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Ask This Doc: Q & A

Have you been wondering about anything?

Perhaps you have read something health-related on the internet but are not sure of its accuracy and would like the opinion of an impartial doctor…

Perhaps you just have a general question about how to improve your health…

I have noticed that many people have unanswered questions when it comes to health-related issues. Therefore, if you think I can help, I encourage you to ask them (of course this is not to replace your personal doctor’s advice, but just to offer you another source of information).

You are welcome to leave your question in the comment section or submit it to me directly. 

With love,
Phoebe Chi, MD

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  1. What are some ways to combat early onset puberty? Are there any herbs I should use? Thank you, for your open, and Free support. Like Taraji P. Henson said, “When we come together as a Human race; we win every time.”

    • Hi Liz. Could you please clarify? I assume you are referring to yourself, therefore are you asking about “early menopause?” You asked about early “puberty” I want to make sure before I respond. 🙂

        • I understand. Before I answer your question, I want to mention that many doctors now believe that puberty in girls as early as 6-8 years is normal and do not need to be treated. But to address your inquiry…

          Treatments that are proven to work:
          – The only thing that is proven to halt puberty are prescribed hormonal medications called “GnRH analogs.” The main reason doctors would prescribe this medication is to slow puberty and bone maturation so that the child can grow to average height.

          Other remedies that have been suggested to ‘slow down’ puberty (However there is no scientific proof that they are effective so I cannot recommend them as a treatment):
          – Weight reduction if the child is overweight
          – Decreasing the amount of sugars, soda, starches in the diet
          – Eating “organic foods” and more vegetables
          – Limiting dairy products and replacing cow milk with almond/rice milk (due to hormones)
          – Use glass containers instead of plastic (due to the possible chemicals)

          With that said, I assume you have already taken your daughter to see a doctor that can fully examine her and test for other medical issues? The reason is that many different things can cause early puberty–some are easy to treat (and by treating it will stop her puberty), others are more serious (and therefore would be good for her to see a doctor).

          I hope this information helps. 🙂

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