Re: [ozmidwifery] fenugreek

2007-02-13 Thread Jo Watson
Hi Catherine. I used it once or twice in the last 20 months. I think it's 2 capsules 3x per day, but I took one once and 6 hours later I had MELONS on my chest. I don't think I really needed it, but I was just having one of those small moments of self-doubt. Jo On 14/02/2007, at 6:45

Re: [ozmidwifery] fenugreek

2007-02-13 Thread Jo Bourne
I have had adverse reactions to fenugreek every time I have tried it and when I spoke to my homeopath about it she actually said she never recommends it herself because it seems rather innocuous but is actually quite a powerful diuretic and blood thinner and can cause exactly the problems

Re: [ozmidwifery] fenugreek

2007-02-13 Thread Kim Hunter
Hi Catherine, Can you please post this message to the new list. I have some information on Fenugreek also but need to find it, I'll reply to your post on the new list. Regards Kim - Kim Hunter Step Two Designs Pty Ltd Intranets / Usability /

RE: [ozmidwifery] fenugreek

2007-02-13 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
Catherine, What brand is the liquid tincture you have? Does it say anything about 1:1 or 1:2 ratio on there at all - this way I can give you a dosage? Kristin (Naturopath CBE) From: "gypsymidwife" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo:

Re: [ozmidwifery] fenugreek

2007-02-13 Thread Kim Hunter
Hi Catherine Fenugreek has definitely been known for helping in the production of breastmilk. There are a few problems with it though, especially in women who are oestrogen dominant. In these women, too much fenugreek causes breasts too enlarge and in some cases it is very painful. There

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fenugreek.

2003-01-31 Thread Alesa Koziol
Dear Judy Small world, this was something I was using during the week!! Recommended dosage 6000mg per day in divided doses of 2000mg TDS. Use until milk comes in (although if there has been no dramatic improvement after two weeks I would try domperidone or maxalon) and then cease. A response is

Re: [ozmidwifery] Fenugreek.

2003-01-31 Thread Deliverywoman
of David – 13, Haydie – 11, Alysha – 10 and Baby Tyler 8 months Registered Nurse, Student Midwife (currently in hiatus – due to injury), Aspiring CBE and Doula - Original Message From: Alesa Koziol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery