Men and phytoestrogens

May 31, 2003

Okay, so say we were living in a perfect world and all soy was GMO free

and organic and there was no risk of contamination or anything like

that. May I ask for some opinions on men and foods that are high in

phyto-estrogens, please? My husband and I eat very little soy, if any. I

am (still) trying to get pregnant and he's being fantastic with drinking

all the herbal brews I force down his throat (nettle, oat straw and

astragalus, plus Squaw Vine in tincutre when I remember to prepare it

for him). I've been reading a lot of Susun Weed and Rosemary Gladstar

and they suggest that the same teas I'm drinking would be good for him

and his fertility too (red raspberry, red clover, oat straw and nettle).

So my question is, are foods that are high in phytoestrogens like soy

and red clover tea good for men and fertility? My husband had his boys

tested and his number came back okay by the lab but they are still not

as high as I'd like to see them. Will red clover help or hinder our

efforts? And if he eats soy or other legumes a few times a week (we've

been eating a lot of lentils, for examples) do we risk negatively

impacting his sperm count and motility? Anyone have any ideas on that?

Thanks,

ILANA xoxo

May 31, 2003

Dear Ilana,

I'd stay away from the soy regardless of its quality and phytoestrogens. The only exception would be "sprouted" organic soy.

His best bet is Ginseng. Your's is Wild Yam Root for one month only, and then off of it.

Red Clover, Astragalus, and Oat Straw is fine for the both of you and recommended.

Make sure the both of you get enough exercise.

Love,

Doc

Doc Shillington505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

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Ilana

Herbal

Saturday, May 31, 2003 1:51 PM

[herbal remedies] Men and phytoestrogens

Okay, so say we were living in a perfect world and all soy was GMO free and organic and there was no risk of contamination or anything like that. May I ask for some opinions on men and foods that are high in phyto-estrogens, please? My husband and I eat very little soy, if any. I am (still) trying to get pregnant and he's being fantastic with drinking all the herbal brews I force down his throat (nettle, oat straw and astragalus, plus Squaw Vine in tincutre when I remember to prepare it for him). I've been reading a lot of Susun Weed and Rosemary Gladstar and they suggest that the same teas I'm drinking would be good for him and his fertility too (red raspberry, red clover, oat straw and nettle).So my question is, are foods that are high in phytoestrogens like soy and red clover tea good for men and fertility? My husband had his boys tested and his number came back okay by the lab but they are still not as high as I'd like to see them. Will red clover help or hinder our efforts? And if he eats soy or other legumes a few times a week (we've been eating a lot of lentils, for examples) do we risk negatively impacting his sperm count and motility? Anyone have any ideas on that?Thanks,ILANA xoxoFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington