The Herbalist’s Herbs for Menopause - 47 

What a smart and selfless choice to interview various professionals available to help! In my opinion, when a doctor (in this case Dr. Taylor) transcends the area of expertise that doctor comfortable with to open up patients options, that is act of selflessness generosity. What a gem!!

Your channel is a real Godsend. I grew up in a very dysfunctional household. Periods were something to be embarrased about, and mercilessly teased about. When I got it, at age 12, I was so scared that I hid my used pads in a gym bag at the back of my closet, then disposed of them at my first opportunity to do so, unseen. I was HAPPY when I lost my period about a year and a half later, due to having developed Anorexia. I never wanted it back again. Worse, my mother FOUND the the gym bag - which was full of my used maxi-pads, about a half a year after my first period. She threw the pads around my bedroom, while announcing loudly to my nearby siblings and father that “Anne’s on THE RAG!”. Oh, how I DREADED its arrival every month. My Anorexia progressed, and as my weight plummeted, I lost the period altogether. My relationship with eating disorders monopolized the following thirty-six years of my life. I was diagnosed with Secondary Osteoporosis of the spine, the hip, and the wrist by the time I was thirty-two. At times, my period would return for a little while, before I lost it again. When I did get them, they were extremely heavy heavy and excruciatingly painful. It felt like someone was jamming a plunger up my butt (I know, but that’s where it hurt). The second to the last period I had, about two years ago, landed me in the ER. I was in so much pain, I puked on their cot as I jammed by head through the railings, in pain. I was given a shot of Morphine. It was…..HEAVEN. I had never tried drugs before, and the pain disappeared like magic. The relief was even better than when a bad toothache subsides, or a when a cluster headache dissipates. In all this time, I never took the time (or had the desire) to learn about what was actually happening in my body. Five years into real recovery, I am wanting to know what it means that so much of my life was without a period - and what it will mean going forward. I just learned about your channel from another RU-vid channel (Angie at Hot and Flashy), yesterday. I admit I am jumping around videos like a kid at Christmas, but I really AM going to grab a new notebook and watch them chronologically, beginning with your very first episode. To think that for the last two years I have had so many tests, and have seen multiple specialists trying to understand better what the more recent issues I’m experiencing mean. Really enjoyed this video, as My OBGYN advised against HRT. In addition to my complicated medical history, we have a strong history of cancer in my family, on my mother’s side (sister had a mastectomy last year, at 43). A history of cancer, heart attacks, Parkinson’s and strokes on my fathers side. I am going to seek a second opinion regarding HRT, but it’s comforting to know that there are still other options. THANK YOU BOTH, IMMENSELY!

You look beautiful Dr Taylor! Thank you for another excellent video! I am learning a tremendous amount!!! xx

I admire you more than I can say Dr. Taylor. Thank you for bringing in the herbal/acupuncture specialist. When your guest admitted she thought after awhile we were done, and you lovingly told her, no, it's a managing for the rest of our lives, I had to smile...and had a lightbulb moment- "Gee, it IS from now on! 😄. I just may end up being one of those 80 year old women with some hot flashes, but I feel I have the tools now, and you've provided the knowledge!

Thank you. Please don't ever stop informing us. ❤️♥️❤️♥️

This was a great video, Dr Taylor. You are amazing...thank you 💐

You do look beautiful, Dr. Taylor! Interesting to listen to an herbalist and then a testimony. I had to laugh when the gal said...shirley, you don’t have hot flashes in your 80’s! Oh, yes, they do...my mother is one of them. When I was in peri menopause, I looked through a book called Nutritional Healing, thumbed to the menopause section and got every herb and vitamin listed. I took them for 6 months with NO relief. This was not going to work for me. Glad it works for the testimonial gal. Onward to the next video!

Another WONDERFUL outfit. I love dressing up too and it's great to be different. 💋💋💋

Please Just List Herbs Thankyou from Alaska

Thank you Ladies, amazing presentation 🙏🏼💜🌍

Thanks for the wonderful informational video! I wish she lived in the Metro Detroit area!

I'm feeling better about my treatment options during my menopause journey. My OB/GYN told me to try antidepressants too for my menopause symptoms. I felt that wasn't a good option for me, so I found another OB/GYN who treats my menopause symptoms using bio identical hormones. That helped for the 3 yrs I was on them, but now she wants me off due to the cancer risks. I am currently looking into the herbs, vitamins, supplements, and diet route to see what works for me. I couldn't do it without you Dr. Taylor! I'm so grateful for these videos!

Another wonderfully informative video, sweet friend! It's so fabulous to know us "hotties" are fast becoming the new 'majority!' Is anyone researching information as to whether 'Medical-Grade Cannabis' is being considered for an herbal menopausal alternative treatment as well? I STAY curious! ;-P

You look beautiful in this outfit. My daughter loved your hat!

Wonderful video! Did you know that there is a form of acupuncture called Bio-acupuncture that doesn't use needles (for those afraid of needles)? It's a very effective, new generation form of acupuncture that uses a rod connected to a cable and a gauge.

Ur so sweet Barbie . Always in a good mood .

What are the herbs for hot flashes and menopause and where can i get them...😢😢😢

The menopause revolution! Maybe we are a part of a new paradigm with you leading the way? Sounds empowering and fun👯👯💕.

Excellent video! Thank you!!!!

Greetings Dr. Barbie :-). Paused the video so I can throw some humor your way. When you were discussing the "balance" of hormones I immediately had a thought pop into my head of you literally standing on a balance beam to show us wonderful ladies one of your "prop" videos while explaining how to "balance" hormones...chuckle, chuckle...hint...hint? LOL.

What an amazing and interesting interview!! thank you. i am really into learning about Chinese herbs. my biggest issue is dry everything from head to foot ::)))

Find it difficult to listen to the herbalist as you laugh too much and interfere too much . Please let her explain , she’s calm and so professional. Listen, listen, and patiently so we can hear more ❤.

Love your hat Dr Barbie!

I was using peppermint essential oil for something else and found that it took away my hot flashes too....BONUS!

Great info as always....special thanks to your guests :-)

You have the perfect surname, Taylor, since you’re always talking about tailoring to an individual woman’s specific needs/desires! Also, I once talked to my general practitioner about hot flashes, and she said the same thing - that is, that women in their 80’s can still get hot flashes. Ugh!

I just started perimenopausal symptoms, at 43 yrs old. I appreciate this video. Have you helped anyone with formication symptoms? the constant itching is ruining my sleep pattern. Thanks for this video!

Hello beautiful Barbie and thank you for another wonderful video. What are your views about Macafem?

I took some pediolyte powder last week and for that afternoon my hot flashes went away, I thought, wouldn't it be great if a simple re-balancing of electrolytes could make those horrible hot flashes go away?! But then- you already know... they came back. 🙁A girl can dream...

Thank you for all the information 🙏

Dear Barbie thank you for this video it was very enjoyable. You look absolutly beautiful and your dress is so nice on you xx

Another amazingly informative video..curious to know "why" acupuncture might be of help for hot flash symptoms?? Thank you again.. so glad that you are here for "us" ! I enjoy learning!

Grande , big and großes thank you from Germany!🇩🇪👌👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘

I want to know more about Flaxseed and accupressure. I used to be a massage therapist.

Hi Menopause Barbie. I am enjoying these tutorials, thanks very much and have ordered your book. But I also follow Dr Gundry, and he suggests borage oil to balance hormones. I know you can’t comment on what he says but what do you think of borage oil for trying to up your progesterone? Would this be good enough or really it is just chaste berry (I would have the powder if I chose this)? I just want to up my progesterone as I have yam, ground flaxseed, chickpeas and tempeh for oestrogen. Thanks very much, kind regards. Love the bonnet.

Great conversations cool herb display thankfully I found a real herb shop that carries whole chasteberry and I find reliable sources for other supplements as well this is so important and I'm one who can afford very little yet we manage for the dog as well

Hi Doctor Taylor. What are your thoughts on ginseng and ginkgo biloca for menopause?

My blood pressure goes up crazily before my period and goes back to normal after it passes. This started after my last pregnancy 6 years ago. I'm perimenopausal at 47 now and I'm concerned that when I reach menopause that will leave me with elevated blood pressure. Do you think that taking bp meds will be the way to manage the blood pressure in the future or should estrogen therapy be a better way to manage my blood pressure?

I’m looking for info on brain, heart and bone health. Can herbs help? I don’t have hot flashes.

Menopause Taylor I have gone 1.5 years without a period. I am 50 and thought I was in menopause today I started a full blown period. Can you tell me why you think that is? I'm so confused. The only thing different is I have lost 25 lbs in 6 weeks.

I've missed some episodes. Has the libido topic been covered yet? Specifically natural remedies? Thank you Dr. Barbie for sharing both your knowledge as well as your infectious enthusiasm 🙂

I thought you were Joanna Gaines ❤

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"menopause Barbie"??? That put me off. Cant take someone seriously if they refer to themselves as a Barbie. Ill try another channel.

Wow, she practiced in Singapore and India...that means she MUST be good, right? Those 3rd world countries are sooooo much more advanced that the West. When Dr. Barbie gets serious, I will return to her silly videos.