Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Chris: " Also, we can mail order buffalo which some people seem interested in, although I am not sure anyone has actually taken the step to purchase. " > > No offense Chris. I am a healer by trade and a writer by upgrade and am always looking for that turn of phrase which has no compare. I would like to enshrine this with the best from Kipling and Tennysom and Khayyam and Fitzgerald, if you will so permit. Dr. Holmes Keikobad MB BS DPH Ret. DIP AC NCCAOM LIC AC CO & AZ www.acu-free.com - 15 CEUS by video. NCCAOM reviewed. Approved in CA & most states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Far less the word-construct More so the buffalo-destruct. Regards Dr. Holmes Keikobad MB BS DPH Ret. DIP AC NCCAOM LIC AC CO & AZ www.acu-free.com - 15 CEUS by video. NCCAOM reviewed. Approved in CA & most states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 (Big Smile,,,,,,) You got me. I am sure it doesn't take a writer to get a chuckle at some of my phrasing and grammar. Probably a lot of head scratching involved in figuring out some of my posts. Getting my thoughts on paper or email is not one of my strong points. I often count on the patience of my readers. Thanks for the insight, Chris In a message dated 4/27/2004 8:08:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time, aryaone writes: Chris: " Also, we can mail order buffalo which some people seem interested in, although I am not sure anyone has actually taken the step to purchase. " > > No offense Chris. I am a healer by trade and a writer by upgrade and am always looking for that turn of phrase which has no compare. I would like to enshrine this with the best from Kipling and Tennysom and Khayyam and Fitzgerald, if you will so permit. Dr. Holmes Keikobad MB BS DPH Ret. DIP AC NCCAOM LIC AC CO & AZ www.acu-free.com - 15 CEUS by video. NCCAOM reviewed. Approved in CA & most states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Hi Pete, The life expectancy in India is alot better than you think. I think there's a lot of stereotyping going on in this thread. You really need to go there and have a look for yourself rather than reading the standard line news. I had men as old as my grandfather running or cycling their rickshaws (taxi) around the place with me in it. So there's no lack of Yang in them. Eating meat is a relatively new thing for us westerners. It's only in the last century that we could afford on our plates so often. Before that it was a luxury. I believe that our teeth have adapted to chew meat, we have developed enzymes to break down the meat, but the intestine still hasn't evolved to excrete the waste. Hence there are alot of digestive disorders associated with meat consumption. Although this isn't in all people of course. I remember reading somewhere that Indians excrete alot more waste than their western counterparts, because of their vegetarian diet and therefore have a lot less digestive disorders, like IBS or Crohn's. Kind regards Attilio <Chinese Traditional Medicine> Chinese Traditional Medicine Pete Theisen [petet] 27 April 2004 05:30 Chinese Medicine RE: Menopause Hi Attilio! What is the life expectancy in India? Of course, it might vary from caste to caste. That said, the Indians are culturally " used " to the diet and the environment they live in. Western people do not have a vegetarian culture. By and large, they can benefit by reducing meat intake, but not by eliminating it completely unless they make a *lot* of other adaptations along with the meat elimination, which they most likely can't do. At 10:44 PM 4/26/2004, you wrote: >Go to India, there's millions of balanced, well-tempered vegetarians <snip> Regards, Pete Membership requires that you do not post any commerical, swear, religious, spam messages,flame another member or swear. http://babel.altavista.com/ and adjust accordingly. If you , it takes a few days for the messages to stop being delivered. _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 --- Pete Theisen <petet wrote: Hi Pete - you bring up an interesting point which is right on and very important from my POV: > to caste. That said, the Indians are culturally > " used " to the diet and the > environment they live in. Very important. Western people do not have > a vegetarian culture. > By and large, they can benefit by reducing meat > intake, but not by > eliminating it completely unless they make a *lot* > of other adaptations > along with the meat elimination, Very true. > which they most likely can't do. Or won't do. Just like some people look for the magic bullet and " can't do " a proper course of treatment. " Kung Fu " = persistent effort over a long time leading to true skill/results. Also I need to add that I am lucky to live in Toronto, which is very multi-cultural...so what do you mean by " westerners " ? I know that in Chile, my parents ate very little meat because of the cost, and they carried that habit with them to Canada. I do agree that many european-origin people may have some sort of hard-wiring in them that requires them to eat more meat...still, I feel that there's some sort of excuse being made for the practice of eating meat. A lot of defensiveness on this issue. Again, it is this simple: Small medicine: Pattern differentiation etc per the individual and their goals. Big medicine: Pattern differentiation etc per the individual within the larger environment with the goal of sustainability. Both attitudes work, and different people will choose from these two options based on their desires and abilities. I knwo that there are a few people (perhaps too few?) who are willing to make different types of sacrifices in order to protect our very real future interests. Not eating meat, even if we end up with less energy, even if we do it for only part of our lives, will Reduce the Strain on the Planet. Bye, Hugo > At 10:44 PM 4/26/2004, you wrote: > >Go to India, there's millions of balanced, > well-tempered vegetarians <snip> > > Regards, > > Pete > > __________ Messenger - Communicate instantly... " Ping " your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger./download/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hi Attilio! You know what I mean though, some of them live long enough, but nationally they are not known for longevity - admittedly the lowest caste pulls down the average number. An elderly rickshaw driver is most likely not of the lowest caste. A traveler to India might never even see a lowest caste person. It is my understanding that the lowest caste was not traditionally allowed any employment at all. If any employment were allowed, most likely it would be not where they would be in contact with people. After all, they are " untouchable " , driven from their sidewalk sleep every morning with a blast from a fire hose, for heaven's sake. It seems to me that this should change soon, if it has not already. Persons living in such a social situation would be old at 40, and might look to be 70 if they even lived to 40. If the rickshaw driver was of this lowest caste, he may very well have been a lot younger than he looked to you. Chris posted a 4 oz figure for red meat, I would consider that the weekly maximum, one small serving per week of red meat. Also, there should be one or two small servings of fish per week. The rest of the week a person could have some chicken one day and maybe a little pork once in a while. Some days there could be not meat but another protein source. The problem with Americans and maybe other western people is generally *too much*, too big a serving of everything, but perhaps none of it very good nutritional quality. Old habits die hard, maybe the person dies himself before he gives up the habit. I don't think that excretion of such small amounts of meat would be a problem, assuming a good mix of fiber in the diet. The excretion problem more likely comes from the typical huge quantities of meat and refined carbohydrate that people get in the habit of eating. There are charts about the TCM energetic properties of the various foods, perhaps you have seen them. I have one I like from the Meridian Press, PO Box 3, Totnes TQ9 5WJ England. I think in TCM all foods have their place. In America, though, perhaps in other western countries as well, food has too big a place. At 10:01 AM 4/27/2004, you wrote: >Hi Pete, > >The life expectancy in India is alot better than you think. Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hi Hugo! I suppose I was speaking mainly of the countries of most US person's origins, IE western Europe. My family clearly brought their dietary habits from the " old country " . You could hardly get off of your chair after a family dinner! At 11:59 AM 4/27/2004, you wrote:<snip>...so what do you >mean by " westerners " ? Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 --- Pete Theisen <petet wrote: > from the " old country " . You could hardly get off of > your chair after a > family dinner! A friend of mine is Hungarian and I was always amazed the the supreme size of their meals, and greasy too. Hugo __________ Messenger - Communicate instantly... " Ping " your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger./download/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Hi John, I have come to the conclusion that for many menopause usually has a strong element of adrenal exhaustion. Menopause is the time a woman in western society can fall apart with endorsement. Particularly good points to consider are Kid pts, for example consider, Kid 7, 8 or 9 and Kid backshu. Palpate for tenderness and emptiness. Also Kid 16 and 27. And I would recommend very light needling, ie type of needle, depth, short duration ie less than 10 minutes. You can also look at the adrenal ear points as well (see Terry Olsen). If you want more specific advice consider Kiiko Matsumoto book (see her web site). She has excellent treatment strategies for menopause with DD according to adrenal type and spleen xu type as well +/- thyroid, incontinence, tubal ligation, abortion and much more. If you look at it from a western point of view, then you are looking at the relative balance between oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone and adrenal / thyroid / pancreatic hormones (a little bit simplified I know). When women are stressed they steal the progesterone which is off setting the oestrogen to feed the adrenals. Then we appear to have either a relative or, real oestrogen dominance. Add to this the high intake of soy and other phytoestrogens, plus the plastics that act like oestrogen and we can have a pretty ugly hormonal imbalance. Please realise that there are only two main symptoms of oestrogen xu, night sweats and dry vagina. As a last resort, look at the Australian Menopause Institute for your Px. They offer over the phone bulked billed doctor consultations; use only chemical identical hormones, including all three estrogens, their aim is to have the Px off external hormone replacement within 2 years and they also aim to address the adrenals. They welcome natural therapist to take case Hx and to partake in the phone consultation etc and monthly reviews or Px can do this direct. The hormones are sent monthly at about Aus$85 irrespective of which hormones and how much, and if in the right medical benefits fund can claim an amount back. If a saliva hormone test is required this is bulked billed. Now I have NOT sent anyone there yet, however, I am tempted to send my existing Px who are on an artificial HRT programme. I would not hesitate to send that woman, who was totally sleep deprived, loosing too much fluid in sweats etc. or that woman who just does not respond to treatment. Best wishes, John Chow [vajra_master] Wednesday, 5 January 2005 11:02 PM Chinese Medicine Menopause Hello all, A patient is suffering all the typical symptoms of menopause, eg., hot flushes that come and go at anytime of the day or night, tidal fever, evening heat, insomnia, profuse sweating, irritability, fatigue etc. Any nice herbal and acupuncture prescriptions other than those very standard ones like Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Zuo/You Gui Wan, Tian Wan Bu Xing Wan, etc, and KI-3, KI-6, SP-6, BL-23, PC-7 etc? Would also like to hear actual experiences in treating this type of problems. Thanks in advance. John Chow Australia _________ ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. http://babel.altavista.com/ and adjust accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Kiiko Matsumoto book >>>>How is her book? alon message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 I have really found most of her books to be very practical and clinically rellevant. She seems to be most focused on giving practitioners info that is useful in clinic as opposed to great amounts of theory with little clinical effect. This is a huge plus for most of us who neither read nor write Chinese or Japanese. I have also found that the concepts she presents to have an east-west integration. For example, she has sections in her latest text on Clinical Practice, which is loaded with western diseases and treatment protocols. What makes her books different is that everything is always confirmed with abdominal palpation and frequent pulse readings. I love her work and highly recommend it for those who want to become expert at acupuncture (Japanese style). Later Mike W. Bowser, L Ac > " alonmarcus2003 " <alonmarcus >Chinese Medicine >Chinese Medicine >Re: Menopause >Sun, 09 Jan 2005 16:37:37 -0000 > > > >Kiiko Matsumoto book > >>>>How is her book? >alon > > >message have been removed] > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I have found that Progest Cream from Emerita is delightful in that regard. During Menopause, the estrogen levels decrease to 1/3, but the progesterone completely cuts out. You use the cream twice daily (rub into stomach, inner arms, inner thighs) for all but 7 days montly. You'd be amazed at the improvement in well being. , " lombardiasi " <lombardiasi wrote: > > Hello everyone, > Could you please give me input concerning a problem I have related to > menopause (I suppose). I feel alternately edgy and tired, have > difficulty getting up in the morning. The morning is the absolute > worst time for me. My knee hurts, I feel moody. What changes could I > make in my diet, supplements, etc, to bring about an improvement? > Thanks very much. > meg > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hello Meg! Welcome. Your condition(s) could be caused from not only " menopause " but from other issues as well. Would need some more information before settling on a determination. But in general, if what you are experiencing are symptoms of menopause, there are some things you can do to help yourself. Understand that menopause is not a disease, though it presents with discomfort for many women. The symptoms you describe here suggest depression to me, but I am not making an official diagnosis as I am not a physician, but a former nurse now studying Wholistic Medicine. Do get a check up with your family doctor if at all possible to rule out any possibility of underlying issues and then I would suggest, add more fruits and vegetables, fiber and drink 8plus glasses of clear water daily. I add minerals to my water-E-Lyte solution, 1/2 capful to an 8 oz glass of water. Start or increase a walking program. Your knee, unless it's got a spur or is damaged, will respond to strengthening by walking on it. Wear a brace if need be until you feel no pain while walking on it. Be sure you are getting plenty of calcium (liquid citrate form) with Vitamin D 400-1000 mg daily and Magnesium (which you can get included in your liquid calcium..check at your local Health Food store). Vitamin B complex in a good (powder) supplement works wonders on a woman's body. I can't do without! Are you depressed? Have you long forgotten to nurture yourself with extra care? Long meditations while playing soft music in the background and time out just for you. Getting enough (quality) sleep is also crucial to coping! Set a routine, keep a cool, dark comfy room to sleep in, don't read in the bed, don't excersize up to two hours before bedtime, but do excersize. All very important aspects of riding out the waves. Best wishes, Powitree NM lombardiasi <lombardiasi wrote: Hello everyone, Could you please give me input concerning a problem I have related to menopause (I suppose). I feel alternately edgy and tired, have difficulty getting up in the morning. The morning is the absolute worst time for me. My knee hurts, I feel moody. What changes could I make in my diet, supplements, etc, to bring about an improvement? Thanks very much. meg Visit my online art gallery: http://www.geocities.com/powitree/SuesNewHomePage.html?1131947437736 Sponsored Link Mortgage rates as low as 4.625% - $150,000 loan for $579 a month. Intro-*Terms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Drink Noni herbal fruit juice. Log on to www.noniassociation.net for more information. Subbie - lombardiasi Tuesday, November 21, 2006 4:49 PM Menopause Hello everyone, Could you please give me input concerning a problem I have related to menopause (I suppose). I feel alternately edgy and tired, have difficulty getting up in the morning. The morning is the absolute worst time for me. My knee hurts, I feel moody. What changes could I make in my diet, supplements, etc, to bring about an improvement? Thanks very much. meg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 , " solema97 " <solema97 wrote: > > Hi There! > > I am new to the group and until now have just been reading all of the > interesting emails coming across on natural type healing. My question > is this, I believe I am going through menopause (I just turned 46) and > my period has just been irrattic lately with lots of clumping. Is this > normal for premenupause or menopause symptoms. Also, sometimes two > peiods a month and very very heavy for 2 or 3 days. > > Thanks much for any info on this!! > > Donna > From what I have been experiencing for the past 5 years or so, I would say it is normal unless you are experiencing severe pain of any type. Mine has gotten to where I can no longer predict when my cycle is going to start or end. I have gone for 6 months with no period and then out of the blue they begin again; heavier bleeding, clumps, mood swings, night sweats, hot flashes....all of it. However, I decided years ago that I would never go on HRT. I would suffer first. Luckily, I found a product called Estroven, the extra strenth formula, that eliminates all the symptoms with the exception of when and the heaviness of the flow. At least twice, I was freaking thinking that somehow the tubal ligation had failed and I was pregnant. Worst of all however, were the hormonal migraines I began to suffer. That was the only sure indicator that a period was 3 days away. Estroven (which also comes in generic forms from CVS and Wal-Mart) prevents the migraines as well. Currently, I am 2+ months without a cycle and just waiting but carry on and make sure I always have the proper materials handy, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Menopause is different for everyone. Sound like you are in perimenopause. If you can ask your mother or sisters how menopause was for them and expect about the same for you. Susan Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Shepherds purse and Yarrow will help slow down the heavy flow days. Black Cohosh helps with hot flashes. Chamomile and catnip tea will help with the jangled nerves. In the meantime just know that the ending of menses is such a blessing. Peace, thyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Jan.....listen to you and your body...no one can get you thru this but you. Nothing to worry about all is irratic at that point. If you believe when you think it started most likely it did. Can last up to 5 yrs usually not more. As time passes it will be less & further apart. The last few years will be very light once every 6mos or so until 1yr and no more. You can survive it if you can get thru night sweats...nothing else is usually as bad and even that may only last 6mos...depends on time of year and climate. Stay hydrated and cool. It was easy to get thru it with no other medications. Just complicates it more in my eyes....doesnt really help much. If you know what to expect you will get thru with flying colors....dont try to please others thru this time...children and spouse will survive...Take care of you. It will be worth the effort and the relief is pretty terrific when it is done. Have faith in you and no one else...not much can go wrong at this stage in life...make up your mind & you will be fine...no one else need know until they figure you are a survivor....and do not need to go out of control. Being informed keeps you sane. Good Luck Linda , " Jan " <oompdink wrote: > > , " solema97 " <solema97@> > wrote: > > > > Hi There! > > > > I am new to the group and until now have just been reading all of the > > interesting emails coming across on natural type healing. My > question > > is this, I believe I am going through menopause (I just turned 46) > and > > my period has just been irrattic lately with lots of clumping. Is > this > > normal for premenupause or menopause symptoms. Also, sometimes two > > peiods a month and very very heavy for 2 or 3 days. > > > > Thanks much for any info on this!! > > > > Donna > > > From what I have been experiencing for the past 5 years or so, I would > say it is normal unless you are experiencing severe pain of any type. > Mine has gotten to where I can no longer predict when my cycle is going > to start or end. I have gone for 6 months with no period and then out > of the blue they begin again; heavier bleeding, clumps, mood swings, > night sweats, hot flashes....all of it. However, I decided years ago > that I would never go on HRT. I would suffer first. Luckily, I found > a product called Estroven, the extra strenth formula, that eliminates > all the symptoms with the exception of when and the heaviness of the > flow. At least twice, I was freaking thinking that somehow the tubal > ligation had failed and I was pregnant. Worst of all however, were the > hormonal migraines I began to suffer. That was the only sure indicator > that a period was 3 days away. Estroven (which also comes in generic > forms from CVS and Wal-Mart) prevents the migraines as well. > Currently, I am 2+ months without a cycle and just waiting but carry on > and make sure I always have the proper materials handy, just in case. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Soy is not good for you except for fermented soy, fermentation breaks down enzyme inhibitors. non fermented soy products will inhibit the absorption of calcium, zinc, needed minerals, and be detrimental to mental development. fermented soy products include: miso, tempeh,and natto.These products are the only ones recommended. NO soy milk, tofu,or any other non-fermented form of soy is good for your health. Peace, thyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 , " turner5star98 " <turner5star98 wrote: > > anybody know of a website were i can look up thing....such as taking a > mulit vitamins and estroven...thanks... A great website on menopause is listmember Michelle's http://holisticmenopause.com It is THE place for any questions about hormones. As for " vitamins " , I had a horrid time in menopause until I got onto a whole foods supplement that contains ALL vitamins and minerals and amino acids. I recommend several sources for it, depending on your needs. It would be much easier to just say " Company X is the best " , but I cannot do that if I know a certain core product from company X is available much cheaper elsewhere. I am too darned honest for my own good, sigh. Ask me off list for details. Ien in the Kootenays ienvan http://freegreenliving.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 ok thanks for your help...just in the begain of it,,,just dont know what to do.. monika turner 720-234-6723, --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Ieneke <ienvan wrote: Ieneke <ienvan Re: menopause Monday, March 2, 2009, 5:17 PM , " turner5star98 " <turner5star98@ ...> wrote: > > anybody know of a website were i can look up thing....such as taking a > mulit vitamins and estroven...thanks. .. A great website on menopause is listmember Michelle's http://holisticmeno pause.com It is THE place for any questions about hormones. As for " vitamins " , I had a horrid time in menopause until I got onto a whole foods supplement that contains ALL vitamins and minerals and amino acids. I recommend several sources for it, depending on your needs. It would be much easier to just say " Company X is the best " , but I cannot do that if I know a certain core product from company X is available much cheaper elsewhere. I am too darned honest for my own good, sigh. Ask me off list for details. Ien in the Kootenays ienvan (AT) gmail (DOT) com http://freegreenliv ing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thank you, Ien! It's important to remember that every woman experiences " the change " in her own unique way. What works for one, doesn't always work for another. There are different stages of the midlife journey and we each have our own needs, life circumstances, etc. I like to get down to and address the CAUSE behind your symptoms. Often it's adrenal fatigue, blood sugar issues, compromised thyroid function, and the list goes on. I don't recommend soy and/or Estroven for my clients unless they have reached menopause. That means a full 12 months without a cycle. During perimenopause, the many years that lead to actual menopause, the vast majority of women are estrogen dominant. Soy increases estrogen and thus can aggravate the very symptoms you're trying to eliminate. Also, soy compromises thyroid function which is already common among midlife women. It can be confusing, for sure. That's why I offer low-cost Personal Consultations to address your specific needs and provide a comprehensive plan, supplement/herb program tailored just for you, etc. Just so you know, I only recommend products that are readily available in your local health food/vitamin store. Michelle http://www.HolisticMenopause.com A great website on menopause is listmember Michelle's http://holisticmenopause.com It is THE place for any questions about hormones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 I was one of those lucky women who breezed through menopause with hardly a symptom! AND I began menopause at 42!! Impossible! My Dr. Said. You could not possibly be in menopause because you are too young! Never mind the fact that I " knew " I was and that my once regular periods were now going haywire and then after 6 MOS they stopped altogether. 12 months after first seeing the Dr. I went back to see her and this time she did a blood test and it was my hubby who pointed out to her that as my natural cycle had been every 3 weeks instead of once a month then if we are born with X number of eggs then I will " run out " sooner than a woman with a normal monthly cycle. She had to agree.The blood test ultimately came back with NO ovarian activity at all Well I did try to tell her but she had chosen not to believe me. So I think it is very important to realise that YES you CAN be in menopause at 42! I'm living proof of that! AND I went through it symptomless and still have absolutely NO symptoms of being post menopausal. I have NEVER taken any form of hormone therapy, even after all my family Dr's since I went through menopause have insisted that I MUST do it! Why should I?? I have NO symptoms, I feel fine, am fully active and love life...if it aint broke...don't fix it! Never mind the fact that nowadays HRT has been proven to be far less " safe " than it had been believed to be. I firmly believe that if we were meant to be fertile way into our senior years then we wouldn't have menopause, and if you follow the natural cycle of life we are born " un-fertile " ...we become fertile at puberty....we become " un-fertile " during our senior years, so therefore we should not mess with what is a perfectly natural life cycle by trying to replace what naturally should not be there. Well that is my belief and I'm sticking to it. Cheers Lyndall ---- Michelle 03/07/09 02:27:33 Re: menopause Thank you, Ien! It's important to remember that every woman experiences " the change " in her own unique way. What works for one, doesn't always work for another. Michelle http://www.HolisticMenopause.com A great website on menopause is listmember Michelle's http://holisticmenopause.com It is THE place for any questions about hormones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I'm afraid the Dr. is wrong. I started into the menopause when I was 36 years old. I had a hard time with it and took a long time to finish it. Joyce - Lyndall Abbott-Young Friday, March 06, 2009 1:15 PM Re: Re: menopause I was one of those lucky women who breezed through menopause with hardly a symptom! AND I began menopause at 42!! Impossible! My Dr. Said. You could not possibly be in menopause because you are too young! Never mind the fact that I " knew " I was and that my once regular periods were now going haywire and then after 6 MOS they stopped altogether. 12 months after first seeing the Dr. I went back to see her and this time she did a blood test and it was my hubby who pointed out to her that as my natural cycle had been every 3 weeks instead of once a month then if we are born with X number of eggs then I will " run out " sooner than a woman with a normal monthly cycle. She had to agree.The blood test ultimately came back with NO ovarian activity at all Well I did try to tell her but she had chosen not to believe me. So I think it is very important to realise that YES you CAN be in menopause at 42! I'm living proof of that! AND I went through it symptomless and still have absolutely NO symptoms of being post menopausal. I have NEVER taken any form of hormone therapy, even after all my family Dr's since I went through menopause have insisted that I MUST do it! Why should I?? I have NO symptoms, I feel fine, am fully active and love life...if it aint broke...don't fix it! Never mind the fact that nowadays HRT has been proven to be far less " safe " than it had been believed to be. I firmly believe that if we were meant to be fertile way into our senior years then we wouldn't have menopause, and if you follow the natural cycle of life we are born " un-fertile " ...we become fertile at puberty....we become " un-fertile " during our senior years, so therefore we should not mess with what is a perfectly natural life cycle by trying to replace what naturally should not be there. Well that is my belief and I'm sticking to it. Cheers Lyndall ---- Michelle 03/07/09 02:27:33 Re: menopause Thank you, Ien! It's important to remember that every woman experiences " the change " in her own unique way. What works for one, doesn't always work for another. Michelle http://www.HolisticMenopause.com A great website on menopause is listmember Michelle's http://holisticmenopause.com It is THE place for any questions about hormones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I'm so glad to read your story. I belong to a group about women and menopause and am 'myself' deteremined to breeze through it naturally as you did. (Hoping anyhow). Many women I've been reading about take anti-depressants, hormones, b-control, and thyroid meds. I'm flabergasted at the 'commonness' of all the drugs freely prescribed. I'm aware everyone is different and so some may need to take prescribed meds...but for me?...I'm nearly 53 and still do not take anything over the counter or otherwise...calcium supplements are a daily ritual for me since my mother has osteoporosis and I also regularly take flax seed oil, (omega threes). It's good to read that there are some of us that still want to let nature rule! Max --- On Fri, 3/6/09, Lyndall Abbott-Young <devil.tas wrote: Lyndall Abbott-Young <devil.tas Re: Re: menopause Friday, March 6, 2009, 11:15 AM I was one of those lucky women who breezed through menopause with hardly a symptom! AND I began menopause at 42!! Impossible! My Dr. Said. You could not possibly be in menopause because you are too young! Never mind the fact that I " knew " I was and that my once regular periods were now going haywire and then after 6 MOS they stopped altogether. 12 months after first seeing the Dr. I went back to see her and this time she did a blood test and it was my hubby who pointed out to her that as my natural cycle had been every 3 weeks instead of once a month then if we are born with X number of eggs then I will " run out " sooner than a woman with a normal monthly cycle. She had to agree.The blood test ultimately came back with NO ovarian activity at all Well I did try to tell her but she had chosen not to believe me. So I think it is very important to realise that YES you CAN be in menopause at 42! I'm living proof of that! AND I went through it symptomless and still have absolutely NO symptoms of being post menopausal. I have NEVER taken any form of hormone therapy, even after all my family Dr's since I went through menopause have insisted that I MUST do it! Why should I?? I have NO symptoms, I feel fine, am fully active and love life...if it aint broke...don' t fix it! Never mind the fact that nowadays HRT has been proven to be far less " safe " than it had been believed to be. I firmly believe that if we were meant to be fertile way into our senior years then we wouldn't have menopause, and if you follow the natural cycle of life we are born " un-fertile " ...we become fertile at puberty....we become " un-fertile " during our senior years, so therefore we should not mess with what is a perfectly natural life cycle by trying to replace what naturally should not be there. Well that is my belief and I'm sticking to it. Cheers Lyndall -- -- Michelle 03/07/09 02:27:33 Re: menopause Thank you, Ien! It's important to remember that every woman experiences " the change " in her own unique way. What works for one, doesn't always work for another. Michelle http://www.Holistic Menopause. com A great website on menopause is listmember Michelle's http://holisticmeno pause.com It is THE place for any questions about hormones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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