Childbearing Year

Spotting between periods

Spotting between periods

A caller on blogtalkradio says she has been reading Susun books, Down There and Childbearing year, and she would like to know if there are any herbs to help with spotting. Susun asks her some questions, about timing, and diet. She lists various reasons for spotting and gives some suggestions.
This audio is over 4:00 minutes long.

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Spotting between periods

Spotting between periods

A caller on blogtalkradio says she has been reading Susun books, Down There and Childbearing year, and she would like to know if there are any herbs to help with spotting. Susun asks her some questions, about timing, and diet. She lists various reasons for spotting and gives some suggestions.
This audio is over 4:00 minutes long.

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Fresh Cleavers tincture

Fresh Cleavers tincture

Dropperful doses of this tincture relieve PMS, ease tender breasts, and encourage the lymphatic system to work harder, thus relieving edema. Its antispasmodic actions are concentrated in the mucus surfaces of the urinary and digestive systems, make it an ideal ally for those dealing with IC and IBS.

Have a jar, some sharp plant scissors, and 100 proof vodka at hand before you harvest your cleavers.

Cut the stalks into 1-2 inch pieces and fill a jar totally full with these cut pieces of leaf, flower, stalk, and even seeds.

Fill jar with vodka. Lid and label.

For the first two weeks, I leave my tincture on a table where I can watch it and add more vodka if necessary. Then I put it away.

Like most tinctures made from fresh plant material, this one will be ready to use in six weeks.

Spotting between periods

Spotting between periods

A caller on blogtalkradio says she has been reading Susun books, Down There and Childbearing year, and she would like to know if there are any herbs to help with spotting. Susun asks her some questions, about timing, and diet. She lists various reasons for spotting and gives some suggestions.
This audio is over 4:00 minutes long.

 

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Menstrual cycle post birth control

Menstrual cycle post birth control

A caller on blogtalk radio says she has stopped taking birth control pills and is trying to get her menstrual cycle back to normal. She's currently taking Vitex. Susun talks about why its ok to take birth control pills. She answers the callers question by saying it could take a year for her cycle to regulate.
This audio is almost 6 minutes long.

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Herbal Allies for Painful Menses

Merry Meet,

I suffer a lot from menstrual pains and my cycle is very irregular I get loads of cramps for days. I would like to know if there is something I can take to reduce the pains. I drink ginger tea and chamomile but would like to know if there is something else I can use to reduce the pain and maybe regulate my cycle. 

Thanks and bright blessings

Hello,

Vitex tincture is often times used for helping to regulate cycles: http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Vitex_RedMoonHerbs.htm

Seaweed another good ally for menstrual problems: http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Seaweed.htm

Cramp bark tincture helps many for menstrual cramps - some other ideas from Susun: http://www.menopause-metamorphosis.com/An_Excerpt-114-menstrual_cramps.htm

You may also wish to check out our forum at www.healingwiseforum.com for further suggestions.

 

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

www.wisewomanweb.com

www.wisewomanbookshop.com

www.wisewomanuniversity.org

 

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Nutrition and Ammenorhea

Hello... I am 18 years old and am a native to northern new york. I came apon the "Wise Woman" site a few months ago and have been reading it very often. I thank you and the other wise women for putting so much free useful information on the internet for anyone to access. My problem is I am having a lack of a period, and hesitate towards other means of information before contacting you. There are some important details to my story which is why I am asking, may I have the advice of a wise woman?

Thank you for your time...

Hello….the most common reason for lack of menses in young women, called amennorhea, other than pregnancy is malnutrition, most often in western countries caused by restricted diet such as vegetarianism, veganism, dieting, and/or eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia.

When the body does not have sufficient nutrition, it abstains for menstruating, because it does not have the available resources. If you fall into any of the above categories, consider adding a cup of yogurt to your daily diet, and adding small amounts of eggs, meat, cheese, fish, and foul to your diet as well….even a few ounces per day will help immensely.

Nourishing herbal infusions are also an excellent source of nutrients go to www.nourishingherbalinfusions.com

And email back if there is more you would like to discuss.

Love,

Justine

 

You can get your health questions answered by Susun in one of two ways. Join the health hotline teleseminar on Monday and Thursday evenings 8pm EST, through the winter months. Or you may register for a private telephone consultation. You can also join the free women's health forum where hundreds of wise woman can help you. Sign up for the free herbal healing ezine, filled with wise woman wit and wisdom. Visit the Wise Woman Bookshop for online university, gift shop, bookshop, digital downloads, and more. Go to www.susunweed.com for a complete list of offerings including radio show and free videos.

Inducing Miscarriage or Menstruation

Hi,

I am a 50 year old woman whose menstrual cycle is either really late or I'm pregnant (which I doubt, but it is possible).  I started taking 1 tsp of blue cohosh and 1 tsp of black cohosh every 4 hours.

Is there a time frame in which I can expect something to start happening?  Can I do anything else?

Thanks!

Hello,

The combination of blue cohosh and black cohosh is often quite effective in ending unwanted pregnancies, so that sounds like a fine approach. Time frames can vary as everyone's body is different and there is certainly no guarantee that the herbs will actually work. Most women seem to feel something going on within a day but it is a process that usually takes a bit of time.

Please be very careful, listen to your body carefully as these are powerful herbs. Some guidelines from Susun:

"Blue and Black Cohosh should be taken as a tincture, in a cup of warm water. At a dosage of 20 drops of each tincture every 4 hours/5 days. Can be toxic, in excess and can easily over tax the liver and kidneys. Continue for 1 full day after bleeding starts, to insure complete expulsion of all fetal material."

Make sure that you have something like shepard's purse tincture on hand to help control bleeding if need be. It is always best, if possible, not to go through this alone. I am including a link to a website that goes further into herbal abortions and also has a number of stories from women who have used these herbs before. This can help give you more indications of what you can expect. http://www.sisterzeus.com/

Afterwards it is always best to take extra special care of yourself, eating excellent foods, nourishing herbal infusions, and rest as much as possible. Let us know if you need any further assistance.

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

www.wisewomanweb.com

www.wisewomanbookshop.com

www.wisewomanuniversity.org

 

You can get your health questions answered by Susun in one of two ways. Join the health hotline teleseminar on Monday and Thursday evenings 8pm EST, through the winter months. Or you may register for a private telephone consultation. You can also join the free women's health forum where hundreds of wise woman can help you. Sign up for the free herbal healing ezine, filled with wise woman wit and wisdom. Visit the Wise Woman Bookshop for online university, gift shop, bookshop, digital downloads, and more. Go to www.susunweed.com for a complete list of offerings including radio show and free videos.

Fertility After Forty

Hi Susun, 

I'm a true fan and have your books which are so informative!

My question is I've had vaginal itching/burning for 2 years and I'm now 40.  My husband and I are trying for another child.  Can this affect conception?  

No Dr. could find a definite reason or a cure.  I thought it's peri-menopausal symptoms.  Can I use the plantain oil you mentioned in your menopausal book?  

Also is Raspberry Leaf safe throughout pregnancy?  

Thank you so much...

Greetings,

We are happy to hear that you have been able to find useful information from the books and websites. Afraid that I cannot say for sure if the vaginal itching/burning could affect conception, unless it makes it too hard for having sex!  No problems with yeast infections?

Have you been able to try any of the things recommended? Regular use of vitex (chasteberry) tincture helps to restore thickness and moisture to vaginal walls. And since it is a great ally for fertility in women over 40, I would certainly try it, if you are not already. Take a dropperful 2-3 times a day. I do not know of any problems with using plantain ointment - should be fine to continue its use.

http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Fertility_After_Forty.htm

We love raspberry leaf during pregnancy. It helps in easing morning sickness and tones the uterus. It is especially useful for promoting fertility if combined with red clover. 1/2 oz of each to a quart of water for daily infusions.

Currently Susun is devoting her time to her forthcoming book, “Down There, reproductive health for women and men” due out soon. You can speak with Susun during her Free hotline Tuesday evenings between 7:30-9:30 pm eastern time or by appointment for a moderate fee (15min/$30 or 30min/$50). For a free consultation, call 845-246-8081 on Tuesday evenings May through October, 7:30-9:30pm EST. For a private phone consultation, go to: www.herbalmedicinehealing.com/store.

Just let us know if you need any further assistance and always remember to keep the SUN in SuSUN... :)

Blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team
www.wisewomanweb.com
www.wisewomanbookshop.com
www.wisewomanuniversity.org

Hi Kim,

I've started using vitex for 1wk now, my cycle went from it's usual 27 days to 28, that may have been a coincidence in such a short time and I flooded day 2.  I've never flooded before.  I do have endometriosis and 3 small fibroids.

Is that a bad sign, or does vitex need a bit of patience?

Hi,

Vitex needs a lot of patience - definitely a slow-acting herb. I've known of many women who have had fantastic results with its use, but it is one to engage with on a long-term basis. Susun recommends it use for help with menstrual cramps, endometriosis and fibroids as it has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect on the endometrium. It helps to regulate cycles, along with issues such as flooding and irregular spotting. You could be looking at a couple of years for everything to balance out, especially in its ability to help with endometriosis and fibroids.

I would definitely not take this as a bad sign but as your body slowly beginning the process of readjusting itself. Let us know if you continue to have more flooding or other issues, but I would continue with the vitex.

Blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team
www.wisewomanweb.com
www.wisewomanbookshop.com
www.wisewomanuniversity.org

You can get your health questions answered by Susun in one of two ways. Join the health hotline teleseminar on Monday and Thursday evenings 8pm EST, through the winter months. Or you may register for a private telephone consultation. You can also join the free women's health forum where hundreds of wise woman can help you. Sign up for the free herbal healing ezine, filled with wise woman wit and wisdom. Visit the Wise Woman Bookshop for online university, gift shop, bookshop, digital downloads, and more. Go to www.susunweed.com for a complete list of offerings including radio show and free videos.

 

Herbal Allies for PCOS

Hello,

I'm writing on behalf of my sister who approx 2yrs ago was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. For the past 2 years she has had her normal cycle and there were no problems and now all of the sudden her cycle has just stopped. She has gone 3 months now without a period, been to her doctors and specialists and they cannot see why its just paused again. Is there anything Natural she can be taking to help balance her out and boost her cycle? She was on dosages of Progesterone but as she said she is not thinking this was ever her real diagnosis...

She doesnt have any symptoms of this syndrome except an abnormal mentrual cycle so we're basically looking for something that can keep her cycles regular. She is 27 and would like to start a family but with her body so out of whack she really needs some help here! She has not been on the pill for over 3 years hoping that would help since no birth control seemed to.

Thank you for your help.

Greetings,

One of the first things I would do is have your sister start with herbal infusions if she is not already doing so. http://www.susunweed.com/How_to_make_Infusions.htm

Make sure to include nettles, red clover, oatstraw and comfrey leaf. Another thing that works well in balancing women's cycles and our bodies in general is seaweed. This is something that is rarely included in our diet but would be very helpful for your sister to incorporate.

Slow acting Chasteberry (vitex) is highly recommended for regulating cycles. Use a dropperful in a glass of water, 3-4 times a day, and you will usually find that it brings results in a couple of months, but if you need to go beyond that it would be fine as long term is safe. Essential Fatty Acids are essential. Eat fatty fish, full-fat organic dairy, or cod liver oil. Acupuncture has proven very effective for menstrual issues and another tincture I like is blessed thistle.

You can also speak with Susun during her Free hotline Tuesday evenings between 7:30-9:30 pm eastern time or by appointment for a moderate fee (15min/$30 or 30min/$50). For a free consultation, call 845-246-8081 on Tuesday evenings May through October, 7:30-9:30pm EST. For a private phone consultation, go to: www.herbalmedicinehealing.com/store/ You might also go to the Wise Woman Forum to ask your question in case a member can offer you help: www.susunweed.com/wisewomanforum.htm. Hopefully these can give your sister some starting points and just let us know if you need any further assistance.

Blessings,

Kim
Wise Woman Team
www.wisewomanweb.com
www.wisewomanbookshop.com
www.wisewomanuniversity.org

You can get your health questions answered by Susun in one of two ways. Join the health hotline teleseminar on Monday and Thursday evenings 8pm EST, through the winter months. Or you may register for a private telephone consultation. You can also join the free women's health forum where hundreds of wise woman can help you. Sign up for the free herbal healing ezine, filled with wise woman wit and wisdom. Visit the Wise Woman Bookshop for online university, gift shop, bookshop, digital downloads, and more. Go to www.susunweed.com for a complete list of offerings including radio show and free videos.