Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 I've found Yoga to be very, very helpful in stress reduction. Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 Dear I do yoga and try to make time for meditation. It really helps! There is even a special yoga video out called " Yoga for Emotional Healing " You can order by going to www.crystalclarity.com or calling 1- Peace & Healing! --- Lane wrote: > I was just wondering if anyone had some good tips on > how to deal with the stress and depression that > comes with having Fibroids. I'm trying to exercise > more and eat better but I'm still feeling very > stressed. Having to deal with all of the doctors and > then my insurance not paying for doctor visits and > BC pills - it's all getting to me. > > I'd appreciate any advice you'd be able to give me. > > Thanks, > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 Dear I do yoga and try to make time for meditation. It really helps! There is even a special yoga video out called " Yoga for Emotional Healing " You can order by going to www.crystalclarity.com or calling 1- Peace & Healing! --- Lane wrote: > I was just wondering if anyone had some good tips on > how to deal with the stress and depression that > comes with having Fibroids. I'm trying to exercise > more and eat better but I'm still feeling very > stressed. Having to deal with all of the doctors and > then my insurance not paying for doctor visits and > BC pills - it's all getting to me. > > I'd appreciate any advice you'd be able to give me. > > Thanks, > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 Dear I do yoga and try to make time for meditation. It really helps! There is even a special yoga video out called " Yoga for Emotional Healing " You can order by going to www.crystalclarity.com or calling 1- Peace & Healing! --- Lane wrote: > I was just wondering if anyone had some good tips on > how to deal with the stress and depression that > comes with having Fibroids. I'm trying to exercise > more and eat better but I'm still feeling very > stressed. Having to deal with all of the doctors and > then my insurance not paying for doctor visits and > BC pills - it's all getting to me. > > I'd appreciate any advice you'd be able to give me. > > Thanks, > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 My 2 cents: I have been taking 400 mg SAMe a day for almost a year now ... I too had been depressed and felt ... generally unhappy. I felt a difference in about 2 weeks after starting this ... I wouldn't go off of it for the world!!! I feel 100 times better. Best of luck Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 My 2 cents: I have been taking 400 mg SAMe a day for almost a year now ... I too had been depressed and felt ... generally unhappy. I felt a difference in about 2 weeks after starting this ... I wouldn't go off of it for the world!!! I feel 100 times better. Best of luck Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 My 2 cents: I have been taking 400 mg SAMe a day for almost a year now ... I too had been depressed and felt ... generally unhappy. I felt a difference in about 2 weeks after starting this ... I wouldn't go off of it for the world!!! I feel 100 times better. Best of luck Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 You can try SAMe. It's a natural substance that is found in the body that appears to help with depression and energy levels. It also raises Glutathione levels which has been found in one study to be low in women with fibroids. Glutathione is an amino acid that is a powerful antioxidant and protector of aging. Levels decline with age and there are few food sources of it, dairy products being about the only one with any significant amount. To learn about the studies go to www.lef.org and type SAMe into their search. To avoid the marketing stuff be sure to look in protacols and other categories rather than the general one. It's used extensively in Europe. Another invigorator is CoQ10. It is a natural substance needed for cellular energy. This gives me a little boost and I take 100mg/day. It has had a couple of amazing breast cancer cures in a study or two, also. Of more dubious benifit is 0.5 to 3mg of melatonin just before bedtime. If you need it, it works great. If not, it will leave you sleepy in the morning and give you vivid dreams. Melatonin aids in good deep sleep. It also binds to estrogen receptor sites slowing estrogen activity. It increases the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone T4 to the energy producing thyroid hormone T3 boosting thyroid function and energy slightly. It boosts immune function and can improve the mood and well being of those who need it. As we age melatonin levels decline significantly. You can learn about it at www.lef.org and look at the studies on it at PubMed. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 You can try SAMe. It's a natural substance that is found in the body that appears to help with depression and energy levels. It also raises Glutathione levels which has been found in one study to be low in women with fibroids. Glutathione is an amino acid that is a powerful antioxidant and protector of aging. Levels decline with age and there are few food sources of it, dairy products being about the only one with any significant amount. To learn about the studies go to www.lef.org and type SAMe into their search. To avoid the marketing stuff be sure to look in protacols and other categories rather than the general one. It's used extensively in Europe. Another invigorator is CoQ10. It is a natural substance needed for cellular energy. This gives me a little boost and I take 100mg/day. It has had a couple of amazing breast cancer cures in a study or two, also. Of more dubious benifit is 0.5 to 3mg of melatonin just before bedtime. If you need it, it works great. If not, it will leave you sleepy in the morning and give you vivid dreams. Melatonin aids in good deep sleep. It also binds to estrogen receptor sites slowing estrogen activity. It increases the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone T4 to the energy producing thyroid hormone T3 boosting thyroid function and energy slightly. It boosts immune function and can improve the mood and well being of those who need it. As we age melatonin levels decline significantly. You can learn about it at www.lef.org and look at the studies on it at PubMed. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 You can try SAMe. It's a natural substance that is found in the body that appears to help with depression and energy levels. It also raises Glutathione levels which has been found in one study to be low in women with fibroids. Glutathione is an amino acid that is a powerful antioxidant and protector of aging. Levels decline with age and there are few food sources of it, dairy products being about the only one with any significant amount. To learn about the studies go to www.lef.org and type SAMe into their search. To avoid the marketing stuff be sure to look in protacols and other categories rather than the general one. It's used extensively in Europe. Another invigorator is CoQ10. It is a natural substance needed for cellular energy. This gives me a little boost and I take 100mg/day. It has had a couple of amazing breast cancer cures in a study or two, also. Of more dubious benifit is 0.5 to 3mg of melatonin just before bedtime. If you need it, it works great. If not, it will leave you sleepy in the morning and give you vivid dreams. Melatonin aids in good deep sleep. It also binds to estrogen receptor sites slowing estrogen activity. It increases the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone T4 to the energy producing thyroid hormone T3 boosting thyroid function and energy slightly. It boosts immune function and can improve the mood and well being of those who need it. As we age melatonin levels decline significantly. You can learn about it at www.lef.org and look at the studies on it at PubMed. Tish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 DEAR LAURA, I DO YOGA AND MEDITATION TOO. I UNDERSTAND ALL YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. GOOD FRIENDS ALSO HELP, SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED A SHOULDER TO CRY ON. BUT MOST IMPORTANT TAKE TIME FOR YOU. TREAT YOURSELF, DO SOMETHING THAT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, LAUGH ALOT. ERICA Deeds wrote: Dear I do yoga and try to make time for meditation. It really helps! There is even a special yoga video out called " Yoga for Emotional Healing " You can order by going to www.crystalclarity.com or calling 1- Peace & Healing! --- Lane wrote: > I was just wondering if anyone had some good tips on > how to deal with the stress and depression that > comes with having Fibroids. I'm trying to exercise > more and eat better but I'm still feeling very > stressed. Having to deal with all of the doctors and > then my insurance not paying for doctor visits and > BC pills - it's all getting to me. > > I'd appreciate any advice you'd be able to give me. > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 DEAR LAURA, I DO YOGA AND MEDITATION TOO. I UNDERSTAND ALL YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. GOOD FRIENDS ALSO HELP, SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED A SHOULDER TO CRY ON. BUT MOST IMPORTANT TAKE TIME FOR YOU. TREAT YOURSELF, DO SOMETHING THAT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, LAUGH ALOT. ERICA Deeds wrote: Dear I do yoga and try to make time for meditation. It really helps! There is even a special yoga video out called " Yoga for Emotional Healing " You can order by going to www.crystalclarity.com or calling 1- Peace & Healing! --- Lane wrote: > I was just wondering if anyone had some good tips on > how to deal with the stress and depression that > comes with having Fibroids. I'm trying to exercise > more and eat better but I'm still feeling very > stressed. Having to deal with all of the doctors and > then my insurance not paying for doctor visits and > BC pills - it's all getting to me. > > I'd appreciate any advice you'd be able to give me. > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 DEAR LAURA, I DO YOGA AND MEDITATION TOO. I UNDERSTAND ALL YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. GOOD FRIENDS ALSO HELP, SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED A SHOULDER TO CRY ON. BUT MOST IMPORTANT TAKE TIME FOR YOU. TREAT YOURSELF, DO SOMETHING THAT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, LAUGH ALOT. ERICA Deeds wrote: Dear I do yoga and try to make time for meditation. It really helps! There is even a special yoga video out called " Yoga for Emotional Healing " You can order by going to www.crystalclarity.com or calling 1- Peace & Healing! --- Lane wrote: > I was just wondering if anyone had some good tips on > how to deal with the stress and depression that > comes with having Fibroids. I'm trying to exercise > more and eat better but I'm still feeling very > stressed. Having to deal with all of the doctors and > then my insurance not paying for doctor visits and > BC pills - it's all getting to me. > > I'd appreciate any advice you'd be able to give me. > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 Hi Tish. That is interesting about the glutathione. I haven't got time at the moment to pull out all my eye books but I'm sure I read that low glutathione is also a factor in cataract formation. We've had this discussion before - as you recall I mentioned that I was diagnosed with cataracts around the same time the fibroid symptoms began to really take off. However I had an eye exam last December and the cataracts have not progressed. I have made major changes in my diet since being diagnosed with cataracts two years ago, doing and taking everything I can that is supposed to be of benefit. I remember reading that it doesn't make a lot of sense to take glutathione supplements but I can't remember exactly why. Thanks for the info. Jill Re: Stress and Depression > You can try SAMe. It's a natural substance that is found in the body > that appears to help with depression and energy levels. It also > raises Glutathione levels which has been found in one study to be low > in women with fibroids. Glutathione is an amino acid that is a > powerful antioxidant and protector of aging. Levels decline with age > and there are few food sources of it, dairy products being about the > only one with any significant amount. To learn about the studies go > to www.lef.org and type SAMe into their search. To avoid the > marketing stuff be sure to look in protacols and other categories > rather than the general one. It's used extensively in Europe. > > Another invigorator is CoQ10. It is a natural substance needed for > cellular energy. This gives me a little boost and I take 100mg/day. > It has had a couple of amazing breast cancer cures in a study or two, > also. > > Of more dubious benifit is 0.5 to 3mg of melatonin just before > bedtime. If you need it, it works great. If not, it will leave you > sleepy in the morning and give you vivid dreams. Melatonin aids in > good deep sleep. It also binds to estrogen receptor sites slowing > estrogen activity. It increases the conversion of inactive thyroid > hormone T4 to the energy producing thyroid hormone T3 boosting > thyroid function and energy slightly. It boosts immune function and > can improve the mood and well being of those who need it. As we age > melatonin levels decline significantly. You can learn about it at > www.lef.org and look at the studies on it at PubMed. > > Tish > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 Hi Tish. That is interesting about the glutathione. I haven't got time at the moment to pull out all my eye books but I'm sure I read that low glutathione is also a factor in cataract formation. We've had this discussion before - as you recall I mentioned that I was diagnosed with cataracts around the same time the fibroid symptoms began to really take off. However I had an eye exam last December and the cataracts have not progressed. I have made major changes in my diet since being diagnosed with cataracts two years ago, doing and taking everything I can that is supposed to be of benefit. I remember reading that it doesn't make a lot of sense to take glutathione supplements but I can't remember exactly why. Thanks for the info. Jill Re: Stress and Depression > You can try SAMe. It's a natural substance that is found in the body > that appears to help with depression and energy levels. It also > raises Glutathione levels which has been found in one study to be low > in women with fibroids. Glutathione is an amino acid that is a > powerful antioxidant and protector of aging. Levels decline with age > and there are few food sources of it, dairy products being about the > only one with any significant amount. To learn about the studies go > to www.lef.org and type SAMe into their search. To avoid the > marketing stuff be sure to look in protacols and other categories > rather than the general one. It's used extensively in Europe. > > Another invigorator is CoQ10. It is a natural substance needed for > cellular energy. This gives me a little boost and I take 100mg/day. > It has had a couple of amazing breast cancer cures in a study or two, > also. > > Of more dubious benifit is 0.5 to 3mg of melatonin just before > bedtime. If you need it, it works great. If not, it will leave you > sleepy in the morning and give you vivid dreams. Melatonin aids in > good deep sleep. It also binds to estrogen receptor sites slowing > estrogen activity. It increases the conversion of inactive thyroid > hormone T4 to the energy producing thyroid hormone T3 boosting > thyroid function and energy slightly. It boosts immune function and > can improve the mood and well being of those who need it. As we age > melatonin levels decline significantly. You can learn about it at > www.lef.org and look at the studies on it at PubMed. > > Tish > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 Hi Tish. That is interesting about the glutathione. I haven't got time at the moment to pull out all my eye books but I'm sure I read that low glutathione is also a factor in cataract formation. We've had this discussion before - as you recall I mentioned that I was diagnosed with cataracts around the same time the fibroid symptoms began to really take off. However I had an eye exam last December and the cataracts have not progressed. I have made major changes in my diet since being diagnosed with cataracts two years ago, doing and taking everything I can that is supposed to be of benefit. I remember reading that it doesn't make a lot of sense to take glutathione supplements but I can't remember exactly why. Thanks for the info. Jill Re: Stress and Depression > You can try SAMe. It's a natural substance that is found in the body > that appears to help with depression and energy levels. It also > raises Glutathione levels which has been found in one study to be low > in women with fibroids. Glutathione is an amino acid that is a > powerful antioxidant and protector of aging. Levels decline with age > and there are few food sources of it, dairy products being about the > only one with any significant amount. To learn about the studies go > to www.lef.org and type SAMe into their search. To avoid the > marketing stuff be sure to look in protacols and other categories > rather than the general one. It's used extensively in Europe. > > Another invigorator is CoQ10. It is a natural substance needed for > cellular energy. This gives me a little boost and I take 100mg/day. > It has had a couple of amazing breast cancer cures in a study or two, > also. > > Of more dubious benifit is 0.5 to 3mg of melatonin just before > bedtime. If you need it, it works great. If not, it will leave you > sleepy in the morning and give you vivid dreams. Melatonin aids in > good deep sleep. It also binds to estrogen receptor sites slowing > estrogen activity. It increases the conversion of inactive thyroid > hormone T4 to the energy producing thyroid hormone T3 boosting > thyroid function and energy slightly. It boosts immune function and > can improve the mood and well being of those who need it. As we age > melatonin levels decline significantly. You can learn about it at > www.lef.org and look at the studies on it at PubMed. > > Tish > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 Tish - you are always a great source of information and I have learned so much from your posts. Thank you for participating regularly. I am having a myo this summer, after months of deliberation, anxiety, research, etc. I believe that I have finally found a very competent young female doctor who will do my surgery. She is the gyn director at Baylor College of Medicine here in Houston. After seeing two older male gyns, who immediately recommended a hyst based on a abdominal ultrasound (one actually told me that my life might be in danger if I don't do it soon because my uterus is completely 'destroyed') I had a very female-friendly visit with Dr Amy Young. She understood my thoughts on keeping my uterus and natural hormone therapy, etc. She is also involved with UAE studies. My new doctor ordered an MRI which showed one huge fibroid tumor growing out from the top part of my very normal sized uterus, with two smaller fibroids on the side wall. So, all in all, the surgery will take about 2 hours. One gyn said a myo would put my life in danger and could last 4 - 5 hours, of course, based on very little information. Amazing. I left my new doctors office very excited (for the first time in months) but also quite furious at the previous two. Thanks again, Dragana . Re: Stress and Depression > You can try SAMe. It's a natural substance that is found in the body > that appears to help with depression and energy levels. It also > raises Glutathione levels which has been found in one study to be low > in women with fibroids. Glutathione is an amino acid that is a > powerful antioxidant and protector of aging. Levels decline with age > and there are few food sources of it, dairy products being about the > only one with any significant amount. To learn about the studies go > to www.lef.org and type SAMe into their search. To avoid the > marketing stuff be sure to look in protacols and other categories > rather than the general one. It's used extensively in Europe. > > Another invigorator is CoQ10. It is a natural substance needed for > cellular energy. This gives me a little boost and I take 100mg/day. > It has had a couple of amazing breast cancer cures in a study or two, > also. > > Of more dubious benifit is 0.5 to 3mg of melatonin just before > bedtime. If you need it, it works great. If not, it will leave you > sleepy in the morning and give you vivid dreams. Melatonin aids in > good deep sleep. It also binds to estrogen receptor sites slowing > estrogen activity. It increases the conversion of inactive thyroid > hormone T4 to the energy producing thyroid hormone T3 boosting > thyroid function and energy slightly. It boosts immune function and > can improve the mood and well being of those who need it. As we age > melatonin levels decline significantly. You can learn about it at > www.lef.org and look at the studies on it at PubMed. > > Tish > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 Tish - you are always a great source of information and I have learned so much from your posts. Thank you for participating regularly. I am having a myo this summer, after months of deliberation, anxiety, research, etc. I believe that I have finally found a very competent young female doctor who will do my surgery. She is the gyn director at Baylor College of Medicine here in Houston. After seeing two older male gyns, who immediately recommended a hyst based on a abdominal ultrasound (one actually told me that my life might be in danger if I don't do it soon because my uterus is completely 'destroyed') I had a very female-friendly visit with Dr Amy Young. She understood my thoughts on keeping my uterus and natural hormone therapy, etc. She is also involved with UAE studies. My new doctor ordered an MRI which showed one huge fibroid tumor growing out from the top part of my very normal sized uterus, with two smaller fibroids on the side wall. So, all in all, the surgery will take about 2 hours. One gyn said a myo would put my life in danger and could last 4 - 5 hours, of course, based on very little information. Amazing. I left my new doctors office very excited (for the first time in months) but also quite furious at the previous two. Thanks again, Dragana . Re: Stress and Depression > You can try SAMe. It's a natural substance that is found in the body > that appears to help with depression and energy levels. It also > raises Glutathione levels which has been found in one study to be low > in women with fibroids. Glutathione is an amino acid that is a > powerful antioxidant and protector of aging. Levels decline with age > and there are few food sources of it, dairy products being about the > only one with any significant amount. To learn about the studies go > to www.lef.org and type SAMe into their search. To avoid the > marketing stuff be sure to look in protacols and other categories > rather than the general one. It's used extensively in Europe. > > Another invigorator is CoQ10. It is a natural substance needed for > cellular energy. This gives me a little boost and I take 100mg/day. > It has had a couple of amazing breast cancer cures in a study or two, > also. > > Of more dubious benifit is 0.5 to 3mg of melatonin just before > bedtime. If you need it, it works great. If not, it will leave you > sleepy in the morning and give you vivid dreams. Melatonin aids in > good deep sleep. It also binds to estrogen receptor sites slowing > estrogen activity. It increases the conversion of inactive thyroid > hormone T4 to the energy producing thyroid hormone T3 boosting > thyroid function and energy slightly. It boosts immune function and > can improve the mood and well being of those who need it. As we age > melatonin levels decline significantly. You can learn about it at > www.lef.org and look at the studies on it at PubMed. > > Tish > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2002 Report Share Posted April 23, 2002 Hi , I totally understand what you are going through! There are so many symptoms that come from having an illness that the doctors don't ask you about---like the stress of having the illness in the first place! Yoga has been a lifesaver to me. My little plug is to check out www.kripalu.org for more info about yoga. take care and know that you are not alone! Lara > I was just wondering if anyone had some good tips on how to deal with the stress and depression that comes with having Fibroids. I'm trying to exercise more and eat better but I'm still feeling very stressed. Having to deal with all of the doctors and then my insurance not paying for doctor visits and BC pills - it's all getting to me. > > I'd appreciate any advice you'd be able to give me. > > Thanks, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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