Menopause Metamorphosis

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Acne

Dear Wise and Wonderful Susun,

I am a 43 year old woman in peri menopause.  I'm having a horrible time with acne.  I'm doing 13 drops/3 times a day of Chaste Berry tincture and Dandelion tincture.  I also take two cups a day of either Oat Straw, Nettle or Red Clover infusions.  I try to watch my sugar intake also.  I've had some success but have set backs frequently.  Is there something else I should be doing?

Longing for clear skin ~

 

First, spray yarrow tincture on your clean face morning and night. Leave it on. Let it dry on your face. Do not put soap on your face. Cleanse it with witch hazel extract on a washcloth. If there are red areas, try a little jojoba oil, the closest thing to human skin secretions that you can buy.

Second, take burdock root tincture, 15-20 drops twice a day for at least four months. (do not take capsules, tincture only)

Third, avoid all hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats. If possible use only olive oil and butter.

Last, eat at least a half a cup of yogurt a day for at least six weeks (best to get plain and add fruit if you want).

 

Hope this helps

Green Blessings, Susun Weed

 

Peel Power

Dear Susun,

The New Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way is a godsend-just finished reading it.  Thanks for sharing your wisdom! 2 quick questions:

 

1. Must Peel Power be refrigerated; how long does it last?
2. I understand we need animal fats to fully utilize the minerals from green sources. I’ve started drinking lots of  herbal infusions; but since most of the time I’m drinking them between meals (i.e. without consuming any  animal fat) I’m concerned I’m not getting maximal benefit from them.  Should I be drinking them with meals?  Or doing something else to maximize mineral absorption?

Many thanks!

Best regards,

 

These are great questions!  I am so glad you are enjoying Susun's book, and will be sure to pass on your kind words.  She does not have internet to be able to correspond through email.  I wish I could answer for sure about the peel power.  I myself have always refrigerated it, but imagine a simple experiment would do to answer the question since all we have to worry about is a little mold which we will see.  

I too think animal fats are essential to helping us digest, though have thought this to be true of helping us digest the proteins.  I am unsure of the minerals in green foods.  For the minerals I have heard vinegar will help us as well as dairy, which is why some cook their greens in cream or milk.  I know Susun speaks highly about combining properly to get the most nutrition, and she speaks highly about organic dairy.  For meats I have heard her suggest for some all that is needed is a birthday steak ... once a year....

I would also love to invite you to our Wise Woman Forum (http://www.herbshealing.com/wisewomanforum.htm) and Email Discussion Group (http://groups.google.com/group/Herbal-Healing) for more ideas and support.

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Karen Joy

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Herbal Helpers for Menopausal Symptoms

I am 53 years old and believe i am going thru severe menopause.  I am having hair fall dull wiry hair, severe insomnia and absolutely no libido not that i care about this.  please help with insomnia.  i am presently taking soy and black cohosh with b vitamins.  please help. ~ C

 

C,

Hello and thank you for your query. Here are a few articles by Susun Weed to help: http://www.menopause-metamorphosis.com/An_Article-healthy.htm

Menopause can change your life. Our Wise Woman grandmothers used nourishing herbal infusions, fermented dairy products, healthy exercise, and simple whole foods to weather their change naturally and live productively another 50 years. You can too.

Low protein leaves hair and skin dull, lifeless, and thin. Nourishing herbal infusions, plain yogurt, lentils, and organic meats are excellent sources.

Low levels of minerals leave the bones and heart deprived of calcium, the immune system low in zinc, and the muscles prone to pain and spasms. Nourishing herbal infusions, plain yogurt, seaweed, and organic chocolate are magnificent sources.

Insufficient phytoestrogens in the diet increase breast cancer risk and menopausal distress. Nourishing herbal infusions, lentils, roots and seeds are the best sources.

Lack of high-quality fats, can lead to thyroid problems, immune system stress, lack of energy, and blood vessel disease. Nourishing herbal infusions, full-fat yogurt, organic chocolate, olive oil, organic butter, nuts and seeds are superb sources.

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

Oatstraw infusion (Avena sativa) strengthens the nerves, helps reduce emotion distress, promotes sound sleep, keeps the bones and heart strong, and strengthens libido. The tincture is a stronger sedative but not nourishing to the bones and heart. Oats for breakfast is an excellent way to "take" this herb, but avoid pills and capsules. Oatstraw baths are exceptionally calming. Instructions for making one are in my green book: Healing Wise.

Nettle infusion (Urtica dioica) strengthens the adrenals, eases anxiety, increases energy, helps prevent night sweats, builds blood, protects bones and heart. Eating cooked nettle is another excellent way to gather its benefits, as is nettle vinegar. I avoid freeze-dried, encapsulated, or tinctured nettle, believing all these forms ineffective and over-priced.

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) -- tincture of the fresh flowering tops -- is a favorite with menopausal women, their daughters and their mothers. A few drops (up to 25 at a time) will calm emotions, relieve heart palpitations (and strengthen the heart), reduce the severity of hot flashes, increase vaginal lubrication, moderate and eliminate PMS and menstrual cramping. Motherwort vinegar is a fantastic tonic, and tasty, thank goodness. The tea is violently bitter and disliked by 99 out of 100 women, including me, yuck.

To speak with Susun you are welcome to phone her free Tuesday night phone hotline, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Eastern time, 845-246-8081, call May through October.  She does not have internet to be able to correspond through email.

You might also join our free health forum, where other wise woman could help you, go to: http://www.susunweed.com/wisewomanforum.htm

Blessings,Wise Woman Team

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