(Ann Louise Gittelman's first visit to Power Surge)

Dearest: 	It is with great pleasure that I introduce
you to tonight's Power Surge guest, one of the 
country's foremost nutritionists, best-selling author, 
lecturer, women's health advocate and former
Nutritional Director of the Pritikin Longevity Center 
in California . . .
	
	ANN LOUISE GITTLEMAN	

Ann Louise's background is in both traditional and 
holistic health. She is a highly regarded consultant 
and has appeared on nationwide TV and radio. The recipient 
of numerous awards for her expertise and communcative 
savvy, Ann Louise has been interviewed by numerous 
national newspapers and magazines.

Among her best selling books are:
 	
"Super Nutrition For Menopause" and "Your body
Knows Best,"  plus her latest books, " Get The Sugar 
Out: 501 Simple Ways To Cut The Sugar In Any Diet,"  and 
"Get The Salt Out:501 Ways To Cut The Salt Out Of Any Diet," 

(Note: Be sure to check Power Surge's  Bookstore 
for newer books by the same author).


Dearest: 	Ann Louise, a very warm welcome to 
Power Surge.  In your opening remarks, I wonder 
if you would address the fact that although we
should always be concerned about our health and 
good nutrition, women seem to become even
more interested during menopause. What is 
your experience with this phenomenon?  Thanks :)


Ann Louise Gittleman:   You are right During the menopausal 
change, you have to keep track of everything
because what you used to get away with 	
nutrtionally and otherwise comes back to roost.


Dearest:    Great, Ann Louise.. is it okay if we 
call you Ann Louise? :)


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Yes


MissR30:   What recommendations do you have for
bloat and weight gain during menopause?  Thanks


Ann Louise Gittleman:   First of all make sure you are not eating 
a lot of sugar which includes lots of fruit juices and 
simple carbos from white flour like bagels and 
muffins. The other nutrients which are essential
include more B6 and magnesium.


Dearest:    Ann Louise, isn't B-6 a natural diuretic?  


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Yes.  And most women do well with at
least 50 - 200 mgs


Dearest:    Wonderful, thanks, Ann Louise... 
Hmcgill, please go ahead :)


HMcgill:   I'm 60 and wonder why I still have hot 
flashes. I've used HRT,but stopped prefer the holististic
methods 

 
Ann Louise Gittleman:   You might want to try naturally 
micronized estrogen which you can get via a doc's
prescription through Health Pharmacies number 
is 800-373-6704


Dearest:    Mardi, go ahead.


Mardi44:   Are there any seasonings that we should 
be careful about other than salt? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Yes, all the hot ones like chilis, curries, 
and the like.  Believe it or not hot and spicey foods 
make for lots of water retention.


Dearest:    Ann Louise, thank you. I have nothing 
left to eat :(


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Oh yes you do.  Think about all the 
veggies, nuts (yes nuts) and seeds and wholesome 
proteins you can indulge in.


Dearest:    Thanks so much, Ann Louise.... 
WRasmus, please go ahead :)


WRasmus306:	With all the talk about supplements, 
what about things like
colloidal minerals and the like?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Good question.  Minerals are absolutely 
important but they don't need to be colloidal.  The 
most important minerals for THE CHANGE or THE 
PAUSE are magnesium, calcium, zinc, and boron.


Dearest:    How do zinc and boron affect women
in menopause? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   These minerals help to stabilize blood 
sugar, and blood sugar that  is out of control can 
lead to hot flashes.  The boron is good for bones.


Dearest:    Thanks, Ann Louise... PFWLJ, 
please go ahead :)


PFWLJ:   What's the correlation between caffeine 
and fibrocystic breast tissue?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   I believe that there is a connection
between the two, according to some research 
study, so do not drink more than two cups of coffee
a day.  Also consider some Vitamin E, which has 
been known to help fibrocystic breasts the best.


PFWLJ:   How much vitamin E?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   The amount of E is individual, but if you 
have no problem with high blood pressure than I 
suggest at least 800IUs


CescaSF:   How do we get enough calcium without 
getting constipation as well?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Oh my.  I suggest that you balance your
calcium with magnesium, with is a fantastically 
effective natural laxative.


BColl38000:   Hair falling out, Dr. prescribed vitamins 
to build up hormones, will this work?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Hair that is falling out is a sign of low 
progesterone.  May I suggest a natural progest 
cream.  Check with the Health Pharmacies for their 
naturally micronized progesterone.  Also, are you 
eating enough protein and are you eating too much
sugar?  SUGAR makes the hair fall out  with certain
individuals.


Lacewing28:   Would diuretic B6 deplete potassium?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Maybe.  And so just in case, make 
sure you are eating enough potassium rich veggies 
and fruits including lots of tomatoes which are a 
fantastic source of potassium.  I also like squash 
as a K source.


Mheenie:   I am 43, have been going thru meno
since I was 39.  I have hisiocytosis and diabetes
insipidus -  on too many meds but have hot flashes 
and still a period once a year.... what can I do?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   First off, let's talk about your diet what 
are you eating?


Mheenie:   Fish, vegetables, fruit and a lot of water. 
Sometimes red meat, fake eggs.


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Is your blood sugar controlled and are 
you taking some extra chromium and zinc?


Mheenie:   Diabetets insipidus is not regualr 
diabetes it is a pituitary problem, I dehydrate.


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Then, you  may also be a candidate for 
natural hormone replacement


Mheenie:   I have to take replacement hormones for 
the missing antidiuretic.


Dearest:    Mheenie, if you wish to discuss this 
further, please feel free to email Ann Louise Gittleman :)
 

BOOST23:   Should middle aged women be taking 
ginseng? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   If you have a problem with energy, it
may be OK


Dearest:    Ann Louise, can't ginseng cause blood
pressure to rise in some people? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Yes. It can, therefore, you need to make 
sure you are on the lower side of the blood pressure 
fence for ginseng or any other adrenal/energy 
booster.


Dearest:    Thanks, Ann Louise.... HMcgill, 
please ask your question now :)


HMcgill:   60 yrs. old, been on proges creme and 
still have hot flashes every day, also use primrose
oil.


Ann Louise Gittleman:   You may need some natural micronized 
estrogen.  


HMcgill:   What is that?
	

Ann Louise Gittleman:   Natural micronized estrogen is derived
from soybeans and does not have the side effects 
of the synthetics.


Dearest:   You can get natural micronized progesterone from our own
pharmaceutical consultant, Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, R.D. 
Mardi, go ahead :)


Mardi44:   What about face breaking out, especially 
around the nose area? I'm menopausal. 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Again, hormones may be out of whack. 
With skin breaking out, be sure that you are off 
sugar, white flour, and fruit juices.  Also, the natural 
progest creams can often help this situation.


BChilltop:   Is estrace a naturally micronized 
estrogren? I have been on it off and on since 1989. 
Should I ask for a different Hrt? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   I think it is.


SHashmani:   Is it okay to take vit B6 and B12 to 
increase metabolism?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Why not?  These vitamins are probably 
the most deficient in the American Diet.


SHashmani:   Should I take potasium with it?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   I think EVERY BODY  needs more 
potassium.


Dearest:    Thanks, Ann Louise. SHasmani, go ahead.  


SHashmani:   How much vit b6 and b12?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Vitamin B6 can be anywhere from 50 to 
200 mg., up to 2X ] per day.  And the Bl2 from 200 
mcgs three times per day.
 


Dougmar:   What can I take for severe anxiety and 
panic attacks? I take Xanax 3 x a day.  Have Lupus.


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Severe anxiety and panic attacks can 
be treated quite effectively with more magnesium at 
least 800 to l000 mgs per day.  As far as the Lupus 
is concerned... that is another matter.  Please 
E Mail me.


GinRosebud:   You say if you have no problem with 
high blood pressure then you suggest at least 800
IU's of vitamin E. What if you do have a problem 
with high blood pressure?  Under control, but still
there? 

Ann Louise Gittleman:   Then, just check with your Doc.
Normally you can work up to 800 mgs., starting off
with the 400 mgs. per day.


Dearest:    Thanks, Ann Louise.... okay, 
Bayou.. you can go now :)


BayouClog1:   Heard bananas are good to fight 
depression and help keep you calm. Any truth 
to this?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Well, bananas are also a good source 
of magnesium, the menopausal women best
nutritional ally. Don't overdo the fruits, though, 
because they can create yeast and cravings.


PFWLJ:   Can you suggest a multi-vitamin for 
women athletes in menopause?  Is Centrum Silver 
ok?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   I don't like the synthetic vits  I prefer the
food based ones -  like the Super Nutrition for 
Women vitamin I talk about in  my books.  You
can order the formula.


Dearest:    From where, Ann Louise?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   From Uni Key at l -800-888-4353.   This
vitamin is copper free - a bonus for those of us who
suffer from anxiety or panic attack problems.


Dearest:    Thanks, Ann Louise.. a veritable barrel 
of information, you are :)
 
	
CescaSF:   What ratio of calcium to magnesium do 
you recommend re constipation?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   I like l,000 Mg of calciuim and l,000 mg. 
of  magnesium.  But I like them taken at  separate 
times of the day.  Because researchers suggest 
that the two can compete for the same absorption 
sites.


WRasmus306:	 Me again... wife's hair fell out 3 
years ago, and partially returned,white... what about 
prog cream  = as opposed to minoxidil , and how to 
use it?


Ann Louise Gittleman:  Progest cream. Use 
about l tsp of the cream rubbed into the body twice
a day.   Rub on the soft parts of the body - the 
tummy, chest, inner thighs and the like.  And also 
make sure your wife is not eating SUGAR...because
it effects both calcium and protein levels.  Hair is 
made out of protein.  
 

Geebee2000:   Are you familiar with the "blood-type 
diet" and if so, do you have an opinion? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Yes.  I have written about the blood type
diet in my book "Your Body Knows Best".  I do 
believe that O's need to eat more protein and most 
A blood type are needing more hydrocholoric acid, 
which may be the reason that there is so much 
osteoporosis.  We are not metabolozing our calcium 
due to a lack of HCL.


Dearest:    Ann Louise.....will you remind everyone.. 
who is the publisher of that book.....so everyone can
get a copy :) "Your Body Knows Best"


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Pocket Books is the publisher of the 
book.  

 
BeemersMom:   I am cold almost all the time, 
recently I was even cold during an exercise class!
What could be causing this?  


Ann Louise Gittleman:   You need to get checked for iron or Bl2 
and folic acid.


BeemersMom:	I was anemic during my pregnancy.


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Oh.  Then there you have it.  Could your
doc run a serum iron and a ferritin (stored iron) test 
for you again?


BOOST23:   What are natural progesteron creams?  


Ann Louise Gittleman:   They are creams made from wild yam 
which contains natrual progesterone precursors that
have been actualized in the lab.  One name I  can 
recommend is the Progest brand.


BOOST23:   Where do you find them? 


Dearest:    Boost, please email me for this
information. Thanks.


BOOST23:   ok thanks


Dearest:    There are many articles about natural 
progesterone creams in the newsletters..also, Ann 
Louise has recommended a source......And the 
Power Surge menopause resource list...is up on 
the Web site.


DMM412:   What supplement(s) is good to help 
decrease LDL cholesterol levels?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Vitamin E is the nutrient you are looking
for.  Remember that the LDL cholesterol is the 
oxidizing cholesterol and the Vitamin E will help 
because it is a great antioxidant. 


Lacewing28:   Esteriol and Progesterone, Natural 
from ApotheCure - I have rash,
I question if that is cause? Cream sounds good, 
but it doesn't provide estrogen, what can be
used with it.?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Could be if the prescription is off for 
your needs even though the hormones are so called 
natural 	Did you have some sort of test to determine 
your specific requirements?  Also, the progest 
cream has been found to balance estrogen levels 
as well.


Dearest:    Ann Louise, share whatever information 
you have for women in menopause who suffer from
palpitations. Thanks :) 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   I have found that palpitations can be 
best controlled with a potassium/magnesium	combo 
called Cell Mins from the aspartates.


Dearest:    Thank you, Ann Louise.... BColl, 
please go ahead :)


BColl38000:	Continue to take vitamins to up 
hormone levels along with progesterone cream for 
hair loss? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:	Yes.  But please remember that if your 
vitamins and minerals contain too much copper, 
then hair loss can be increased.


LeggyBlnde:  What is the relationship between 
copper and panic attacks?


Ann Louise Gittleman:	Researchers have found 	that excess 
copper from  birth control pills water pipes, 
vegetarian diets and even copper in multi vits can 
contribute to hair loss because the copper displaces
zinc.

Dearest: 	Ann Louise, vegetarian diets? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:	Vegetarian diets provide too much 
copper and not enough zinc and so often times I 
find that a vegetarian has hair loss problems,skin
breakouts and emotional ups and downs which can
be related to this mineral imbalance.  Soy is
notorious for providing too much copper if you have 
it everyday in the form of soy milk, Etc.


Ann Louise Gittleman:	The progesterone creams will  also 
balance estrogen levels although  they do not
contain estrogen per se.  The progest can go the 
estrogen receptor sites when it is filled up. 
Hope this helps Leggy.


Dearest:    Okay, Cesca, go ahead now :)


CescaSF:   What are some sources of 
hydrochloric acid? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   You have to buy hydrochloric acid at 
the health food store.  It comes from beets and is 
known as betaine HCL.


Thelma3000:   What is Wild Yam Cream?   


Ann Louise Gittleman:   It is a natural cream made from the Wild 
Yam which is known to have the precursors of 
progesterone in it.


BChilltop:   Carcinogens and veggies?  Should I 
have concerns about any in particular? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Yes, Strawberries are loaded with 
sprays as are apples. Of course, if they are organic, 
then don't worry.  The problem today is that with all 
of the newer pesticides, they act as estrogen 
mimics, increasing the risk of breast cancer.  


Dearest:    Ann Louise, what about thorough
 washing of these fruits prior to eating?  


Ann Louise Gittleman:    Great idea.  But regular soap and water 
won't do the trick. I recommend a Clorox bath for all 
my fruits, veggies, and animal products.The recipe 
can be found in  my books.


Dearest:    So, are you recommending we put 
them in the washing machine with
the rest of the laundry?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   LOL


BayouClog1:   Everytime I try to drink the
recommended amount of water, I have a problem. 
I am a teacher and can't go to bathroom all day, will 
my body adjust?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   I can relate.  I believe, that you may be 
an individaul who can use more natural sea salt in
the diet, which will hold your water better, if you 
know what I mean.


CPNEWTON:	  I have Addisons disease and also 
take synthroid.  Is progest safe for me to use? Dr 
says I am not menopausal. 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Yes, the natural progest would be fine 
for you.  Remember it is the very best thing to 
combat PMS.  Sp it is not just for menopause.


CAJASS:   Do veggies have copper?  What Is the 
need for copper in our diets?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Most veggies do not have copper but 
if you are on a strict vegetarian diet, you will not 
be having enough zinc which  important for hair, 
nails, skin, and healing in general.


Dearest:    Ann Louise, what about if we add 
zinc supplements to our diets?
(those of us who are vegetarians)  


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Yes,  Perfect.  Suggest you supplement
with not more than 50 mg. of zinc per day.  
Especially if you are a vegetarian.


BColl38000:   Took black cohosh, gave me 
migraine and raised blood pressure, will nat. 
progest. do same?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Thanks for your comment.  I have 
heard of alot of bad responses from black cohosh, 
a natural estogenic herb.  NO.  The progest should
not give you problems.


CescaSF:  Suggested daily dosage of betaine HCL?  


Ann Louise Gittleman:   The amount is standardized on each 
bottle.  Follow the label. Generally two per meal is 
suggested.  Remember this is particularly helpful 
for those with Type A Blood.


Dearest:    Thanks, Ann Louise..... Samccaron, 
go ahead with your question :)


Samccaron:   I'm considering taking creatine 
monohydrate.  Is it safe? 


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Creatine is known to help the muscles 
and many of my body builders use it.  Just make 
sure to drink a lot of water.
 

BChilltop:   How can one tell if their birth control 
pills have copper--and how to balance that.   I am 
hypoglycemic.


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Birth control pills raise copper levels 
because they raise estrogen.  I suggest to help with 
your hypoglycemia that you eat small amounts of
protein at each meal, and that you also consider
some adrenal supporting nutrients like pantothenic
Acid and vitamin C.


CAJASS:   You suggest potasium & magnesium for 
palpatations. Can't potasium be dangerous if levels 
are high how do we know?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   You are right.  But the combo I am
suggesting with the magnesium is a 200 mg. per 
three capsules which is way way below the danger
point.


BayouClog1:   In reference to earlier question of 
mine. I have a problem with water retention, that is 
why I want to drink more water. Does body get used
 to all this water


Ann Louise Gittleman:   It can sometimes, but oftentimes the 
water retention can also be caused by weak 
adrenals.   Do you have low blood pressure - 
a common symptom of adrenal burnout?


BayouClog1:   Not really.


Ann Louise Gittleman:	Then, my dear, why not consider B6 
and sea salt to hold your water?


Lacewing28:   How can Progest balance our body 
with estrogen, since it is progesterone?


Ann Louise Gittleman:   Once again, let me reiterate.  Although 
the progesterone cream contains the progesterone 
once the progesterone receptor sites are filled,  in 
many cases the body uses the progesterone to 
satisfy its estrogen needs.


Dearest:    Ann Louise, thank you for sharing your
nutritional expertise with us tonight in
Power Surge.  It was a fascinating and enlightening
evening, and we hope you join us again in Power 
Surge very soon.


Dearest: 	Anyone interested in purchasing any 
of Ann Louise's books can do so online by clicking here -- 
"Super Nutrition For Menopause" and "Your body
Knows Best,"  plus her latest books, " Get The Sugar 
Out: 501 Simple Ways To Cut The Sugar In Any Diet,"  and 
"Get The Salt Out:501 Ways To Cut The Salt Out Of Any Diet," 

Additional information about Ann Louise can be obtained 
by calling 1-800-888-4353.


Dearest: 	Let us show our appreciation to Ann Louise Gittleman
for a wonderfully informative chat.


CescaSF:	Many many thanks!!!
CAJASS: 	{S applause
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Dearest: 	{{{{{{{{{ ANN LOUISE, THANK YOU! }}}}}}}
BayouClog1: 	{S cheering
LMossholde:	Thanks
MIMISUSAN: 	{S women
Mheenie:        Thank you
Dougmar:        Many thanks
MissR30:        Thanks for the great chat
GrnMgk:  	Thanks!!!  Dearest, Can the power surge
library (transcripts of chat) still be found on AOL?
Dearest: 	They're all on the Web site, GrnMgk..
in the File/Chat Log Library :)
Lacewing28:	Thanks
LeggyBlnde:     Thank you!
BColl38000:  	thanks
GinRosebud:     Thank you!!!
Dearest: 	{S applause
BOOST23:	Thanks
CAJASS: 	{S Thank you
Dearest: 	{S women
DMM412:         Thanks very much
BChilltop:	You're a miracle answer lady_Yeah!
CAJASS: 	{S thanks
HMcgill:   	Thanks, bless you for all your good infor
Dearest:       E-mail me if you have any quesitons 
about the log of this chat.
BChilltop:	Dearest-Thank you for all you do for us!
CAJASS: 	S{thnkyou

Ann Louise Gittleman:	Thank you all for your great questions.


Dearest: 	Thanks for those *wonderful* answers, 
Ann Louise :)


Ann Louise Gittleman:	I appreciate your interest.


Dearest:    Goodnight, everyone. 


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