{"id":518,"date":"2024-03-27T18:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T18:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mariaseltmann.com\/?p=518"},"modified":"2025-03-27T16:40:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T16:40:11","slug":"lady-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mariaseltmann.com\/en\/brainlog\/lady-shot\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201eLady Shot\u201c"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Using the<strong> \u201cLady Shot\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0, we can support our body and brain in hormonally demanding phases and thus reduce symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain or depressive moods. We can act on the challenge as smart brain users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem and Goal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the problem?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature has arranged a woman's body in such a way that at a certain time of our cycle, the <strong>hormones estrogen and progesterone<\/strong> drop sharply. If this drop is very pronounced, we notice corresponding symptoms, such as headaches, abdominal pain or depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the goal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As smart brain users, we can do many things to alleviate these symptoms by learning what happens in our bodies and applying that knowledge accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welchen Helfer kannst Du nutzen, um das Ziel zu erreichen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mit dem\u00a0Helfer<strong> \u201cLady Shot\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0as smart brain users, we can support our hormone balance in the luteal phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ladies among us know only too well that our bodies are under the influence of our hormones. Of course, this is also the case with men, but the change is often clearly noticeable in women. Nature has arranged it in such a way that at a certain time of our cycle, the <strong>hormone progesterone,<\/strong> among other things, drops sharply. If this drop is very pronounced, we notice corresponding symptoms, such as headaches, abdominal pain or depressive moods. <br><br><strong>But there is something we can do to alleviate these symptoms.<\/strong>These sypmtoms are triggered, among other things, by the increase in inflammatory processes. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We can support our body during this time by mitigating <strong>the inflammatory reactions.<\/strong>The following mixture \u2013 loosely based on <strong>Dr. Stacy Sims <sup data-fn=\"fba15325-93eb-48b1-9915-d0ff20e25669\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#fba15325-93eb-48b1-9915-d0ff20e25669\" id=\"fba15325-93eb-48b1-9915-d0ff20e25669-link\">1<\/a><\/sup><\/strong> \u2013 can reduce PMS symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 gram of omega-3 fatty acids<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>45 milligrams of zinc<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>200 milligrams of magnesium<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>80 milligrams of willow bark extract<\/strong> (or aspirin, because some people can't tolerate willow bark)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30 mg saffron extract<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional <strong>Optional turmeric and ginger extract<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bei niedrigem Ferritinwert im Blut (bei Frauen h\u00e4ufig der Fall): Eisen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why does it work? <\/strong><br>Inflammatory processes play a major role here. When sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, decrease, this triggers the release of inflammatory compounds such as prostaglandins and the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2), which play a major role in fluid balance in the body.<br><br>The efficacy of willow bark extract on inflammation has been well studied 2. Together with turmeric and ginger extract and omega 3, COX-2 can not only be inhibited, but it can also trigger anti-inflammatory mechanisms. <sup data-fn=\"a480d3e1-663a-4c79-a22d-22addd3f1b4e\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#a480d3e1-663a-4c79-a22d-22addd3f1b4e\" id=\"a480d3e1-663a-4c79-a22d-22addd3f1b4e-link\">2<\/a><\/sup>. Zusammen mit Kurkuma-, Ingwer Extrakt und Omega 3 kann COX-2 nicht nur gehemmt werden, sondern es k\u00f6nnen auch entz\u00fcndungshemmende Mechanismen ausgel\u00f6st werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnesium is involved in many metabolism processes and can reduce the effects of stress and relieve muscle spasms. The body uses more magnesium and zinc during the luteal phase. Increasing magnesium and zinc levels can therefore help relieve pain and cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iron is important for the conversion of tryptophan into 5-HTP, the precursor of serotonin and also melatonin. Also, the active ingredients in saffron extract can increase the release of serotonin in the brain, thereby leading to the improvement of symptoms <sup data-fn=\"c6f29067-d9c2-48b7-b9fd-f379514c163e\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#c6f29067-d9c2-48b7-b9fd-f379514c163e\" id=\"c6f29067-d9c2-48b7-b9fd-f379514c163e-link\">3<\/a><\/sup> . <strong>There is evidence that low serotonin levels increase symptoms<\/strong> <sup data-fn=\"e36a2104-a99e-494e-ad08-28210b6f9dbf\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#e36a2104-a99e-494e-ad08-28210b6f9dbf\" id=\"e36a2104-a99e-494e-ad08-28210b6f9dbf-link\">4<\/a><\/sup>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\"We know that estrogen and progesterone have an impact on serotonin levels, which in turn has a direct effect on mood.\"<\/p>\n<cite><strong>Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, this mixture should be seen as a supplement to a balanced lifestyle, light exercise, good and above all protein-rich nutrition and few harmful substances are the basis on which the recommended cocktail is built during this time. <br>Progesterone-promoting foods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vegetables: tomatoes, cucumber, celery, carrots, garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeds and cereals: buckwheat, oats, flaxseed, sunflower seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruits: lemons, bananas and berries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts: hazelnuts, almonds and pistachios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Herbs and spices: yarrow, honey clover, lady's mantle, saffron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More on the subject<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1069032\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1069032\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amjmed.com\/article\/S0002-9343(98)00091-6\/abstract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cyclooxygenase-1 and Cyclooxygenase-2 Selectivity of Widely Used Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes\"><li id=\"fba15325-93eb-48b1-9915-d0ff20e25669\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drstacysims.com\/blog\/nail-a-pr-at-every-phase-of-your-menstrual-cycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.drstacysims.com\/blog\/nail-a-pr-at-every-phase-of-your-menstrual-cycle<\/a> <a href=\"#fba15325-93eb-48b1-9915-d0ff20e25669-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"a480d3e1-663a-4c79-a22d-22addd3f1b4e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25997859\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark<\/a> <a href=\"#a480d3e1-663a-4c79-a22d-22addd3f1b4e-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 2\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"c6f29067-d9c2-48b7-b9fd-f379514c163e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1471-0528.2007.01652.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1471-0528.2007.01652.x<\/a> <a href=\"#c6f29067-d9c2-48b7-b9fd-f379514c163e-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 3\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"e36a2104-a99e-494e-ad08-28210b6f9dbf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpg.de\/19816722\/0127-nepf-depression-vor-den-tagen-serotonin-transporter-im-gehirn-erhoeht-149575-x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Die pr\u00e4menstruelle Depression ist auf eine Fehlregulierung des Neurotransmitters Serotonin im Gehirn zur\u00fcckzuf\u00fchren <\/a> <a href=\"#e36a2104-a99e-494e-ad08-28210b6f9dbf-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 4\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Durch einen \u201cLady Shot\u201d\u00a0k\u00f6nnen wir als smarte Gehirnbenutzerinnen unseren K\u00f6rper und unser Gehirn in hormonell anspruchsvollen Phasen unterst\u00fctzen und so Symptome, wie Kopfschmerzen, Unterleibsschmerzen oder auch depressive Verstimmungen verringern.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"[{\"content\":\"<a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.drstacysims.com\/blog\/nail-a-pr-at-every-phase-of-your-menstrual-cycle\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener\\\">https:\/\/www.drstacysims.com\/blog\/nail-a-pr-at-every-phase-of-your-menstrual-cycle<\/a>\",\"id\":\"fba15325-93eb-48b1-9915-d0ff20e25669\"},{\"content\":\"<a href=\\\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25997859\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener\\\">Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark<\/a>\",\"id\":\"a480d3e1-663a-4c79-a22d-22addd3f1b4e\"},{\"content\":\"<a href=\\\"https:\/\/obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1471-0528.2007.01652.x\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener\\\">https:\/\/obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.1471-0528.2007.01652.x<\/a>\",\"id\":\"c6f29067-d9c2-48b7-b9fd-f379514c163e\"},{\"content\":\"<a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.mpg.de\/19816722\/0127-nepf-depression-vor-den-tagen-serotonin-transporter-im-gehirn-erhoeht-149575-x\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener\\\">Die pr\u00e4menstruelle Depression ist auf eine Fehlregulierung des Neurotransmitters Serotonin im Gehirn zur\u00fcckzuf\u00fchren 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