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Re: Something that really works for Endo
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Jun 12 00:04:43 2002
Clare! Bravo! Thank you for mentioning the possible harmful effects of
the herbs and evening primrose oil. I just mentioned to BJ and DN that
I'm reconsidering using the progesta cream which I just purchased
because it contains evening primrose oil -- maybe I'm just being silly
but I don't know if the evening primrose oil in the progesta cream will
have a negative effect.
At Tue, 11 Jun 2002, Abby wrote:
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>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,
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>>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
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>>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.
>>>
>>>*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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