Red Clover and Breast Cancer?

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

I have been around for a couple of months and have really enjoyed reading,

learning and debating (primarily with myself) on all the comments and

discussions here.

 

At the end of 2006 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, HER2nu and estrogen

positive. Had lumpectomy (not in lymph nodes - 5 removed for testing), went

through radiation and then a round of Herceptin. I am now on Arimidex for 2 and

half more years.

 

I am post-menopausal and missing my Premirin. Night sweats are horrid. 4 or 5

times a night, I wake soaking and burning up. Obviously, not getting my

" beauty " sleep.

 

I started acupuncture during chemo (which was FABULOUS if any one wants to know)

and have been treated for the night sweats. It works but not very long so it

was getting expensive to receive treatment just for the night sweats.

 

I started into aromatherapy. After several experiments, I found that a

combination of lavender, peppermint and basil worked decently. But still, not

as good as I think I can do. Instead of 4 or 5 times a night, I am down to 2 or

3 and not so sweaty. Some nights seem to be better than others.

 

My question: Am I raising my odds of a recurrence if I start drinking (or

using) Red Clover tea? I have it in essential oil but don't really know if the

aroma of it is good enough to relieve my symptoms. I have checked out Black

Cohash also, but I have very mixed feelings (and reviews) about it.

 

Your expertise is appreciated.

Karin

[Guest guest]

Hi Karin,

 

Given your history, I would highly suggest that you avoid Red Clover. It is a

very potent phytoestrogen that stimulates estrogen production.

 

There's likely more going on re: your night flashes than you may be aware of.

I'd be happy to talk with you more if you'd like to contact me personally.

 

Michelle

 

http://www.HolisticMenopause.com

 

 

My question: Am I raising my odds of a recurrence if I start drinking (or

using) Red Clover tea? I have it in essential oil but don't really know if the

aroma of it is good enough to relieve my symptoms. I have checked out Black

Cohash also, but I have very mixed feelings (and reviews) about it.

[Guest guest]

Thanks Michelle. I will read over your website and contact you

privately.

Karin

 

 

 

On Mar 10, 2009, at 4:15 PM, Michelle wrote:

 

Hi Karin,

 

Given your history, I would highly suggest that you avoid Red Clover.

It is a very potent phytoestrogen that stimulates estrogen production.

 

There's likely more going on re: your night flashes than you may be

aware of. I'd be happy to talk with you more if you'd like to contact

me personally.

 

Michelle

 

http://www.HolisticMenopause.com

 

My question: Am I raising my odds of a recurrence if I start drinking

(or using) Red Clover tea? I have it in essential oil but don't really

know if the aroma of it is good enough to relieve my symptoms. I have

checked out Black Cohash also, but I have very mixed feelings (and

reviews) about it.