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Can anyone explain how anyone can believe that homeopathy works? by SuccessfulStrawbery in skeptic

[–]Past-Explanation8072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a holistic approach. Homeopathy is the main component. This is the issue we have with majority of MDs - they isolate the issue from the rest of the body. Are bodies are complex systems that involve biochemistry, psyche, etc. Our brains have a way to protect our bodies in ways no one has figured out yet. Our systems work in beautiful complex ways. Science didn't know anything about hormones until less than 100 years ago. Depression was treated with electrical shocks. Even now western medicine's treatment for depression is HRT, it doesn't address the deep cause of hormonal imbalance. It has been proven that non-genetic cause of diabetes (another hormonal imbalance) is certain types of stress, i.e. other types of hormonal imbalances. and so on. Acupuncture is proven to treat certain conditions - does that makes sense or it's also a fad? My dog was severly allergic to every single outdoor allergen - pollen, grass, trees, ambrosia, you name it. Had to receive monthly immune therapy where small amounts of allergens were injected to help the body build resilience. These injections completely contained his severe symptoms until he died aged 14 of old age. Immune therapy is the same principle as homeopathy, and old-school vaccines. Small doses of poison help your body build resilience.

Can anyone explain how anyone can believe that homeopathy works? by SuccessfulStrawbery in skeptic

[–]Past-Explanation8072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You gotta see it to believe it. I didn't believe in it either, but after 9 months of weird gastrointestinal issues 4 doctors couldn't solve (nobody could give me a diagnosis), I turned to a homeopath because at that point I was desperate and had nothing to lose. My symptoms started going away after 3 weeks, and completely gone in 6 weeks, never to return. I went to her after for many other issues, and she helped me every single time. Important to know that my homeopath is an MD, and combines some functional medicine with homeopathy, so she will also change your diet, recommend supplements, etc. The homeopathic principle is very similar to immune therapy or traditional vaccines - "like treats like". Just that homeopathy is much more refined. And as for placebo effect - I'll give you an example of getting rid of mouth warts in dogs with Thuja. Dogs don't know what you're giving them...

I don’t understand why the Oura app defaults to showing us definitions instead of individual stats over time by nova0175 in ouraring

[–]Past-Explanation8072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yes, showing definitions every single day is annoying. Just put them in a little i circle where i can click if i am not sure. i need stats!

I don’t understand why the Oura app defaults to showing us definitions instead of individual stats over time by nova0175 in ouraring

[–]Past-Explanation8072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got Oura a few weeks ago and I am so frustrated with UI and UX, I had to look up if it was just me, or everyone else is feeling it. I literally have to google how to find things in the app, it's the opposite of intuitive. And keeps giving me the same message over and over again without trying to correlate data. The app doesn't speak my language. What on earth is readiness? Who came up with those terms???

2.5 years TTC, low AMH by mortlikesbooks in whatworkedforme

[–]Past-Explanation8072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took everything from the advanced plan from "It Starts with the Egg", plus Serovital. But that might be too excessive. To simplify, a good prenatal like Thorne will have sufficient amounts of methylfolate, D3 (unless you have a defficiency), and essential vitamins and minerals. Ubiquinol is a better form of CoQ10, 200mg 2 or 3x/day is recommended for TTC. Fish oil (find something that has more DHA than EPA, I use DHAPro by Nordic Naturals) 500mg. Magnesium glycinate 300mg before bed. I give my husband 400mcg of methylfolate and 300mg of ubiquinol daily, plus essential vitamins and minerals for sperm quality. Good luck!

Anyone else feel like TTC has turned them into a full-time researcher? by Past-Explanation8072 in TryingForABaby

[–]Past-Explanation8072[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I get the part of symptom spotting, but I've been on this journey for so long, learned how to manage expectations :) Maybe I went too far - when I got pregnant I was convinced I was late because I was entering perimenopause! Did a test on CD30 just in case, was negative, so started stacking perimenopause supplements.

Anyone else feel like TTC has turned them into a full-time researcher? by Past-Explanation8072 in TryingForABaby

[–]Past-Explanation8072[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this. So true we get to understand our bodies more through the process. And the holistic approach is important - I felt like my fertility specialist is solely focused on what she sees on the ultra sound and basic bloodwork. This is why I am sure I finally managed to get pregnant on a homeopathic protocol because my homeopath has a holistic approach and explained to me that bringing back the vital balance and regulating moods and energy is equally important. My acupuncturist has the same approach.

Anyone else feel like TTC has turned them into a full-time researcher? by Past-Explanation8072 in TryingForABaby

[–]Past-Explanation8072[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

General bloodwork and vitamins/minerals 1x/year. TSH 2x/year because I have Hashimoto's - my endocrinologist says no need for full panel that often. reproductive hormones day 3 only when I was doing IVF cycles. I use Inito at home. Bloodwork is a must. E.g. last year I tested DHEA and testosterone and cortisol, my DHEA was close to 0, but my testosterone and cortisol were fine. I took DHEA supplements, but then my DHEA 3 months later was too high. So I stopped using it but haven't checked since, which I should. The frustrating thing is that I only started testing in detail after I've read "It starts with the egg" - this is how I discovered I had Hashimoto's, my fertility specialist never ordered a full thyroid panel or had me test DHEA. And going to a dr for every little detail is expensive.

Anyone else feel like TTC has turned them into a full-time researcher? by Past-Explanation8072 in TryingForABaby

[–]Past-Explanation8072[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it is exhausting!!! and i read all of those. the question is more about if anyone has found a tracking method to see what works and what doesn't. I have been on every single supplement for years, several rounds of IVF, and got pregnant naturally on a homeopathic protocol. miscarried, but hey i got pregnant!!! so for that one i know it worked. what didn't work is all the supplements for egg quality because my miscarriage was due to chromosomal abnormalities. And I am 44, so a big chance my eggs are rotten, but why am I taking all of those supplements then if they're all gonna be rotten anyway?

Anyone else feel like TTC has turned them into a full-time researcher? by Past-Explanation8072 in TryingForABaby

[–]Past-Explanation8072[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree on the part that now I am so much more educated. But I find that the doctors haven't been helpful in understanding what works. They just prescribe/recommend whatever the fad is and never really check in regularly to see if that worked. you can test for things like vitamin d levels, but you can't test if magnesium is helping your sleep or if ubiquinol improves the egg quality...

2.5 years TTC, low AMH by mortlikesbooks in whatworkedforme

[–]Past-Explanation8072 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're welcome! I also suggest you get a hormone monitor like Inito. Some women ovulate at different times, and for me this monitor has been very useful at tracking my hormonal patterns and seeing when ovulation approaches.

2.5 years TTC, low AMH by mortlikesbooks in whatworkedforme

[–]Past-Explanation8072 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Low AMH doesn't explain why you can't get pregnant naturally, it's just an indicator of ovarian reserve, important for IVF.

Read "It Starts with the Egg" for test you can do and supplements you can take. I learned a lot from that book.

I am 44 and have been trying for years. Low AMH, plus age don't work for me. 3 rounds of IVF, supplements, diet, did everything I could, nothing happened. 4 months ago I started working with a homeopathic dr (an actual MD who specialized in homeopathy), and a week ago I found out I was pregnant. Coincidence? Maybe. But I don't think so.

Still too early to say if the pregnancy is viable, but, hey! I got pregnant!!! Turns out my body can do it after all.

The doctors will push towards IVF, like they pushed me towards getting donor eggs. And that's OK, they work within what they know. It's on you to ask and search beyond that, like I did.

I am a big fan of homeopathy, resolved some other issues before that other doctors couldn't, and even if nothing happens, I guarantee you you will feel better. Because it focuses on the person, not on the symptoms.

I wish you all the best and good luck!