Case in point: It often takes two drugs to treat a urinary-tract infection (UTI)—an antibiotic to treat the UTI and an anti-fungal drug to treat the yeast infection caused by the antibiotic. This limited way of addressing female health concerns is what prompts many women to explore alternatives, namely nutritional supplements and preventive strategies that address underlying problems, not just their symptoms.
That’s why The Vitamin Cure for Women’s Health Problems by Helen Saul Case is such a smart home-reference find. Written by a female researcher who speaks from personal experience in dealing with her own health concerns, this book offers great nutritional guidance, natural alternative options, and vitamins that actually can cure what ails many women. Our health partners at WellBella magazine caught up with the author to talk about the inspiration behind the book as well as some of the best tips and insights from it.
Author Helen Saul Case said she set out to create a book that seeks to create an environment similar to sitting down with a good friend who just happens to have stacks of vitamin research at her fingertips.
wb | What inspired this book?
hsc | I was raised in a household where vitamins and nutrition were the answers to our illnesses, and more often for the prevention of illness. After leaving home and dealing with my own “feminine ailments,” not only did drugs not cure what I suffered from, they actually made things worse. This book stems from my desire to help women help themselves. Of course, we should go to our doctor with our health concerns. But wouldn’t it be nice to not need to go?
wb | How can nutrition treat common female disorders?
hsc | Many women know the value of great nutrition, but knowing exactly how to use nutrition and high doses of vitamins to treat our health issues is another story. What vitamins should we take? How much? Do they work? Well, let it be heard here: Vitamins do work, and you don’t have to take my word for it. Information in The Vitamin Cure for Women’s Health Problems is backed up with hundreds of scientific references that provide plenty of support for the safety and efficacy of vitamin therapy.
wb | You probably wouldn’t get a lot of the information in your book from your doctor. Why do you think that is?
hsc | As talented and educated as your doctors are, their tool bag is filled with drugs, not vitamins; their solutions are medical solutions; their cures are based on a physician’s training. You just won’t find natural alternatives in the medical-pharmaceutical tool bag. We can choose to keep returning to the doctor, or we can choose a path leading away from the disease-medicate-disease-medicate spin cycle. This path is called education, and it takes bravery.
wb | What is one of the most important things a woman can do to protect her health?
hsc | There is no one-step solution for better health. However, we can make our bodies as healthy as possible so they become inhospitable hosts for sickness. We need to eat right and drink plenty of water; take our vitamins; drink fresh, raw vegetable juice; exercise; and take steps to reduce stress. I guess what I’m suggesting isn’t easy. But isn’t suffering from sickness harder?
wb | Did you discover any surprises when doing the research for this book?
hsc | There is so much information out there about how well vitamins work, but we are far more likely to see drug ads on TV and hear about negative vitamin reports. We have access to decades of research that show vitamins are safe and effective. What is surprising is that we rarely get to hear about this positive vitamin research. It’s time for a change.
wb | How do you feel about oral contraceptives?
hsc | I know many women who take the pill and are very happy with their choice. I also know many women who have suffered for years with the consequences of that choice. If you are going to use hormonal contraceptives, you should be aware that your need for certain nutrients increases. For example, a study showed that 75% of women who use oral contraceptives and do not take B6 supplements are deficient in B6.
wb | You mention in the book that a craving for pickles and cheese may mean that you need more calcium. Can share any other examples of physical signs that may indicate a nutritional deficiency?
hsc | Feeling moody lately? B vitamins should be on the menu. Vitamin C is another mood enhancer. Are you suffering from menstrual cramps or leg cramps? More magnesium may be just what you need. When you feel out of balance, it is your body’s way of calling your attention to an issue. The trick is to learn your body, and then learn what it needs and what to do that works best for you. –
• Excerpts courtesy of WellBella magazine.
To soak up more of Helen Saul Case's wealth of knowledge on women's health, check out The Vitamin Cure for Women Health's Problems at www.basichealthpub.com or www.amazon.com. Also follow our partner WellBella at www.wellbella.com for more straightforward health advice everyday.
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