| 12:53:50 | kristina | Hi Jo! |
| 12:53:57 | Jo |
Hi, I'm new. |
| 12:54:45 | kristina |
Welcome. We start in 5 minutes. You can post anything in the meantime, but I am going to start posting some information about our work with a variety of hormonal imbalance situations. |
| 12:56:02 | kristina | Though our work with Dr. Janet Lang of Restorative Endocrinology, we are now able to offer a full spectrum service for hormonal imbalances. Here are a list of some of possible scenarios we can work with: |
| 12:56:46 | kristina |
Oral and Injected Contraceptive Nutritional Deficiencies and Side Effects. |
| 12:56:51 | kristina | Welcome thundershorts! |
| 12:57:05 | thundershorts |
thank you, kristina |
| 12:57:15 | kristina | Estrogen Dominance Protocol for Menopausal Women |
| 12:57:28 | kristina | Overall General Hormonal Support |
| 12:57:29 | Jo |
Ok. I have been daily coffee enemas while I'm healing from adrenal fatigue, mono, hormonal and nutritional imbalances, leaky gut, and candida overgrowth. I just read your post about the how-to's of giving yourself an enema that works. Looking forward to it. |
| 12:57:38 | kristina | Hot Flashes and Night Sweats |
| 12:58:21 | kristina |
Great, Jo! Let me know when it comes out on Facebook or email or call. |
| 12:58:43 | kristina | Vaginal Dryness and Vaginal Dysplasia |
| 12:59:18 | kristina |
Urinary Frequency, Incontinence, Urethral Irritations, Tendency for Urinary Tract Infections |
| 12:59:51 | kristina | HP Axis Dysfunction/Estrogen Dominance Protocol for Cycling Women |
| 13:00:02 | thundershorts |
Thanks to your site, i've found several hydrotherapists here that will do enemas |
| 13:00:40 | thundershorts | as well as colonics |
| 13:00:43 | kristina |
That is great, Thundershorts. Where is this? Let them know that people continually ask us about other therapists that will give enemas, so if they contact me, I can let others know. |
| 13:00:53 | kristina | yes..lol |
| 13:00:54 | thundershorts | pennysylvania |
| 13:01:36 | thundershorts |
i've found that the best are ones that use enemas themselves |
| 13:01:55 | kristina | How is your healing process coming along, Jo? What else are you doing? |
| 13:02:12 | pamjmcgrath |
I'm new to enemas and purchased the coffee enema kit from you. I have tried it once, with limited success. I only did about 3.5 quarts of a regular enema first. Should i do more? I use water, sea salt and lavender EO. |
| 13:02:24 | kristina | Yes, if you are experienced at giving yourself an enema, you are going to be more skilled at giving others enemas. |
| 13:02:54 | kristina | Taking 3.5 quarts of water is a lot. Why do you say you had limited success? |
| 13:03:17 | pamjmcgrath | I could only hold the coffee for about 5 minutes |
| 13:03:30 | kristina | I forgot to send out a live chat announcement outside of the newsletter. Seems those announcements work well. I am glad that the 3 of you are here! |
| 13:03:34 | Jo |
My healing is slow. however I have released the bulk of my candida overgrowth with the help of capryllic acid and a low glycemic diet. The enemas really help me feel better, esp. after an epsom bath. My favorite time of day! I'm excited to try your method. |
| 13:03:58 | kristina | You don't need to take that much coffee into the colon in order to get the therapeutic effects of the coffee enema. |
| 13:04:13 | kristina | My most recent newsletter that came out yesterday talks about this in detail. |
| 13:04:34 | kristina | Hi Dave! |
| 13:04:39 | thundershorts | hi Dave |
| 13:04:45 | kristina | Also, a personal hello to Pamjmcqrath |
| 13:04:55 | Dave | Hi Kris and all. |
| 13:05:09 | kristina | more on what we are now addressing regarding hormone imbalances: |
| 13:05:10 | Jo | Kristina, do you have any success stories with folks that have healed from my illnesses? I'm needing inspiration! |
| 13:05:33 | kristina | Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Heavy Bleeding with Dark Clots |
| 13:05:39 | kristina | Anemia and Heavy Bleeding |
| 13:05:47 | kristina | Menstrual Cramps |
| 13:06:07 | kristina |
Premenstrual Headaches/ Migraines |
| 13:06:16 | thundershorts | hi doug |
| 13:06:33 | Doug W. | Hi |
| 13:06:35 | pamjmcgrath | Is anyone else in southern CA? |
| 13:06:48 | Jo | I'm in northern CA |
| 13:06:53 | kristina | Yes! Yes and yes again! |
| 13:06:58 | Doug W. | I'm in Pa |
| 13:07:39 | kristina | Yes, you can heal. I myself had a similar set of health problems and I have healed and we have worked with many very difficult cases with adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalances, etc. |
| 13:08:12 | Jo | that's so helpful to hear! do you have an article on those details? |
| 13:08:14 | kristina | I like those Californians. My son is working to get into a college in southern CA. If he does, I hope to visit lots. |
| 13:08:59 | kristina |
The information is all throughout the site. I will think about specific articles as we go along here. |
| 13:09:10 | kristina | My book, Ten Days to Optimal Health, is also a good source. |
| 13:09:37 | Dave | Just a tale, or are colonics/enemas fairly popular in S. California vs. other places? |
| 13:09:39 | kristina |
Our testimonials are also another great place to look. |
| 13:10:09 | kristina | I do need more stories on the site, though. |
| 13:10:15 | kristina | Welcome, Jon! |
| 13:10:20 | Jo |
Yes, in CA there are more folks doing alternative health, so there's more choices and more support. thanks for the info Kristina! Yes, there's a colonic place in my town, 5 min. away, and I go to a place that does gravity colonics, about 15 min. away |
| 13:11:15 | Jo | but I'm SO excited about your latest newsletter's info about how to do more efficient enemas that are done at HOME and are free, compared to colonics. |
| 13:11:36 | Jon | May I ask a question about enemas? |
| 13:11:43 | Dave | Enema offerings like OHC probably scare there, I would guess. |
| 13:11:58 | Doug W. | Do you know of any colonics in eastern states? |
| 13:12:15 | thundershorts | it seems that a lot of colon hydrotherapists discouage enemas as they think they are bad for business |
| 13:12:34 | kristina | Yes, it is great to have access to colon hydrotherapists and to use their services and you can clear out the entire colon as effectively at home |
| 13:12:37 | kristina | yes |
| 13:12:47 | thundershorts | doug, try i-act.org |
| 13:12:57 | kristina | go to www.i-act.org to find local colon therapists |
| 13:13:01 | Doug W. | ok will do |
| 13:13:16 | pamjmcgrath | How often do you do a home enema on yourselves? |
| 13:13:28 | thundershorts | or colonhealth.net |
| 13:13:34 | kristina | More on what we are now assisting people with regarding hormonal imbalances: |
| 13:13:48 | kristina | Breast Tenderness, Lumpiness, Fibrocystic Breasts |
| 13:14:06 | kristina | Sweet Cravings and Blood Sugar Control |
| 13:14:26 | kristina |
Liver Detox to Optimize Hormonal Health |
| 13:14:34 | Jon | Kristina, I have your 2 quart bucket system, and I hear you always saying to take in 3 or even 4 quarts of water for an enema, but about 95% of the time I can only get 1/2 or 3/4 of a quart in before I have to release it... do you have any tips? |
| 13:14:57 | kristina | Read this month's newsletter article |
| 13:15:27 | pamjmcgrath |
I would like to learn more about liver detox. |
| 13:15:40 | kristina |
Overdosed Hormones, including Bio-identical...a Rescue Plan |
| 13:16:18 | Jon |
I have tried pretty much everything I can think of, including the peppermint you mentioned in the newsletter... is that what you are referring to? |
| 13:16:40 | kristina | Loss of Androgen Dominance, balancing male hormones |
| 13:16:59 | kristina | Do you take the enema solution into your colon slowly? |
| 13:17:05 | Jo |
I had that experience of overdose on bio identical. took me months of work with an acupuncturist and massage therapist to release them. Now, I have extremely low progesterone and my naturopath has me back on the bio identicals for just a short time. |
| 13:18:08 | Jon | I think I do, but I guess I could always try even slower. |
| 13:18:15 | thundershorts | welcome back doug w |
| 13:18:22 | kristina | We need to consider all of the following for a successful liver detox: |
| 13:18:52 | kristina | Nutrients to engage Phases I and II liver detoxification |
| 13:18:54 | thundershorts | welcome michael b |
| 13:19:08 | kristina | proper bile flow to carry the toxins out of the liver |
| 13:19:28 | kristina | otherwise you can just rearrange the toxins in the liver |
| 13:19:50 | Jo |
do the coffee enemas help to remove the bile from the liver? Especially since I have no gallbladder? |
| 13:19:55 | kristina |
How about putting 2-6 T of water into the colon every 30-60 seconds? |
| 13:20:03 | kristina | Also, for many, the sea salt really helps. |
| 13:20:54 | kristina | back to liver detox considerations: |
| 13:21:14 | kristina |
Sufficient fiber to bind the toxins in the intestines, otherwise they can be reabsorbed. |
| 13:21:23 | kristina | good bowel function and bowel flora |
| 13:21:31 | kristina | plenty of quality water |
| 13:21:32 | Jon |
how can we properly blend in the peppermint essential oil with the water since it always seems to sit on top of the water? |
| 13:22:33 | kristina |
For supplements, we use LivCo to engage and co-ordinate Phase I and II liver detox. We also use Livaplex for overall liver support. It contains the phytonutrients needed to drive phase I and II liver detox. Some of the peppermint will always sit at the top. |
| 13:24:19 | michael b |
i read where you are off to guatemala - you won't need studded tires or down booties there. |
| 13:24:22 | kristina |
Just stir the water well and a portion of the peppermint will be dispersed throughout the water. |
| 13:24:33 | kristina | thank goodness |
| 13:24:42 | kristina | yes, we are going to Guatemala. |
| 13:24:43 | Jon | thank you |
| 13:25:05 | kristina |
For a bit, I thought we might not go as there is a lot of crime there due to poverty and oppressive governments, |
| 13:25:34 | kristina |
Jo, if you read through my live chats, you will find a lot of information there, too. |
| 13:25:46 | kristina |
live chats |
| 13:26:06 | Jo | Ok, thanks Kristina! |
| 13:26:59 | pamjmcgrath | Be sure to add your peppermint oil to the sea salt BEFORE dispersing the salt/oil mixture into the water. |
| 13:27:28 | kristina | Yes, the coffee enemas assist the liver with bile production and flow. Bile production is one of the most vital functions of the liver and it is necessary for the appropriate absorption of nutrients from the intestine. |
| 13:27:54 | Jon |
I just started to do the enema twice a week. I am always wondering if it is just my stool coming out and that maybe what I am doing is useless. How can I know for sure that I am benefiting from the enema? (Jon's wife this time) |
| 13:28:01 | Jo | I love getting information. thanks |
| 13:30:42 | kristina | We also recommend Cholacol |
| 13:30:44 | kristina |
Cholacol provides a concentrated source of bile salts that will support the healthy metabolism and absorption of dietary fat when the gallbladder has been surgically removed. |
| 13:31:24 | kristina |
Great idea, Pamjmcgrath. |
| 13:31:39 | kristina | What ends up in the toilet when you release the enema solution? |
| 13:32:56 | kristina | Hi Jon's wife! |
| 13:32:57 | kristina | More on Cholacol |
| 13:33:59 | Jon |
Lots of brown liquid, definitely some undigested food and some stool. I often get loose stool so it does tend to look similar to normal except for a lot of brown liquid. |
| 13:34:34 | kristina | This is all good! |
| 13:34:45 | kristina | Do you feel differently from taking the enemas? |
| 13:35:14 | kristina | Do your bowels move on the usual schedule even though you are taking the two times weekly enemas? |
| 13:35:24 | kristina | How often do your bowels move when you don't take the enemas? |
| 13:35:46 | kristina | Have I missed anything? |
| 13:35:49 | michael b |
you and who else? |
| 13:36:41 | kristina | What type of bio identical hormones, cream or sublingual? |
| 13:37:05 | Jo |
cream progestereone |
| 13:37:16 | kristina | And, are you being tested using a multiple sample saliva test? |
| 13:37:49 | kristina | When using the creams one needs to be tested at least every 3 months. |
| 13:38:12 | Jo |
I've been tested for hormones several times with the saliva test. most recently, my naturopath did a blood test. however, my prog. is always low! maybe due to the adrenal fatigue. |
| 13:38:19 | Jon |
Yes sometimes really tired and other times refreshed and lighter like I feel that I might start benefiting from the food that I eat by absorbing the nutrients better. I definitely do eliminate every day. |
| 13:38:46 | Jon |
But I think I do have inflammation because it is often loose stool. |
| 13:39:02 | Jo | Kristina, does candida overgrowth die-off cause constipation? |
| 13:39:13 | kristina |
also be careful about touching others with the area of the body the cream is being put on, as topical hormone preparations are often "shared" via skin-to-skin contact which can cause all sorts of issues with partners, kids, pets... |
| 13:39:30 | Jo | yes, I knew that. |
| 13:39:34 | kristina | candida overgrowth die-off can cause constipation |
| 13:40:15 | Jo |
since starting the capyrillic acid about a month ago, I have not had any bm's without doing an enema. too constipated. so I do it every day for now. |
| 13:40:15 | kristina | are you cycling or not cycling? |
| 13:40:35 | Jo | cycling with medium blood flow and some small clots |
| 13:41:12 | kristina | My daughters, Rayna and Johannah and a friend named Jonah |
| 13:41:49 | kristina |
sounds like inflammation. Do you have any other symptoms? |
| 13:42:13 | kristina |
And it sounds as if you are eliminating additional wastes with the enemas than if you weren't taking them, yeah? |
| 13:42:59 | Jo | not really. just the diagnosis of leaky gut and candida. and yes, I am sure I'm eliminating additional wastes. |
| 13:43:44 | Jo |
Kristina, have you heard of the Gerson therapy? and of Ann Wigmore? |
| 13:43:57 | kristina |
It is possible that your body is "stealing" your progesterone to make cortisol to deal with stress and/or adrenal exhaustion? |
| 13:44:00 | Jo | they've used coffee enemas for themselves and patients |
| 13:44:09 | kristina | yes, I have, Jo |
| 13:44:20 | Jo |
yes, I think the body is stealing the prog. |
| 13:44:35 | Jon |
Yes, it is hard to say but I am still doing the enemas just because I think that I might start noticing the benfits in the long run. Does that make sense? |
| 13:44:51 | kristina | so, we need to work on the adrenal glands in order to optimize the progesterone levels? |
| 13:44:55 | Jon |
something tells me that just getting water inside my colon is good. |
| 13:45:00 | kristina | yes, Jon's wife! |
| 13:45:23 | Jo | yes I'm taking isocort |
| 13:46:05 | kristina | Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands. |
| 13:46:26 | kristina |
Progesterone is also produced by the brain and peripheral nerves and possibly other locations. |
| 13:47:22 | Jon |
I have a very good diet but the only thing that I am now addressing is overeating, a lifelong habit for me that I see can definitely contributes to my inflammation. Can enemas help with that? |
| 13:47:56 | Jon |
I eat lots of cultured vegetables and kefir from young coconut. |
| 13:47:59 | kristina | For some, enemas help with overeating but blood sugar regulation is the most effective tool. |
| 13:48:04 | kristina | Eat small meals often. |
| 13:48:13 | kristina | Always eat protein and fat with each meal. |
| 13:48:17 | kristina |
To learn more, go to: |
| 13:48:39 | kristina |
#1 Health Tip: Eat every 2 to 2½ hours throughout the day, each and every day. |
| 13:49:50 | kristina |
Also, we work with the Ayurvedic herb, Gymnema. |
| 13:49:57 | kristina | Gymnema maintains healthy blood sugar levels when combined with a balanced diet. |
| 13:50:20 | Jon |
Sometimes I also think it is emotional issues that I need to address |
| 13:50:40 | kristina |
Most people find that by taking one or two rounds (bottles) of this herb, they lose their sweet and carb cravings. |
| 13:50:42 | Dave |
Speaking of overeating, especially tomorrow, are colonics and enema series in special demand at OHC, elsewhere? I had one therapist say that. |
| 13:50:48 | Jon |
I eat no sugar , no fruits, and even no grains at the moment. |
| 13:50:55 | kristina | This is also key, for all of us! |
| 13:51:06 | michael b |
it seems progesterone is used for just about everything - is that always good? do you sell Gymnema? |
| 13:51:25 | kristina |
We are closed on Thanksgiving. |
| 13:51:38 | Jo |
Jon, your diet sounds a lot like mine! I'm wanting to start coconut kefirs. i do green smoothies and lots of veggies. |
| 13:52:13 | kristina |
Yes, we do sell Gymnema. One needs to call us up as we don't offer it on the website due to Standard Process policy of always starting on these supplements only with a consult first. |
| 13:52:30 | Dave | I meant after the holiday. |
| 13:52:31 | Jon | Me too! |
| 13:52:39 | Jo |
Kristina, I'm having a hard time trying to add the grass-fed protein (meat!) to my diet! I do eggs though. |
| 13:52:39 | kristina | Yes, optimal progesterone levels are key to good health. |
| 13:52:48 | kristina | However, all of our hormones function in a family. |
| 13:53:00 | kristina | Hormones are not the same as supplements. |
| 13:53:10 | kristina |
By giving hormones, we can imbalance the rest of the family. |
| 13:53:41 | Jo | thanks everybody for this chat! I needed some inspiration today. it's been a long road of healing. |
| 13:53:58 | Jon | Thank you Krisitina for all your help. I know I asked a lot of questions:) (jon's wife) |
| 13:54:07 | michael b |
what you mean, is it all a plot to live better? |
| 13:54:08 | kristina |
for instance, in the case of Jo, if her progesterone is being "stolen" to make cortisol then she will have more trouble in the long run due to things like tissue breakdown, adrenal fatigue, etc. |
| 13:54:16 | Jo | just knowing other folks are doing coffee enemas and experiencing healing helps me! |
| 13:54:21 | kristina | I love it, all the questions. This is why I am here! |
| 13:54:37 | kristina | I am going to sign off now. Please do keep in touch through Facebook, calls and emails. |
| 13:54:47 | Jo | thanks again |
| 13:54:56 | pamjmcgrath | thank you all |
| 13:54:57 | kristina |
Facebook |
| 13:55:43 | kristina |
Next live chat, December 9th at 7pm. |
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