Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Blood Type Profile and Related Diet at Menopause


Blood Type and Menopause

Menopause affects every midlife woman regardless of blood type, but knowing this piece of vital information will help you negotiate this hormonal transition in the best of health.

If you are blood type O…

If you are following your blood type diet and exercising regularly, you are less susceptible to some of the most common risk factors associated with hormone depletion, including osteoporosis and heart disease.  Your greatest vulnerabilities at this time of life involve inflammatory diseases, metabolic syndrome and poor thyroid regulation – all which can be mediated by diet.

If you are blood type A…

You are most vulnerable by a host of conditions triggered by hormone depletion, but hormone replacement for type A’s is not recommended.  Your optimal diet is vegetarian with limited amounts of fish and poultry and greater amounts of vegetables, beans, fruits, organic soy foods (tofu, edamame), and healthy grains like quinoa and amaranth. Reducing stress will also help you to remain balanced – A’s tend to produce more of the hormone cortisol when stressed, which can place strain on your heart and exacerbate hormonal imbalance.

If you are blood type B…

You have a generally good prognosis for common effects of hormone depletion (osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer) – as long as you follow the type B diet.  Your optimal diet includes a balanced mix of meat, fish, dairy, fruits, vegetables and nuts.  Avoid chicken, corn, soy, and wheat.  Conditions that may affect mid-life women are urinary tract infections and insulin resistance, but these can be mediated by diet.

If you are blood type AB…

With a higher risk for blood clots and certain types of cancer, type AB’s should avoid hormone replacement therapy.  More bad news for AB’s – they have the highest instance of osteoporosis of all blood types.  To counteract these issues, enjoy a mix of calcium-rich foods, fish, soy, dairy, fruits, and vegetables and avoid chicken and corn.

By following your blood type guidelines, you can minimize the discomforts associated with the changes of menopause.


Eat Right for Your Type

The concept to "Eat Right For Your Type" - or the "Blood Type Diet" - is based on research conducted by Peter D'Adamo, ND, who claims that people fare better (including with weight management), when tailoring their diet to their specific blood types. He proposes that lectins cause agglutination (clotting) of blood cells in someone with the wrong blood type, which in turn may create serious liver or kidney problems as visible under a microscope.

He further theorizes that elevated urine indican levels- prevalent in many gastrointestinal diseases such as celiac disease, diverticulitis, pancreatic insufficiency, inflammatory bowel diseases and others - can also be attributed to specific blood types affecting the interactions of foods with intestinal bacteria, and creating polyamine abnormalities.

In addition, different blood types, according to Peter D'Adamo, affect the body's secretory performance in respect to digestive juices, whereby a Type O for instance is capable of producing higher than average stomach acid levels, which could lead to a greater incidence of gastric ulcers.  As a result, he advises that:

Blood type O …

… should basically stick to a high protein diet (including red meat), low carbs, and enriched with fruits and vegetables.  They should limit the intake of wheat germ, whole-wheat products, corn, and avoid dairy products and most nuts. Type O types are commonly affected with hypothyroidism, high stomach acid (leading to ulcers), and thinner blood with greater resistance to blood clotting.

Blood type A …

… should basically stick to fruits and vegetables (high carbs / low fat). They have thicker blood than other blood types, a sensitive immune system, and should not consume dairy products, animal fats, meats, and some grains. They are at a heightened risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.

Blood type B …

… should consume a balanced diet (fruits and vegetables, grains, fish, dairy, meat, but avoid chicken).  They have the best chance of bypassing or overcoming everyday types of diseases, including heart disease and cancer.

Blood type AB …

… should consume a mostly vegetarian diet, and only on rare occasions some fish, meat (no chicken), and dairy.


Menopause support protocols

The D'Adamo Health Protocols are a series of naturopathic techniques that you can use to enhance your health and vitality. These should not be done as substitution for the services of a licensed practitioner and are not to be used in the treatment, prevention or diagnosis of any specific disease. Use this protocol for 6 weeks to address the menopause symptoms.

BLOOD GROUP A

1. Fem Balance: 1-2 capsules, 1-3 times daily
2. Phytocal A (ABO-specific Multimineral): 2 capsules, 2-3 times daily
3. Aromastat (Chamomile: Matricaria recutita) standardized to 1.2% Apigenin: 225 mg, 1 capsule, 2-3 times daily
4. Polyvite A (ABO-specific Multivitamin): 2 capsules, twice daily
5. Soy Isoflavones: 50 mg, 1 capsule daily
6. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate): 50 mg, 1 capsule daily

BLOOD GROUP B

1. Fem Balance: 1-2 capsules, 1-3 times daily
2. Methyl 12 Plus (Methylcobalamin): 1000 mcg, 1-2 capsules at bedtime
3. Phytocal B (ABO-specific Multimineral): 2 capsules, 2-3 times daily
4. Polyvite B (ABO-specific Multivitamin): 2 capsules, twice daily
5. Magnesium: 350 mg, 2 capsules, twice daily

BLOOD GROUP AB

1. Fem Balance: 1-2 capsules, 1-3 times daily
2. Phytocal AB (ABO-specific Multimineral): 2 capsules, 2-3 times daily
3. Sip Right 4 Your Type Tea B (Sage Leaves: Salvia officinalis): 153 mg, 1 cup of tea, 2-3 times daily
4. Polyvite AB (ABO-specific Multivitamin): 2 capsules, twice daily
5. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate): 50 mg, 1 capsule daily

BLOOD GROUP O

1. Fem Balance: 1-2 capsules, 1-3 times daily
2. Phytocal O (ABO-specific Multimineral): 2 capsules, 2-3 times daily
3. Polyvite O (ABO specific Multivitamin): 2 capsules, twice daily
4. Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): 500 mg, 1 capsule, twice daily
5. Vervain (Verbena officinalis) Tea: 1-2 cups daily

NON-SECRETORS

1. All GenoTypes Multi-mineral (Boron): 0.5 mg, 2 capsules, twice daily
2. Vitamin A, 10,000 IU: 1 capsule daily

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS USABLE BY ALL GROUPS

1. Phyto D 2000 (Vitamin D Formula): 2000 IU, 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily
2. Hytrax (Dandelion): 1-2 capsules, twice daily

NOTES: Do not take Black Cohosh if you have high blood pressure or heart disease.




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