Why
hormone testing? A primary marker of the aging process
in both men and women is reduction in normal hormone
levels which is responsible in large part for infertility,
decreased energy and muscle strength, loss of libido,
and an increase in the symptoms of menopause.
Hormone levels can be also be related to the symptoms
of PMS, sleep disorders, menopause, andropause, osteoporosis,
sex hormone imbalance, and heart health. Instead of
a prescription of Viagra you may want to try a more
holistic alternative such as hormone testing and rebalancing.
Why
saliva? Saliva collection is simple, noninvasive and
can be performed in the privacy of ones home. The
sample is sent by mail to the laboratory. The results
will be sent to the individual or the referring practitioner
within five working days following receipt of the
sample.
Who
should be tested for Hormone levels?
Those
concerned about decreasing hormone levels.
Cycling women experiencing PMS symptoms that may be
related to a hormonal imbalance.
Pre and postmenopausal women concerned with their
estradiol and progesterone levels for replacement
considerations.
Those wishing to monitor their hormone levels following
replacement therapy (oral, sublingual or topical),
and subsequently regulate their supplements levels.
Men concerned with their sexual drive and testosterone
levels.
Those with sleep disorders that wish to know their
natural melatonin levels.
Those with stress related disorders, fatigue, depression,
and immune weakness.
Indications
of Hormonal Imbalances
Chronic stress and related health problems
Lack of vitality and energy.
Muscle and joint pain.
Migraine headaches
Osteoporosis
Sleep disturbances
Poor memory
Alcohol Intolerance
Stress maladaption
Low sex drive
Low body temperature.
Adrenal
Stress Panel
The
adrenal hormones, cortisol and DHEA-SO4, are directly
involved in the body's growth, immune response, and
cardiovascular function. Cardiovascular disease, chronic
fatigue, depression, and osteoporosis are some of
the conditions that result from adrenal hormone imbalance.
They affect carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism,
act as anti-inflammatory agents, modulate thyroid
function and help in stress related conditions.
The adult Adrenal Stress Panel examines 6 samples
for cortisol and 3 samples for DHEA-SO4.
The cost of this panel is $ 95.00 US + shipping.
The adolescent (ages 8-14) Adrenal Stress Panel examines
6 samples for cortisol and 3 for DHEA-SO4. A pre-paid
collection kit may be obtained from the laboratory.
The cost of this panel is $95.00
US +shipping.
The
pediatric (ages (0-7) Adrenal Stress Panel examines
5 samples for cortisol.
The cost of this panel is $70.00
US +shipping.
Sample
Collection Times
Cortisol is collected at 8AM, Noon, 4pm, 8pm, Midnight
and 4am
DHEA-SQ4 is collected at 8 am 8pm and Midnight.
Female
Circadian Panel
The
Female Circadian Panel is designed to give the physician
a snapshot of the current hormonal status over a 24hour
period. Cycling women need to include the calendar
menses day along with time of day the specimen is
taken for proper laboratory reference range matching.
The Female Circadian Panel examines 6 samples for
cortisol, 3 samples for DHEA-SO4, 4 samples for melatonin
and 1 sample for estradiol, progesterone and testosterone.
A prepaid collection kit is available from the laboratory.
The cost of this panel is $225.00
includes shipping.
Sample Collection Times
Estradiol, progesterone and testosterone are collected
at 8 am
Cortisol is collected 8 am, noon, 4pm, 8pm, Midnight,
and 4 am.
DHEA is collected at 8 am, 8pm, Midnight
Melatonin is collected at 8 am, 8pm, midnight and
4 am.
Female Hormone Panel
Both
PMS sufferers and postmenopausal women usually experience
significant health changes. Many of the conditions
associated with PMS and menopause can be corrected
with natural replacement and /or nutritional therapies.
The key to successful supplementation is assessing
the individual by performing baseline and follow up
evaluation of their hormone status.
The Female Hormone Panel examines 7 samples for estradiol
and progesterone, 1 sample for testosterone, 6 samples
for cortisol, 4 samples for melatonin and 3 samples
for DHEA-SO4. A prepaid collection kit is available
from the laboratory. The
cost of this comprehensive profile is $275.00 US +
shipping.
New
cycle definition
For cycling (menstruating) women your new cycle begins
the day your bleeding starts.
For menopausal women day 2 is the day you start collecting
your samples.
Sample
Collecting Times
Estradiol and progesterone are collected at 8 am on
days 2,10,12,14,16,18 and 14 of the cycle
Cortisol is collected on day 2 at 8 am, noon, 4pm,
6pm, midnight, and 4 am.
DHEA is collected on day 2 at 8am, 8pm and midnight.
Melatonin is collected on day 2 at 8am, 8pm, midnight,
and 4am.
Testosterone is collected on day 2 at 8 am.
Male Hormone Panel
The Male Hormone Panel examines 1 sample for progesterone
and estradiol, 6 samples for cortisol, 4 samples for
melatonin, 4 samples for testosterone and 3 samples
for DHEA-SO4. All samples are collected throughout
the same day and at designated times. This allows
for adrenal stress and melatonin circadian evaluation.
A
prepaid collection kit is available from the laboratory.
The cost of this comprehensive
profile is $225.00 US includes shipping.
Sample
Collection Times
Testosterone is collected at 8am, noon, 8pm and midnight.
Progesterone and estradiol are collected at 8am
Cortisol is collected at 8am, noon, 4pm, 8pm, midnight,
and 4am
DHEA is collected at 8am, 8pm and Midnight
Melatonin is collected at 8am, 8pm, midnight, and
4am.
Once determined we can custom formulate products based
on the results from the Hormone panel tests.
These custom formulations cost
$65.00 + shipping for a 2oz. Jar (enough for 1 month
supply).
Contact
Sacred Space Healing Center to order your hormone
test panel. This includes collection kits, which will
be sent to you.
Biography
of Anusha Amen-Ra, C.N.C
Anusha
Amen-Ra anusha@sacredspaceretreats.com
is a Nutrition Consultant specializing in internal
cleansing and detoxification. His certification from
the Institute for Educational
Therapy now Bauman
College includes Diet Counseling, Nutrition
Education and Clinical Nutrition. Mr. Amen-Ra has
personal clients worldwide and his organizational
clients include 24-Hour Fitness, the AIDS
Project of the East Bay, Walden House Adolescent
Residential Facility and Breast Cancer Awareness
Planning Committee of Bayview-Hunters Point. Prior
to opening his nutrition consultancy, Anusha worked
in Biomedical Diagnostic sales for Curtin Matheson
Scientific, managed the Good Earth a vitamin/
health food store , and was a U.S. military officer.
He holds two B.A. degrees from the University of
South Florida and his travels include the Philippines,
Europe, Egypt and India. Anusha has been in
private practice for 15 years and is the Director
of Sacred Space Healing Center.
Testimonials
before 
after
"When
I first found Sacred Space Healing Center I weighed
152 lbs, had zero energy, and was on a high dose of
medication for depression. Now, a mere 6 months later,
I weigh 111, have boundless energy, and haven't take
medication of any kind in 4 months. Anusha's consultaion,
and continuous caring and contact, have made my dream
of health a reality. His nutritional analysis, and
subsequent kidney cleanse, were the jumpstart I needed
to achieve my goals. This, combined with the amazing
classes, wonderful massages, and - the icing on the
cake - the sauna (complete with surrounding garden),
make Sacred Space a remarkable place which enables
a person to renew their whole self. Their teachers
are talented and nurturing, and the classes are varied
and abundant. Every visit is calming and centering
- a reminder to take one's time in life. Sacred Space
is truly an oasis is this city, and one which every
person interested in attaining a new level of health
should visit. Currently, I am looking forward to going
through the fasting retreat they offer but, in the
meantime, every visit is like a mini-retreat in itself."
Sky
G. 5/25/03
The
kidney cleanse has effected me from the first day!
Since Day 1 there is no burning in my urine. The urgency
to urinate is gone and the flow is strong. I have
been getting "cleansing headaches" however
& I just drink more water & breathe. Contrary
to the foods I eat, my vibration is generally high;
I am sure that it why I am responding so quickly.
I have already made diet changes & have began
to crave healthier foods again & I get more in
balance with my Higher Self (again). I am so glad!
It feels good!
T.Scroggs
Oakland, CA
7/14/03
March
11, 2003
Dear
Mr. Amen-Ra
I
hope this letter finds you well. My name is Brent
and I attended your Internal Makeover Program presentation
on Friday , February 28th at Sacred Space Healing
Center. Your presentation was informative and added
a tremendous amount of information and structure to
what I have researched and tried concerning detoxification.
For years I have wanted to embark on a comprehensive
detoxification program but always seemed to lack the
structure, confidence and time. I feel that this time
is now because it will contribute to the deep and
intense personal and spiritual discoveries I am currently
working with.
What
attracts me most to the Internal Makeover Program
is your orientation to teaching your detoxification
methods as opposed to just providing instructions
to follow. I especially found your thoughts on parasites
and molds to me extremely revealing. More people need
to hear about these toxins in our foods and bodie4s.
In addition, I was drawn to your thoughts on how detoxification
has both a physical and emotional component as well
as how our body is already healing itself. Its integrative
orientation and length of time demonstrates its ability
to provide a solid base for healing and health to
be achieved and maintained.
I
have been a student and seeker of spiritual and physical
healing and find myself to be at a crucial growing
phase. By healing work has increased my awareness
between emotions and long-time physical ailments.
It is amazing the amount of anger one holds onto and
how the body manifests and releases it. I seek to
learn detoxification to help my body clear itself
of old patterned perceptions as well as years of toxic
chemical build-up. I feel at this moment in my life,
detoxifying according to your ideas and plan will
enrich my healing work by increasing my physical health
as well as help me to reach deeper understandings
and realizations about my existence and path.
Received: March 13th, 2003
From Brent H. of Berkeley California
Anusha
Amen-Ra's nutritional advice CURED my allergies!
The cost of consultation with Anusha was far less
than that with an MD allergy specialist who was unable
to resolve the problem. Anusha seems to have a deep
and broad knowledge of many aspects of nutrition,
and I highly reccomend him to anyone experiencing
body pains, or seeking to improve their nutritional
and healing processes. --- Steve Rabin, M.B.A.
/ Financial Consultant, stevegan2001@yahoo.com
Just
want to introduce myself to the group (sfbayveg@yahoogroups.com),
and let y'all know that I finally met one of my vegetarian
heroes, John Robbins, last week...AND in San
Francisco, we have a beautiful nutritionist: Anusha
Amen-Ra He is pro-veg and pro-healing with an awesome
spiritual practice. His internal cleansing program
will rid your body of all animal flesh residue!!!
I am on the program, and symptoms I've had for years
are disappearing (this after seeing many, many doctors,
holistic and non-holistic). I'm highly suggesting
that we support this man in his mission to promote
self-healing, human de-toxification, and vegetarianism;
his practice is currently accepting new clients (tell
your friends and family to check out his program).
He is also the Director of the Sacred Space Healing
Center at 776 Haight Street in the city; they have
a lot of great, multi-cultural activities there. I
think their web site is www.sacredspace-sf.com We
are VERY blessed to have Anusha in our midst. -- Posted
at sfbayveg@yahoogroups.com on Nov 17th, 2001
Somehow
it's very funny:
Just image taking your shoes to shoe maker A for repair.
There is one hole. One week later you fetch the shoes
- the specific hole is no longer there, but there
is another hole. Not very satisfying.
That's why you go to shoemaker B. Result: great repair
= no more holes (ok, that is what
you expected anyway...and that's what you paid for...).
Now you visit shoemaker A and show him your shoes
and he replies: oh my God a miracle, how could A manage
that!!!
The best for A would be to market his service as "Shoe-Hole-Transfer-Specialist",
as this is the real service he is rendering. But I
doubt that he could survive on that....
It's
very simple indeed: Anusha talks about health, does
the same himself and once you
do it and take over responsibility for yourself the
result is health - so what's the miracle about it
- there is none - that's creation!
Copyright Brigitte H.
(Munich, Germany)
This
program is fantastic! I have more energy than I've
had in years, my skin has cleared, the aches in my
joints are gone, and even my pms symptoms have gone
away. Anusha is great and very down
to earth! It's like having your own personal guru
to guide you towards healthness and well being."
-J.G. in S.F.
