can I use wild yam cream

[dgmootry]

I'm pn Armour and I was told Soy products shouldn't be used, I'd like to use wild yam cream, and I noticed it has soy oil in it, I'm not injesting it, you rub it on the skin, would this interfere with my Armour, I know its a dumb question, but i don't want to spend the money with the possiblility of not being able to use it., thanks deb

[dgmootry]

Thankyou, I'll make sure I check for parabens, it parabens in alot of stuff, is that like plastic? there is so much stuff we have to look out for, they should just outlaw anything that can cause cancer, its rediculouse all these ingredients that can cause cancer, seems like it should be against the law, thanks again

[dgmootry]

I did try dandelion tea and it really helped, I love licorice too, especially black, its been years since i last ate it, sugar is something I too try not to indulge in to much. thanks again

[Barb135]

I agree with Red that licorice candy is often flavored with anise, but some brands (in the U.S.) really do use real licorice.  You do have to check labels carefully.  I, typically, avoid licorice candy, since I found this out, though I love it.  Remember, it also has tons of sugar, which most us (me, in particular) don't need.

Swelling is often a hypo symptom, however, it can be caused by a variety of other issues, as well.  You might talk to your doctor about drinking dandelion tea (or taking a capsule) containing dandelion root.  I find that, while it does not completely eliminate the swelling, it does quite well to keep it in check.  I use it with my doctor's blessing.  The tea tends to be somewhat bitter; I sweeten with stevia, not sugar.

[RadRevD]

check your cream for cancer-causing parabens.
www.womhoo.com has natural Progestelle in olive or grapeseed base.

[Red_Star]

Soy products may interfere with how the body absorbs thyroid medication in the GI tract.  The general rule is to wait a few hours between taking your thyroid medication and consuming any soy products.

Licorice candy is often flavoured with anise oil (flavour similar to licorice) but can also contain both licorice extract and anise oil. I've read licorice candy in the US is more likely to be flavoured with anise oil rather than licorice extract but you would have to check the label.  Red licorice usually doesn't contain any licorice flavouring or anise oil.

[dgmootry]

when you talk about licorice, are you talking about the candy licorice too?, is that something to avoid? and is this because of the thyroid meds? does it conflict?I'll be sure to keep and eye out for licorice ingredients on packaging, I have enough swelling don't need to add to it. thanks

[dgmootry]

before I started Armour I took  soyven or somthing like that, but being on Armour soy is out, I also used wild yam both of these worked really well, I eat alot of flax seed and flax oil, so its good to know its a phyto estrogene, thats if I read that right. I don't get hot flashes anymore, but I just thought it would be good to keep those hormone somwhat in check, and good for the  skin, I sure notice I sag and have alot more lines since the RAI. thankyou both for the information,

[Red_Star]

Gglycyrrhizin is removed from many licorice formulas due to the side effects; it's called deglycyrrhizinated licorice.

"Too much glycyrrhizin causes a condition called pseudoaldosteronism, which can cause a person to become overly sensitive to a hormone in the adrenal cortex. This condition can lead to headaches, fatigue, high blood pressure, and even heart attacks. It may also cause water retention, which can lead to leg swelling and other problems."

[Red_Star]

I thought all my mother's menopausal symptoms were all gone in weeks but she tells me she had very mild hot flushes on and off for 6 months but was so mild it didn't bother her.  No symptoms after that.

[Barb135]

Watch out for anything with licorice..... I learned from experience it can have some pretty tough side effects; the one I had was severe edema in my hands/feet.  Once off the supplement containing licorice, the edema went down (not away, but but better).

Though herbs may be considered "natural" and they've been used for thousands of years for various ailments, they are not without side effects that can be as bad as some drugs.

[Red_Star]

My mother purchased Blackmore's Phytolife (soy supplement) after reading an article about how Japanese women rarely suffer menopausal symptoms due their high soy diet.  In fact, there is no word in Japanese for hot flashes!  Her menopausal symptoms were gone in weeks after starting phytolife and she used it for three years until she no longer needed to use it.

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Women Living Naturally - PhytoEstrogens (Plant Estrogens)...

"Phyto- is from the Greek phyton meaning plant. A phytoestrogen is a naturally-occurring plant nutrient that exerts an estrogen-like action on the body. Scientists have discovered hundreds of phytoestrogens including soybeans, whole grains, seeds (especially flax), nuts (especially walnuts) and many herbs."

"Herbalists have discovered that many of the herbs traditionally used by women for the health concerns unique to women contain some of the highest amounts of these beneficial phytonutrients.  The list includes black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), **** quai (Angelica sinensis), red clover (Trifolium pratense), alfalfa (Medicago sativa), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng), wild American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), Kudzu root (Puerariae lobata), and many others.

Mexican wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) is not a phytoestrogen but contains a phytonutrient that is a precursor for progesterone, which is also important for balancing a women's glandular system."

[Barb135]

I suspected that might be what it was for.  The wild yam doesn't really have estrogen in it; it's merely a substance that mimics estrogen.  I was on an estrogen patch for quite some time after my hysterectomy, but finally went off that, too.

My doctor suggested black cohosh to help manage symptoms.

Yes, it's important to read labels carefully, and understand what they say.  Not only is soy hidden in many foods, there's also excess sugar that's called different things, such as fructose, sucralose, and others, as well as hidden fat.

While I don't think it's necessary to eliminate all soy from the diet, it's best to minimize its use and/or or stick with fermented versions.

[dgmootry]

Its for menopause, a replacement of estrogene. I have soyvene or something like that, but can;t use it, because of the soy. When my doctor said, now you just have to take this little pill, I thought it would be that simple, but it's not. Last night I was feeling quite hypo, my hands hurt quite a bit, this morning I looked at the wheat bread I buy and found not only soy flour but soy oil in it. I will be looking at all ingredients on everything from now on, I tell you being hyper was so much easier.ttul

[Barb135]

I'm not sure what you plan to use the wild yam cream for, but I just read, this morning, an article that says there's no scientific evidence that it works.  I'd suggest a lot of research, prior to purchasing the cream.

[dgmootry]

thankyou, sure appreciate your advice, thanks again

[Barb135]

There are no dumb questions.......

The problem with soy is that it inhibits absorption of thyroid medications.  I would think it would be okay to use the cream, since it's being rubbed on the skin vs ingesting, but I think that's one, you should talk with your doctor about.

Perhaps you could do some more research and find a wild yam product that does not contain soy?