Re: Re: To Keri re worse before periods

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Jackie:

Thanks for info. I am getting more information from this site then I ever

got from my Drs.

Keri

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>Reply-To: urticaria

>To: urticaria

>Subject: Re: To Keri re worse before periods

>Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:38:32 -0800

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>Hi Keri. I've posted this info before. From 2 different sources:

>

> " Hormone allergy describes an allergic reaction experienced by women

>as a result of the normal fluctuation of hormones. Though unproven,

>there are many claims that hormone allergies can be responsible for

>many disorders and symptoms. These include hormone imbalances, weight

>gain, premenstrual syndrome, chronic fatigue, loss of short-term

>memory, fatigue, mood swings, skin problems, diminished sex drive,

>and hyperactivity. At present, there are very few published studies

>on hormone allergies, and it is not widely recognized by physicians

>as true allergy. "

>

> " Hormone allergy is a type of allergic reaction experienced by women

>from the prepubertal to old age. It is a heightened reaction to the

>normal function of hormones. The most common disorders associated

>with hormone reactions are:

>

>Endometriosis

>Migraine

>PMS

>Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

>Asthma

>Weight Gain

>Arthritis

>Loss of short-term memory

>Fibromyalgia

>Diminished sex drive

>Skin problems

>Depression (mood swings)

>Less scalp hair

>Dry skin (neck down)

>Increase in facial/ body hair

>Oily skin (neck up) "

>

>

>Hormone allergy may explain why some women's hives are worse at certain

>times during their monthly cycle. Plus what you eat may have an effect on

>this - a lot of plants naturally contain estrogen. A while back, I was told

>by my dr. that the body converts cholesterol into estrogen, so if estrogen

>is causing problems, it may help to reduce your cholesterol. Other sources

>of estrogen in food are dairy (they pump cattle full of hormones to

>increase

>milk production) and meat (again for the same reason).

>

>Air hugs,

>Jackie

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>Life is tough, but I'm tougher.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie!

I hope you are feeling better, it sounds like you are! Re: the hormone thing...I wonder if our hives will go away after menopause...have you ever heard of that happening?

Also, regarding the hormones and antibiotics in certain dairy products and meats. I buy only organic, hormone and antibiotic free milk and meats. (And, organic fruits and vegetables as well.) So, at least when eating at home, I am not adding those things to my system. When I go out, which is fairly often, then I can't control it. Aside from the hives, there are many other health reasons to eat this way.

Take care.

Tami (NJ)