Comments on: Starflower oil benefits – the miracle for women of all ages? http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12 Starflower oil - and things specially for women Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:21:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lesley http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12/comment-page-2#comment-1660 Lesley Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:48:10 +0000 http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/?p=15#comment-1660 Hi Sabrina There's a lot of anecdotal evidence for starflower oil improving skin condition, including being of some help for acne. We've never heard of it making a skin condition worse though, so we'd think it unlikely and the probability is that it would either help you or have no effect. 100 mg isn't likely to have any effect, but we think it might be worth trying the normal dose of 1000mg a day. If you're going to see any improvement, it will be within two to three months, so if you are seeing no benefit after three months you can stop taking it. On the other hand, if it IS helping, then don't stop or your symptoms may well return. The main thing women do wrong with starflower oil is that once they start to feel better they stop taking it. Hope this helps, and let us know how you get on Lesley, Starflower oil staff. Hi Sabrina
There’s a lot of anecdotal evidence for starflower oil improving skin condition, including being of some help for acne. We’ve never heard of it making a skin condition worse though, so we’d think it unlikely and the probability is that it would either help you or have no effect.
100 mg isn’t likely to have any effect, but we think it might be worth trying the normal dose of 1000mg a day.

If you’re going to see any improvement, it will be within two to three months, so if you are seeing no benefit after three months you can stop taking it.
On the other hand, if it IS helping, then don’t stop or your symptoms may well return. The main thing women do wrong with starflower oil is that once they start to feel better they stop taking it.
Hope this helps, and let us know how you get on
Lesley, Starflower oil staff.

]]> By: sabrina http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12/comment-page-2#comment-1659 sabrina Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:41:26 +0000 http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/?p=15#comment-1659 hi, i am 35 and suddenly began suffering from hormonal acne (nodules on neck, jawline and cheeks). i was wondering if starflower oil, in this dosage would help with hormonal acne. i had been taking a supplement which contained a far smaller quantity of it (about 100mg) and did not find it to have any effect. is there a chance it would worsen my condition depending on which way my hormonal imbalance leaned? also, how long does it take before the levels are such in my system that i can expect to experience results? hi, i am 35 and suddenly began suffering from hormonal acne (nodules on neck, jawline and cheeks). i was wondering if starflower oil, in this dosage would help with hormonal acne. i had been taking a supplement which contained a far smaller quantity of it (about 100mg) and did not find it to have any effect. is there a chance it would worsen my condition depending on which way my hormonal imbalance leaned?
also, how long does it take before the levels are such in my system that i can expect to experience results?

]]> By: Lesley http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12/comment-page-2#comment-1485 Lesley Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:17:14 +0000 http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/?p=15#comment-1485 Hi Dianne, It's certainly worth a try. We've heard from quite a few women in a similar situation to yours who've benefited, but one or two who haven't, so it's a possible rather than a definite yes. I'd suggest taking starflower oil for 3 months at the standard dose of 1000mg a day (one or two capsules depending on which ones you get) - if it's going to benefit you, it will have started to kick in by the end of three months. If that doesn't work, then Black Cohosh is what we'd suggest. It's normally taken to help with menopause symptoms so you can see why it may be of some use to you. Check it out<strong> <a href="http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/menopause-black-cohosh/08" rel="nofollow">here</a></strong> Hope this helps Lesley, Starflower oil staff Hi Dianne, It’s certainly worth a try. We’ve heard from quite a few women in a similar situation to yours who’ve benefited, but one or two who haven’t, so it’s a possible rather than a definite yes.
I’d suggest taking starflower oil for 3 months at the standard dose of 1000mg a day (one or two capsules depending on which ones you get) – if it’s going to benefit you, it will have started to kick in by the end of three months.
If that doesn’t work, then Black Cohosh is what we’d suggest. It’s normally taken to help with menopause symptoms so you can see why it may be of some use to you. Check it out here
Hope this helps
Lesley, Starflower oil staff

]]> By: Dianne Lyle http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12/comment-page-2#comment-1484 Dianne Lyle Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:46:29 +0000 http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/?p=15#comment-1484 Hi, I've just been recommended Starflower Oil following a hysterectomy 4 years ago I'm unable to take HRT & have been suffering with sweats/hot flushes/mood swings etc. Do you think it will help? Thank you Hi, I’ve just been recommended Starflower Oil following a hysterectomy 4 years ago I’m unable to take HRT & have been suffering with sweats/hot flushes/mood swings etc. Do you think it will help?

Thank you

]]> By: Lesley http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12/comment-page-2#comment-1149 Lesley Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:33:18 +0000 http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/?p=15#comment-1149 Hi Liz It sounds as though you ought to have a word with your doctor about those symptoms. We think that starflower oil is an essential for practically all women to help with the symptoms of their monthly cycle, and it has the added benefit of no side effects and no known interactions with any other drugs. By all means take starflower oil capsules, but if you have a medical problem, then you should consult a doctor. Lesley, Starflower oil staff. Hi Liz
It sounds as though you ought to have a word with your doctor about those symptoms.
We think that starflower oil is an essential for practically all women to help with the symptoms of their monthly cycle, and it has the added benefit of no side effects and no known interactions with any other drugs.
By all means take starflower oil capsules, but if you have a medical problem, then you should consult a doctor.
Lesley, Starflower oil staff.

]]> By: Liz http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12/comment-page-2#comment-1148 Liz Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:17:00 +0000 http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/?p=15#comment-1148 Hi there, I am currently suffering from very sore swollen breasts and little to no libido. I have felt this way now for about 4 months. I wonder if starflower might help with these symptoms? If, for example I too much oestrogen, will it make it worse? Thanks Hi there,

I am currently suffering from very sore swollen breasts and little to no libido. I have felt this way now for about 4 months. I wonder if starflower might help with these symptoms? If, for example I too much oestrogen, will it make it worse?

Thanks

]]> By: Lesley http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12/comment-page-2#comment-1127 Lesley Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:26:12 +0000 http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/?p=15#comment-1127 Hi Kate There's anecdotal evidence to support both sides I'm afraid. Some people stopped taking starflower after ovulation and got pregnant, some didn't stop and got pregnant. There haven't been any proper studies to support either view so there's no evidence that stopping or continuing had anything to do with the pregnancies.. I must admit that because of the overall starflower benefits, we tend to recommend taking the capsules continuously, but if you'd be happier stopping, then stop. There's no right answer, despite what you read on the various blogs. Lesley, starflower oil staff Hi Kate
There’s anecdotal evidence to support both sides I’m afraid. Some people stopped taking starflower after ovulation and got pregnant, some didn’t stop and got pregnant. There haven’t been any proper studies to support either view so there’s no evidence that stopping or continuing had anything to do with the pregnancies..
I must admit that because of the overall starflower benefits, we tend to recommend taking the capsules continuously, but if you’d be happier stopping, then stop. There’s no right answer, despite what you read on the various blogs.

Lesley, starflower oil staff

]]> By: Kate http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12/comment-page-2#comment-1122 Kate Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:15:13 +0000 http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/?p=15#comment-1122 Hi, I've been taking starflower to help regulate my cycle after mc. We are trying to conceive again, should I stop taking starflower at any point in my cycle, for example after ovulation? Some sources indicate you should cease taking EPO after ovulation, as starflower is stronger, is the same true? Thanks. Hi, I’ve been taking starflower to help regulate my cycle after mc. We are trying to conceive again, should I stop taking starflower at any point in my cycle, for example after ovulation? Some sources indicate you should cease taking EPO after ovulation, as starflower is stronger, is the same true? Thanks.

]]> By: Lesley http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12/comment-page-2#comment-1115 Lesley Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:56:15 +0000 http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/?p=15#comment-1115 Hi Wendy, thanks for the question. Starflower oil isn't a prescribed drug, and so we're not aware of any formal clinical trials that have been conducted. However, there is certainly some anecdotal evidence that starflower oil among its many benefits does help lower cholesterol levels. As always though, if you've a particular medical concern, we recommend you consult your own doctor as we're not doctors here at starfloweroil.org.uk. Hope this helps. Lesley, Starflower oil staff Hi Wendy, thanks for the question.
Starflower oil isn’t a prescribed drug, and so we’re not aware of any formal clinical trials that have been conducted.
However, there is certainly some anecdotal evidence that starflower oil among its many benefits does help lower cholesterol levels.
As always though, if you’ve a particular medical concern, we recommend you consult your own doctor as we’re not doctors here at starfloweroil.org.uk.
Hope this helps.
Lesley, Starflower oil staff

]]> By: wendy http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/starflower-oil-benefits/12/comment-page-2#comment-1114 wendy Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:55:35 +0000 http://www.starfloweroil.org.uk/?p=15#comment-1114 Please could you tell me whether Starflower oil has any benefits in reducing cholesterol? Many thanks Please could you tell me whether Starflower oil has any benefits in reducing cholesterol?
Many thanks

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