>From: Opera Diva <cyndeeszy@y...>
> > Isabelle said:
> > Strangely enough, I've had my best vocal days (high
> > E's flying out of nowhere, everything sailing and
> > easy) the day *before* I start. Odd. Don't know
> > why.
>
I have a long
>list of self helps IF I know what's happening (I'm not
>perfectly regular). Bromelain (a natural enzyme from
>pineapple stems) helps swelling, as does Anaflazyme, a
>German medicine I get from my Doctor. Nettle tea or
>soup and rosemary oil capsules are good MILD diuretics
>but STRONG diuretics usually cause too much dryness,
>and then need to be counteracted with something that
>brings moisture, like Guaifenesin (in many cough
>preparations). Caffeine helps somewhat.
My mom's remedy is calcium pills (available in the vitamin section of the
store). [STOP READING NOW, GUYS.] They are especially good for cramps.
You know, I didn't have problems with pre-menstrual agonies until I met my
faithful Indian companion. ;-)
Elizabeth Finkler
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--Calvin
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