Does anyone know what natural herbs can help with acne, triggered by hormonal imbalance???

I heard that acne can be caused by hormonal imbalance and I think it makes sense. I’ve had 2 pregnancies, during wich my skin cleared, I think it was because of hormonal changes during pregnancy. I’ve tried many products like proactive, but they only work for a short period of time, and then stop working. I want to give herbs a chance. If you have any suggestions I’ll be very thankful to know them.
Thank you so much for the answers given to me. But it seems like I wasn’t understood. What I need to know is what herbs taken in form of tea can help with hormonal imbalance. Applying things on my face only deals with the outside not the inside.

Pregnancy and acne?

Does anyone know of any all natural facial products that are safe to use while pregnant? Like something from Whole Foods that actually works. I am currently using some natural shea butter milk cleanser from there, but it is still making my skin break out. I don’t want to use anything with chemicals, so that is my dilemma.
I am also using tea tree oil cleansing pads, but that doesn’t seem to help either. Who knows, maybe my skin would be worse without it, so it could be working.

Anything safe to use for constipation?

I’m drinking tons of water, eating fruit, whole grain breads, fiber pills twice a day. I can’t think of anything else I can do that’s pregnancy approved!
I’ve always been a person that had to use a laxative a couples times a week to go anyhow. I’ve heard that there are some all natural colon cleanse products that are ok to use when pg, but I certainly don’t want to do anything that will hurt the pg at all.

Dietry Intake during pregnancy?

I missed my periods this mnth and did PT which is +ve . recently i shed 12 kgs it is natural to gain 8-10 kgs during pregnancy. Im following a healthy diet which consist of low fat dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables chicken (widout skin) and egg twice a week. can i continue wid a same . I take a six meals in a day. is it healthy for me and my baby. wht diet paln i shd follow to keep my self and my baby healthy.

Christians: Can you answer some questions for me?

I have a number of questions with evidence that contradicts Christian Theology…

Can you please provide me with the theistically based answers for these questions?

(Questions have a ‘??’ before them.)

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??Why would Christians still eat Shrimp, Clams, Lobster, Oysters, etc. when it says in the bible that eating anything from the waters without ‘fins and scales’ is an ‘abomination’ on par with gay sex?

††† Science of Homosexuality Takes a Backseat to Blind Faith
http://www.livescience.com/health/070320_bad_homosexuality.html
The Bible is rather clear that homosexuality is an “abomination,” as stated in Leviticus 18:22, just a few lines below the edict in Leviticus 11:10-12 stating that eating shrimp is an abomination. The crustacean passage is not much of any issue for most people, hence no demonstrators picketing Red Lobster with dire warnings that the April all-you-can-eat shrimp fest may trigger Armageddon.

??If god really wanted us to be “Fruitful and Multiply”, why would god cause approximately ONE THIRD of all pregnancies end in Spontaneous Abortions? (I.E. Miscarriages)

††† Miscarriage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spontaneous_abortion
Many miscarriages happen very early in the pregnancy, before a woman may know she is pregnant. Prospective studies using very sensitive early pregnancy tests have found that 25% of pregnancies are miscarried by the sixth week LMP (since the woman’s Last Menstrual Period).[29][30] Clinical miscarriages (those occurring after the sixth week LMP) occur in 8% of pregnancies.[30]

The prevalence of miscarriage increases considerably with age of the parents. One study found that pregnancies from men younger than twenty-five years are 40% less likely to end in miscarriage than pregnancies from men 25–29 years. The same study found that pregnancies from men older than forty years are 60% more likely to end in miscarriage than the 25–29-year age group.[33] Another study found that the increased risk of miscarriage in pregnancies from older men is mainly seen in the first trimester.[34] Yet another study found an increased risk in women, by the age of forty-five, on the order of 800% (compared to the 20–24 age group in that study), 75% of pregnancies ended in miscarriage.[35]

??Why would god make 1 in every 250 births an “Intersex” child?

††† National Geographic Explorer: Sex, Lies, & Gender
http://vodpod.com/watch/2198124-sex-lies-and-gender-national-geographic-channel

††† Gay Brain Shows Gender Atypical Traits
Asymmetry Seen in Straight Men, Gay Women
http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20080616/gay-brain-shows-gender-atypical-traits

??If being gay is “Bad” why would god make the female relatives of gay men more apt to be hyper-sexual… Giving the females evolutionary advantage over ‘normal’ females that won’t bear as many offspring?

††† Why Gays Don’t Go Extinct
http://www.livescience.com/health/080617-hereditary-homosexuality.html

††† Evolution myths: Natural selection cannot explain homosexuality
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn13674-evolution-myths-natural-selection-cannot-explain-homosexuality.html

††† Survival of genetic homosexual traits explained
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn6519

?? Why would god make gay monkeys or gay orka whales?

††† 1,500 animal species practice homosexuality
http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/10/23/20718.aspx

††† The Effeminate Sheep And Other Problems Withdarwinian Sexual Selection.
http://seedmagazine.com/content/article/the_gay_animal_kingdom/

††† List of animals displaying homosexual behavior
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_displaying_homosexual_behavior
And lastly…

?? If god says abortions are bad, why does he give a ritual for when abortions are OK?

“And when he hath made her drink the water, then it shall come to pass, that, if she be defiled, and have done trespass against her husband, that the water that causeth the curse shall enter into her, and become bitter, and her belly shall swell, and her thigh shall rot: and the woman shall be a curse among her people. And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.” Numbers 5:27-28 http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Num/Num005.html#27

Comment:
This nonsensical ritual, prescribed by God, to a woman suspected of infidelity, must undergo the drinking of a vile concoction made of bitter water and dust from the floor of a tabernacle. A priest calls a curse upon the woman’s head to insure that if she has acted in adultery the drinking of the liquid will cause her to have a miscarriage. If she comes out clean, then she shall conceive.

Did you have an unplanned c-section for your 1st birth? how did it feel emotionally?

I am 4 months pregnant with my 1st and really hoping for a natural vaginal delivery, the c-section does get me a bit nervouse but its not because of that i would not want to have one, i just am very emotional about having the whole giving birth to your child experience, with out pain medication if possible and naturally. I think i would feel like they stole a beautiful experience for me, i worry i might feel so depressed about it that i wouldnt be able to be as good as a mother during those days of getting over the fact i didnt give birth naturally. I would like any tips you have to avoid c-sections & will like to hear your experience if you did have a c-section. I would do it if it was nessesary but i feel alot of times they do a c-section with out truely being needed. I am 4 foot 10 inches really short and skinny i weight 90 pounds pre – pregnancy. My older sister is like me to and delivered naturally but i still get scared they might do a c-section just cause im small or other things.

Third Pregnancy??

Okay including this time it is my 3rd pregnancy. The first was a miscarriage and the second I have a beautiful 10 month old son. My father is a natural triplit (although one died at birth), and on my husbands side his brother has twins. I am sure there are more somewhere.
During this pregnancy (I am only around 5 weeks) I have felt sick, and tired and my breast are tender. Very early, we are talking about 3 weeks on. Is it possible there are twins in there? I never even felt pregnant with the other two.

cervix is anyones always open?

Is anyone a cervix checker. I recently had a baby she is for months old. Throughout the pregnancy my cervix remainded 1cm dilated on the external os but the internal os ws closed. My cervix measured 4 cm in length which was good. My question is after child birth why does the cervix never fully close up. I have heard of people able to fit a full index finger into their cervix because after childbirth it never fully closes. So i checked mine and i am able to fit a finger through my cervix. I did not have natural childbirht I had a c section but in the past i have had several d and cs. Could this be why my cerix is not completly closed. Does this mean I wil not be able to carry my next child to term because my cervix is not fully closed. Peopl with knowledge and and proffesionals to answer please as i no not want to worry myself over an answer which is incorect. Thank you x
For the forth person who answered my question you are infact wrong. It was my cervix and yes i could insert a finger into it. Whilst I was pregnant I had several examinations and was told this. I know what a cervix feels like.

Has anyone conceived a baby naturally with a low sperm motility?

My husband has poor motility but a very high sperm count. I am completely normal. We have only been trying for a year – should we keep trying for a bit longer or go straight to IVF? I have just had a fallopian tube test that can apparently increase fertility for the following four months – should we keep trying naturally until after that point? Has anyone had a natural pregnancy after one of those tests? Your personal experiences would be most appreciated.

Will Canada HealthCare cover tummy tuck after twin pregnancy?

I am 22, 5″4 and I was pregnant with twins. They are natural (no IVF) I weighed 130lbs prepregnancy and weighed 205lbs when I delivered. I am down to 145lbs, 4 months after giving birth. My stomach is disgusting. The skin is grotesque, there is little to no fat on it, its just loose skin hanging there. I have tried using support garments to push the skin back, but my doctor informed me that its gone back as much as it ever will. I cannot wear properly fitting pants etc. I am curious if canada health care provides any coverage towards a tummy tuck procedure? My abdominal muscles are also split in two from having such a large pregnant stomach and according to what I have read online with the procedure they also stitch the muscles back together. Does anyone have any information regarding this question? Thanks

successful PGD/IVF after trisomy losses?

i m 40 – had 2 trisomy losses recently(w/natural pg). Now considering PGD for next round. I prefer not to do IVF but I don’t want to repeat same losses anymore.
Has anyone had a successful pregnancy with PGD/IVF(also anyone with similar situation)? I’d like to share your experience.

Need help from someone who knows! Can orgasm interfere with implantation?

After you ovulate, can having an orgasm interfere with the implantation of the embryo? I am so confused…when I look on the internet on regular sites it says it won’t interfere with implantation, however on sites about IVF it says to refrain from sex for 2-3 weeks after the IVF because the contractions of the uterus during orgasm can interfere with implantation! Which is true?

Is there something different about implantation via IVF than implantation in natural pregnancy? Thank you!

PCOS and pregnancy question?

i suffer with polycycstic ovaries, and i rarely have period (like once in a blue moon). ive been to the doctor before and she prescribed me meteformin, im no longer taking this as i split with my partner at the time. im now with a new partner and we want to try for children, is there any home remedies that anyone knows of that i can try to help conception?? i dont really want to go back to the doctor yet as i want to try natural ways as apposed to medication..

avoiding pregnancy during intercourse, how?

what is the best time to make love and not make my love pregnant? i and my love are in move in relationship for about an year. we make love almost every night. we don’t use condom because my love feel it’s artificial and don’t get mood, which in-turn make her run dry of love juices. after which involving in making love makes her get rashes in her Virgina, which burns really bad during and after intercourse. i can’t see her suffer like this. so, we stopped using condom and i make sure i don’t climax inside her and not make her pregnant. even though she is fine with this, but she gets tensed and over-worried when her periods delay by 1 or 2 days. i don’t wan ask my love to use any pills everyday.we enjoy our healthy sex life, but need some serious suggestion on what to do! just wan know if there is any condom in indian market that we can use to make intercourse feel natural? or is there any remedy other than that as we don’t wan have any kids now until we are married and settled?

Vitamin C For Late period, I need answers from ones that actually tried it or knows someone that tried it?

I was reading online that VITAMIN C works to bring on a late period. Usually when I feel like I’m late on my period I would have sex with my hubby and that will solve the issue… I have read articles that inserting a high dose of Vitamin C (1500 mg/ day) in your vagina will induce it. I have also seen a video from a health specialist that if you drink high doses of Vitamin C will also induce your period. They said that it actually stops implantation of pregnancy & if condoms are unavailable you can actually insert Vitamin C 20-30 minutes before intercourse so you wont get pregnant. Have anyone actually tried it or knows of someone that tried it. Tell me your experience. What are other natural remedies to bring on late period? Thank you.

Pregnant and tired of being a “shiny new toy”?

Sorry if this sounds rant-like.
I’m 23 weeks pregnant and I have some friends younger than me (i’m almost 18, the baby was not planned, but im keeping her so please refrain from comments on that)
I went camping this weekend and I’ve been nicknamed “preggers” and all I heard all weekend was “how far along? When are you due? Is it a girl or boy? Can I touch your belly? Are you REALLY pregnant??” and stuff like that. One girl,who’s about 12, refused to take “No” as an answer and kept trying to touch my stomach. I found it extremely uncomfortable and eventually walked off.
The questions and “can I touch your belly” are beginning to bother me,

As i’m sure many have had this issue, what did you do to have the questions and the asking about touching the stomach STOP?
As much as I don’t mind their interest, some people take it a little too far.
Thanks for the help, by the way.

Also, did anyone have a problem with rib pain during pregnancy? I may have over strained myself taking down my tent and deflating/folding up my air mattress..as well as sitting in ways that put pressure on my ribcage..any way of relieving the pain? I took tylenol, but medication is not my cup-of-tea,so I’m looking for natural remedies in case the pain returns
Rae;
Actually, I have a job, thank you.
I’m fully aware that its about my CHILD and not me. But prodding hands and questions are NOT going to go over well with me when its about my baby when she’s born, either. Random 12 year olds are not going to hold her.
as for going out with friends.. Forgive me for using my weekend off to spend time with a friend from another state.

Why has my gynae asked me to be at the clinic after ovulation?

I am unable to concieve. I’ve visited a gyane last week….he said that i will be ovulating in 2 days and i shud have sex every alternate day to concieve.
he’s asked me to see him after 2 days as the egg is going to pop from the follicle by then. IS THERE ANY MEDICAL PROCEDURE TO HELP THE SPERM FUSE WITH THE EGG AFTER SEX????
I am just curious wat he’s going to do next??? Has anyone been thru the same situation.

PS: I am not under any treatment like IUI or IVF….my doc encourages natural conception.

Does anyone in the world have an answer to this question? I am lost!?

Ok, I will try to make this short. After i had my last daughter, I had the Essure procedure done. For those of you who dont know, it is when they put microscopic coils in your tubes and when they let go the tubes expand, causing the tubes to grow and scar around the coils. The coils go out into the uterus just a bit from what I am told. Now here is what I cannot seem to get an answer to. Do those coils have to be removed before you get pregnant? It is meant to be a permanant sterilization but my hubby and I want more. My original decision to do this was cervical cancer, I had it. It has been gone for 5 years. WHOO HOO! Anyways, I have been told I can do IVF and carry a baby with the coils, then I was told it could be harmful to the baby cause they stick out a little in to the uterus. Cause the coils aren’t hard metal like I thought. Then I was told I should just go to this clinic outof state, get them removed and I could get my tubes reconstructed and get pregnant the natural way. I don’t know what to do or what is right. No one seems to know much about this essure to tell me. By the way, either way I could pay from 8000$ TO 16,000$ so the only difference would be if I could get my insurance company to pay something and the clinic for removal only takes payment before.

Is my blood sugar too high?

Hi, I’m hoping someone may be able to help.

I had a midwife appointment this morning – my midwife is on holiday so I seen a locum. Anyway, she gave me the blood test results including the test for gestational diabetes (blood sugar). The level was 6.7 which she said was fine but I have since been nosing around on the net and am worried that this may be high. I hadn’t eaten a meal prior to the blood being taken (apart from a Nutrigrain bar on the way to the clinic) so am wondering if this would have counted as a “fasting blood sugar level”. If it is then I am sure that it should have been lower.

Just a little worried as I am also measuring just over 2 weeks bigger than I should. If this was a natural pregnancy then I wouldn’t be too worried as sometimes due dates can be a little out but since we had IVF (or rather Frozen Embryo Transfer) our dates of conception etc are exact.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Indigo

xxx
Thanks Ana – had wondered about that but didn’t think that it would have showed in my blood so quickly as I had only eaten it 5-10 mins before the blood was taken. Thanks again for your help!

To those who have/had their positive pregnancy test. It is OK to laugh?

I don’t know if this has to do with anything, if anything it is funny

Today I am day +8, after egg transfer of 2 grade 1 embryos. I have my BT on Monday and the nurse at the clinic tells me that the earliest they can detect any HcG is no sooner then day +10, but we all know what the 2 week wait is like 🙂 At the moment I can’t imagine my body is not doing anything natural at the moment due to this IVF cycle and all the meds and all that, anyway to get to the point, other then the AF pains, and the tender (.)(.) from the crinone gel I reckon, my nibbles are so dry and hard and itchy (sorry tmi) more the left then the right, but don’t know if this has anything to do with anything I just wanted to know if others have had something similar, or maybe it is just a laugh and a reaction of all the meds I have had over the last month. Heres hoping it is a positive

How can you get rid of the pregnancy mask or melasma?

i’m 15 weeks and I’m also African American and my face and neck have darkened 5 shades darker……it’s pretty black …like the color of black tar…….are there any natural remedies for this??…..

Evening Primrose Oil for starting labor?

Has anyone ever used this during pregnancy to jumpstart labor and for swelling and high blood pressure. We are trying natural remedies for starting labor since I am at risk for developing Preeclampsia and then having to induce. I have gained 7 lbs due to water retention and swelling is out of control. I don’t want to induce because I’ve heard labor is harder and could lead to needing a C-Section. I also don’t want to use castor oil because I’ve heard too many bad things about the cramping, diarrhea and vomiting that will occur.

Baby Making Question Again…(kinda Long,sorry)?

Any tips on natural remedies(vitamins,tea,) to increase chances of pregnancy?My husband and I have been trying but no positive pregnancy test yet…any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

Migranes with pregnancy?

I have been getting cluster migranes lately…..anything i can do like a natural remedy?? I will speak to my Dr at my next apt…..

Aspirin during Pregnancy?

Sadly, I had a miscarriage this past June but just found out that I am pregnant again (5 weeks)! My Dr. put me on baby Aspirin and I’m not sure how I feel about this. I am taking 600 mg. of Progesterone (my prog. level is way low) and as an extra precaution he has me taking Asprin. I do not even take Aspirin for headaches when I’m not pregnant( I believe in natural remedies before any Tylenol/Aspirin/Antibiotics). Should I be concerned? Did any of you take Aspirin during pregnancy? Thanks for your advice!
*just to be clear, the reason he wants me on Aspirin is because of my previous miscarriage NOT to help with aches and pains. Thanks!
*just to be clear, the reason he wants me on Aspirin is because of my previous miscarriage NOT to help with aches and pains. Thanks!

First Trimester Pregnant & Sinus Headaches?

I’m guessing it’s sinus stuff that is causing my head to hurt. I have a lot of drainage and I normally never do! What might be a NATURAL remedy that is o.k. to do in my first trimester of pregnancy that may provide some relief? THANKS!!
no meds please

How can I relieve head congestion naturally?

Hello. I’ve had sinus pressure, head congestion, runny nose etc, for weeks now and it’s just killing me. Ruins everything and prevents me from getting work done. I’m behind in everything because I’m always lying down with sinus headaches. It’s due to seasonal allergies, but it’s really bad this year. I haven’t felt well since early September.

A complicating factor is that I’m in the first trimester of pregnancy, so that limits what I can take for relief. My OBGYN told me that Tylenol Cold & Sinus was fine, but it doesn’t work for me. Most other OTC meds are off limits.

So, do you know any natural remedy that would open my head up? A tea, an herb, or something like that? I’m really suffering with this and I’d be very grateful for any suggestions.

Thanks a bundle (and pass the tissues, please). 😉

First Trimester Pregnant & Sinus Headaches?

I’m guessing it’s sinus stuff that is causing my head to hurt. I have a lot of drainage and I normally never do! What might be a NATURAL remedy that is o.k. to do in my first trimester of pregnancy that may provide some relief? THANKS!!
no meds please

Has ANYONE used these products while pregnant? Safe? Effective?

I am pregnant with #3 and with all my pregnancies i’ve had HORRIBLE unimaginable acne on my face and chest. I recently heard of an all natural product called Burt’s Bees and i just bought it. The active ingredient is Salicylic Acid which is derived from Willow bark. Has anyone used this? Is is effective? Safe?

Any/all info will be appreciated.

Has anyone used a product called lerosett for acne during pregnancy?

Can anyone recommend a product that I can use that is natural and safe?
thankyou! (I am in the UK)

honey and pregnancy?

i have been a chef for 20 years and today i heard the most rediculous thing.”sorry,i cant have honey ,i am pregnant”
WHAT!!!!!Honey is one of natures most natural products and full of goodness.How the hell can it be bad for you,unless of course MAN has added some CRAP to that aswell.

Are there ANY treatments you can use for Athletes foot whilst pregnant??

I have really annoying athletes foot and i can’t find any “over the counter” treatments suitable for use in pregnancy. I’m seeing my midwife tomorrow, but i’ve been browsing the internet and can’t find ANYTHING that i can use on it. Even all the natural products advise against using during pregnancy. I have tried washing frequently and even using salt foot soaks, but nothing seems to be working.

PLEASE HELP!!!
tea tree oil isn’t meant to be used in pregnancy…..

which pregnacy is better?i’m sort of scared.?

see, i’m 21 and i am 8 months pregnant with my first child. which is better to have, a good old natural pregnancy(at the hospital of course!), no needles or an epideral? also, is it okay to have sex during pregnacy? i am afraid it might induce labor.

Does everywomen gets to her 40 weeks pregnant or can they give birth before like 35 weeks or so of pregnancy?

I am 18 years old and many people say I won’t get throught the 40 weeks of pregnancy. And some womans I know gave birth at 34 weeks and the other started having contractions at 32 w. How many weeks did you get through this is a Survey. PD I a natural birth not cesarean

Do you think its natural to love your children?

Is it natural for your child to be born and you just love them, or do you love them because you’ve been building that love over the pregnancy? There are some moms who obviously don’t love their kids because they kill them and beat them. And others had PPD and don’t really bond with the baby until its older. When you first saw your infant, how did you feel that very moment? What about when you found out you were pregnant?

Why has my natural gas bill doubled?

I have natural gas heating in my house. We don’t touch the thermostat, except maybe plus or minus a couple degrees (I have hot flashes, probably hormones from my recent pregnancy). My gas bill this month was double that of any other month! Do you think I’m just using more gas, or do you think I may have a leak somewhere?

Please help! With my 9 month old in the house Im so afraid that I have a leak and I dont know what to do 🙁

Natural pregnancy?

I am planning on getting pregnant sometime in 2008. I REALLY want to have my child with a C section. Can I tell my doctor or do I have to try having the baby the normal way? I want to get a C section because I really don’t want my vagina all stretched out, thats disgusting and way too much pain for me.
Okay excuse me for not knowing that its dangerous for the baby. People are so rude.

Women, would you want a natural pregnancy, given the choice?

In the not-so-distant future, it’s probable that women will have the option to have a machine carry a child from conception to “birth”. As I’m sure this method will be rapidly advanced, it will almost certainly be even healthier than natural pregnancy for the fetus, as biological mandates of the parent will no longer limit what is and isn’t available to the fetus.

And, to me, this raises an interesting question. This method will almost certainly be available, but how many women would opt in for it?

So, women… if given the choice to have a healthy machine-based pregnancy instead of a natural pregnancy, what would be your thoughts, considerations, and choice?
In hind’s sight, I guess “machine” was an overly blunt choice of words, as it sounds cold and impersonal for something as sacred as pregnancy. Rather, let’s go with “artificial womb”.
Please no rate downs or rate ups for people answering this question.

How old is too old to have a healthy natural pregnancy?

I’m not talking about in vitro fertilization or any of those things. I’m referring to your standard pregnancy. I hear that after 35, there’s a prohibitive chance of birth defects. I’m not pregnant now, nor will be in the near future, just planning ahead at 31.

Have you had a natural pregnancy after previous round of clomid?

I was prescribed clomid and got pregnant with my daughter on the first try. Now it has been 2 years and I have been ovulating normally, without any clomid. Are there any side effects to having previously taken clomid? Will I need to go on it again to get pregnant?