My Chi arrived yesterday so I had an opportunity to use it on my hair before coming to work this morning. I love it! It's so easy to use! It seems to glide down the hairshaft much more smoothly than my old flatiron did and quickly and easily takes out the residual "bend" from my hair that I'm usually left with after blowdrying. I haven't yet invested in thermal protectant, but I'll pick some up at Ulta or Sephora this weekend. I also haven't yet mastered the skill of using the Chi on my bangs (which are long and sideswept) -- it makes them a little too sticky-outy for my liking, but I would imagine there are some flick of the wrist tricks I can practice using when I have more time. I've heard of the straightening process you mentioned, Ann, and will admit I'm intrigued! But since I like to sometimes wear my hair curly/wavy I think I'll just stick to flatironing for now. I hope your daughter loves her hair after having it done! :-)

I also am very happy to find websites like this. Never had a problem until 64 and doctor thought I needed some estrogen for "dryness" issues. I was on Estriol compounded as it is not sold in U.S. but is in other countries. 2 1/2 months had to stop using as it made me ill. I realized later it was ordered too strong . My Gyn was also an Ob and specialized in adolescent pregnancy. What was I thinking !! Started very disturbing symptoms about 2 months after the end of Estriol. Profuse sweating, followed by chills, rapid increase in heart rate (over 130), dizziness and nausea in the middle of the night, night after night. I was so exhausted I ended up passing out and in the hospital. First Cardiologist, then Endocrinologist and finally going next week to GYN specialist. Of course went through the "you must be having anxiety" talk. Did I mention I am a retired Major in the Army Nurse Corps and psychiatric trained Reg. Nurse. I only mention this as I was almost starting to believe them. Thank GOD, and I mean this, I started to do my own research. Hot Flashes and Night Sweats with severe vasomotor reaction, very common. Well I say with all my heart thank you ladies for sharing on sites like these. It has been 81/2 months and they are definitely less. I am using magnesium, Vit. E, watching sugar intake, doing deep breathing , trying to control stress and thinking about Remifemin. Good luck to everyone .

Hello and thank you for sharing your experiences. Here I am having the same issue. Almost 5 months ago while I was on vocation with my family suddenly I felt a sudden weakness of both arms which it lasted for 30-40 seconds. Then in a month it happened again and again; randomly. I also have some difficulty breathing but non of them are related to each other. Shortness of breath happens mostly when I go to sleep and it goes away while the weakness of arms has no such a time or any other sign that helps me to figure out what and why i did go to the doctor and after many test and check ups no diagnosis. However my doctor said it could be from the stress Today I had two episodes in a row while I was working with a little boy ( I am an ABA provider) Lately though I have been thinking if it’s related to the heavy begs that I carry all day long since travel from Staten Island-Brooklyn-Manhattan and back ( using public transportation) Does anyone have any idea about what age am thinking about? Furthermore, today I read that Hypothyroidism must be one of the causes that might be connected to arm weakness

I sweat like a horse because I am outside most of the day. I try to tell myself that it is healthy....toxins leaving my body....but, in reality, I have to remind myself to stay hydrated. I was out in the middle of the day a couple of days ago....my husband was working on the brush hog (tractor mower) and needed me to hand him this or that and since the hydraulics on the old tractor wasn't working, to stand on the lever he made out of a 2 x 6 and some concrete blocks. I was out for about an hour and hadn't eaten anything. When I came in, I was worn out but okay but then I got so weak that I went to bed for a couple of hours. It really knocked me for a loop.