Natural Progesterone Cream? and Candida

[Guest guest]

thank you so much for the responses and info.

I have had one blood test that showed a slight off in my levels,

however I have also been suffering from intense breast pain during my

luteal phase for many years, and yes, dr. lee's books, and others,

attribute it to low progesterone. My recent blood test unfortunately

was at the crux between pre=phase and luteal phase, so not helpful.

my doctors, all of them, are clueless, even the endo, about hormones.

and my insurance actually won't pay for the tests I want, nor the

natural cream.

 

however, the breast pain is severe and alarming. I think I'm going to

look for a saliva testing site and just do it. I know dr. lee has

contacts in his book.

 

thank you also for mentioning your sensitive-friend can use that

brand, melissa, b/c I too am extrememley sensitive to supplements and

anything like them. so it will be a slow go of it.

 

also, the candida thing, I did a spit test, think I have overload,

but the docs, again, even tho they are women, are clueless, and said

the HMO can't do a yeast test for me to back anything up.

 

Any suggestions on how to be certain if I have candida. and what is

the protocol for cleansing candida? I hear it is a year-long

process/diet to really get it clean. and that the " candida cleanse "

products/herbal etc., really don't do it.

 

any info on this would also be so appreciated. it's been a long and

debilitating healing road for me, and I am very much wanting to get

myself and my life back. thank you so much!

 

 

 

, Kathleen Barnes

<manymoons wrote:

>

> Linda is correct. Progesterone creams you buy in the health food

store may

> or may not be standardized. Some may not even contain any

progesterone or

> they may not be bioavailable. Do you even know for certain that your

> progesterone levels are low and, if so, how low are they?

>

> If you¹re looking for natural hormone replacement, your best best

is to have

> your doctor test your hormone levels and go to a compounding

pharmacy for a

> formulation uniquely designed for you. Yes, it requires a

prescription and

> the good news is that some insurance companies will cover it like

any other

> prescription. They will also pay for your hormone testing.

>

>

> Kathleen Barnes

> Natural Living Now

> http://www.kathleenbarnes.com

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

There are blood tests for candida, but they can be unreliable. There

are many strains - candida albicans being the most common - and not

all tests can pick up every strain.

 

The main problem with this infection is all the toxins that get

released, especially after candida has turned into a fungal form and

burrowed through the intestine and into the blood stream. They then

colonize the organs, including the heart, lungs, liver, and brain.

This is why candida can produce so many different symptoms.

 

Acetaldehyde, perhaps the most dangerous of all candida's toxins, is a

potent neurotoxin and a probable carcinogen. If that wasn't bad

enough, this chemical actually blocks hormones from entering into our

cells.

 

This is why hormone imbalances (hypothyroidism is the prime

example) typically don't show up with a candida infection. Doctors

test our blood levels, which come back normal because the BLOOD levels

are fine. It's the CELLS themselves that cannot get enough of the

hormones.

 

I wouldn't recommend spending the money on a saliva test, because your

hormone levels will vary greatly all throughout your cycle and the

results will be hard to interpret. If you want to give it a try, low

levels of natural progesterone cream are perfectly safe. There is

plenty of room for experimentation.

 

I've dealt with an incredibly acidic body pH and a horrible candida

infection. After those battles I felt so much better, but it wasn't

until I started progesterone supplementation that I got that spring

back in my step.

 

As far as candida cleanses, there are some supplements that do work.

Some foods as well, like raw garlic and unrefined coconut oil (I love

the brand by tropicaltraditions.com).

 

I would HIGHLY recommend the Colonix and Toxin Out programs by

drnatura.com. They combine a colon cleanse, parasite cleanse, candida

cleanse, and full body detox in one three month program. You can eat

normally and maintain your normal schedule. It's not cheap - about

$300 total for the three-month program. But the results are

incredible. It's VERY gentle too.

 

And if you think about it, it's only a little over $3.00 a day, a

small price to pay for getting your health back on track. Oh, and they

have an unconditional 60 day money back guarantee. I have no

financial ties to this company - I'm just a huge fan of their products.

 

I just finished a free guide about candida not that long ago. Check

it out for more in depth info:

 

http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com/candida-albicans.html

 

Hope all this proves helpful.

 

Melissa Makris

 

 

 

 

 

, " zenlight0029 "

<awakened.women wrote:

>

> thank you so much for the responses and info.

> I have had one blood test that showed a slight off in my levels,

> however I have also been suffering from intense breast pain during my

> luteal phase for many years, and yes, dr. lee's books, and others,

> attribute it to low progesterone. My recent blood test unfortunately

> was at the crux between pre=phase and luteal phase, so not helpful.

> my doctors, all of them, are clueless, even the endo, about hormones.

> and my insurance actually won't pay for the tests I want, nor the

> natural cream.

>

> however, the breast pain is severe and alarming. I think I'm going to

> look for a saliva testing site and just do it. I know dr. lee has

> contacts in his book.

>

> thank you also for mentioning your sensitive-friend can use that

> brand, melissa, b/c I too am extrememley sensitive to supplements and

> anything like them. so it will be a slow go of it.

>

> also, the candida thing, I did a spit test, think I have overload,

> but the docs, again, even tho they are women, are clueless, and said

> the HMO can't do a yeast test for me to back anything up.

>

> Any suggestions on how to be certain if I have candida. and what is

> the protocol for cleansing candida? I hear it is a year-long

> process/diet to really get it clean. and that the " candida cleanse "

> products/herbal etc., really don't do it.

>

> any info on this would also be so appreciated. it's been a long and

> debilitating healing road for me, and I am very much wanting to get

> myself and my life back. thank you so much!

[Guest guest]

Hello,

 

In regard to progesterone cream, I can HIGHLY recommend Progestelle from Women's

Therapeutic Institute. You can read all about this product at their website:

http://www.womhoo.com

 

It has rid me of breast pain and has improved me in so many ways. When you place

an order, they also send a booklet including laundry detergents, foods, etc that

have estrogen-like properties to keep away from. This product has been one of

very few I have greatly benefited from.

 

Sincerely, Jennifer

 

--- On Mon, 2/2/09, zenlight0029 <awakened.women wrote:

zenlight0029 <awakened.women

Re: Natural Progesterone Cream? and Candida

 

Monday, February 2, 2009, 5:58 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thank you so much for the responses and info.

 

I have had one blood test that showed a slight off in my levels,

 

however I have also been suffering from intense breast pain during my

 

luteal phase for many years, and yes, dr. lee's books, and others,

 

attribute it to low progesterone. My recent blood test unfortunately

 

was at the crux between pre=phase and luteal phase, so not helpful.

 

my doctors, all of them, are clueless, even the endo, about hormones.

 

and my insurance actually won't pay for the tests I want, nor the

 

natural cream.

 

 

 

however, the breast pain is severe and alarming. I think I'm going to

 

look for a saliva testing site and just do it. I know dr. lee has

 

contacts in his book.

 

 

 

thank you also for mentioning your sensitive-friend can use that

 

brand, melissa, b/c I too am extrememley sensitive to supplements and

 

anything like them. so it will be a slow go of it.

 

 

 

also, the candida thing, I did a spit test, think I have overload,

 

but the docs, again, even tho they are women, are clueless, and said

 

the HMO can't do a yeast test for me to back anything up.

 

 

 

Any suggestions on how to be certain if I have candida. and what is

 

the protocol for cleansing candida? I hear it is a year-long

 

process/diet to really get it clean. and that the " candida cleanse "

 

products/herbal etc., really don't do it.

 

 

 

any info on this would also be so appreciated. it's been a long and

 

debilitating healing road for me, and I am very much wanting to get

 

myself and my life back. thank you so much!

 

 

 

, Kathleen Barnes

 

<manymoons@. ..> wrote:

 

>

 

> Linda is correct. Progesterone creams you buy in the health food

 

store may

 

> or may not be standardized. Some may not even contain any

 

progesterone or

 

> they may not be bioavailable. Do you even know for certain that your

 

> progesterone levels are low and, if so, how low are they?

 

>

 

> If you¹re looking for natural hormone replacement, your best best

 

is to have

 

> your doctor test your hormone levels and go to a compounding

 

pharmacy for a

 

> formulation uniquely designed for you. Yes, it requires a

 

prescription and

 

> the good news is that some insurance companies will cover it like

 

any other

 

> prescription. They will also pay for your hormone testing.

 

>

 

>

 

> Kathleen Barnes

 

> Natural Living Now

 

> http://www.kathleen barnes.com

 

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