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SKIN CONDITION DUE TO MENOPAUSE
QUESTION: I am 45 and in peri-menopause, a cycle in Aug 0f 99 and my last one (so far) in May of 00. I started
taking Promensil last year ( Yam derived isoflavones I think) and at the order of my OB/GYN, started vitamin E for
cysts in both breasts. Cut out caffeine. I've never been one to take a lot of medications, not even aspirin. The only
thing I carry around in my purse is a RX for possible migraine attack which I take maybe twice a year to interrupt a
migraine headache from becoming full blown. The migraines started with my first pregnancy when I was 18. I grew up
on red meat and mashed potatoes, but in the last 5 years our regular meals consist of fish, chicken, lots of veggies
and grains. I love fruit and eat it when I can except for ,about 7 years ago I developed a violent reaction to watermelon
- nausea and vomiting, cramps etc.., I love it but won't touch watermelon anymore. The worst thing I eat is when I get
an urge for salty stuff like Fritos or chips. I can live without sweets. I don't get hungry very often but when I eat I usually
eat too much, I'm, 5"2" and weigh about 160#. I like to work hard, I enjoy physical exertion but (this may sound
strange) but didn't begin to sweat like most people do until 2 years ago. I used to be' jealous of my peers who got
beads of sweat or soaked clothing. All of a sudden now I sweat. I've had three cases of Giant Hives in my 20's.
Became sensitive to Poison Oak in my 30's. I'm susceptible to getting tiny growths in the summer when I'm in the sun
too much - on my shoulders, neck or nose.
Had pimple problems until 2 years ago when it all seemed to clear up with no effort on my part.I've never been a big
water drinker but have started to drink a lot more water in the last year. In '98 I developed an irritation in the vaginal
area, no real rash, just an overwhelming itch. It disappeared in '99 and was replaced by a dry scaly rash on both my
shins behind both my ears and also in the higher pubic area. At the same time I was doing a lot of landscaping and got
what I thought was poison Oak on my forearms but it never blistered, just itched like crazy and stayed in the same
exact area where I had contacted poison ivy last year. I have it to this day. Also, I have developed irregular patches of
itchy skin on my sides and abdomen that turn red and scale then leave a pigmented scar about the size of a nickel. I'm
wondering if any of the following supplements
I'm taking might be the cause: garlic, parsley, B Complex, Calcium with Soy, Estroven/Promensil, or Vitamin E. (Or
maybe I just have bugs!! Ha Ha !
One thing I've always had is a sense of humor.)I would appreciate your opinion. I know you cannot give in depth
answers but maybe you could make a
suggestion.
ANSWER: I would suggest finding a local herbalist to help you clarify these issues, you have several things going on.
It is interesting that 2 years ago several issues occurred or ended, what happened 2 years ago in your life that may
account for this?
My thought is you entered your perimenopause state then!
Here are some thoughts for you.
The giant hives, you said you had, could have been shingles, and your recent dry skin to red patched, pigmented skin
incidents may be a recurence. The virus involved in this process, herpes zoster, never really goes away. It hides in
your nervous system waiting for a opportunity to reemerge. Stress is a big pre shingle episode factor. Find a stress
reduction technique and begin using it. To deal with this virus, rotate antiviral herbs through your diet on a daily basis,
such as: Lemon Balm, Elderberry, Sage, Thyme, Basil, Licorice, Cinnamon, Fresh Ginger, Horehound, Hyssop,
Chrysanthemum flowers, Mullen Flowers just to name a few. Add them to dishes such as in salads for meals or make
teas with them.
Additionally Saint Johnswort is antiviral, besides its recently (in the past several years) advertised antidepressent
qualities.
Without knowing all the facts here are some areas to think about.
For Cystic Breast Disease:
Figwort, Carpenter square, Latin Named: Scrophularia nodosa / S. marylandica this herb is good for cystic breast and
lymphatic stagnation
Red Root, Latin Named: Ceanothus americanus is good for fluid filled cysts and chronic lymph congestion, very good
for cystic breast disease.
Red Clover, Latin Name: Trifolium pratense good for lymphatic congestion and cystic breasts, good alterative, it also is
rich in isoflavones.
Violet, Latin Named: Viola odorata, V. papillonacea, V. xeodensis is a good lymph herb and relieves constipation and
helps with cystic breast disease. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) they used it to clear hardness in the body i.e.
cysts.
Evening Primrose, Latin Name: Oenothera biennis: Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is good for cystic breasts,
menopausal issues such as vaginal dryness, dry skin. With EPO use you may need a high dose to see effect, higher
then suggested on bottle, try it then adjust up if necessary.
The Chinese Herbs
Dan shen, Red Root Sage, Latin Named: Salvia miltiorrhiza is good for lumps in breast (cystic breast disease and
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