Lenka is a qualified naturopath and guide on the path to balance. She focuses on her clients' lifestyle and uses herbs, vitamins, minerals and diet to support the body's important regenerative processes. Together with her clients, she looks for the context of the emergence of problems on the physical and emotional level. With respect and humility, she uses the powers of nature to restore health. You can contact Lenka on her website www.telomysl.cz or via Instagram: naturopatka.lenka
Leni, we are at the last, third series of our interview. Today we will focus on our most popular topic, which is vitamins, minerals and herbs to support women's health.
What minerals and vitamins do you recommend for women for PMS symptoms and hormonal imbalance?
Of the minerals, magnesium works great, which relaxes muscle tension, helps relieve muscle cramps and PMS symptoms. It is suitable to use in combination with vitamin B6 and zinc . It is best absorbed at night and on an empty stomach. Dosage in the period 10 days before menstruation and during menstruation can be taken 300-400 mg 1-2 times a day (800 mg can be taken for a maximum of 14 days in a row). The form of magnesia is also essential , if you have inconsistent stools during menstruation that turn into diarrhea, avoid the citrate form, which overstimulates the intestines. Recommended forms: chelate, glycinate, magnesium bisglycinate. Not recommended forms of magnesium: oxide, hydroxide, sulfate. After menstruation, I recommend reducing to 400 mg per day and taking for a maximum of one to two months at a time and then stopping.
You can find it in the following foods in your diet: Spinach, cocoa, avocado, pumpkin, dried unsulphured fruits, apricots, dates, bananas, raspberries, almonds, cashews, pine nuts, walnuts, broccoli, kale, beans, chickpeas, brown rice, salmon, tuna, mackerel, mineral waters.
What herbs are suitable for PMS symptoms and help relieve digestion, reduce menstrual pain or headaches?
From the point of view of herbs, if a woman wants to relieve digestion, I recommend fennel , which improves digestion, aronia, which harmonizes the organs with internal secretion, chicory, which supports the liver and pancreas. An excellent herb for PMS and menstruation is yarrow, it regulates digestion and the cycle, contains tannins and therefore relieves pain . If the pain is really strong, meadowsweet is excellent , which contains salicylates, which are substances that reduce and relieve pain. If you are bothered by swollen breasts, headaches and fatigue , I recommend Ginkgo biloba extract, few people know that it is an excellent herb for women. Of course, the body can benefit from tea made from lemon balm, valerian, ginger, yarrow, calendula and Chinese angelica . If you combine herbs yourself, mix a maximum of 3-5 herbs together at once. Sometimes less is more, which is why I always recommend consulting a specialist who will prepare a tailor-made mixture for you.
What herbs do you recommend to support women's health (e.g. immunity, reproductive system, or mental health)?
Excellent herbs that help with stress are herbs from the group of adaptogens. They protect the body against stress and at the same time support it to adapt to stress, or adjust to external circumstances.
An excellent helper is:
- Ashwagandha: has a positive effect on the reproductive system, promotes relaxation, sleep, reduces fatigue, supports concentration, cognitive and mental activity.
- Holy basil or Tulsi: has antioxidant effects, supports the immune system and protects against stress.
- Licorice: reduces unwanted symptoms of menopause and has a positive effect on problems with polycystic ovaries, is anti-inflammatory, has antibacterial effects, improves skin quality, makes it easier to fall asleep and stimulates male fertility (Be careful with high blood pressure, ideally use the DGL form).
- Schizandra: is used against fatigue, acts on chronic fatigue syndrome, improves concentration, the ability to concentrate and maintain attention. Schizandra is one of the most effective phytoadaptogens. It relieves depression, nervous exhaustion and is used in the treatment of impotence (it is a natural aphrodisiac), supports liver regeneration and regulates cholesterol levels.
- Shatavari: has a positive effect on the female and male sexual and reproductive systems. It also has a beneficial effect on mental well-being, stress, sleep, supports the menstrual cycle and vitality.
Finally, I would like to ask, which women in life inspire you the most?
I am inspired by several women. They influence my life and I still look up to them. The first is my mother, who introduced me to the path of naturopathy, she was also the first to read about the school and immediately told me, this is finally the school for you. She has a wonderful approach to people and always has something at hand, or advice, when someone asks for it. She is always positive and willing to help.
Another woman with a capital Z is Iveta Skuherká, who founded Ecce Vita. She has already had many life successes and experiences, and Ecce Vita is her life's mission. She says: I already have enough of everything and now it's time to give to others. She graduated from the school of clinical naturopathy with me and now she is engaged in the production and import of naturopathic products and supplements. Thanks to her, as a naturopath, I have access to amazing, proven, pure supplements and herbs.
The third Grace is Dr. Zina Kaucká, a huge icon for me in the field of immunology and homeopathy. We are colleagues at the Endala clinic, where we both work. She shares her life experiences with me and teaches me to go deeper and not be satisfied with information, that's not possible.
We would like to thank Lence from the bottom of our hearts for a series of very interesting interviews.
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