Childbearing Year

Weight Gain and Hormones

Q: hi susun and justine!

thank you for all your efforts and love. i love both of you dearly.

i am writing to you about me this time. i have gained forty-three pounds in three years especially around my mid area and arms, very, very thick.

i am 38 yrs. old. a friend has told me that i need magnolia oil. she said this will fight the access chromium that is being released into my system caused by stress and worry. is this true?

she said so many women suffer from this but so many do not understand why. could you help me understand this better or point me into the right direction within one of your articles.

i have never been able to conceive either. i was also wondering if perhaps something with my hormones are off. my husband and i have tried to have a baby for years, and have been unsuccessful. i excitedly say that we are now in the process of adoption.

please note, i drink sooooooooooooooooo much red clover.

   

A: Hello, thank you for writing.  I will share your kind words with Susun and Justine.  I personally have not heard of chromium, weight and stress.

Have you had a chance to read this article by Susun on weight?  If you believe hormones have a play in your concern, it may be wonderful if you are drinking Red Clover blossom infusions, though it may be you are drinking too much.

Another wonderful nourisher of healthy hormone function is Vitex. You can read about this here, even though cessation of menses is not your concern, some of what is mentioned may still relate.  Do you also drink other nourishing herbal infusions?

Please let us know if we can help further.  Congratulations on your adoption.

Blessings,
Karen Joy
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www.wisewomanweb.com

Restless Legs Syndrome During Pregnancy

Q: My daughter is pregnant, and struggling with insomnia due to restless leg syndrome. What can I suggest to her? Thanks for your help.   

A: Hello, thank you for writing.  Have you read this article yet?

Has she tried any of the ideas?  Is there anything there that appeals that I can help you further with?  I am very happy to help any way I am able.

Blessings,
Karen Joy
[email protected]
www.wisewomanweb.com

Q: My daughter is not in menopause, she is pregnant. Does that count as the same kind of needs?   

   

A: Yes, these still apply.  I realize she is pregnant.  I apologize for not acknowledging that the article is an excerpt from Susun's menopause book. So much of that book applies to women from menarche on!

Karen Joy