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Re: Something that really works for Endo
From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Jun 11 07:19:29 2002
At Mon, 10 Jun 2002, clare wrote:
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>Here I go again...!
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>Ladies, 3 items in this ingredient list are potentially harmful - Dong
>Quai, black cohosh and evening primrose oil all interact with your
>estrogen level. The fact is that they may (and often do) increase your
>estrogen level, which in turn promotes tissue growth (i.e. endo), so
>would someone please point out where in medicine it has been shown that
>these suppliments would possibly help an endo sufferer?? Although I'm
>not a Dr, I have read extensively, and I believe that anything that
>promotes estrogen is harmful to a lot of women who have ovarian tumors,
>endo, endometrial hyperplasia etc.
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>I'm very concerned with these sales promotional type postings on this
>forum lately, and I feel I have to caution you all about taking such
>supplements without a Drs consent - you may do yourselves more harm than
>good!
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>Best wishes,
>Clare, I agree with you completely. I just wanted to add that there is still a lot UNKNOWN about herbs. The herbal market is entirely unregulated in the U.S.,and some people have had dangerous allergic reactions to herbal supplements...Abby
>At Sun, 9 Jun 2002, Kathy wrote:
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>>Was asking the same question you were, so I thought I would do some
>>research on it...this is what I found...
>>Name: Estrotone
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>>Source: New Chapter
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>>Ingredients: Dong Quai, schizandra, ginger, black cohosh, Chaste Tree
>>berry extract, rosemary, Evening Primrose oil, olive oil, yellow beeswax
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>>Sale Price: $21.99
>>Read More . . .
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>>Supports pre- and post- menopausal hormonal balance
>>Inhibits 5-lipoxygenase and promotes normal bone growth
>>Traditionally used for sustaining warmth and normal fluids for healthy
>>sexual functioning
>>Contains organic herbal anti-aging constituents that inactivate free
>>radicals
>>New Chapter has extensively researched the herbal pharmacopoeia and
>>international medical databases and discovered that the following
>>time-tested herbs, properly extracted and blended in the correct
>>proportions, contain multiple phytoestrogens and phytonutrients that
>>safely promote a woman's hormonal balance and vitality:*
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>>BLACK COHOSH. Europe's most popular phytoestrogenic balancing tonic,
>>fullest spectrum and highest potency available.
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>>SCHIZANDRA. Treasured Oriental fruit, traditionally used to aid
>>detoxification and promote normal fluids for healthy sexual functioning.
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>>VITEX. Scientifically shown to promote hormonal balance, assisting
>>women through all the changes of life.
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>>ANGELICA (Dong Quai). The Orient's revered women's tonic, which
>>promotes vitality and internal "harmony".
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>>GINGER. Counters a wide range of inflammatory compounds, offers many
>>anti-aging constituents that inactivate disruptive free-radicals.
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>>ROSEMARY. Nature's rich source of anti-aging constituents, including
>>phytonutrients that optimize memory.
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>>EVENING PRIMROSE. A rich source of EFAs valuable in maintaining
>>hormonal health, in their purest, solvent-free supercritical form.
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>>Premium softgel capsules are prepared without any chemical solvents.
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>>*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
>>Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure
>>or prevent any disease.
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>>consult with their health care provider or physician before taking this
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>>Suggested Use: One softgel, two times daily. Take in the middle of a
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>>larger meal with an 8 oz. glass of water
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>>I found this at http://lifeextensionvitamins.com/estrotone.html I went
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>>to the New Chapter site but could not open up anything or find the list
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>>of ingredients.
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>>At Fri, 7 Jun 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>>Whats in it?
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