BREASTS & SKIN DURING PREGNANCY

SKIN DISCOLORATION

Breasts enlarge during pregnancy because of hormonal changes. The nipple area becomes darker. This is natural. Other parts of the skin may become discolored - the neck, the face, and a line down the middle or lower part of the abdomen. These changes are temporary and normally disappear after delivery.

Pregnancy related hyperpigmentation - Mask of Pregnancy

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, up to 70 percent of pregnant women develop blotchy areas of darkened skin, commonly called the mask of pregnancy (but officially known as chloasma or melasma). Women with darker complexions are more prone to this condition than women with lighter skin. The effects of chloasma may become more pronounced with each pregnancy. The splotches can show up around your upper lip, nose, cheekbones, and forehead, sometimes in the shape of a mask (think Lone Ranger). They may also appear on your cheeks or along your jawline. You may develop dark patches on your forearms and other parts of your body that are exposed to the sun. What's more, you may find that skin that is already more pigmented - such as your nipples, freckles, scars, and the skin around your genitals - becomes even darker during pregnancy. This also tends to happen in areas prone to friction, such as your underarms and inner thighs. These changes are caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy, which stimulate a temporary increase in your body's production of melanin, the natural substance that gives color to hair, skin, and eyes. The areas of increased pigmentation will probably fade within a few months after delivery and your skin should return to its normal shade, although in some women the changes never completely disappear.

Pregnancy related hyperpigmentation - Linea Nigra

The dark line running down your belly is called the linea nigra. Before pregnancy, there was a line called the linea alba running from your belly button to your pubic bone. You probably did not notice it, though, because it was the same color as the rest of your skin. The same increased production of melanin that causes facial splotches is responsible for darkening this line on your belly. It will probably fade back to its pre-pregnant color several months after you deliver your baby.

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Skin pigmentation changes usually disappear on their own after delivery. but may linger for years after discontinuing birth control pills. Here are some suggestions you can try to safely minimize skin discoloration in the meantime:

Eat foods that contain folic acid (you will also get plenty in your prenatal supplement), since studies have shown that a folate deficiency can be related to hyperpigmentation.

There is a link between cloasma and elevated levels of certain hormones; there is also a connection with deficiencies of folic acid and PABA. Cloasma may appear or worsen considerably after exposure to sunlight. A PABA sunscreen, a wide-rimmed hat or coating the face with St. John's / St. Joan's Wort oil will decrease the possibility.

Be sure to obtain enough folic acid (800 mcg daily) in your diet daily (5 mg supplement before each meal, unless you have epileptic seizures - the pill supplements of folic acid with doses over 1 mg daily may increase seizures.). Include PABA in your diet. Foods rich in PABA and folic acid include nutritional yeast, fresh fruits and vegetables, wheat germ, molasses, whole grains, liver, mushrooms. This will help with the "mask of pregnancy" (the dark blotches on the skin of the face).

GENERAL FOLIC ACID / FOLATE INFORMATION Folic acid, also known as folate, is a B-vitamin (B-9) that can be found in some enriched foods and vitamin pills. If women have enough of it in their bodies before pregnancy, this vitamin can decrease the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs), which are birth defects of the baby's brain (anencephaly) or spine (spina bifida). FOLIC ACID TO FIGHT AGAINST BIRTH DEFECTS Folic acid in a vitamin supplement, when taken one month before conception and throughout the first trimester, has been proven to reduce the risk for an neural tube defect (NTD)-affected pregnancy by 50 to 70 percent. Folic acid is necessary for proper cell growth and development of the embryo. Although it is not known exactly how folic acid works to prevent NTDs, its role in tissue formation is essential. Folic acid is required for the production of DNA, which is necessary for the rapid cell growth needed to make fetal tissues and organs early in pregnancy. That is why it is important for a woman to have enough folic acid in her body both before and during pregnancy. For many women, an easy way to be sure you are getting enough folic acid is to take a vitamin with folic acid in it. The U.S. Public Health Service recommends that all women who could possibly become pregnant get 400 micrograms (mcg) (or 0.4 mg) of folic acid every day. Many health care practitioners recommend 800 mcg up to 400 mg of folic acid daily. This could prevent up to 70 percent of some types of serious birth defects. To do this, women need folic acid at least one month before they get pregnant. That is why you should always get enough folic acid every day even if you are not thinking about a baby any time soon. Folic acid has been added to some foods, such as enriched breads, pastas, rice, and cereals. A few cereals have 100 percent of the folic acid you need. No one expects an unplanned pregnancy. But they happen every day. In fact, about half of all pregnancies are not planned. That is why you should get enough folic acid every day if there is any chance you could get pregnant. Because by the time you know you are pregnant, your baby's brain and spine are already formed. Neural tube defects (NTDs) occur between the 17th and 30th day after conception (or 4 to 6 weeks after the first day of a woman's last menstrual period), the neural tube forms in the embryo (developing baby) and then closes. The neural tube later becomes the baby's spinal cord, spine, brain, and skull. A neural tube defect (NTD) occurs when the neural tube fails to close properly, leaving the developing brain or spinal cord exposed to the amniotic fluid. The two most common neural tube defects are anencephaly and spina bifida. FOLIC ACID USAGE INFORMATION Folic acid has no known toxic level. If you were to eat a bowl of fully fortified cereal (400 micrograms), take a folic acid supplement (400 mcq), and eat fortified foods and foods rich in folate, women of reproductive age would not have a problem with too much folic acid. Even in very high amounts folic acid is non-toxic. Nevertheless, it is recommended that women consume no more than 1,000 micrograms of supplemental folic acid a day. Large amounts of folic acid may hide the ability to quickly diagnose a rare vitamin B-12 deficiency, pernicious anemia. This condition primarily affects the elderly population and, in some cases, can lead to neurological damage. Today, health care providers can use a simple test to check for a B-12 deficiency. Folic Acid is often supplemented with B-12 to insure this deficiency does not occur. HEART & OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS TO TAKING FOLIC ACID High levels of the amino acid homocysteine are independently associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. It has been shown that taking folic acid lowers homocysteine levels in both men and women, but it is not yet known whether folic acid supplementation also lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke. There are some indications that folic acid use may also reduce the risk for other birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate and certain congenital heart defects. Folic acid may also play a role in protecting against some forms of cancer and heart disease. More research is needed to understand the impact of folic acid in preventing those diseases and other birth defects. MoonDragon's ObGyn Pregnancy Information: Birth Defects FOOD SOURCES OF FOLIC ACID / FOLATE FOOD SOURCE Micrograms (mcg) (per 100 g of food-3.5 oz) Dark-Green Leafy Vegetables 120-160 Other Vegetables 40-100 Fruits (Particularly Citrus) 50-100 Beans (Legumes) 50-300 Whole Grains 60-120 Breakfast Cereals 100 or 400 Folic Acid helps prevent birth defects and supports pregnancy. 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FOLIC ACID & NUTRITION INFORMATION

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SUN PROTECTION AGAINST UVA-UVB RAYS

Protect yourself from the sun: This is crucial because exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays intensifies pigment changes. Use a broad-spectrum sunblock (a formula that protects against both UVA and UVB rays) with SPF 30 or higher every day, whether it is sunny or not, and reapply often during the course of the day if you are outside.

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In fact, even if you do not plan to leave the house or spend much time outside, make applying sun protection part of your morning routine. The American Academy of Dermatology cautions that your skin is exposed to a significant amount of UV light when you do things like walk down the street, ride in a car, or even sit inside near a window. When you are outside, cover up and wear a hat with a brim, as well as a shirt with long sleeves if you have pigmentation changes on your arms. Limit the time you spend in the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. And definitely avoid tanning salons.

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Use gentle cleansers and facial creams. Preparations that irritate your skin may make the problem worse.

Apply a concealing makeup. (Do not use skin-bleaching products now. Wait to see if the pigmentation changes go away after you give birth.)

AFTER BIRTH SUN PROTECTION

After you have your baby, continue to protect your skin from the sun! Use sunscreen, cover up, and stay out of the sun at midday. In most cases, the discolorations will slowly fade without any treatment. For a small number of women, however, contraceptives that contain estrogen (such as the Pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring) can contribute to chloasma. If the skin changes are bothersome, consider another birth control option. If your skin is still blotchy after a few months and it is bothering you, talk to your practitioner or a dermatologist about treatment options. She may suggest using a bleaching cream that contains hydroquinone (some of which also contain sunscreen), a topical medication that contains tretinoin (Retin-A), or a chemical peel such as glycolic acid. Of course, if you are breastfeeding or plan on becoming pregnant again soon, be sure to let your practitioners know and also check in before using any over-the-counter treatments. Do not expect instant results - it may take many months to see improvement. In rare cases, dermatologists can use laser treatments to remove the darkened skin, but that is not the first option. Whatever approach you take, it is crucial to continue protecting yourself from the sun during treatment and afterward.

Certain types of skin discoloration can be a symptom of skin cancer or other medical problems, so let your practitioner know if changes in skin pigmentation are ccompanied by pain, tenderness, redness, or bleeding, or if you notice any changes in the color, shape, or size of a mole. You may be referred to a dermatologist who can determine the cause of the changes and the appropriate treatment, if any.

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Use gentle cleansers and facial creams. Preparations that irritate your skin may make the problem worse.

Apply a concealing makeup. (Do not use skin-bleaching products now. Wait to see if the pigmentation changes go away after you give birth.)

After you have your baby, continue to protect your skin from the sun! Use sunscreen, cover up, and stay out of the sun at midday. In most cases, the discolorations will slowly fade without any treatment. For a small number of women, however, contraceptives that contain estrogen (such as the Pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring) can contribute to chloasma. If the skin changes are bothersome, consider another birth control option. If your skin is still blotchy after a few months and it is bothering you, talk to your practitioner or a dermatologist about treatment options. She may suggest using a bleaching cream that contains hydroquinone (some of which also contain sunscreen), a topical medication that contains tretinoin (Retin-A), or a chemical peel such as glycolic acid. Of course, if you are breastfeeding or plan on becoming pregnant again soon, be sure to let your practitioners know and also check in before using any over-the-counter treatments. Do not expect instant results - it may take many months to see improvement. In rare cases, dermatologists can use laser treatments to remove the darkened skin, but that is not the first option. Whatever approach you take, it is crucial to continue protecting yourself from the sun during treatment and afterward.

Certain types of skin discoloration can be a symptom of skin cancer or other medical problems, so let your practitioner know if changes in skin pigmentation are accompanied by pain, tenderness, redness, or bleeding, or if you notice any changes in the color, shape, or size of a mole. You may be referred to a dermatologist who can determine the cause of the changes and the appropriate treatment, if any.

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ACNE OUTBREAKS

Acne can flair up during pregnancy. Your skin may become more oily than usual or dry, or a combination of the two, depending upon your individual body system. Do not use makeup on your skin if it is broken out. Keep your skin as clean as possible.

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STRETCH MARKS

Use a moistening lotion, elastin cream and/or cocoa butter around the abdomen and breasts to guard against stretch marks as much as possible. Use sunscreen on skin areas exposed to the sun. Try the following recipe for preventing stretch marks:

STRETCH MARK PREVENTION RECIPE 1/2 cup Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 cup Aloe Vera Gel 6 capsules of Vitamin E, cut open 4 capsules of Vitamin A, cut open Mix all the ingredients together in a blender. Pour the mixture into a jar and store it in the refrigerator. Once a day... Apply the oil externally all over the abdomen, hips and thighs - all the places where stretch marks commonly appear (breasts too, if needed).

STRETCH MARK PRODUCTS & SUPPLEMENTS

OLIVE OIL PRODUCTS Mountain Rose Herbs: Olive Oil, Bulk Oils Kalyx: Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, Certified Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 16 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Olive Oil Virgin, NOW Foods, 16 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Olive Oil, Organic Extra Virgin, Bragg's Liquid Aminos, 16 fl. oz.

ALOE VERA PRODUCTS The magnificent Aloe plant, that is designed to be self-sufficient & thrive in the desert, feeds us in unique ways with its 250+ naturally occurring constituents including: enzymes, amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, glycoproteins, sterols, growth factors, & all sizes of uniquely complex Aloe polysaccharides and mannans. Mountain Rose Herbs: Aloe Vera Leaf & Powder, Organic Bulk Herbs Mountain Rose Herbs: Aloe Vera Gel, Organic Bulk Herbs, 8 oz to 5 gallon sizes Kalyx: Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe Barbadensis Officinalis), Nature's Herbs, 50 Softgels Kalyx: Aloe Vera Gel, Starwest Botanicals, 16 fl. oz. Kalyx: Aloe Vera Juice, Preservative Free, Organic, Lily of the Desert, 16 fl. oz. Kalyx: Aloe Vera Juice, Preservative Free, Organic, Lily of the Desert, 32 fl. oz. Kalyx: Aloe Vera Juice, Preservative Free, Organic, Lily of the Desert, 1 gallon HerbsPro: Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Orange-Mango Flavor, Dynamic Health, 32 oz. HerbsPro: Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Cranberry Flavor, Dynamic Health, 32 oz. TakeHerb: Aloe Vera Gel & Juice, Wild Berry Flavor, Nature's Way, 1 Liter TakeHerb: Aloe Vera Concentrated Gel, NOW Foods, 4 oz. TakeHerb: Aloe Vera, NOW Foods, 5000 mg, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Aloe Vera Gel, Nature's Herbs, 50 Softgels TakeHerb: Aloe Farms Aloe Vera Gel, Organic, NOW Foods, 32 oz.

VITAMIN E OIL PRODUCTS Mountain Rose Herbs: Vitamin E Oil, Bulk Oils TakeHerb: Vitamin E Oil, 5000 IU, Jason Natural, 4 oz. TakeHerb: Vitamin E Oil, Derma E, 20,000 IU, 1 oz. TakeHerb: Natural Vitamin E Oil, Good'n Natural, 30,000 IU, 2.5 oz. TakeHerb: Vitamin E Oil, Cococare, 28,000 IU, 1 oz.

VITAMIN A PRODUCTS House of Nutrition: Vitamin A, Nature's Life, 10,000 IU, 100 Softgels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A, Nature's Life, 10,000 IU, 250 Softgels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A, Nature's LIfe, 25,000 IU, 100 Softgels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A & D-3, BlueBonnet, 25,000 I.U. / 1000 I.U., 100 Softgels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A Palmitate, Carlson Lab, 15,000 IU, 120 Gels House of Nutrition: Vitamin A, BlueBonnet, 1000 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin A, NOW Foods, 10,000 IU, 100 Softgels TakeHerb: Vitamin A, Nature's Way, 10,000 IU, 100 Softgels

Rub Olive Oil, Sweet Almond oil, Lanolin, or Comfrey Root Ointment into the skin, breasts and nipples throughout the latter part of the pregnancy and the beginning weeks of nursing.

ALMOND OIL PRODUCTS TakeHerb: Almond Oil, NOW Foods, 16 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Sweet Almond Oil, Heritage Products, 8 fl. oz. Kalyx: Almond, Sweet Pure Carrier Oil, Aura Cacia, 4 oz. Mountain Rose Herbs: Almond Oil, Bulk Oils OLIVE OIL PRODUCTS Mountain Rose Herbs: Olive Oil, Bulk Oils Kalyx: Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, Certified Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 16 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Olive Oil Virgin, NOW Foods, 16 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Olive Oil, Organic Extra Virgin, Bragg's Liquid Aminos, 16 fl. oz. LANOLIN PRODUCTS Kalyx: Lanolin Liquid, Heritage Store, 4 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Liquid Lanolin, Pure, NOW Foods, 4 oz. TakeHerb: Lanolin Pure, NOW Foods, 7 oz. TakeHerb: Lanolin Oil, Starwest Botanicals, 8 oz.

VITAMIN C PRODUCTS TakeHerb: Ascorbic Acid Powder (Vitamin C), NOW Foods, 3 lbs. TakeHerb: Ascorbate C Powder, TwinLab, 2000 mg, 8 oz. TakeHerb: Liquid C With Rose Hips, Good'n Natural, 300 mg, 4 oz. TakeHerb: Alive! Organic Vitamin C Powder, Made With Organic Fruit, Nature's Way, 120 grams TakeHerb: Vitamin C-500 Complex With Bioflavonoids, Acerola & RoseHips, NOW Foods, 100 Tabs Kalyx: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Powder, Pure, Nutricology, 1000 mg, 120 Grams Kalyx: Vitamin C, Pure, Nutricology, 1000 mg, 100 Caps Kalyx: HerbaLozenges Orange C, Zand, 125 mg, 15 Per Bag Kalyx: Gummy Vitamin C Slices, Rainbow Light, 30 Single Serve Packets Kalyx: Fruit Snacks, 100% Vitamin C, Farley's & Sathers Candy Co., 5 lbs. Kalyx: Ester- C Powder With Citrus Bioflavonoids, American Health, 8 oz. Kalyx: Ester-C Liquid, American Health, 8 fl. oz. Kalyx: Ester-C Advanced Antioxidant Formula, American Health, 90 Vegetarian Tabs Kalyx: Ester-C Chewable Wafers, American Health, 250 mg, 125 Wafers

Apply Cocoa Butter and/or Elastin Cream topically as directed on the product label. These substances are very good for stretch marks.

SKIN MOISURIZING BUTTER PRODUCTS Mountain Rose Herbs: Cocoa, Illipe, Kokum, Mango, & Shea Butters Cocoa Butter: An aromatic solid butter pressed from the roasted seeds of the Cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) and further processed to yield a warm color and delightful odor. Will soften at body temperature and adds a rich, creamy, and thick consistency to lotions, soaps, creams, and toiletry items to help reduce cutaneous dryness and for the improvement of skin elasticity. A soothing ingredient commonly found in most cosmetic preparations and now fair trade certified. Illipe Butter: Expeller pressed and rendered from whole Illipe nuts (Shorea stenoptera) this exotic butter adds regenerative and moisturizing properties to your handmade creations. Illipe butter is renowned for its incredible moisturizing properties and its ability to restore elasticity to the skin. It is quite comparable to cocoa butter in its constituents, and is beneficial for the treatment of numerous skin and hair disorders. Kokum Butter: A highly prized and under-rated butter from the Garcinia tree. This naturally white and incredibly smooth butter has enormously high compositions of beneficial materials to help regenerate tired and worn skin cells and further supports elasticity and general flexibility of the skin wall. A great ingredient to add to healing lotions, creams, and body butters. It can be directly applied to the skin in its solid state, but it may require a mild amount of heating to improve applicability. Highly recommended to those that are crafting cosmetics with the intent of producing a skin healing end product. Mango Butter: Expeller pressed and rendered from the seed kernel of the Mango tree, this highly prized butter is an exceptional quality base ingredient for body care products and soap making recipes. Mango Butter has beneficial moisturizing properties for lotions and acts as a mild lubricant for the skin, and is very similar in color and texture as cocoa butter making it an exotic and fun alternative for toiletry products. Great source of essential fatty acids. Shea Butter:This raw unrefined butter is derived from the vegetable fat of the Karite Tree. The first choice in natural skin care and fine body care products, our certified organic shea butter forms a breathable, water-resistant film and is the leading natural product for moisturizing. A wonderful base for cosmetic recipes or used as a stand alone application, this comes highly recommended for those concerned about naturally healthy skin. Our shea butter is hand harvested, certified organic, expeller pressed, and is imported directly from the processor.

COCOA BUTTER High quality 100% pure cocoa butter from cocoa beans contains no solvents, fillers, preservatives or chemical additives. It is useful for sunburns, softening skin, scar tissue, soothe diaper rash, and avoiding stretch marks during pregnancy. Cocoa butter is used to improve skin elasticity and to reduce wrinkles. In its natural state, cocoa butter is solid at room temperature, and may vary in color and appearance. Food grade cocoa butter can be used in your favorite recipes as well as for skin care treatments. Mountain Rose Herbs: Cocoa Butter, Bulk Cosmetic & Skin Butters HerbsPro: Pure Cocoa Butter, Aura Cacia, 4 oz. HerbsPro: Pure Cocoa Butter, Now Foods, 100% Pure Food Grade, Multi-Purpose Moisturizer, 7 oz.

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SORE OR SENSITIVE NIPPLES

Lanolin cream made with pure lanolin is helpful for nipples. These need to be "toughened up" for breast-feeding after the baby is born. Massage some lanolin into the breast nipples a few times each day. This is also good for after the baby is born and has began to nurse. It prevents cracked and bleeding nipples.

LANOLIN PRODUCTS Kalyx: Lanolin Liquid, Heritage Store, 4 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Liquid Lanolin, Pure, NOW Foods, 4 oz. TakeHerb: Lanolin Pure, NOW Foods, 7 oz. TakeHerb: Lanolin Oil, Starwest Botanicals, 8 oz.

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ITCHING SKIN

One of the most irritating nuisances of pregnancy is itching skin. In general, this is caused by an overtaxed liver. A good recommendation is to take Dandelion Root tincture (Taraxacum officinale) twice daily. As the liver is nurtured and strengthened, the itching will stop, or at least lessen considerably. Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) is also a good treatment for itching. Both these plants are mildly cathartic (help empty the bowels) and diuretic, which is useful for removing toxins from the stressed liver.

DANDELION SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS Mountain Rose Herbs: Dandelion, Certified Organic, Bulk Herbs Kalyx: Dandelion Leaf, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Dandelion Leaf, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 360 VCaps Kalyx: Dandelion Root, Thompson Nutritional, 520 mg, 60 Caps Kalyx: Dandelion Root 4:1, Herbal Extracts Plus, 600 mg, 90 VCaps Kalyx: Dandelion Root, Nature's Answer, 1260 mg, 90 Caps Kalyx: Dandelion Root, Cut & Sifted, Certified Organic, Frontier Bulk Herbs, 1 lb. Kalyx: Dandelion Root Powder, Certified Organic, Frontier Bulk Herbs, 1 lb. Kalyx: Dandelion Root Extract, Certified Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 fl. oz. Kalyx: Dandelion Root Extract, Health & Herbs, 2 fl. oz. Kalyx: Dandelion Root Extract, Certified Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 4 fl. oz. Kalyx: Dandelion Root Extract, Health & Herbs, 8 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Dandelion Glycerite, Herb Pharm, 4 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Dandelion Root Tea, Alvita Teas, 30 Bags HerbsPro: Dandelion Root, Cut & Sifted, Organic, Starwest Botanicals, 1 lb. HerbsPro: Dandelion Root, Eclectic Institute, 400 mg, 90 Caps TakeHerb: Dandelion Root, Healthier Gall Bladder, Nature's Way, 1620 mg, 180 VCaps TakeHerb: Dandelion Root, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Caps TakeHerb: Organic Roasted Dandelion Root Tea, Traditional Medicinals, 16 Bags TakeHerb: Dandelion Leaf Tea, Organic, Celebration Herbals, 24 Bags TakeHerb: Dandelion Root Extract, Alcohol Free, Nature's Answer, 1 oz.

YELLOW DOCK PRODUCTS Yellow Dock (Rumex Crispus) is one of the best blood cleansing herbs for chronic skin diseases, purges lymph glands, liver ailments, psoriasis, anemia, rheumatism, coughs and helps with Iron deficiency. Traditionally used as a tea or tincture, and may be taken in capsule form. Yellow dock is the kinder, gentler alternative to laxatives made with buckthorn, cascara sagrada, frangula, rhubarb, or senna. It encourages both bowel movement and good digestion by stimulating the release of gastric juices. If you experience cramping, you have taken too much. Start with the smallest recommended dose (usually 6 grams or 3 rounded teaspoons a day) and increase dosage slowly until you get the desired effect. Unlike small doses of rhubarb, small doses of yellow dock are not constipating. Do not take yellow dock or any other stimulant laxative if you take Lasix (furosemide); the combination can lead to potassium depletion. Not known to be safe during pregnancy, although no complications have ever been reported. Not recommended for use while suffering from Kidney stones. Mountain Rose Herbs: Yellow Dock Root & Powder (Rumex crispus), Bulk Organic Herbs Starwest Botanicals: Yellowdock Root, Cut & Sifted, Organic, 1 lb. Starwest Botanicals: Yellowdock Root Powder, Organic, 1 lb. Starwest Botanicals: Yellowdock Root, Cut & Sifted, Wildcrafted, 1 lb. Starwest Botanicals: Yellowdock Root Powder, Wildcrafted, 1 lb. Starwest Botanicals: Yellow Dock Root, 480 mg, 100 Caps Starwest Botanicals: Yellow Dock Root, 480 mg, 500 Caps Kalyx: Yellow Dock Root Extract, Natures Answer, 1 fl. oz. Kalyx: Yellow Dock Root Extract, Alcohol Free, Natures Answer, 1 fl. oz. Kalyx: Yellow Dock Root Powder, Wildcrafted, Starwest Botanicals, 4 oz. HerbsPro: Yellow Dock Extract, Herb Pharm, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Yellow Dock Extract, Natures Answer, Alcohol Free, 1 fl. oz. HerbsPro: Yellow Dock Extract, Eclectic Institute, 2 fl. oz. House of Nutrition: Yellow Dock, Solaray, 500 mg, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Yellow Dock Root, Natures Way, 100 Caps House of Nutrition: Yellow Dock Skin Cleanse, Planetary Formulas, 120 Tabs House of Nutrition: Yellow Dock Extract (Rumex crispus), Herb Pharm, 4 fl. oz. House of Nutrition: Yellow Dock Extract (Rumex crispus), Herb Pharm, 8 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Yellow Dock Extract, For Anemia, Liver Congestion, Skin Problems, Constipation, High In Iron, Health Herbs, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Yellow Dock Root, Herbal Bitter, Natures Way, 100 Caps

LIVER CLEANSE & DETOX PRODUCTS TakeHerb: Complete Liver Cleanse, Enzymatic Therapy, 84 Ultracaps TakeHerb: Cleanse Liver D Tox, Dr. Christophers Original Formulas, 100 VCaps TakeHerb: Cleanse Liver & Gall Bladder Extract, Dr. Christophers Original Formulas, 2 fl. oz. TakeHerb: Ultimate Liver Cleanse, Cleanse & Strengthen, Natures Secret, 60 Tabs TakeHerb: Liver Cleanse, Organic, Liver Function Support, Starwest Botanicals, 500 mg, 100 Caps

NOTIFY YOUR MIDWIFE OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF...

You or a family member has questions about pregnancy, skin and breast care. If skin becomes irritated, infected, or worse after treatment, consult a dermatologist.

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