Hormone imbalance, chemical sensitivities, low resistance to viruses, severe dry skin problems. Would testosterone or more progesterone help?
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 Question: I am 58. I first experienced chemical sensitivities in my teens, with nasal and eye reactions to soaps, cosmetics, hairsprays and cigarette smoke. I had very oily scalp and skin (diagnosed as seborreah) that broke out regularly unless I washed frequently. (I began menstruation just before l4th birthday.) My oily skin tendency continued through the years with dry skin from neck down. I had endometriosis diagnosed in twenties. I developed food sensitivities in my thirties which are better now. I also developed vaginal yeast in 1972, which I have battled with to this day, but keep it under control with nystatin powder suppositories inserted vaginally. Taking it orally, lowering carbohydrate intake, diet changes,etc. and many other natural approaches do not seem to affect it. My digestive tract seems to test normal for candida overgrowth. (I have eaten natural foods for the last 30 years, with some fish and poultry though I do not eat much meat. Do
