[NaturalLady31]

Haha NaturalLady, you're interested in white peony so you can break into this thread as often as you like :-) And you pointed out something interesting. I didn't know many people have been taking it continuously for arthritis etc.

I actually think WP would be effective if taken only for about two weeks (follicular phase) and it would also make us feel better about the whole "this herb must not be taken for more than 4 weeks at a time" statement.......we'd probably need to make sure we're taking something else during luteal too of course. 

I wonder why more women on here haven't taken WP. Could be that it's just underrated. Not many people know about and take sea buckthorn for example but a member on here said she grew (two cups if I remember correctly) while taking it. I've seen a couple of threads about WP but the members never reported back....

Thanks Bettie! Yes, most of what I've read has been regarding white peony's effectiveness for autoimmune and other chronic diseases..  https://nutritionreview.org/2013/04/uniq...arthritis/.. meaning people are taking it consistently. This article also shared some other positive benefits: https://www.honeycolony.com/article/white-peony/ with no mention of it being problematic during long term usage. Obviously we all have to monitor our bodies when taking something new and if any weird symptoms or reactions crop up, it's worth backing off of the supplement to see what's up. But that said, Chinese practitioners have been using WP for hundreds of years, referring to it as a "gentle tonic". Apparently it also has blood-strengthening properties which is good for anemia too I'm sure.

I do still really like the idea of taking it during follicular as a first approach though so yes, keep us updated, KrysLove!!
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I have fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism, and very poor adrenal function....my immune system is crap bcuz of these things. My body doesn't absorb nutrients well and it holds onto toxins. Im also anemic...It's been awhile since I had it checked but last I knew a few years ago it was pretty bad! I have a doctor appointment coming up with a new doctor and I'm going to be getting a lot of things checked. But anyways, the things you mentioned make me even more interested in trying WP.....I'm considering buying a small bottle from Hawaii Pharm and just take a very low dose for a couple weeks and see if I notice a difference (good or bad) while taking it, or after stopping it. But I'm hesitant to interupt my current program. Ugh, I'm terrible at making decisions -  as Bettie knows lol- I've been back n forth on WP for weeks now lol...well actually months. But her and I have been discussing it at length, for some time, and we both just can't decide what to do. I guess I could wait to hear back from our "guinea pig" lol. 
*Thanks again Krys! I know at least Bettie and I are anxiously and optimistically awaiting ur results.*
Sounds like you are too NaturalLady. 

BTW, I like your username. It's similar to my old email. I like to use nature for as much as possible instead of man-made anything. Obviously, technology/mad-made is needed sometimes, but whenever possible, I much prefer to go organic, holistic, naturopathic, Etc. Etc.

Hi Ashley8!  I currently am working on correcting some long-standing issues (digestive & autoimmune) and know first-hand how awful it is to be anemic!! I am trying to build my blood up too. That's just more reasons why the WP looks so good to me..   If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing already for the hypothyroid and fibromyalgia? Are you making progress in those areas? I hope so!    Anyway, I'm so sorry you're dealing with these things but maybe the white peony will be of help to us in some way. I know what you mean about making decisions.. I'm the worst about sitting on the fence forEVER, lol. But it does pay to be cautious when trying new things too.

I'm also with you on the nature path, hence the name NaturalLady.  I've never done well with pharmaceuticals (I don't even try them anymore) and always go with natural, organic, and holistic. 
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I have definitely made progress...I still suffer from it daily, but I can now function somewhat normally where I couldn't do anything before. I stayed in bed most the time. I was not only extremely exhausted no matter what, but I couldn't keep any food down and was in so much pain it was unbearable (Amonsgt having many other debilitating symptoms). I have a high pain tolerance, but it was so intense, it was all I could focus on. often times I was in tears it was so bad. But I've learned what foods to avoid, and what foods help. I have a morning smoothie with a very nutritious meal powder that has alot of the things I need not only for good health in general, but things specifically for my issues. Leaky gut, unhealthy thyroid and adrenal, and fibromyalgia are all connected. I have to tackle it from all sides. Things like specific diet changes, activities to avoid and ones to do, having good sleep habits, taking certain supplements.... there is so many things involved. And it's very hard to do them cuz once you get as bad as I was (I went undiagnosed/untreated for many years) it's a snow ball effect that is very hard to get out of. Once you feel too ill to do/eat certain things, you get more sick. And u want to eat and do even less good things. And the cycle just continues to get worse. U sleep worse, which makes everything worse. The worse you feel, the less you take care of yourself, and the worse your symptoms get and so on and so on. But like I said, I didn't know what was wrong with me at first. Now that I do, its a very hard, uphill battle to getting better. But it's slowly happening. I'm actually going to be making a thread soon with articles and info about these (and other) health issues and things to do for them. bcuz many of us on here seem to suffer from these and other illnesses. Which makes sense really, we r all here for bigger boobs, and boobs don't develope properly when things like thyroid, adrenal, Etc. Etc. arent balanced. All these things effect hormones and prevent the body from doing its job correctly, when they aren't functioning properly. So it's no wonder many of the woman on here suffer from similar health issues. But anyways, I do alot of different things, trying to get my body to homeostasis, but I'm a long ways away. But someday, I think I will get there. It's just a matter of pushing forward even when I really want to give up. When I make the thread, I'm hoping others will share their knowledge and experience as well. Everyone can benefit from better health in some way, and if it helps us get bigger boobs along the way, then what a dream come true- feeling good and looking good! How awesome.

Hi again, Ashley!
I'm SO glad you're on the road to your best health! I completely know how hard it is to be going along for years not really knowing what's wrong but feeling awful! I'm also glad you're aware of how connected all those things are (thyroid, gut, muscles, etc).. Many are so focused on the individual symptoms rather than looking at the body as an orchestra.. if one instrument isn't playing at it's best, the whole concert is affected!  PLEASE keep up the hope. I know you will be improving every day because you really sound determined to get back to health.. and reaching your nbe goals in the end will just be icing on the cake. You're right.. it will be a dream come true for you!! Please message me when you start your thread regarding these things so I can read it.

I also am working on healing my gut and a few other issues (that stem from the gut problem), and I'm doing pretty much the same things you're doing to correct them.  As cliche as it sounds, Hippocrates totally hit the nail on the head when he said, "All disease begins in the gut."

But again, keep charging ahead. You'll get there!

Peace + Blessings,
NaturalLady
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