My daughter has recently found out that her stomach problems are due to irritable bowel syndrome. She also may have endometriosis. She is only 17 years old. What can I do to help her get well and be rid of the daily stomach aches and horrible menstrual cramps she experiences. The OB/GYN put her on [...]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Endometriosis
July 19th, 2010 · 3:42 AM
Tags: birth control pills, emotional issues, endometriosis, estrogen, fiber, gastrointestinal, IBS, imbalances, irritable bowel syndrome, probiotics, progesterone, stress
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Risks and Reliable Information
March 7th, 2009 · 10:45 AM
The 7 Things You Should Know About Hormones
The Health Journal section of the Wall Street Journal describes mainstream thinking on hormones and concerns with the recent “Oprah Winfrey Show” with Suzanne Somers. Melinda Beck, author of the article, recites the following mainstream thinking:
1) ‘Bio-identical’ hormones are
Tags: bioidentical hormones, estrogen, FSH, HRT, Melinda Beck, menopause, Oprah Winfrey, osteoporosis, progesterone, progestin, Suzanne Somers
Postmenopausal Women and Osteoporosis: New “Safe” Drug?
September 15th, 2008 · 8:25 PM
Forbes shared this information: Pharmaceutical Company Pfizer is trying to clear another medication to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This is the third time this drug has been submitted—the first two times it was rejected because 1) there is an increased risk
Tags: bioidentical hormones, bone health, drugs, estrogen, Fablyn, FDA, menopause, osteoporosis
My doctor says I can get all the vitamins and minerals I need from my food. What is your opinion on this?
I used to say the same thing to my patients, back in the days before I studied healthy alternatives. It is the party line of allopathic medicine, although that is starting to change. Here's the bottom line, and I'll follow up with some info on what allopaths are now doing: