Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I joined this group in hopes to share my story so that I can learn from the group and possibly help others like me. I will introduce myself and ask some questions. I hope this won't be too long. I'm 38 and had a total hysterectomy when I was 30 due to endometreosis and rampant scar tissue. Since then I was with a dr that gave me Premarin for many years. I was on 2.5mg a day with no results at all but he won't consider anything else. When I decided to quit taking it and use natural suppliments he had an absolute fit. So I changed. I love my new dr because she is more into the natural stuff but still perscribes synthetic hormones. I am now on Cenestin. I really want to go natural if possible. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 9 months ago. I am on natural Armour for that. Part of the problem is how much of my symptoms are from thyroid hormones being out of wack or my estrogen/progestrone hormones. I think they go hand in hand. Some of my symptoms are extreme hot flashes(hotter than everyone else all the time), night sweats, memory loss, dry itchy skin, hair loss, irritable bowel syndrom, chronic yeast infections & bacterial infections, excessive tiredness, brain fog, low body temperature, low sex drive, high weight gain, sleeplessness, numbness of tongue/chin area, blurred vision, just feeling like I'm always coming down with something but rarely do(if that makes sense). I have been reading through your posts about progestrone. I don't know much about it yet but from what I read, I think that may be part of my problem. So I went to the health food store and picked up Emerita Pro-gest Body Cream. Does anyone know about this brand? Is it the right product to use? Also it states to use it for 21 days and then to discontinue for 7 days. Is this how you use it? I thought I would need it everyday. If this is not a suggested product what do you suggest? Also what can I use to replace my estrogen? I would love to find a natural replacement for my Cenestin. Thank you for listening and thanks in advance for the advice. Nancy P.S. I think my husband my have low testosterone levels. Is this something that can be discussed here? He (and I)really needs help with that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 Hi Nancy, Check out the Female Formula in the files of our website: this is for women to balance the female hormones. Wonderful stuff!! For your husband there is the Male Formula. As for the rest, it totally sounds like you both need to do a Total Body Cleanse!! Check out the data on this in the files. And not to forget, contact Doc privately for his FREE cassette lecture about natural healing. This will give you the basics you need both to heal and to prevent problems. love Lisa - Nancy herbal remedies Saturday, March 26, 2005 3:16 AM Herbal Remedies - Introduction and question about progestrone remedies I joined this group in hopes to share my story so that I can learn from the group and possibly help others like me. I will introduce myself and ask some questions. I hope this won't be too long.I'm 38 and had a total hysterectomy when I was 30 due to endometreosis and rampant scar tissue. Since then I was with a dr that gave me Premarin for many years. I was on 2.5mg a day with no results at all but he won't consider anything else. When I decided to quit taking it and use natural suppliments he had an absolute fit. So I changed. I love my new dr because she is more into the natural stuff but still perscribes synthetic hormones. I am now on Cenestin. I really want to go natural if possible.I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 9 months ago. I am on natural Armour for that. Part of the problem is how much of my symptoms are from thyroid hormones being out of wack or my estrogen/progestrone hormones. I think they go hand in hand.Some of my symptoms are extreme hot flashes(hotter than everyone else all the time), night sweats, memory loss, dry itchy skin, hair loss, irritable bowel syndrom, chronic yeast infections & bacterial infections, excessive tiredness, brain fog, low body temperature, low sex drive, high weight gain, sleeplessness, numbness of tongue/chin area, blurred vision, just feeling like I'm always coming down with something but rarely do(if that makes sense).I have been reading through your posts about progestrone. I don't know much about it yet but from what I read, I think that may be part of my problem. So I went to the health food store and picked up Emerita Pro-gest Body Cream. Does anyone know about this brand? Is it the right product to use? Also it states to use it for 21 days and then to discontinue for 7 days. Is this how you use it? I thought I would need it everyday. If this is not a suggested product what do you suggest?Also what can I use to replace my estrogen? I would love to find a natural replacement for my Cenestin.Thank you for listening and thanks in advance for the advice.NancyP.S. I think my husband my have low testosterone levels. Is this something that can be discussed here? He (and I)really needs help with that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 You are right that many of your estrogen and thyroid problems go hand in hand. Estrogen dominance interferes with thyroid function. Symptoms of low thyroid can include dry hair, dry skin, mental fogginess, low body temperature, slow heart rate, constipation, hair loss, low energy, and weight gain. Your earlier problem of endometriosis is also associated with estrogen dominance. Though I do not recommend progesterone creams for the long term treatment of estrogen dominance. The benefits of progesterone have been pushed for years, especially by Dr. Lee. Though I have yet to see him discuss the opposite end of the spectrum. This is known as progesterone dominance. Contrary to some claims, progesterone DOES build up in the fat tissues, as estrogen will. If estrogen levels exceed the balancing estrogen by too much, progesterone dominance can occur. Symptoms of progesterone dominance are often the same as estrogen dominance such as weight gain, fluid retention, depression due to increased monoamine oxidase activity and decreased dopamine, and decreased sex drive due to lowered testosterone. Elevated progesterone also diminishes sex drive through several other mechanisms. It decreases pheromone perception, decreases the sense of touch including in the genitals, and decreases orgasm by relaxing the uterus and by inhibiting oxytocin. There is a good reason that the hormones are normally kept in a balance in the body. An imbalance of any of the hormones including the estrogens, progesterone, oxytocin, prolactin, and testosterone can create problems. This also makes we wonder how many women taking progesterone have developed progesterone dominance then increased their application of progesterone creams thinking that they are still suffering from estrogen dominance. A secondary problem with the use of substitute hormones is that substitute hormones can cause the body to shut down its own production of those hormones. This may also occur with the use of glandulars, such as Armour. I have heard women tell me time and time again that they are no longer producing hormones because either they are in menopause or because they have had a total hysterectomy. Though the fact is they are still producing hormones. The adrenal glands become the primary source of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone after menopause or hysterectomy, followed by the fat cells. If the production of these hormones are substituted for though, the body shuts down its own production of these hormones as the glands normally producing these hormones atrophy. I have seen a lot of examples of this occurring. Primarily in women who were on birth control pills for years then suddenly went off of them, or after it was finally admitted that Premarin can increase the risk of cancer and women were going off their Premarin cold turkey. In both cases the long term use of these substitute hormones shut down their own hormone production leading to adverse effects when they went off suddenly because there were not enough hormones present to support their systems. Substitute hormones and glandulars need to weaned off slowly if someone has been on them for a while. Back to progesterone. I never recommend progesterone creams for longer than 14 days a month, and for no more than 2 months without taking a long break to allow the fat tissue to dump some of the stored progesterone. For long term progesterone production I prefer chaste tree berry (vitex), which stimulates the pituitary to increase the body's production of progesterone. Keep in mind though that it does take at least 2 months to kick in. So it can be taken in conjunction with progesterone creams while weaning off of the cream. Parsley leaf and alfalfa herb are also great since they are both rich phytoestrogen sources and both support the pituitary. Phytoestrogens are plant based estrogenic substances. On average phytoestrogens are about 200 to 400 times weaker than the body's own estrogen. So they have a duel effect by both acting as very weak estrogens and by locking up estrogen receptors to block the action of stronger and more dangerous estrogens. For instance Premarin (PREgnant MARes urINe), which is 3,000 times stronger than human estrogen, and xenoestrogens, such as dioxin and PCBs, which can be as high as 30,000 times stronger than human estrogens. Many phytoestrogens can be derived from diet. Dietary sources include soy, sage, yams, parsley, peas, kudzu, and seaweeds. Other sources include red clover, licorice root, and numerous other herbs. In fact phytoestrogens have been isolated from over 350 different plants. Flavonoids, found in various foods, especially berries also function in the same manner as phytoestrogens. A couple of herbs that work well for hot flashes are sage leaf, motherwort, and black cohosh. A few other suggestions to help with balancing the hormones. Digestive bitters help the liver to work more efficiently to break down excess hormones. They must come in to contact with the tongue to work properly. They are sold in health food stores under names like Grape Bitters, Swedish Bitters, and Ginger Bitters. Drink plenty of water throughout the day when using bitters since they do detox the body. A B complex is also recommended, or eat foods high in B vitamins since B6 is essential for detoxification of estrogens by the liver and they are best taken together in a complex. In addition it is important to keep the intestinal flora healthy since among their other roles they detoxify estrogen metabolites. Making sure you stay hydrated and get fiber in your diet is the best way to help maintain the flora. And finally keep your adrenal glands healthy since they are the primary source of hormones after a hysterectomy. Vitamin C and pantothenic acid are the primary nutrients needed for the adrenals. Herbs that support the adrenals include astragalus, Siberian ginseng, ashwagandha, jiaogulan, licorice root, Arctic root, and nettle leaf. Avoid stimulants, steroidal medications, and watch your stress levels since these all weaken adrenal function. For your husband, the most effective herb to raise testosterone is tribulus terrestris. It is a good idea to take it in conjunction with saw palmetto or jiaogulan to prevent the testosterone from converting in to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). High DHT levels can lead to prostate problems and male pattern baldness. I prefer to take herbs on an empty stomach at least 20 minutes before meals since fats and proteins can interfere with or slow absorption. herbal remedies , " Nancy " <nll320@g...> wrote: > > > I joined this group in hopes to share my story so that I can learn > from the group and possibly help others like me. I will introduce > myself and ask some questions. I hope this won't be too long. > I'm 38 and had a total hysterectomy when I was 30 due to > endometreosis and rampant scar tissue. Since then I was with a dr > that gave me Premarin for many years. I was on 2.5mg a day with no > results at all but he won't consider anything else. When I decided > to quit taking it and use natural suppliments he had an absolute > fit. So I changed. I love my new dr because she is more into the > natural stuff but still perscribes synthetic hormones. I am now on > Cenestin. I really want to go natural if possible. > I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 9 months ago. I am on > natural Armour for that. Part of the problem is how much of my > symptoms are from thyroid hormones being out of wack or my > estrogen/progestrone hormones. I think they go hand in hand. > Some of my symptoms are extreme hot flashes(hotter than everyone > else all the time), night sweats, memory loss, dry itchy skin, hair > loss, irritable bowel syndrom, chronic yeast infections & bacterial > infections, excessive tiredness, brain fog, low body temperature, > low sex drive, high weight gain, sleeplessness, numbness of > tongue/chin area, blurred vision, just feeling like I'm always > coming down with something but rarely do(if that makes sense). > I have been reading through your posts about progestrone. I don't > know much about it yet but from what I read, I think that may be > part of my problem. So I went to the health food store and picked > up Emerita Pro-gest Body Cream. Does anyone know about this brand? > Is it the right product to use? Also it states to use it for 21 days > and then to discontinue for 7 days. Is this how you use it? I > thought I would need it everyday. If this is not a suggested > product what do you suggest? > Also what can I use to replace my estrogen? I would love to find a > natural replacement for my Cenestin. > Thank you for listening and thanks in advance for the advice. > Nancy > P.S. I think my husband my have low testosterone levels. Is this > something that can be discussed here? He (and I)really needs help > with that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 So much of this sounds like your opinion – do you have any links to research that will back this up? Also, what is your name? Wendy hveragerthi [hveragerthi] Sunday, March 27, 2005 6:39 AM To: herbal remedies Herbal Remedies - Re: Introduction and question about progestrone remedies · You are right that many of your estrogen and thyroid problems go hand in hand. Estrogen dominance interferes with thyroid function. Symptoms of low thyroid can include dry hair, dry skin, mental fogginess, low body temperature, slow heart rate, constipation, hair loss, low energy, and weight gain. Your earlier problem of endometriosis is also associated with estrogen dominance. Though I do not recommend progesterone creams for the long term treatment of estrogen dominance. The benefits of progesterone have been pushed for years, especially by Dr. Lee. Though I have yet to see him discuss the opposite end of the spectrum. This is known as progesterone dominance. Contrary to some claims, progesterone DOES build up in the fat tissues, as estrogen will. If estrogen levels exceed the balancing estrogen by too much, progesterone dominance can occur. Symptoms of progesterone dominance are often the same as estrogen dominance such as weight gain, fluid retention, depression due to increased monoamine oxidase activity and decreased dopamine, and decreased sex drive due to lowered testosterone. Elevated progesterone also diminishes sex drive through several other mechanisms. It decreases pheromone perception, decreases the sense of touch including in the genitals, and decreases orgasm by relaxing the uterus and by inhibiting oxytocin. There is a good reason that the hormones are normally kept in a balance in the body. An imbalance of any of the hormones including the estrogens, progesterone, oxytocin, prolactin, and testosterone can create problems. This also makes we wonder how many women taking progesterone have developed progesterone dominance then increased their application of progesterone creams thinking that they are still suffering from estrogen dominance. A secondary problem with the use of substitute hormones is that substitute hormones can cause the body to shut down its own production of those hormones. This may also occur with the use of glandulars, such as Armour. I have heard women tell me time and time again that they are no longer producing hormones because either they are in menopause or because they have had a total hysterectomy. Though the fact is they are still producing hormones. The adrenal glands become the primary source of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone after menopause or hysterectomy, followed by the fat cells. If the production of these hormones are substituted for though, the body shuts down its own production of these hormones as the glands normally producing these hormones atrophy. I have seen a lot of examples of this occurring. Primarily in women who were on birth control pills for years then suddenly went off of them, or after it was finally admitted that Premarin can increase the risk of cancer and women were going off their Premarin cold turkey. In both cases the long term use of these substitute hormones shut down their own hormone production leading to adverse effects when they went off suddenly because there were not enough hormones present to support their systems. Substitute hormones and glandulars need to weaned off slowly if someone has been on them for a while. Back to progesterone. I never recommend progesterone creams for longer than 14 days a month, and for no more than 2 months without taking a long break to allow the fat tissue to dump some of the stored progesterone. For long term progesterone production I prefer chaste tree berry (vitex), which stimulates the pituitary to increase the body's production of progesterone. Keep in mind though that it does take at least 2 months to kick in. So it can be taken in conjunction with progesterone creams while weaning off of the cream. Parsley leaf and alfalfa herb are also great since they are both rich phytoestrogen sources and both support the pituitary. Phytoestrogens are plant based estrogenic substances. On average phytoestrogens are about 200 to 400 times weaker than the body's own estrogen. So they have a duel effect by both acting as very weak estrogens and by locking up estrogen receptors to block the action of stronger and more dangerous estrogens. For instance Premarin (PREgnant MARes urINe), which is 3,000 times stronger than human estrogen, and xenoestrogens, such as dioxin and PCBs, which can be as high as 30,000 times stronger than human estrogens. Many phytoestrogens can be derived from diet. Dietary sources include soy, sage, yams, parsley, peas, kudzu, and seaweeds. Other sources include red clover, licorice root, and numerous other herbs. In fact phytoestrogens have been isolated from over 350 different plants. Flavonoids, found in various foods, especially berries also function in the same manner as phytoestrogens. A couple of herbs that work well for hot flashes are sage leaf, motherwort, and black cohosh. A few other suggestions to help with balancing the hormones. Digestive bitters help the liver to work more efficiently to break down excess hormones. They must come in to contact with the tongue to work properly. They are sold in health food stores under names like Grape Bitters, Swedish Bitters, and Ginger Bitters. Drink plenty of water throughout the day when using bitters since they do detox the body. A B complex is also recommended, or eat foods high in B vitamins since B6 is essential for detoxification of estrogens by the liver and they are best taken together in a complex. In addition it is important to keep the intestinal flora healthy since among their other roles they detoxify estrogen metabolites. Making sure you stay hydrated and get fiber in your diet is the best way to help maintain the flora. And finally keep your adrenal glands healthy since they are the primary source of hormones after a hysterectomy. Vitamin C and pantothenic acid are the primary nutrients needed for the adrenals. Herbs that support the adrenals include astragalus, Siberian ginseng, ashwagandha, jiaogulan, licorice root, Arctic root, and nettle leaf. Avoid stimulants, steroidal medications, and watch your stress levels since these all weaken adrenal function. For your husband, the most effective herb to raise testosterone is tribulus terrestris. It is a good idea to take it in conjunction with saw palmetto or jiaogulan to prevent the testosterone from converting in to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). High DHT levels can lead to prostate problems and male pattern baldness. I prefer to take herbs on an empty stomach at least 20 minutes before meals since fats and proteins can interfere with or slow absorption. 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Guest guest Posted March 28, 2005 Report Share Posted March 28, 2005 Hi Nancy, First of all I hope that both you and your husband find what you need to keep you healthy and happy for a long time. Are you familiar with something called Bio-Energetic testing or Electro-dermal Screening? I was diagnosed with cancer in 1999. After having half of my neck removed I chose to try alternative therapies instead of chemo and radiation. I was trying all kinds of things, spending between $500 -$700 per month. I met a woman that is a naturopathic doctor. She told me about Bio-Energetic testing. Basically what it does is to show how well any given nutrient, medicine or anything that goes in the body is going to be utilized by the body. It can show how well things will work with each other. In other words it can show you if your body is actually using whatever is it that you taking. She took me off about 80% of what I was taking telling me that my body didn't need those particular things. I was quite hesitant at first since I knew that cancer doesn't just stop growing for no reason, and if I quit taking what was keeping the cancer at bay I was going to be in real trouble. So I called up a doctor that was selling me about $150/month worth of products and asked him if he was familiar with Bio-Energetic testing. He told me that he was and that the technology was valid. He said that the most important thing was that the person doing the testing had to be competent. I told him that the ND that was testing me had been doing it for about 15 years and furthermore that she told me to quit taking what I was getting from him. His response was, " If she says don't take it, don't take it. " ... That meant a lot to me. It's one thing to say, " This is what you need. And by the way, I sell it. " But to have someone that was getting quite a bit of money from me tell me not to buy from him if she said I didn't need it, gave me a lot more confidence in it...That was in August 2001 and I'm still here so I can vouch that it works. I see her once a month and she adjusts whatever it is that my body needs at that time. So Nancy, in your case if you were to take the Emerita Pro-gest Body Cream and use Bio-Energetic testing you could immediately tell if it is what you need, without having to actually use it. This could save you a lot of time, money and suffering. Here is a site that explains more how Bio-Energetic testing works: http://reenie.org/site/electro/basic.html This applies to everyone in this group that wants to make sure that whatever they take, whether it be herb, medicine, supplement or food, is what their body really needs to maximize their health. Sorry about the long post but I thought this information could really help. Be Well, Kendall herbal remedies , " Nancy " <nll320@g...> wrote: > > > I joined this group in hopes to share my story so that I can learn > from the group and possibly help others like me. I will introduce > myself and ask some questions. I hope this won't be too long. > I'm 38 and had a total hysterectomy when I was 30 due to > endometreosis and rampant scar tissue. Since then I was with a dr > that gave me Premarin for many years. I was on 2.5mg a day with no > results at all but he won't consider anything else. When I decided > to quit taking it and use natural suppliments he had an absolute > fit. So I changed. I love my new dr because she is more into the > natural stuff but still perscribes synthetic hormones. I am now on > Cenestin. I really want to go natural if possible. > I was diagnosed with hypothyroid about 9 months ago. I am on > natural Armour for that. Part of the problem is how much of my > symptoms are from thyroid hormones being out of wack or my > estrogen/progestrone hormones. I think they go hand in hand. > Some of my symptoms are extreme hot flashes(hotter than everyone > else all the time), night sweats, memory loss, dry itchy skin, hair > loss, irritable bowel syndrom, chronic yeast infections & bacterial > infections, excessive tiredness, brain fog, low body temperature, > low sex drive, high weight gain, sleeplessness, numbness of > tongue/chin area, blurred vision, just feeling like I'm always > coming down with something but rarely do(if that makes sense). > I have been reading through your posts about progestrone. I don't > know much about it yet but from what I read, I think that may be > part of my problem. So I went to the health food store and picked > up Emerita Pro-gest Body Cream. Does anyone know about this brand? > Is it the right product to use? Also it states to use it for 21 days > and then to discontinue for 7 days. Is this how you use it? I > thought I would need it everyday. If this is not a suggested > product what do you suggest? > Also what can I use to replace my estrogen? I would love to find a > natural replacement for my Cenestin. > Thank you for listening and thanks in advance for the advice. > Nancy > P.S. I think my husband my have low testosterone levels. Is this > something that can be discussed here? He (and I)really needs help > with that. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 I provided a lot of information, which part are you questioning exactly? I don't give out personal information on the net unless I know the person well enough. I have had problems in the past with cyberstalkers. herbal remedies , " Wendy Landes " <WendyL@k...> wrote: > So much of this sounds like your opinion - do you have any links to > research that will back this up? > > Also, what is your name? > > Wendy > > > hveragerthi [hveragerthi] > Sunday, March 27, 2005 6:39 AM > herbal remedies > Herbal Remedies - Re: Introduction and question about > progestrone remedies > > * > > You are right that many of your estrogen and thyroid problems go hand > in hand. Estrogen dominance interferes with thyroid function. > Symptoms of low thyroid can include dry hair, dry skin, mental > fogginess, low body temperature, slow heart rate, constipation, hair > loss, low energy, and weight gain. > Your earlier problem of endometriosis is also associated with > estrogen dominance. Though I do not recommend progesterone creams for > the long term treatment of estrogen dominance. The benefits of > progesterone have been pushed for years, especially by Dr. Lee. > Though I have yet to see him discuss the opposite end of the > spectrum. This is known as progesterone dominance. Contrary to some > claims, progesterone DOES build up in the fat tissues, as estrogen > will. If estrogen levels exceed the balancing estrogen by too much, > progesterone dominance can occur. Symptoms of progesterone dominance > are often the same as estrogen dominance such as weight gain, fluid > retention, depression due to increased monoamine oxidase activity and > decreased dopamine, and decreased sex drive due to lowered > testosterone. Elevated progesterone also diminishes sex drive through > several other mechanisms. It decreases pheromone perception, > decreases the sense of touch including in the genitals, and decreases > orgasm by relaxing the uterus and by inhibiting oxytocin. There is a > good reason that the hormones are normally kept in a balance in the > body. An imbalance of any of the hormones including the estrogens, > progesterone, oxytocin, prolactin, and testosterone can create > problems. This also makes we wonder how many women taking > progesterone have developed progesterone dominance then increased > their application of progesterone creams thinking that they are still > suffering from estrogen dominance. > A secondary problem with the use of substitute hormones is that > substitute hormones can cause the body to shut down its own > production of those hormones. This may also occur with the use of > glandulars, such as Armour. I have heard women tell me time and time > again that they are no longer producing hormones because either they > are in menopause or because they have had a total hysterectomy. > Though the fact is they are still producing hormones. The adrenal > glands become the primary source of estrogen, progesterone, and > testosterone after menopause or hysterectomy, followed by the fat > cells. If the production of these hormones are substituted for > though, the body shuts down its own production of these hormones as > the glands normally producing these hormones atrophy. I have seen a > lot of examples of this occurring. Primarily in women who were on > birth control pills for years then suddenly went off of them, or > after it was finally admitted that Premarin can increase the risk of > cancer and women were going off their Premarin cold turkey. In both > cases the long term use of these substitute hormones shut down their > own hormone production leading to adverse effects when they went off > suddenly because there were not enough hormones present to support > their systems. Substitute hormones and glandulars need to weaned off > slowly if someone has been on them for a while. > Back to progesterone. I never recommend progesterone creams for > longer than 14 days a month, and for no more than 2 months without > taking a long break to allow the fat tissue to dump some of the > stored progesterone. For long term progesterone production I prefer > chaste tree berry (vitex), which stimulates the pituitary to increase > the body's production of progesterone. Keep in mind though that it > does take at least 2 months to kick in. So it can be taken in > conjunction with progesterone creams while weaning off of the cream. > Parsley leaf and alfalfa herb are also great since they are both rich > phytoestrogen sources and both support the pituitary. > Phytoestrogens are plant based estrogenic substances. On average > phytoestrogens are about 200 to 400 times weaker than the body's own > estrogen. So they have a duel effect by both acting as very weak > estrogens and by locking up estrogen receptors to block the action of > stronger and more dangerous estrogens. For instance Premarin > (PREgnant MARes urINe), which is 3,000 times stronger than human > estrogen, and xenoestrogens, such as dioxin and PCBs, which can be as > high as 30,000 times stronger than human estrogens. Many > phytoestrogens can be derived from diet. Dietary sources include soy, > sage, yams, parsley, peas, kudzu, and seaweeds. Other sources include > red clover, licorice root, and numerous other herbs. In fact > phytoestrogens have been isolated from over 350 different plants. > Flavonoids, found in various foods, especially berries also function > in the same manner as phytoestrogens. > A couple of herbs that work well for hot flashes are sage leaf, > motherwort, and black cohosh. > A few other suggestions to help with balancing the hormones. > Digestive bitters help the liver to work more efficiently to break > down excess hormones. They must come in to contact with the tongue to > work properly. They are sold in health food stores under names like > Grape Bitters, Swedish Bitters, and Ginger Bitters. Drink plenty of > water throughout the day when using bitters since they do detox the > body. > A B complex is also recommended, or eat foods high in B vitamins > since B6 is essential for detoxification of estrogens by the liver > and they are best taken together in a complex. > In addition it is important to keep the intestinal flora healthy > since among their other roles they detoxify estrogen metabolites. > Making sure you stay hydrated and get fiber in your diet is the best > way to help maintain the flora. > And finally keep your adrenal glands healthy since they are the > primary source of hormones after a hysterectomy. Vitamin C and > pantothenic acid are the primary nutrients needed for the adrenals. > Herbs that support the adrenals include astragalus, Siberian ginseng, > ashwagandha, jiaogulan, licorice root, Arctic root, and nettle leaf. > Avoid stimulants, steroidal medications, and watch your stress levels > since these all weaken adrenal function. > For your husband, the most effective herb to raise testosterone is > tribulus terrestris. It is a good idea to take it in conjunction with > saw palmetto or jiaogulan to prevent the testosterone from converting > in to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). High DHT levels can lead to prostate > problems and male pattern baldness. > I prefer to take herbs on an empty stomach at least 20 minutes > before meals since fats and proteins can interfere with or slow > absorption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Wow!!! Thank you for posting such great information! You seem to have excellent knowledge regarding biochemistry. Thanks for sharing it! Elaine herbal remedies , " hveragerthi " <hveragerthi> wrote: > > > You are right that many of your estrogen and thyroid problems go hand > in hand. Estrogen dominance interferes with thyroid function. > Symptoms of low thyroid can include dry hair, dry skin, mental > fogginess, low body temperature, slow heart rate, constipation, hair > loss, low energy, and weight gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 ???? How could you get a cyberstalker just by giving you name here on this list??? Sounds like you've got something to hide! We normally like to know who we're talking to. And especially if giving us advice, we like to know who this person is and what qualifications you have to be giving such advice; i.e. whether we should pay attention to such advice or not! Your advices do not sound as though you're talking of personal experience. So if you have some professional background in this field, then we'd like to know what this is. Lisa - hveragerthi herbal remedies Tuesday, March 29, 2005 5:51 AM Herbal Remedies - Re: Introduction and question about progestrone remedies I provided a lot of information, which part are you questioning exactly?I don't give out personal information on the net unless I know the person well enough. I have had problems in the past with cyberstalkers.herbal remedies , "Wendy Landes" <WendyL@k...> wrote:> So much of this sounds like your opinion - do you have any links to> research that will back this up?> > Also, what is your name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Yeah, I totally agree with Lisa on this one. I was thinking the EXACT same thing. Kelly Message: 25 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:29:00 +0100 " Lisa de Haas " <lisa Re: Re: Introduction and question about progestrone remedies ???? How could you get a cyberstalker just by giving you name here on this list??? Sounds like you've got something to hide! We normally like to know who we're talking to. And especially if giving us advice, we like to know who this person is and what qualifications you have to be giving such advice; i.e. whether we should pay attention to such advice or not! Your advices do not sound as though you're talking of personal experience. So if you have some professional background in this field, then we'd like to know what this is. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 I just read a fairly good explanation that discusses HRT and how a woman's body continues to produce the necessary hormones even after menopause - check out Gary Null's books - it was about obtaining optimum health. He cites research and studies done by other medical groups and there is an excellent section on menopause, HRT, hormonal embalances, etc. They discuss the problems with traditional medical treatments and attitudes and alternatives/nutritional ways of dealing with these issues. herbal remedies , " hveragerthi " <hveragerthi> wrote: > > > You are right that many of your estrogen and thyroid problems go hand > in hand. Estrogen dominance interferes with thyroid function. > Symptoms of low thyroid can include dry hair, dry skin, mental > fogginess, low body temperature, slow heart rate, constipation, hair > loss, low energy, and weight gain. > Your earlier problem of endometriosis is also associated with > estrogen dominance. Though I do not recommend progesterone creams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Kind of interesting Lisa. The writing style of this Hveragerthi and the way he quotes scientific texts (leaving in all the big technical words) is reminiscent of either Don Eitner or Greg Watson both of whom were banned by me in the past from Herbal Remedies. Greg was actually banned for not keeping things simple after several warnings to do so. One of the purposes of Herbal Remedies is to keep things simple so that one and all can understand the subject of healing. Herbal Remedies is not for showing off one's post graduate studies or the ability to copy from Scientific texts, or as in the case of Don, the ability to use Google's search engine to come up with answers (which CAN be wrong or misleading). Sooooooooo, Hveragerthi whoever you are, at least make up a name to sign to your posts out of common courtesy / netiquet, and please try to keep things simple for the sake of the general layman and put things in terms that the average person is going to understand. Also, if you haven't tried a particular remedy yourself, don't post anything on it. There is a policy in our files that states that one should have tried a particular remedy before one recommends it. Failing that, at least one should have the courtesy to state that one hasn't tried it but that it is anecdotal from a friend or . . . Just quoting "Scientific texts" gets us no where as these "can be", "sometimes are", "usually are", loaded full of false information designed to line the pockets of the giant pharmaceuticals. One of my goals is to get rid of the tons of false information out there. And there is a ton of it. As far as I'm concerned there is no substitute for personal observation of what actually works. There are a lot of people who do a lot of "talking", but really have no personal experience in helping others. You learn a lot of truth working "hands on" directly with people who are hurting. There is no substitute for clinical experience. There is no substitute for walking the talk. Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-447-5282Doc - Lisa de Haas herbal remedies Tuesday, March 29, 2005 4:29 AM Re: Herbal Remedies - Re: Introduction and question about progestrone remedies ???? How could you get a cyberstalker just by giving you name here on this list??? Sounds like you've got something to hide! We normally like to know who we're talking to. And especially if giving us advice, we like to know who this person is and what qualifications you have to be giving such advice; i.e. whether we should pay attention to such advice or not! Your advices do not sound as though you're talking of personal experience. So if you have some professional background in this field, then we'd like to know what this is. Lisa - hveragerthi herbal remedies Tuesday, March 29, 2005 5:51 AM Herbal Remedies - Re: Introduction and question about progestrone remedies I provided a lot of information, which part are you questioning exactly?I don't give out personal information on the net unless I know the person well enough. I have had problems in the past with cyberstalkers.herbal remedies , "Wendy Landes" <WendyL@k...> wrote:> So much of this sounds like your opinion - do you have any links to> research that will back this up?> > Also, what is your name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 Dear Elaine, Not to put YOU down or anything, but please watch where you put your "faith". So far, I've seen nothing in any of HV's posts that warrants trust. He makes no statements about actually having "helped" anyone, nor given any personal experiences of doing so. So far, everything he's posted could be as a result of a fine talent for looking things up on Google, or from gleaning data from Pharmaceutical websites. I know I've been picking on him (or her) for most of today, but really hon, he's deserved it. I hate fakes. There has been some downright FALSE data put out by him which proves to me he is lacking in EXPERIENCE. It is obvious to me he has no HANDS ON, IN THE TRENCHES, first hand experiences with what he is talking about. The key point in any advice given is in how well it WORKS!!! I don't care if it was me or HV or Doc Christopher or anyone else, a datum is only as good as it works. If I or anyone else gives you a recipe or a formula for something and it doesn't work - throw it out. That's the key question in any remedy hon. Does it WORK??? Much love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-447-5282Doc - Elaine herbal remedies Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:44 AM Herbal Remedies - Re: Introduction and question about progestrone remedies Wow!!! Thank you for posting such great information! You seem to have excellent knowledge regarding biochemistry. Thanks for sharing it!Elaineherbal remedies , "hveragerthi" <hveragerthi> wrote:> > > You are right that many of your estrogen and thyroid problems go hand > in hand. Estrogen dominance interferes with thyroid function. > Symptoms of low thyroid can include dry hair, dry skin, mental > fogginess, low body temperature, slow heart rate, constipation, hair > loss, low energy, and weight gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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