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These glands secrete cortisol, and stimulate our bodies to produce progesterone and testosterone, among other hormones. Adrenal fatigue occurs when the adrenal glands function below normal levels. Stress can cause adrenal fatigue. There are a variety of supplements, including vitamins, minerals and hormones recommended to ease adrenal fatigue. Information about supplements and recommendations cited are from James Balch, M.D., author of Prescription for Natural Healing, Avery, New York: 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdrenal fatigue can have any of a number of symptoms. Signs to watch for include but are not limited to increased cravings for salt, heightened PMS, depleted energy and lessened sex drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe benefits of Desiccated Glandular Tissue include fat loss, muscle building, better digestion, and other improvements often taken for granted. 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The silky, luxurious texture of this all-natural cream makes ‚Äútaking your medicine‚ a delight. To use this female balancing cream, massage it into your skin until it is noticeably absorbed. Progest cream can be applied to any area of the skin, such as the chest, breasts, lower abdomen, inner thighs, wrists\/inner arms, and neck. It is recommended that you periodically rotate the area of the body where the cream is applied. Some women notice results from using Progest cream immediately, and for others it may take a few weeks. ProGest cream is absorbed into the skin and taken up by the fatty layer beneath; it is then transferred into the bloodstream, where it circulates to receptor sites throughout the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSUGGESTED USE OF PROGEST CREAM\u003cbr\u003eHormonal levels naturally rise and fall during the menstrual cycle, and some women experience negative symptoms known collectively as Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, or PMS. Some common symptoms of PMS are water retention, breast soreness, migraines, mood swings and cramping. Supplementing with natural Progest simulates the body 's own hormone production and helps to bring the body back to its equilibrium and may help decrease symptoms. Progest cream may help symptoms which occur with menstruation (dysmenorrhea) such as cramping, diarrhea, constipation and heavy bleeding. Everyone is different; some women require more Progest cream than others to help alleviate symptoms. The correct amount of Progest cream differs from one person to another, so start with the following schedule for the cream, and adjust as needed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME\u003cbr\u003eDay 1-14, do not use the cream; day 15-18, use 1\/8 tsp. twice per day; day 19-23, use 1\/4 tsp. twice per day; day 24 to day period starts, use 1\/2 tsp. twice per day. Adjust this schedule to meet your individual needs, gradually cutting back on the amount of cream used each month as improvements warrant. Using this cyclic schedule, day 1 is the first day of menstrual flow. Although the time of ovulation varies from woman to woman, the time from ovulation to menstruation is generally 12-14 days. For example, in a 28 day cycle, ovulation usually occurs on the 14th day, if you have a 35 day cycle, ovulation generally occurs around the 21st day. You will want to use natural Progest from ovulation until the onset of your period. The time of ovulation can be determined by the dramatic change in basal body temperature (a sudden fall and subsequent rise) and by change in vaginal secretion (from a thin discharge to a thick mucus). Some women also experience lower abdominal pains during ovulation. You do not need to use cream during menstruating; if, however, you experience cramps or other symptoms during menstruation, you may use Progest cream until the symptoms dissipate. Try rubbing the cream on your lower abdomen during menstrual cramping. If you have migraines during your cycle, rub cream on the back of your neck or on your temples. It is best to use the cream at the time of ovulation. If you have symptoms prior to ovulation (i.e., migraines), you may begin using Progest cream earlier, and use until menstruation begins. Try cutting back each month on the amount used, if symptoms return resume the above usage, and try to cut back the following month. 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The correct amount of cream for one will not necessarily be right for another, we recommend using the following schedule as a guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMENOPAUSE (WHILE STILL MENSTRUATING)\u003cbr\u003eDay 1 (period starts) -7, do not use cream; day 8-21, use 1\/4 tsp. twice per day; day 22-1st day of next menstruation, use 1\/2 tsp. twice per day. If you are no longer menstruating, follow the suggested schedule below, based on the calendar month. For vaginal dryness or discomfort use 1\/4 1\/2 tsp. once a day intervaginally, this may be in addition to or instead of your daily applications of the cream elsewhere. You may use cream for immediate relief of symptoms: for hot flashes or night sweats, use 1\/4 1\/2 tsp. every fifteen minutes for one hour following the episode. Some women find that they must use 1\/2 tsp. twice per day, every day, to get relief from menopausal symptoms. If skipping the first seven days ' application leaves you with uncomfortable symptoms, you may use this cream every day of the month. If symptoms have not receded after several weeks use, then a small amount of Progest cream for a limited time may be appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOST-MENOPAUSAL\u003cbr\u003eFor vaginal dryness or discomfort use 1\/4 1\/2 tsp. once a day intervaginally, this may be in addition to or instead of your daily applications of the cream elsewhere. 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