(Julia Elliott's 3rd visit to Power Surge)

Dearest:  Julia Elliott is the author of three books about the benefits of soy, especially for
women in menopause: "Beating Menopause & Early Ovarian Failure With The Help Of 1
Natural Ingredient," "With A Little Help From The Soybean," and her newest, "Simply Soy:
Nature's Own Antidote".

Julia holds workshops and soy sessions to pass this important information on to other people 
who are not happy with the cancer-causing preparations they are offered at menopause. Julia 
began using soy as an alternative to Premarin. Julia has appeared on numerous radio and TV 
shows, speaks at hospitals, local colleges and senior citizen events. It was Power Surge 
that gave Julia the nickname, "Soy Source." 

She is also a professional writer and is on the Editorial staff of News-line Publications, a 
Medical Professionals magazine. Julia has occasionally been met with disapproval from those 
skeptics who believe soy products are not worthy of consideration, but that hasn't stopped 
her from forging ahead to spread her knowledge about the benefits of soy. 

Julia, it's a pleasure to have you back in Power Surge :) 


Julia Elliott:  Thank you Dearest, it is a pleasure to be here,  It is always nice to come 
back home:)  


Dearest:  What are your thoughts regarding the halting of the WHI, Women's Health 
Initiative, Study because the "risks" outweighed the "benefits" (they used to say the 
opposite) of hormone replacement therapy? 


Julia Elliott:  Dearest, I think they halted the tests because they found inconsistencies.  
They found that more women were having problems with the HRT issues. 


Dearest:  Do you think it has resulted in people looking more favorably on alternative 
methods like soy? 


Julia Elliott:  Yes Dearest, I do believe that is so true, they want an alternative.


Nat:  Julia, I feel processed soy is not as effective How may I obtain unprocessed soy? 
Thank you. 


Julia Elliott:  Nat, you can obtain unprocessed soy by growing your own soybeans, or going 
to your local healthfood store and purchasing them right out the bin, I have done that and 
started my own crop. 


Gail:  Hi Julia, What is you opinion of the Revival Soy formula?


Julia Elliott:  Revival Soy protein has been known to help some women, so I say, if it 
works, use it.


SuperGrammieJean:  Do you think the high isoflavones in Revival soy can have any long term 
negative effects?


Julia Elliott:  SuperGrammieJean, I do not know of any long term testing, but again, if it 
is working for you, use it. 


KWFlora:  Can you take too much soy?


Dearest:  Boy, I wish women were as concerned for years about taking HRT as they're worried 
about using too much soy. 


Julia Elliott:  KW, yes I do believe you can consume too much soy, it is a good idea to 
check with your doctor.  When you first start a regimen of soy he or she can take 
baseline studies.


KWFlora:  Thank You. 


Dearest:  Julia, what concerns would there be about taking too much soy, a natural food 
supplement? 


Julia Elliott:  The toxicity is the main concern, a good choice would be to get baseline 
studies, and have them checked every six months. 


Jean:  what would you consider a recommended amount of soy isoflavones 47 mg is good for
me, Revival has so much more. Is it an individual number? Personally if I take too much
soy, I don't feel good. Thanks 


Dearest:  What do you feel when you take too much soy?  Gas? Bloating? 


Jean:  I feel unbalanced, and unhealthy in contrast to feeling great with the 47 mg I get in 
the Soy Dream. 


Dearest:  Unbalanced how? 


Jean:  Symptom free. 


Julia Elliott:  Dearest, you can feel all of that plus headaches and nausea. There are so 
many side effects when too much soy is ingested. It is natural but it is powerful. 


Jean:  No fog thinking, fatigue 


Julia Elliott:  Yes, sluggish.


Jean:  No panic attacks 


Dearest:  I was just wondering what she meant by feeling unbalanced when she used too much 
soy. I suppose every woman who uses soy has to determine how much she can comfortably use. 


Julia Elliott:  Soy is a powerful food. It has to be respected as a high quality form of 
food for medicine.


MaryO:  You can grow soybeans from the ones in the health food store?? I usually just
make chili out of them. I didn't know that I could grow my own using those. Do you
just plant them in the ground or start them in water first? (Oh, yeah...I'm one of
those that RevivalSoy helps - 4.5 years now!)


Julia Elliott:  That is right MaryO, you can use the soybeans right out of the bin to start 
your own crop.  Grow them as you would green beans, really easy. 


Nat:  Do you feel genetic altered soy is found in processed soy?  Thanks 


Julia Elliott:  Nat, I do not like the sounds of genetic altered soy, I believe in the 
original way.


Nat:  do you think it is processed soy? 


Julia Elliott:  The genetically altered foods leave a lot to be desired. Stick to the 
original, that is where the whole power is. 


Dearest:  Lots of soy products use genetically modified/engineered soy. Of course, natural 
soybeans, such as Julia uses don't and neither does Revival soy modify the soybeans in
their products. 


Julia Elliott:  Right Dearest, and that is what we want to steer clear of, we do not know 
what they have removed or modified when they do this. 


Dearest:  Exactly, and, unfortunately, the majority of products on the market today, soy 
shakes, soy burgers, etc.. all come from genetically engineered soybeans. Revival DOES NOT. 


Trish:  My question was asked.....I wanted to know how much mg of soy is required daily? I 
read somewhere that over 100 mg is too much. Is this so? 


Julia Elliott:  True and so true of the soybeans you yourself can grow, even on a patio 
garden.


Dearest:  Well, of course, that's the most natural way :) 


Julia Elliott:  Trish, I have understood that anything over 100 is too much, but again, 
doctors have to test your TOTAL estrogen frequently to determine how much will work for you.


Dearest:  Julia, isn't it true that using soy doesn't elevate your estrogen levels?  


Julia Elliott:  Dearest, soy will only elevate your estrogen levels if you need it. 

If you have enough estrogen circulating throughout your system, then it will not turn to 
estrogen.


Dearest:  Can you elaborate? I have always understood that soy doesn't change your
estrogen levels even though it has estrogenic effects on the body. 


Julia Elliott:  Only if your body calls for it. That is the beauty of it.  Dearest, you are 
so right, it is a natural food that will only turn to estrogen if your body requires it, 
according to James Anderson University Kentucky. 


Dearest:  So, you are saying that using soy can raise your estrogen levels? 


Julia Elliott:  Dearest, if your body needs estrogen, yes, soy has been known to raise that 
level according to your needs. 


Dearest:  Thanks, Julia. Again, that isn't my understanding, but I will certainly look into 
it :) 


IreneCrites:  What amount of soy do you suggest a post menopausal woman should consume
on a daily basis? I have been using Revival daily for 18 months and find it very effective for
my symptoms.  


Julia Elliott:  Irene, I would have my doctor check my total estrogen and see what amount is 
circulating, and adjust as per need.


SuperGrammieJean:  How do you use soy beans to cook with?   I am a Revival soy user too. 


Julia Elliott:  Super, check out the book, "With a Little Help From The Soybean," you can 
email me at JElliotSoy@aol.com for a discount price or go to 
amazon and check it out there. 


Dearest:  Her E.mail is JElliotSoy@aol.com 

  
MaryO:  I just wanted to add that I use Revival, and eat tofu and/or drink other soy milk, 
Boca Burgers and other soy products. I've eaten tofu nearly daily since college (a zillion 
years ago). I don't have any side effects or anything - could I have built up a tolerance or 
is my body "soy friendly"? Maybe others could build up to it slowly, too. 


Julia Elliott:  MaryO, your body sounds soy friendly to me, but, again I would check with my 
doctor to see how much of this is turning into estrogen that you need. that is TOTAL 
estrogen, a test you have to request.  


MaryO:  I think I have every test known to woman already :)  


Julia Elliott:  LOL MaryO, but have the total estrogen taken anyway. 


MaryO:  ok, will do :)  


Dearest:  Julia, just out of curiosity, how low can estrogen levels go in post-menopausal 
women? 


Julia Elliott:  Dearest, I am not sure of the exact account, but a meno woman can go very 
low, and that is what causes the symptoms.  The addition of hormones or soy can elevate 
these numbers and the symptoms can go away but as we get older and further through meno,
the amount required is lessened. 


Jean:  How can the doctor know how much soy you need by testing your estrogen level?
Most doctors are not nutrition and health oriented. Thanks. 


Julia Elliott:  Jean, ask to have the TOTAL estrogen test taken.  This will tell you and 
them how much estrogen is currently circulating throughout your body presently and he/she 
can adjust your intake of soy or hormones accordingly. 


Jean:  Total estrogen test, the doctor will know about this?

 
Julia Elliott:   Jean, yes, he/she should. If not, inform him or her. 


Minou:  My husband makes soy smoothies every morning and has been doing this for years.
How does soy effect the prostate? We've heard varying views on this?  


Julia Elliott:  Minou, he is protecting his prostate health, kidney health and even bone 
health, encourage him to continue.


Dearest:  And heart health, too! :) 


Julia Elliott:  Yes Dearest, I forgot that part thanks for reminding me! 


MrsSLG:  Does Soy affect absorption of Thyroid medication for Hypothyroidism? I have used 
Revival Shake and Bar daily for over 1 year. At first I lost some weight, now struggling to 
keep weight down with no other lifestyle changes. I separate Soy intake 4 hrs. from taking 
thyroid medications. Thanks! 


Julia Elliott:  Mrs, I would check with my doctor on that.  I am not a medical person, so I 
cannot comment on that, but get to the doctor with that question, OK? 


Dearest:  MrsSLG, you will find information about soy and thyroid
in the archived answers of Dr. Aaron Tabor.  Here's one that should answer your
concerns about soy and thyroid. 


Trish:  I am postmenopausal. I had stopped having hot flashes, but started taking soy again, 
and noticed that the hot flashes started. Could this be from the soy? 


Julia Elliott:  Trish, I would go to the doctor and have my hormone levels tested and tell 
him or her of your experience. If you are taking too much soy the test will indicate as 
such. 


Dearest:  Trish, are the hot flashes regular or just occasionally?


Trish:  Regular basis, 2 or 3 times a day 


Dearest:  Because you do know that it's not uncommon whether you're using soy or not for
hot flashes to return even after you've been without them for some time. I would still
get myself checked by my healthcare practitioner. 


Julia Elliott:  Trish, back up on the soy intake for a while, see what happens.


Dearest:  I had the same experience but the hot flashes stopped. 


MaryO:  Does your current book contain more recipes for soy? I always like new ones. :)  


Julia Elliott:  MaryO, it sure does! You have to take a look, and being here to tonight 
qualifies your for a discount and an autographed copy, just email me at
jelliotsoy2aol.com and you will get a $3 discount off the list price for 
your association with Power-Surge.com.


Dearest:   For anyone interested in purchasing Simply Soy, Julia is offering a discount for 
Power Surge members. If you're interested, E.mail Julia at JelliotSoy@aol.com. 

That's very nice of you, Julia :) 


SuperGrammieJean:  So what is a good level of estrogen a woman should have? And can I take 
soy the rest of my life if I don't need it for the estrogen? 


Julia Elliott:  Super, check with your doctor to see what level you need for your particular 
time of life.  The need is reduced through time, I know this for a fact. 


Dearest:  I agree with Julia. I'm postmenopausal and find I need less soy now because my 
symptoms have lessened. 


PatC:  Do you know if there a test a man can take to determine the appropriate levels of 
soy? 


Julia Elliott:  Yes Dearest, it happens that way.

Pat, if you are consuming soy, the tests should reflect the levels in estrogen, increase it 
and the level goes up, and vice versa. 


PatC:  Thanks (I'm asking for my spouse - I am a woman) 


Julia Elliott:  OK Pat, that works too.  


Dearest:  Sure, men can have their estrogen levels checked, too.  But let's hope your hubby 
doesn't have estrogen levels that are too, too, high, or he may want to share your clothing! 

Julia, for those who don't know, can you explain what phytoestrogens are and how they work? 
Thanks. 


Julia Elliott:  Right, Dearest, only they have to have the male estrogen tested in this 
case, if that wanes, meno sets in for them too. 

Phytoestrogens are the plan estrogens that are found in plants and are a weak form of 
estrogen.  When combined with a healthy diet of limited red meat and dairy, they may help 
you achieve the needed hormone balance that your body seeks as you grow older. That and 
exercise will help maintain that balance, and of course yearly physicals.


Trish:  Does soy also helps with libido? 


Julia Elliott:  Trish, it sure does! 


Dearest:  And vaginal dryness, depression, fatigue and so many menopausal symptoms. 


Julia Elliott:  If your hormones are up to par your lubrication is also and therefore your 
other "needs" are eminent.

The soy in your system keeps you as you were pre-meno. 


MaryO:  I just want to say, that I like really soy in various forms (including the Revival, 
tofu, Boca Burgers, soy milk and yogurt) and I can't see me ever giving any of it up, no 
matter what :) 


Dearest:  Same here.  


MaryO:  It's just a part of my life. 


Julia Elliott:  MaryO, that is probably what is keeping you going so well after all of these 
years at Power Surge ! :)  


MaryO:  True, Julia! 


Slim:  Does soy protect you from cancer?


Julia Elliott:  Slim, the genistein in soy is a cancer protect of sorts.  There is a host of 
cancers that it protects you from.  Most are hormone dependent, such as breast cancer etc.


DebbieMGreen:  Does Revival help with anxiety? 


Julia Elliott:  Debbie, if you are sugar sensitive, I would try the sugar free form. 


Trish:  Is soy good for younger people also. My daughter who has premenstrual cramps also 
takes soy occasionally. 


Julia Elliott:   Trish, check with your doctor before you out your daughter on soy. 


Dearest:  And after you check with your doctor, many of whom don't know much about soy,
soy is excellent for PMS. 


Julia Elliott:  Better be guided when they are young, Trish.  


Dearest:  I'd just give her less than you'd take. 


Julia Elliott:  Yes, Dearest, it is a proven fact it is a help. A gradual introduction would 
be a good idea.


IreneCrites:  My doctor was very happy that I had chosen to use soy and was especially 
impressed with Revival.


Julia Elliott:  I am so glad to hear that Irene, more and more doctors are understanding 
this concept.


Dearest:  Julia, thanks for visiting with us tonight and providing so much information about 
soy and menopause. I recommend Julia Elliott's newest book, "Simply Soy: Nature's Own 
Antidote." For anyone interested in purchasing Simply Soy, Julia is offering a special discount for 
Power Surge members. If you're interested, E.mail Julia at JelliotSoy@aol.com.  


Julia Elliott: Thanks for having me Dearest. Have a good night everyone!  



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