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Table 12.3
Supplements to Prevent or Help Fibrocystic Breast Disease |
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Lipotrophic supplement containing choline, methionine, and taurine |
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2-3 capsules, 1-3 times daily |
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Vitamin E succinate, dry form |
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1-2 capsules, 1-3 times daily |
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3-6 500 mg capsules daily |
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3. Herbs that can regulate hormone function, such as alfalfa, black cohosh, and red clover, decrease excessive estrogen and adhere to estrogen-receptor-binding sites. Other herbs, such as chaste tree, pulsatilla, wild yam, and evening primrose, increase luteinizing hormone production and inhibit the release of FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), thus causing a shift in the ratio of estrogen to progesterone. Additionally, herbs such as bladderwrack, kelp, and Oregon grape balance the endocrine system and improve thyroid function. (See also table 12.3 for supplements for fibrocystic breast disease.) |
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External herbal treatments |
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Poke oil. Poke Oil Plus is available from WellSprings Center for Natural Healing (see Resources) and is also sold over the counter in natural food stores. Directions: Apply to the breast twice daily. |
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Flaxseed/slippery elm/fenugreek poultice. A poultice of ground flax-seeds, slippery elm bark, and fenugreek is also helpful. Use 1 to 3 ounces of flax, fenugreek, and slippery elm bark ground to a powder. Slowly add boiling water to create a paste. Directions: As a poultice, spread the wrap mixture on a cloth and apply to the breast. As a compress, soak a cloth in the mixture and apply to the breast. Another option is to cover the poultice or compress with plastic |
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