Sorry folks, but menopause is not a problem. It is a natural phenomenon. Live with it, be more careful with your diet, walk, exercise, socialize, and live happily ever after.
This is the experience of a 72-year old speaking...
As for the writers of this substack, don't you think that advertising a new Wellness Company product each week is slowly converting your substack into an e-commerce site?
I never had one menopause symptom...One month, I had a period and a month later, it was gone at 56. I had been been on a non-processed food vegetarian diet for 18 years at that point; also into exercise. Now, i am still healthy going on 92 following the same program...and don't consider myself 'elderly and fragile.' I doubt many half my age could go out and fast walk daily for over an hour. Age is a Matter of Relativity. It is all Relative to What You Know.
Dr. McCullough sacrificed a thriving career to stand up for our health freedom. I think he has a right to find other ways to provide income for his family. As far as I can tell, he is trying to offer valuable products for reasonable prices.
I immensely admire Dr. McCullough. This is why I am a paying subscriber to this substack.
This does not mean that the Wellness Co is beyond criticism. I do enjoy being unpleasant to anybody, but I simply do not want to replace Big Pharma with Big Supplements. That's all.
I don't believe it works for older women past menopause, the amount of estrogen produced by fat cells is very low. At that point it is not about balance but replacement with bioidenticals. Watch for all the gynecologists who will move away from their practice and into concierge HRT businesses, there is a fortune to be made as outlined above.
You're right, of course. But hope does spring eternally.
Bioidenticals? Not sure how identical, so will probably stay away as I've done for those decades already. Expect that you're spot on with the concierge HRT....
Estradiol patch is identical to the estradiol in the body. The bioidentical progesterone is compounded; it is regulated and approved by the FDA. Dr. Mercola is big on bio-identical progesterone for everyone it seems, he has a video explaining how he takes it, I think with vitamin E oil and in powder form. It is cheaper to buy it the way he recommends. Dr. Avrum Bluming wrote a book 'Estrogen Matters' he does not believe taking HRT is dangerous, and believes it benefits bone density, heart health and even protects against certain cancers. Personally, I think low dose Estradiol and progesterone should be available over the counter. Pharma and docs will get very rich on the incoming perimenopausal women's suffering. All my female relatives breezed through menopause, but many women are not so lucky, so it is unfair for those who didn't have severe symptoms to tell women who do, to deal with it.
Wow, thank you for this. I did try the patches way back when, turned out to be allergic to the adhesive. I'll investigate this oral route. Thanks again.
Progesterone is given orally. The reason estradiol is given trans dermally is because it bypasses the liver, it is safer to receive the hormone through the skin, less chance of blood clots, increased blood pressure increases and HDL. The minivelle patches have the strongest adhesive. Estrogel is another option, no adhesive.
The fact about the black box warning being removed says it all. I agree with Pat OConnell. Attacks on Dr. McCullough are unwarranted. I am totally disappointed with the medical industry and what they have done. Enough said. We all know the truth, the lies and the despair of those suffering or dead from Big Pharma. Wake up, will you!!
Bioidentical hormones are far more effective. My local gynecologist just shifted out of his practice and into a concierge HRT business, no wonder, a fortune to be made. HRT is far too expensive, poor women cannot get access.
Our bodies were designed to run on these hormones, which are not just for making babies. If you had low thyroid, wouldn't your doctor prescribe thyroid hormones? And wouldn't that doctor continue to renew that prescription for as long as your hormones were low, no matter what your age? This product's natural ingredients have proven benefits. I personally find that broccoli helps reduce my anxiety. Whether this formulation will do anything for you, I can't say. For perspective on menopause and the recent removal of the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy, check out this post: https://niceideas.substack.com/p/hormone-replacement-therapy-stigma
I’m not convinced that taking all of these “natural” supplements is “natural.” Menopause is “natural” since we women were never expected to get pregnant in our 70s and beyond (unless you are Sarah, Abraham’s wife; she was 90 yrs old). I know that some women suffer through menopause and taking these supplements to control their symptoms is probably preferable to taking synthetic hormones. I would be interested in seeing long term studies done on these supplements to see how safe they really are. Anything that has an effect can have a side effect.
I saw this post /announcement and had mixed thoughts on this product.
First off I commend the Wellness Company for wanting to address a HUGE issue affecting half of our population, women suffering and dealing with hormonal issues. There has been little to address this for too long! We are also HUGE supporters of TWC and most of the physicians/advisors who work there , and they have guested on our podcast and are genuinely concerned about the health of the country and the post-C fallout.
My personal experience this past 2 years has led me down the alternative medicine pathway and also educating myself into PHD or a “secondary medical residency” in hormones/epigenetics and treatments. While struggling with HRT/MCAS and Covid simultaneously I have learned that many of these supplements caused horrific reactions. Which leads me to my second point:
Lumping multiple supplements into an “all inclusive” is not the best medicine. We do this rarely with medical pharmaceuticals… Combing DIM, CDG, sulphorophane and others can be overkill for some, and what do you do when you have a negative reaction and are unable to tell what “component” caused it? ie: many are unable to process suphorophane due to SUOX issues etc. Also, in a postmenopausal woman who is often trying to INCREASE levels of estrogen, many of these individually can TANK an E level significantly, especially if she is on low dose HRT/estrogen. Doing a DUTCH test first often tells you what pathway someone is struggling with and can be used to trial one supplement at a time and not flood the system by adding unneeded product.
Touting it as something to “support hormonal balance” for women seeking natural balance is a bit misleading.
It’s convenient to have an “all in one” if these have been trialed individually first. More is no always better and not often needed.
Even the spike detox supplement that is well established as therapy for detoxing the spike protein, contains “nattokinase” which is often poorly tolerated and worsens symptoms in many LC patients who commonly struggle with MCAS/histamine.
I’m curious who came up with this combination of supplements and the marketing behind it.
I would really LOVE to see TWC dive into the importance of epigenetic testing and using that to “tailor” supplements and therapies! It is the future. It is why one supplement can be life changing for some but cause horrific side effects for others. Hurray for adding women’s health to your arsenal, maybe reconsider the one size fits all approach.
Sorry folks, but menopause is not a problem. It is a natural phenomenon. Live with it, be more careful with your diet, walk, exercise, socialize, and live happily ever after.
This is the experience of a 72-year old speaking...
As for the writers of this substack, don't you think that advertising a new Wellness Company product each week is slowly converting your substack into an e-commerce site?
Thanks for your attention.
I never had one menopause symptom...One month, I had a period and a month later, it was gone at 56. I had been been on a non-processed food vegetarian diet for 18 years at that point; also into exercise. Now, i am still healthy going on 92 following the same program...and don't consider myself 'elderly and fragile.' I doubt many half my age could go out and fast walk daily for over an hour. Age is a Matter of Relativity. It is all Relative to What You Know.
Dr. McCullough sacrificed a thriving career to stand up for our health freedom. I think he has a right to find other ways to provide income for his family. As far as I can tell, he is trying to offer valuable products for reasonable prices.
I immensely admire Dr. McCullough. This is why I am a paying subscriber to this substack.
This does not mean that the Wellness Co is beyond criticism. I do enjoy being unpleasant to anybody, but I simply do not want to replace Big Pharma with Big Supplements. That's all.
I do NOT enjoy being unpleasant!!!!!
How about those of us decades past menopause?
I don't believe it works for older women past menopause, the amount of estrogen produced by fat cells is very low. At that point it is not about balance but replacement with bioidenticals. Watch for all the gynecologists who will move away from their practice and into concierge HRT businesses, there is a fortune to be made as outlined above.
You're right, of course. But hope does spring eternally.
Bioidenticals? Not sure how identical, so will probably stay away as I've done for those decades already. Expect that you're spot on with the concierge HRT....
Estradiol patch is identical to the estradiol in the body. The bioidentical progesterone is compounded; it is regulated and approved by the FDA. Dr. Mercola is big on bio-identical progesterone for everyone it seems, he has a video explaining how he takes it, I think with vitamin E oil and in powder form. It is cheaper to buy it the way he recommends. Dr. Avrum Bluming wrote a book 'Estrogen Matters' he does not believe taking HRT is dangerous, and believes it benefits bone density, heart health and even protects against certain cancers. Personally, I think low dose Estradiol and progesterone should be available over the counter. Pharma and docs will get very rich on the incoming perimenopausal women's suffering. All my female relatives breezed through menopause, but many women are not so lucky, so it is unfair for those who didn't have severe symptoms to tell women who do, to deal with it.
Wow, thank you for this. I did try the patches way back when, turned out to be allergic to the adhesive. I'll investigate this oral route. Thanks again.
Progesterone is given orally. The reason estradiol is given trans dermally is because it bypasses the liver, it is safer to receive the hormone through the skin, less chance of blood clots, increased blood pressure increases and HDL. The minivelle patches have the strongest adhesive. Estrogel is another option, no adhesive.
I read it was supposed to be within 10 years of menopause.
Thanks, this is why I asked - on behalf of those of us who are well over the ten-year mark.
The fact about the black box warning being removed says it all. I agree with Pat OConnell. Attacks on Dr. McCullough are unwarranted. I am totally disappointed with the medical industry and what they have done. Enough said. We all know the truth, the lies and the despair of those suffering or dead from Big Pharma. Wake up, will you!!
Bioidentical hormones are far more effective. My local gynecologist just shifted out of his practice and into a concierge HRT business, no wonder, a fortune to be made. HRT is far too expensive, poor women cannot get access.
Our bodies were designed to run on these hormones, which are not just for making babies. If you had low thyroid, wouldn't your doctor prescribe thyroid hormones? And wouldn't that doctor continue to renew that prescription for as long as your hormones were low, no matter what your age? This product's natural ingredients have proven benefits. I personally find that broccoli helps reduce my anxiety. Whether this formulation will do anything for you, I can't say. For perspective on menopause and the recent removal of the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy, check out this post: https://niceideas.substack.com/p/hormone-replacement-therapy-stigma
Your products are fantastically expensive compared to similar “natural” meds available elsewhere.
I’m not convinced that taking all of these “natural” supplements is “natural.” Menopause is “natural” since we women were never expected to get pregnant in our 70s and beyond (unless you are Sarah, Abraham’s wife; she was 90 yrs old). I know that some women suffer through menopause and taking these supplements to control their symptoms is probably preferable to taking synthetic hormones. I would be interested in seeing long term studies done on these supplements to see how safe they really are. Anything that has an effect can have a side effect.
Is supplement appropriate for women post menopause ?
I saw this post /announcement and had mixed thoughts on this product.
First off I commend the Wellness Company for wanting to address a HUGE issue affecting half of our population, women suffering and dealing with hormonal issues. There has been little to address this for too long! We are also HUGE supporters of TWC and most of the physicians/advisors who work there , and they have guested on our podcast and are genuinely concerned about the health of the country and the post-C fallout.
My personal experience this past 2 years has led me down the alternative medicine pathway and also educating myself into PHD or a “secondary medical residency” in hormones/epigenetics and treatments. While struggling with HRT/MCAS and Covid simultaneously I have learned that many of these supplements caused horrific reactions. Which leads me to my second point:
Lumping multiple supplements into an “all inclusive” is not the best medicine. We do this rarely with medical pharmaceuticals… Combing DIM, CDG, sulphorophane and others can be overkill for some, and what do you do when you have a negative reaction and are unable to tell what “component” caused it? ie: many are unable to process suphorophane due to SUOX issues etc. Also, in a postmenopausal woman who is often trying to INCREASE levels of estrogen, many of these individually can TANK an E level significantly, especially if she is on low dose HRT/estrogen. Doing a DUTCH test first often tells you what pathway someone is struggling with and can be used to trial one supplement at a time and not flood the system by adding unneeded product.
Touting it as something to “support hormonal balance” for women seeking natural balance is a bit misleading.
It’s convenient to have an “all in one” if these have been trialed individually first. More is no always better and not often needed.
Even the spike detox supplement that is well established as therapy for detoxing the spike protein, contains “nattokinase” which is often poorly tolerated and worsens symptoms in many LC patients who commonly struggle with MCAS/histamine.
I’m curious who came up with this combination of supplements and the marketing behind it.
I would really LOVE to see TWC dive into the importance of epigenetic testing and using that to “tailor” supplements and therapies! It is the future. It is why one supplement can be life changing for some but cause horrific side effects for others. Hurray for adding women’s health to your arsenal, maybe reconsider the one size fits all approach.