I started progesterone four months ago to obtain relief from menopausal symptoms, with great results. I was told to expect to have a period, but I haven’t had one. Should I be concerned?
You need two hormones to have a period.
First, the estrogen component thickens the endometrial lining (the inside of the uterus), and it [...]
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What is normal Menopause? When is it not normal that I would have to seek medical attention from a doctor who is not traditional but holistic alternative.
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My biggest concern is I am 56 yrs old and in the middle of menapause. I use herbs to help with the symptoms but sometimes the hot flashes are so strong and frequent i get depressed. I believe there is a correlation between hot flashes and food.
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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: