Re: To Keri re worse before periods

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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

Life is tough, but I'm tougher.

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