Hey ,
Wait don't leave poor old nana out.lol I also need help with herbs.I had my ovaries out in Sept.of last year because of tumor.They put me on hormones and in Dec. and
I had a mini stroke.They took me off all hormones and told me I could'nt take them anymore or even over the counter,because it could cause me to have another mini or the big stroke.I have depression ,hot,hot,flashes,and they have me on 2 kinds of meds. for depression Help! About 6 weeks ago I came upon you guys and I have started going out in the morning to look at what is growing,Thank You for caring ,sharing,and all the support and prayers. Nana
Bless the Herbies
Nana: My doctor put me on vitamin E, 400 IU units, one capsule in the morning and one at night. Takes up to 3 weeks sometimes to kick in. The vitamin E is for hot flashes, they do help decrease the effects and I didn't have as many. She also told me that stress, spicy foods, caffeine can bring on hot flashes.
Maybe you should ask your doctor about Saint Johnswort. It has a good reputation for treating depression & I've heard that it works wonders for hot flashes.
I ditto the Vit. E suggestion. I found this out from my own experience. I started taking it for it's antioxidant properties and began to notice a difference in the 'power surges', as I call hot flashes.
And I've also learned, from experience, that stress is a major factor. Now, when something begins to cause me stress (i.e., things beyond my control), I simply give them to the good Lord and let Him worry about them. Remarkably, the flashes subsided and I sleep much better, too.
Enjoy your garden, Nana, and best wishes to you.
Nana,
Are there any herbs that you don't have and want.My supply is very limited, but i may have something that you want. I have a few cuttings that are actually taking root in water
Sandy
Hey
Thank you so much for the info.I will ask my doctor about E when I go in.And yes you are right about stress.
And it was the Lord who got me into growing and planting things. I don't have alot of different herbs yet,but I have really been blessed by others wanting to share with me ,You know it's strange,the mints are a favoite of mine ,If I
feel a migrain coming on ,I go out to my greenhouse and smell my mints,lol I have one piece of orange mint that looks like I have just about rubbed the hide off of it.
One day I hope to have all the herbs to share with you all.
Nana