Published July 1, 2009

I Warned You About This Hormone for Nearly 30 Years —
Now I Can Recommend It

One of the most important subjects women over 50 are talking about these days is hormone replacement therapy. Suzanne Somers’ books have made bioidentical hormones the latest fad. Bioidentical hormones are those that exactly match the structure and functions of hormones produced in our bodies. Synthetic hormones are manmade hormones that are more like a drug than a real hormone.

We’ve seen the problems synthetic HRT causes, including higher risks for heart disease and cancer. But are bioidentical hormones as safe as you’re hearing? I’ve repeatedly said, “We don’t know.” Why? Because we don’t have the studies necessary to prove their safety. In cases where we do have studies, I’ve recommended the hormones.

Published June 1, 2009

Two Ignored Causes of Inflammation Hold the Key to Overcoming Chronic Diseases

If you have chronic inflammation anywhere in your body, you’re at risk for health problems. This is because inflammation is the foundation of most chronic illnesses. This includes cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and every disease that ends in “itis” (arthritis, etc.). So one way you can significantly reduce your risk for a myriad of health problems is to reduce inflammation.

But that’s easier said than done!

Numerous factors trigger inflammation, and you need to examine and treat each of them. I’ve talked before about various causes and solutions in past articles that you can read on my website. They include parasites and food sensitivities, such as gluten intolerance.

Published May 1, 2009

Why Women Over 65 Are Losing Their Memory

Gloria, a patient of mine, was a college professor and brain function was at the top of her list of health concerns. She depended on remaining sharp to conduct research, teach, and write books. Gloria had already noticed a very slight decline in her memory. And she wanted to take aggressive measures to prevent it from worsening.

Gloria’s doctor recommended hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Gloria was interested in hormones because she had heard they could help preserve her memory. So she decided to take her doctor’s advice.

This was 20 years ago. At the time, I understood her reasoning. But I was concerned about the hormones’ side effects. We just didn’t know enough about their safety. And I was concerned they would cause more problems than they would solve.