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Starflower oil

She won't take HRT, but has been taking Evening Primrose Oil for the past 4 months, with added Starflower, which has helped her moods during the Perimenopause.

Hi all. So i herniated my L4-L5 lumbar disc (and minor abnormalities from L2 to L4) from doing too much weight on an inclined leg press and bad form. I also somehow caused bulging discs in my neck (cervical vertebrae, can't remember which ones) from either years of scrunching my neck during workouts

I have had PBC since 2009. I have just been diagnosed with overlap rheumatoid arthritis. UGH! I know some of you have too. Would appreciate any tips. Unfortunately for me because of both PBC and the fact I am allergic to sulpha the list of medications is small. Starting with hydroxicholriquine.

There’s an old saying that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and that’s very true in relation to your health, including that of your skin. For most people, their skincare routine is all about what cleaners, toners and moisturizers they use. But, that’s only a very small part. Your diet is not only

There are members here taking curcumin for OA. Question is how long did it take to find a benefit, if there was one? I ask on behalf of my husband who just got an Rx of NSAID for a new knee arthritis Dx. I understand curc can be equally effective for some. Adding a bit more info, my brother regained

So ANA tests positive for Sjorens but only a few antibodies so very mild. Want to see me in a year. Already take vit d, tumeric and fish oil for aches and pains and drink more water for dry eyes and mouth. New to HRT too. This has resolved all other symtoms. So not too worried although I will need to

Dear fellows, I want to share my positive experience with cancer, and to encourage you to take the similar path. First of all, I thank God for the cancer, this last temptation that he gave me, in order to change myself and become a better person! I was diagnosed 11 years ago prostate cancer with bones

Hello. I'm struggling with the menopause. I had a total hysterectomy almost a year ago after Ovarian and Endometrial cancer. I had been taking HRT for six months but had to immediately come off it and now of course have no hormones at all to speak of. I feel bereft, anxious, utterly exhausted all

IBS mainly mildly most of my life and have had great success with VSL3 probiotics which allowed me to eat pretty much anything I wanted to . June this year I had a colonoscopy (all ok) and my gut wasn’t settling so I took VSL3 after a year or so of not taking it. Acute IBS attack that night with cramps

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4727338/#:~:text=Our%20recent%20animal%20study%20has,control%20animals%20(receiving%2025%20%CE%BCghttps://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/diagnosis-diet/201903/the-brain-needs-animal-fat Our brains and myelin nerve sheath are made from a large amount of Docosahexaenoic

DO’S Tepid showers - not hot Dove or baby soap/unscented shower gels/soaps exfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate & simvastatin

Hi, Wonder what's your opinion about anticoagulant supplements such as fish oils, Curcumin versus foods reach in Vitamin K like most of green veggies. Could there be no contraindications while consuming both as it kind of evens up ? I came across many comments not to have fish oil, or drink celery juice

Regarding itching…. DO’S Tepid showers Dove or baby soap/unscented shower gels/soaps xfoliating gloves using quick, easy strokes Coconut oil in the shower – and afterwards Meds – Sertraline, Benadryl, Hydroxyzine, Questran packets, rifampin, cholestriramine, cholesterol lowering drugs (fenifibrate

I haven't written about diet in some time and things have improved a bit for some people, but we have the next crop of victims of these crummy liver diseases on board, so a little information from the real world might be of value. First, there is no cleanse, superfood, magic pill, talisman, or faith

Hi everyone I’m currently attempting my first FET following an early miscarriage with a fresh transfer earlier in the year. I’m really struggling with the thickening of my lining. My first attempt was with Estrogen patches but got cancelled because of lining thickness and I’d also ovulated. We started

Hi everyone, Just curious, did anyone take vitamins such D or B12 or even Omega 3 fish oil while doing the conventional chemo treatments? thanks

I posted this in a reply but to me this information was exciting so I wanted to post on a new post also. I have posted before that Fish oil Supplement triggered me off after almost a year of no AF. Everything I read says Fish Oil should be taken, so why does it trigger me? I am currently

Just a little update on how im doing on the NTD from roseway labs,9wks now👍 firstly all gastric issues have gone and never returned 😁 second I feel more alert , I have no brain fog no headaches actually nothing bad to report 🙌. I'm not yet doing cartwheels down the street 🤣 and at 62 years of age

I found this interesting https://youtu.be/cnTHgRJi0mM?si=ApWx2Y0rI7PPBsMY From chatgpt Fats and oils are composed of fatty acids, which can vary in the length of their carbon chains. The length of the carbon chain influences the properties, metabolism, and health effects of the fat. Fatty acids are

I've been experiencing hypothyroid symptoms for a couple of years now. My TSH has been steadily creeping up, but so far has remained in the "normal" range when checked in my local surgery, around 3.4. I had some private tests done and my TSH was shown as 4.4 (June) and 5.9 (August). My second test