Sticky vs. Dry Mucus

A response to a reader regarding mucus.


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As you decrease soy, your mucus might change. You might see some bone dry days after and before your period. Your cycles might get shorter.

If you don't see significant changes after a couple of cycles, you might consider a few other things: decreasing or eliminating food wrapped in plastic; sugar, honey, maple syrup; animal products from live stock given GMO's, bGh, antibiotics and pesticides; caffeine; perfume and other scented products. All of these contribute to estrogen dominance, and that can create the kind of mucus pattern you described. You might also try the night-lighting techniques I've described.

What's the difference between dry and sticky? The nose is a moist membrane, and most people know whether the inside of their nose is dry or sticky. That's about sensation, and it applies to vaginal sensation.

Interesting observation about body temperatures.

Hi Katie,

Love your book!

One thing I would strongly recommend though... I always took my morning temperatures under my armpit and was always discourages as the temps were so low.

A friend recommended under the tongue. I looked through your book and noticed that you recommend either way so I tried it. Well, my temps are consistently 1-1.5 degrees higher! I just think this info needs to be out there so women know it isn't apples to apples. I was convinced I had thyroid issues when in fact it was just the way I was measuring my temp.

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Thank you so much for sharing your research. I will post your observations on my blog.

Best,

Katie Singer

Interesting observation about body temperatures.

Hi Katie,

Love your book!

One thing I would strongly recommend though... I always took my morning temperatures under my armpit and was always discourages as the temps were so low.

A friend recommended under the tongue. I looked through your book and noticed that you recommend either way so I tried it. Well, my temps are consistently 1-1.5 degrees higher! I just think this info needs to be out there so women know it isn't apples to apples. I was convinced I had thyroid issues when in fact it was just the way I was measuring my temp.

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Thank you so much for sharing your research. I will post your observations on my blog.

Best,

Katie Singer

A question about night-lighting

Hello,

I have just read your book "Honoring Our Cycles," and I have a question
about using the "night-lighting" technique to regulate my menstrual cycle.
I have a very bright streetlight outside and my black-out curtains don't
make the room entirely dark. Will night-lighting have the same effect if
I use a sleeping mask to block out the light from my eyes, or is it
necessary that my entire body be surrounded by complete darkness?

Thanks!

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I'm not sure. I think the eye mask should give you what you need. If you
can afford it, there are room-darkening honeycomb blinds made with mylar;
I'm also looking into roll-down blinds that might be available at places
like Home Depot. I have also had good experience with flattened cardboard
between the window and the existing blind.

Best of luck,

Katie Singer

A question about night-lighting

Hello,

I have just read your book "Honoring Our Cycles," and I have a question about using the "night-lighting" technique to regulate my menstrual cycle. I have a very bright streetlight outside and my black-out curtains don't make the room entirely dark. Will night-lighting have the same effect if I use a sleeping mask to block out the light from my eyes, or is it necessary that my entire body be surrounded by complete darkness?

Thanks!

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I'm not sure. I think the eye mask should give you what you need. If you can afford it, there are room-darkening honeycomb blinds made with mylar; I'm also looking into roll-down blinds that might be available at places like Home Depot. I have also had good experience with flattened cardboard between the window and the existing blind.

Best of luck,

Katie Singer

An interesting note from a reader.

Enjoy!

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Hi Katie,

Love your book!

One thing I would strongly recommend though... I always took my morning temperatures under my armpit and was always discourages as the temps were so low.

A friend recommended under the tongue. I looked through your book and noticed that you recommend either way so I tried it. Well, my temps are consistently 1-1.5 degrees higher! I just think this info needs to be out there so women know it isn't apples to apples. I was convinced I had thyroid issues when in fact it was just the way I was measuring my temp.

A question about Queen Anne's Lace and Wild Carrot

A question - and my response - about two particular herbs:

Hello Katie,

I've been thinking through various birth control options and I recently learned about a Western herb called Queen Anne's Lace or Wild Carrot? Do you have any experience with it as a natural form of birth control?


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I've never used it myself.