Linny

Hi Annie

I have consulted my oncologist and the complimentary medicines website and had a session with my GP yesterday.  Thank you for your advice

Regards

Lin

Hi Linny

This is Annie from BCNA's policy team. Because we know of a number of complementary medicines that do in fact interact with common breast cancer treatments, it is important to run any complementary medicines past your doctor or oncologist. We have more information on complementary medicines on our website if you're interested.

All the best

Annie

Hi Lara

I have done some more research and the best site to obtain everything you need to know is Wolf Creek Ranch, it has the most information I have ever read.  I buy my FSF from the Plant Doctor because it is the best price.

Regards

Linny

Hello again thank you for the info I did do some more googling last night and the two companies you mentioned were the best I came up with also. I checked today with a local health food shop but no luck so I will bite the bullet and order online.

I too walk my dogs about 4 times a week, I also do pilates once a week and am about to start yoga so hopefully I see results soon. There is also just not enough hours in my day, any ideas where I can get some more time?? :0) I am usually really active in the garden and home but since my op haven't had the same mobility. I am also studying full time so I think sitting at a desk just doesn't agree with my waist.

Thanks again for your help

Lara

Hi Lara

Thanks for your blog, you are right in saying that you can only purchase fossil shell flour but this is food grade and it is used by humans as you suspected. If you go into the Plant Doctor it will give you all the information you need and you can also contact them by email.  I know how you feel about the weight gain thing, its a never ending battle isn't it., I had a lumpectamy in May 2010 and since going on Arimidex my body shape has changed completely, unfortunately it has changed in all the wrong places, I do a lot of walking with my dog and I also do a DVD called Fitness For the Over 50's and this combination seems to help a bit and I find it gives me a better perspective of all the down things as it gets the endorfins working and puts you in a more positive mood, I do believe that exercise has a lot to do with fixing the depression we all suffer.  If you would like anymore info on the DVD let me know, it really is great, its just gentle exercise but makes you feel a whole lot better.

Regards Linny

Hi Lara

Thanks for your blog, you are right in saying that you can only purchase fossil shell flour but this is food grade and it is used by humans as you suspected. If you go into the Plant Doctor it will give you all the information you need and you can also contact them by email.  I know how you feel about the weight gain thing, its a never ending battle isn't it., I had a lumpectamy in May 2010 and since going on Arimidex my body shape has changed completely, unfortunately it has changed in all the wrong places, I do a lot of walking with my dog and I also do a DVD called Fitness For the Over 50's and this combination seems to help a bit and I find it gives me a better perspective of all the down things as it gets the endorfins working and puts you in a more positive mood, I do believe that exercise has a lot to do with fixing the depression we all suffer.  If you would like anymore info on the DVD let me know, it really is great, its just gentle exercise but makes you feel a whole lot better.

Regards Linny

Thanks Lin I did read your other blog and also did some research on the net like I mentioned. Lucky for me I am not taking any other medications I had bilateral mastectomies so I have been told I don't need to take any (fingers crossed they have it right). I had my surgery 30 May this year and have been extremely lucky to have caught it early (DCIS) and nothing in nodes so no further treatment required. However although I have been really positive up until now I have noticed a big drop in mood and energy levels. As a result I am putting on weight which is affecting my mood even more. I have read depression can creap up once the initial shock and the majority of treatments are over so I am cautious. I am just looking to see if I can't find a solution that doesn't involve drugs. I have never taken anti depressants but I know plenty of ladies that do and find it really hard to stop once they have started. Everything I have read regarding the Fossil Shell Flour was extremely positive but when I search for a supplier close to me I was getting as you said a product for animal and plant use. I might need to go and pick their brain because chances are they are selling it to people for their own consumption etc. Thanks again Lara

Hi Linny where do you get Fossil Shell Flour from? I need all the help I can get at present. I'm in WA have tried googling but not really coming up any sites I'm familiar with. Also how long before you notice improved energy levels? Thanks Lara

Hi Linny where do you get Fossil Shell Flour from? I need all the help I can get at present. I'm in WA have tried googling but not really coming up any sites I'm familiar with. Also how long before you notice improved energy levels? Thanks Lara