Gaining Control

[Sandy in Silicon Valley]

Sorry, I left out the website for the medical referral to evening primrose oil:
<http://www.news-medical.net/?id=14257>

(((hugs)))
Sandy in Silicon Valley

[AlaskaAngel]

What continues to be missing for all of us after decades of study is the wisdom, knowledge, and experience of someone with training that deals with the entire body instead of limited to oncology or gynecology, etc. -- an endocrinologist who can help analyze the hormonal balance throughout the body, including the natural changes of aging on the endocrine system and any unnatural changes. Even better would be someone trained as an endocrinologist with training in genetics. Endocrinologists are trained to understand the metabolism and dietary problems as they deal with problems like diabetes and thyroid imbalance, and we are talking about edible supplements and their effects here, aren't we?

AlaskaAngel

[Gerri]

Sandy,

Your link never did show up, see if you can post it again. Here is a link to a brief article in CURE Magazine warning about the use of unregulated supplements and also certain vitamins by cancer patients. Good advice.

http://www.curetoday.com/currentissue/departments/food/index.html

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

Yes, AA, I have wended my way to an endocrinologist, seeking relief my incessant hot flashes, in utter desperation. Upon finding a gem, I suddenly realized -- 11 yrs in bc -- that every one of us should have one of these! It is a whole fresh perspective of the body and its processes. I had estradiol and testosterone and a whole panel of NEW tests when I thought I'd seen it all. We can always learn something new. Every day, hopefully. If we are open.

I have just finished a book called UNLOCK YOUR HORMONES by Dr. Graeme Williams, 30 yrs in practice. It is eye-opening. My NY nutritional oncologist who I affectionately call my nut onc/guru is well-versed in supplements, his area of specialty. From him I have learned meditation and guided imagery, which Steph elucidates about in depth. The benefits of these are invaluable. Mainstream, cutting edge oncs are given no education in this area in our medical schools, much to OUR detriment I believe. It is ancient (Eastern) wisdom in modern day terms. A meeting (finally) of the East and the West -- that is proving to change, and save, lives. Praise be! Treating the whole person (holistic medicine) is so obviously necessary, rather than addressing symptoms of disease and dysfunction. Finding an expert who covers this plus oncology and nutrition, including supplements, which remain an enigma, unregulated and yet full of promise.


As many PM me asking me for MY LIST, I have tried to provide my information -- specifically recommended for me with my pathology, from my oncological nutritionist whose expertise is in INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY. This includees: Supplements, meditation, guided imagery and the like. He is quite a remarkable and learned man who updates my list as often as I would like. I now visit him annually, yet have access to his knowledge by phone or email throughout the year. I am blessed to have been led to such a gem, a fountain of information. I sing his praises often... I have posted the link to my 11/5 thread, GAINING CONTROL, above...
Andi