes from the diet, and fish is a good source. Most of our vitamin D comes from sun exposure. The natural form of vitamin D is 1,25(OH)2D3. Blood testing is done on 25(OH)D3, with levels below 30 ng/ml being low. Vitamin D is important for […]

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Complementary Feeding: Timing and Composition.

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Dr. Gary Pack

The normal zinc and iron content of mother’s milk are minimally altered by nutritional factors of the mother’s diet. Exclusive breastfeeding is considered adequate in normal term births for the first six months of life, but the health of the infant may alter the need for minerals. The iron and zinc needs of children are […]

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Conditions: Breastfeeding, Diabetes, Malnutrition, Prematurity, Small for gestational age infants

Supplements: Iron, Lactoferrin, Zinc

Foods: Meat

Miscellaneous: Ferritin, Mother's milk

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