The Essential Oil Menopause Solution Bibliography

Agnoli, A., V. Andreoli, M. Casacchia, and R. Cerbo. 1976. “Effect of S-adenosyl-{l}-methionine (SAMe) Upon Depressive Symptoms. Journal of Psychiatric Research 13, no. 1: 43–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3956(76)90008-X.

Aguilar, M. 2015. “Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in the United States, 2003-2012.” The Journal of the American Medical Association 313, no. 19: 1973. 
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Aguiar, S., and T. Borowski. 2013. “Neuropharmacological Review of the Nootropic Herb Bacopa monnieri.” Rejuvenation Research 16, no. 4: 313–326. https://doi.org/10.1089/rej.2013.1431.


Akbari, M., V. Ostadmohammadi, K. B Lankarani, et al. 2018. “The Effects of Alpha-lipoic Acid Supplementation on Glucose Control and Lipid Profiles Among Patients with Metabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.” Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental 87: 56-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.metabol.2018.07.002.

Akhtari, E., F. Raisi, M. Keshavarz, et al. 2014. “Tribulus terrestris for Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Women: Randomized Double-blind Placebo - Controlled Study.” Daru: Journal of Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences 22, no. 1: 40. https://doi.org/10.1186/2008-2231-22-40.

Altarac, S. and D. Papeš, D. 2014. “Use of D‐mannose in Prophylaxis of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs ) in Women.” BJU International 113: 9-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.12492.

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. “Autoimmune Disease…” https://www.aarda.org/news-information/statistics. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2015.4260.

American Thyroid Association. “General Information.” https://www.thyroid.org/media-main/press-room/.

Andersen, M.L., R.A. Bittencourt, I.B. Antunes, and S. Tufik. 2006. “Effects of progesterone on sleep: a possible pharmacological treatment for sleep-breathing disorders?” Current Medicinal Chemistry 13, no. 29: 3575-82. 
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Asama, T., H. Matsuzaki, S. Fukushima, et al. 2018. “Royal Jelly Supplementation Improves Menopausal Symptoms Such as Backache, Low Back Pain, and Anxiety in Postmenopausal Japanese Women.” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine:eCAM 2018: 4868412. https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/4868412.

Ayers, B., M. Forshaw, and M.S. Hunter. 2010. “The Impact of Attitudes Towards the Menopause on Women’s Symptom Experience: A Systematic Review.” Maturitas 65, no. 1: 28-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2009.10.016.

Babb, S. M., L. L. Wald, B. M. Cohen, et al. 2002. “Chronic Citicoline Increases Phosphodiesters in the Brains of Healthy Older Subjects: An In Vivo Phosphorus Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study.” Psychopharmacology 161, no. 3: 248–254. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-002-1045-y.

Bahn Chair, R.S., H.B. Burch, D.S. Cooper, et. al. 2011. “Hyperthyroidism and Other Causes of Thyrotoxicosis: Management Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.” Endocrine Practice 17, no. 3: 456-520. https://doi.org/10.1089/thy.2010.0417.

Baird, D. D., D. B. Dunson, M. C. Hill, et al. 2003. “High Cumulative Incidence of Uterine Leiomyoma in Black and White Women: Ultrasound Evidence.” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 188, no. 1: 100–107. https://doi.org/10.1067/mob.2003.99.

Benedict, C., H. Vogel, W. Jonas, et al. 2016. “Gut microbiota and Glucometabolic Alterations in Response to Recurrent Partial Sleep Deprivation in Normal-weight Young Individuals.” Molecular Metabolism 5, no. 12: 1175–1186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molmet.2016.10.003.

Bird, Julia K., Rachel A. Murphy, Eric D. Ciappio, and Michael I. McBurney. 2017. “Risk of Deficiency in Multiple Concurrent Micronutrients in Children and Adults in the United States.” Nutrients 9, no. 7 (Jun. 21): 655. https://do.org/10.3390/nu9070655.

Boneva, R. S., J.M. Lin, and E.R. Unger. 2015. “Early menopause and other gynecologic risk indicators for chronic fatigue syndrome in women.” Menopause 22, no. 8: 826–834. https://doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000000411.

Born, L., G. Koren, E. Lin, and M. Steiner. 2008. “A New, Female-specific Irritability Rating Scale.” Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience:JPN 33, no. 4: 344–354. PMID: 18592028.

Breus, Michael J. 2019. “3 Amazing Benefits of GABA.” Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sleep-newzzz/201901/3-amazing-benefits-gaba.

Brown, R., P. L. Gerbarg, and Z. Ramazanov. “Rhodiola rosea: A Phytomedicinal Overview.” http://www.medref.se/rosenrot/Brown_Rhodiola_rosea.pdf.

Byun, J-I, Y. Y. Shin, S-E Chung, and W. C. Shin. 2018. “Safety and Efficacy of Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid from Fermented Rice Germ in Patients with Insomnia Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial.” Journal of Clinical Neurology 14, no. 3: 291-95. https://doi.org/10-3988/jcn.2018.14.3.291.

Calabrese, C., W. L. Gregory, M. Leo, et al. 2008. “Effects of a Standardized Bacopa monnieri Extract on Cognitive Performance, Anxiety, and Depression in the Elderly: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial.” Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 14, no. 6: 707–713. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2008.0018.

Caliceti, C., P. Rizzo, and A. Cicero. 2015. “Potential Benefits of Berberine in the Management of Perimenopausal Syndrome.” Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity no. 1: 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/723093.

Calsolaro, V., G. Pasqualetti, F. Niccolai, et al. 2017. “Thyroid Disrupting Chemicals.” International Journal of Molecular Sciences 18, no. 12: 2583. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms18122583.

Campbell, K.E., L. Dennerstein, M. Tacey, and C.E. Szoeke. 2017. “The Trajectory of Negative Mood and Depressive Symptoms Over Two Decades.” Maturitas 95 (Jan.): 36-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2016.10.011.

Cascella, R., E. Evangelisti, M. Zampagni, et al. 2014. “S-linolenoyl Glutathione Intake Extends Life-span and Stress Resistance via Sir-2.1 Upregulation in Caenorhabditis elegans.” Free Radical Biology and Medicine 73: 127–135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2014.05.004.

Castaneda, Ruben. 2018. “Why Many Women Unnecessarily Get a Hysterectomy.” U.S. News and World Report. https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2018-01-18/why-many-women-unnecessarily-get-a-hysterectomy.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Antibiotic Prescribing and Use.” https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/stewardship-report/outpatient.html.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2019. “QuickStats: Percentage of Women Aged ⪰50 Years Who Have Had a Hysterectomy, By Race/Ethnicity and Year - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2008 and 2018.” Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 68, no. 31: 935. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6841a3.htm.

Chen, H. Y., P. H. Lin, Y. H. Shih, et al. 2019. “Natural Antioxidant Resveratrol Suppresses Uterine Fibroid Cell Growth and Extracellular Matrix Formation In Vitro and In Vivo.” Antioxidants 8, no. 4: 99. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox8040099.

Chen, Y. F., K. Wang, K., Y. Z. Zhang, et al. 2016. “In Vitro Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Three Fatty Acids from Royal Jelly.” Mediators of inflammation 2016: 3583684. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/3583684.

Chen, Y.J., Y.T. Li, B.S. Huang, et al. 2015. “Medical treatment for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.” Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 54, no. 5: 483-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjog.2015.08.001.

Christie, A. D., E. Seery, and J.A. Kent. 2016. “Physical activity, sleep quality, and self-reported fatigue across the adult lifespan.” Experimental Gerontology 77: 7–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2016.02.001.

Clarke, G., R. M Stilling, P. J. Kennedy, et al. 2014. “Gut Microbiota: The Neglected Endocrine Organ.” Molecular Endocrinology 28, no. 8: 1221-1238. https://doi.org/10.1210/me.2014-1108.

Cohen, M. M. 2014. “Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A Herb for All Reasons.” Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine 5, no. 4: 251–259. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-9476.146554.

Collado Yurrita, L., I. San Mauro Martín, M. J. Ciudad-Cabañas, et al. 2014. “Effectiveness of Inulin Intake on Indicators of Chronic Constipation; A Meta-analysis of Controlled Randomized Clinical Trials.” Nutricion Hospitalaria 30, no. 2: 244–252. https://doi.org/10.3305/nh.2014.30.2.7565.

Daher, R., T. Yazbeck, J. B. Jaoude, and B. Abboud. 2009. “Consequences of Dysthyroidism on the Digestive Tract and Viscera.” World Journal of Gastroenterology 15, no. 23: 2834–2838. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.2834.

Dalal, P. K., and M. Agarwal. 2015. “Postmenopausal Syndrome.” Indian Journal of Psychiatry 57(Suppl 2): S222–S232. https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5545.161483.

D'anna, R. 2012. “Myo-inositol and Melatonin in Menopausal Transition.” U.S. National Library of Medicine. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01115127. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01115127.

de Andrade, K. Q., F. A. Moura, J. M. dos Santos, et al. 2015. “Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Hepatic Diseases: Therapeutic Possibilities of N-Acetylcysteine.” International Journal of Molecular Sciences 16, no. 12: 30269–30308. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms161226225.

de Oliveira, I. J., V. V. de Souza, V. Motta, and S. L. Da-Silva. 2015. “Effects of Oral Vitamin C Supplementation on Anxiety in Students: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.” Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences: PJBS 18, no. 1: 11–18. https://doi.org/10.3923/pjbs.2015.11.18.

Designs for Health. “Amino-D-Tox.” https://shop.designsforhealth.com/amino-d-tox.

Designs for Health. “Brain Vitale.” http://catalogue.designsforhealth.ca/BrainVitale.pdf.

Designs for Health. “Thyroid Synergy.” https://shop.designsforhealth.com/thyroid-synergy?quantity=1&custcol_dfh_size=13.

Desmawati, D. and D. Sulastri. 2019. “Phytoestrogens and Their Health Effect.” Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences 7, no. 3: 495-499. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.086.

Dienes K. A., N.A. Hazel, and C.L. Hammen. 2013. “Cortisol Secretion in Depressed, and At-Risk Adults.” Psychoneuroendocrinology 38, no. 6: 927-940. doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2012.09.019.

Dillon, P. F., R. S Root-Bernstein, and C. M. Lieder. 2004. “Antioxidant-Independent Ascorbate Enhancement of Catecholamine-induced Contractions of Vascular Smooth Muscle.” American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology 286, no. 6: H2353–H2360. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00968.2003.

Ditzen, B., J. Germann, N. Meuwly, et al. 2019. “Intimacy as Related to Cortisol Reactivity and Recovery in Couples Undergoing Psychosocial Stress.” Psychosomatic Medicine 81, no. 1: 16–25. https://doi.org/10.1097/PSY.0000000000000633.

Domenici, L., M. Monti, C. Bracchi, et al. 2016. “D-mannose: A Promising Support for Acute Urinary Tract Infections in Women: A Pilot Study.” European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences 20: 2920-2925. https://www.europeanreview.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2920-2925-D-mannose-a-promising-support-for-acute-urinary-tract-infections-in-women.-A-pilot-study.pdf.

Domingo, S. and A. Pellicer. 2009. “Overview of Current Trends in Hysterectomy.” Expert Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology 4, no. 6: 673-685.

Ebani, V. V., S. Nardoni, F. Bertelloni, et al. 2018. “Antimicrobial Activity of Five Essential Oils Against Bacteria and Fungi Responsible for Urinary Tract Infections.” Molecules 23, no. 7: 1668. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules23071668.

Epel E. S., E. H. Blackburn, J. Lin et al. 2004. “Accelerated Telomere Shortening in Response to Life Stress.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 101, no. 49: 17312–17315. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0407162101.

Epperson, C.N., M.D. Sammel, T.L. Bale, et al. 2017. “Adverse Childhood Experiences and Risk for First-Episode Major Depression During the Menopause Transition.” Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 78, no. 3: e298–e307. https://doi.org/10.4088/JCP.16m10662.

Fallahi, P., S. M. Ferrari, G. Elia, et al. 2018. “Myo-inositol in Autoimmune Thyroiditis, and Hypothyroidism.” Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders 19, no. 4: 349–354. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11154-018-9477-9.
Fernández, S., C. Wasowski, A. C. Paladini, and M. Marder. 2004. “Sedative and sleep-enhancing properties of linarin, a flavonoid-isolated from Valeriana officinalis.” Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 77, no. 2: 399-404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbb.2003.12.003.

Filler, K., D. Lyon, J. Bennett, N. McCain, et al. 2014. “Association of Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Fatigue: A Review of the Literature.” BBA Clinical 1: 12–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbacli.2014.04.001.

Freedman, R., and T. Roehrs. 2007. “Sleep Disturbance in Menopause.” Menopause 14, no. 5: 826-9. https://doi.org/10.1097/gme.0b013e3180321a22.

Freeman, E.W., M.D. Sammel, H. Lin, et al. 2005. “The Role of Anxiety and Hormonal Changes in Menopausal Hot Flashes.” Menopause 12, no. 3: 258-266. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.GME.0000142440.49698.b7.

Gartoulla, P., R. Worsley, R. J. Bell, and S. R. Davis. 2015. “Moderate to severe vasomotor and sexual symptoms remain problematic for women aged 60 to 65 years. Menopause 22, no. 7: 694–701. https://doi.org/10.1097/GME.0000000000000383.

Ghelardini, C., N. Galeotti, G. Salvatore, and G. Mazzanti. 1999. “Local Anaesthetic Activity of the Essential Oil of Lavandula angustifolia.” Planta Medica 65, no. 8: 700-3. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-1999-14045.

Glade, M. J., and K. Smith. 2015. “Phosphatidylserine and the Human Brain.” Nutrition 31, no. 6: 781–786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2014.10.014.

Golbidi, S., M. Badran, and I. Laher. 2011. “Diabetes and Alpha Lipoic Acid.” Frontiers in Pharmacology 2: 69. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2011.00069.

Gonzales G. F. 2012. “Ethnobiology and Ethnopharmacology of Lepidium meyenii (Maca), a Plant from the Peruvian Highlands.” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: eCAM 2012: 193496. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/193496.

Grady, D., and Sawaya, G.F. 2005. “Discontinuation of Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy.” The American Journal of Medicine 118, no. 12, Supp. 2: 163–165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.09.051.

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Granzotto, A., and P. Zatta, P. 2014. “Resveratrol and Alzheimer's Disease: Message in a Bottle on Red Wine and Cognition.” Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience 6: 95. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2014.00095.

Greenwood, M.R.C. and M. Oria, ed. 2008. “Use of Dietary Supplements by Military Personnel.” Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Dietary Supplement Use by Military Personnel. Washington, DC: National Academies Press. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK3986/.

Haapakoski, R., J. Mathieu, K. P. Ebmeier, et al. 2015. “Cumulative Meta-analysis of Interleukins 6 and 1β, Tumour Necrosis Factor α and C-reactive Protein in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder.” Brain, Behavior, and Immunity 49: 206–215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2015.06.001.

Habtemariam, S. 2016. “The Therapeutic Potential of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officialis) Diterpenes for Alzheimer’s Disease.” Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2016: 2680409. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/2680409.

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Jokar, T. O, L. T. Fourman, H. Lee, et al. 2018. “Higher TSH Levels Within the Normal Range Are Associated With Unexplained Infertility.” The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 103, no. 2: 632–639. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2017-02120.

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