Guest guest Posted March 11, 2002 Report Share Posted March 11, 2002 At 10:53 PM 03/10/02, Dorothy wrote: >Does anyone have any comments regarding what has helped them with >controlling hot flashes? I have an over-the-counter herbal remedy that consists of black kohosh, kava, and vitamin E. It is *wonderful*! It's called Hot Flashex and it's made by Natrol. -- Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2002 Report Share Posted March 11, 2002 Dorothy I would suggest seeing an herbalist to get a formula- most over the counter remedies are too vague- this is a specific and individual concern(like most things)..concerning yin deficiency and false heat symptoms. It would be best to have a formula that was suited to your case specifically... most acupuncturists are qualified herbalists- where do you live? Michelle > Hi everyone, > > My name is Dorothy. I have been lurking on this list for a short while now and I would like to ask if anyone has recommendations for herbal remedies for hot flashes. > > I was thinking along the lines of black cohash, damiana and vitex. Not sure of the recommended dosages though. Still have to do some research. > > Does anyone have any comments regarding what has helped them with controlling hot flashes? > > Thanks in advance for your replies. > > Best regards, > Dorothy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2002 Report Share Posted March 11, 2002 Hi Dorothy, As Michelle said, if these herbs are indicated for you, they sound like a good bunch to choose from. My mum does very well on natural progesterone cream, black cohosh and a small amount of soy. Debbie deb http://www.bodyhealthcenter.com > Hi everyone, > > My name is Dorothy. I have been lurking on this list for a short while now and I would like to ask if anyone has recommendations for herbal remedies for hot flashes. > > I was thinking along the lines of black cohash, damiana and vitex. Not sure of the recommended dosages though. Still have to do some research. > > Does anyone have any comments regarding what has helped them with controlling hot flashes? > > Thanks in advance for your replies. > > Best regards, > Dorothy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 In a message dated 03/11/2002 6:51:09 AM Central Standard Time, lakshmi writes: > Does anyone have any comments regarding what has helped them with > controlling hot flashes? > > > Dorothy, Sorry I took so long in replying to your querry. I started having hot flashes back in the " 70's " at the age of 37. At the time I had a friend who ran a health food store and was very knowledgable about herbs. She turned me on to Femtrol, a product made by Enzymatic Therapy laboratories. I took the reccomended dosage for about 5 years and then tapered off to half the dosage for about 5 years and still take 2 caps a day when I get to feeling a little off balance ( mentally ) . Bad choice of words! LOL anyway, thats what helped me through the Menopause without having to take any Estrogen. It wasn't easy , but I got through it. HTH's, Deonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Hiya Folks I am still in my childbearing years, but when my mother first began her journey through menopause (at quite an early age) I got her a wonderful book called: " Menopausal Years " by Susun Weed *Smile* Chris (list mom) Vanilla Absolute Co-op Coming SOON! http://www.alittleolfactory.com > In a message dated 03/11/2002 6:51:09 AM Central Standard Time, > lakshmi writes: > > > > Does anyone have any comments regarding what has helped them with > > controlling hot flashes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 I am still in my childbearing years, but when my mother first began her journey through menopause (at quite an early age) I got her a wonderful book called: Journey? for some of us it seems to be a journey with no end!! Regards Ann - Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 At 04:43 PM 03/14/2002 +0000, Ann Thorpe wrote: >Journey? for some of us it seems to be a journey with no end!! Truer words were never spoken. My journey started early at the age of 37. I'm now almost 50, and I haven't found the end of this road yet. -- Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Don't want to dampen anyone's hope on 'womenopause' hot flashes. Haven't figured out why they call it 'menopause' when it has nothing to do with men!?!?!?!? Anyway, I too started at an early (33) age and ended up having a forced hysterectomy (precancerous). Took estrogen and had three very painful hospitalized sessions with blood clots. Now I just take vit e and at my mature age of 70 something, I still experience periods of hot flashes and anxiety where I think I am going to jump out of my skin. As you say - for some it never stops. I just cuss, grin and bear. Blessings and love, Effie Sandy Fields <diamonique ; Thursday, March 14, 2002 10:49 AM Re: Menopause and Hot flashes >At 04:43 PM 03/14/2002 +0000, Ann Thorpe wrote: > >>Journey? for some of us it seems to be a journey with no end!! > >Truer words were never spoken. My journey started early at the age of >37. I'm now almost 50, and I haven't found the end of this road yet. > >-- Sandy > > > >How To Make Rose Petal Jam - Step By Step Instructions >http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 at my mature age of 70 something, I still experience periods of hot flashes and anxiety where I think I am going to jump out of my skin. As you say - for some it never stops. I just cuss, grin and bear. Blessings and love, Effie Thanks for that really cheery news Effie - just another 9 years plus to go:) Regards Ann - Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 You are most welcome, Ann. Hummmm - I wonder if oregano would help hot flashes!?!?!?! Just a thought. Effie Ann Thorpe <Ann Thursday, March 14, 2002 4:07 PM Re: Menopause and Hot flashes >at my mature age of 70 something, I still experience periods of hot flashes >and anxiety where I think I am going to jump out of my skin. As you say - >for some it never stops. I just cuss, grin and bear. > >Blessings and love, >Effie > >Thanks for that really cheery news Effie - just another 9 years plus to go:) > >Regards >Ann - Scotland > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 Effie, Ann, Sandy, Janet, Janice, Etc ... (there are many more names I have not mentioned .... I am not excluding!) I feel honored to have such wise, mature women on my list Thank you! *Smile* Chris (list mom) Vanilla Absolute Co-op To Be Announced SOON! http://www.alittleolfactory.com Ann Thorpe wrote: > at my mature age of 70 something, I still experience periods of hot > flashes > and anxiety where I think I am going to jump out of my skin. As you say - > for some it never stops. I just cuss, grin and bear. > > Blessings and love, > Effie > > Thanks for that really cheery news Effie - just another 9 years plus > to go:) > > Regards > Ann - Scotland > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2002 Report Share Posted March 14, 2002 You are most welcome, Chris. I am one of those been there, done that, and still doing some of it!! Effie Chris Ziegler <chrisziggy1 Thursday, March 14, 2002 5:12 PM Re: Menopause and Hot flashes >Effie, Ann, Sandy, Janet, Janice, Etc ... (there are many more names I >have not mentioned .... I am not excluding!) > >I feel honored to have such wise, mature women on my list >Thank you! > >*Smile* >Chris (list mom) > >Vanilla Absolute Co-op >To Be Announced SOON! >http://www.alittleolfactory.com > >Ann Thorpe wrote: > >> at my mature age of 70 something, I still experience periods of hot >> flashes >> and anxiety where I think I am going to jump out of my skin. As you say - >> for some it never stops. I just cuss, grin and bear. >> >> Blessings and love, >> Effie >> >> Thanks for that really cheery news Effie - just another 9 years plus >> to go:) >> >> Regards >> Ann - Scotland >> > > > > >How To Make Rose Petal Jam - Step By Step Instructions >http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Yo Butch: Where can I find some Vitex agnus castus (Chasteberry Leaf Oil)? I can't take anything like estrogen etc. As far as 'hormones' - do you know what really makes a 'whore' moan? Don't pay her!! Ha Ha. Effie > >Howsomeever .. Vitex agnus castus (Chasteberry Leaf Oil) CAN! But it >should not be used by folks who are receiveing some form of hormone >supplements .. and there are possible side-effects so the studies that >have been conducted recommend you sneak up on it - sniff it - do not >ingest. > >While we are on the subject of oregano .. I'm gonna repost some of the >stuff y'all on idma have seen tonight .. it might be of interest to some >of the folks here who are not familar with the Big Bad Boy of EOs - Mr. >Origanum .. ;-p > >Y'all keep smiling, Butch http://www.AV-AT.com > >PS: If folks are interested, I'll send three long posts that are a >compilation of posts on Vitex .. > >> >> Ann Thorpe <Ann >> >> Thursday, March 14, 2002 4:07 PM >> Re: Menopause and Hot flashes >> >> >at my mature age of 70 something, I still experience periods of hot flashes >> >and anxiety where I think I am going to jump out of my skin. As you say - >> >for some it never stops. I just cuss, grin and bear. >> > >> >Blessings and love, >> >Effie >> > >> >Thanks for that really cheery news Effie - just another 9 years plus to >> go:) >> > >> >Regards >> >Ann - Scotland > > >How To Make Rose Petal Jam - Step By Step Instructions >http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 I gave my girlfriend a bottle of rose geranium hydrosol for her hot flashes. She spritzes herself when she feels one coming on and keeps spritzing throughout the day. She says it is the best thing for her hot flashes. ~Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 That sounds good, too. Would sure smell nice!! Effie Patricia Denise Cruz <bodysavers Thursday, March 14, 2002 6:31 PM RE: Menopause and Hot flashes >I gave my girlfriend a bottle of rose geranium hydrosol for her hot >flashes. She spritzes herself when she feels one coming on and keeps >spritzing throughout the day. She says it is the best thing for her hot >flashes. > >~Tricia > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Hi Butch Howsomeever .. Vitex agnus castus (Chasteberry Leaf Oil) CAN! But it should not be used by folks who are receiveing some form of hormone supplements .. and there are possible side-effects so the studies that have been conducted recommend you sneak up on it - sniff it - do not ingest. Didn;t know there was an eo of this, only heard of the herb PS: If folks are interested, I'll send three long posts that are a compilation of posts on Vitex .. Yes please Regards Ann - Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Me too please Janet >Hi Butch > >Howsomeever .. Vitex agnus castus (Chasteberry Leaf Oil) CAN! But it >should not be used by folks who are receiveing some form of hormone >supplements .. and there are possible side-effects so the studies that >have been conducted recommend you sneak up on it - sniff it - do not >ingest. > > Didn;t know there was an eo of this, only heard of the herb > >PS: If folks are interested, I'll send three long posts that are a >compilation of posts on Vitex .. > > Yes please > >Regards >Ann - Scotland > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Back in October 2000, a lady wrote on Idma: > Anyone have a tried and true formula for hot flashes related to > menopause? Just getting to my mail and I see someone else is experiencing the great " M " also! The best essential oils are VITEX!!!!! EVENING PRIMROSE OIL !! VITEX!!! VITEX!!! NOTHING ELSE WORKED AS WELL FOR ME! Now in the herbs I took Motherswort in tincture form in a glass of water (at first sign of hot flash). Evening Primrose caps 1000ml morning and evening, and Skullcap caps 3x day (for those darn rages that seem to creep up on me)! ------------------------------- I don't know folks .. I don't even pour the oil myself .. ;-p Y'all keep smiling, Butch http://www.AV-AT.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 You are most welcome and thanks for the comp, Chris. Actually, the only thing gold about the golden years is urine!!! LOL Not really--I enjoy every day so very much and really appreciate with as much gratitude as there is for every moment. Am anxious for spring so I can get outside--plant flowers, paint my garage, mow my lawn and relax on the patio. Blessings and love, Effie - >Effie, Ann, Sandy, Janet, Janice, Etc ... (there are many more names I >have not mentioned .... I am not excluding!) > >I feel honored to have such wise, mature women on my list >Thank you! > >*Smile* >Chris (list mom) > >Vanilla Absolute Co-op >To Be Announced SOON! >http://www.alittleolfactory.com > > > > >How To Make Rose Petal Jam - Step By Step Instructions >http://www.av-at.com/stuff/rosejam.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2002 Report Share Posted March 15, 2002 Thank you to everyone for the responses regarding menopause and hot flashes. I am glad to see that the topic has carried on and developed. Best regards, Dorothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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