help with nutrition

[Mill Mill]

Hi, ive recently started become worried about my weight as I believe I am quite underweight. I eat a largely meat based diet, and eat regularly but I never seem to gain any weight, which I believe must be down to a fast metabolism.



Could anyone help me with suggestion on things to eat that can help me gain wight?



Thanks a lot for your help





~Adam

[anxiousmomtobe?]

If you are eating well balanced meals following the food guide, I wouldn't worry about weight,.



Weight training will definitely add weight.



As you get older I promise you WILL gain weight!!  (Then you will be wishing for the good old days.)

[Passionate about Prevention]

Check out the website www.5pillars.com.  It has some really good info.

[nutri]

Vitex is also known as Chaste Tree Berry, Vitex agnus-castus or monk's pepper. It is a fruity herb plant that grows in Mediterranean countries and central Asia. Vitex is a natural remedy that aids women with problems in infertility, premenstrual syndrome, menstrual difficulties, acne, fibrocystic breast disease and heavy menstruation.

Vitex helps to lengthen luteal phase defects and helps to lower high prolactin levels, both of which causes infertility. However, Vitex does not contain hormones - its benefits stem from its actions upon the pituitary gland - specifically upon the production of lutenizing hormone. This helps to increase the production of progesterone - thus helping to regulate the menstrual cycle. It also aids in decreasing prolactin levels. A breastfeeding mom, for example, would produce a high level of prolactin, thus the natural birth control effect. But in decreasing the prolactin levels - it may enable a woman to finally become pregnant.

I've heard it said both ways about when and how much vitex should be taken. Some say to take it from menstruation to ovulation - stopping once ovulation has been established and then continuing again if menstruation should occur. Others have said it is safe to take all month long - stopping if pregnancy should occur. On this argument - the effects vitex has on a woman's hormones can benefit her throughout her entire cycle. Also, it may be a smart practice to discontinue any supplements during menstruation, to allow the body to completely cleanse itself. I would suggest reading the bottle and asking a health professional about the dosage and time to take vitex.

Vitex is not a fast acting herb and may take several months to build up in your system. I have read that when using vitex to treat infertility you can take it up to 12 to 18 months - or until pregnancy occurs. Should pregnancy not occur in that time span, seek the advice of a health care professional for the next steps in achieving pregnancy. Another note of caution - you cannot take vitex while taking the fertility drug Clomid - or any drug like Clomid. It seems that Vitex and Clomid counter act each other.





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