Vitamin D Deficiencies Rise as Winter Arrives

I think of this almost every day now when I see the sun go down so early----winter increases the risk of Vitamin D deficiency, not only because the days are shorter, but also because the sun when it is out is not as strong, and we tend to spend more time indoors in the colder weather. Check out this article from the Examiner.com.

Middle Aged Women with a Wider Waist Could Be at Higher Risk for Dementia

This is enough to scare me into not snacking on junk food-----check out this article from betterhealthresearch.com (one of my friend's husband was diagnosed with dementia this spring at the age of 61, so it's always a least a little on my mind.)

Would you change your diet for good sex?

(Yep, I was right, that got your attention!) From the TucsonCitizen.com----click here to read about 10 foods that may help your body balance your sex hormones. Good balance means better sex.

Flaxseed and bone health

I take flaxseed oil every day----in capsule form. For those of you who like nuts, try grinding up some flax seed and add it to a protein shake/smoothie (I just don't happen to like nuts!) Flaxssed contains Omega 3 oils, important to bone health ---- click here to read more from DrCutler.com.

Drugmakers Get Double Dose of Bad News Over Hormone-Replacement Therapy Products

Ouch. Click here to read the article.....

Hormone Therapy: Synthetic Progestins Are Not The Same As Progesterone

Important reading for all interested in bioidentical hormone therapy----I can't tell you how many doctors I have heard on TV or in the print media flatly say that progesterone and progestin are the same thing---NO THEY AREN'T! Check out this article by Dr. Northrup from The Huffington Post.

Menopause - No More A Taboo

Heads up, this article is from the Malaysian National News Agency.....but I thought it provided an interesting perspective on how we are seeing menopause and aging issues as a planet, not just how we see them in the US. I think it's kind of neat to know that women in other countries are starting to become more aware of an interested in their health (and that their husbands are willing to join them at menopause seminars!). I enjoyed reading it, it made me feel good, and I hope it has the same effect on you.

Do Statin Drugs Cause Vitamin D Deficiency?

I went to a terrific bioidentical hormone seminar a couple weeks ago, and one of the issues discussed was how the statin drugs for lowering cholesterol should be taken with a CoQ10 supplement---many doctors still don't know this. Now this article from stopagingnow.com (they sell supplements--I'm not endorsing them as I do not know anything about them) asks if the statin drugs are causing a Vitamin D (which is really a prohormone) deficiency, which in turn is causing the muscle aches so commonly associated with the statin drugs. Interesting reading!

Testosterone, Menopause, and Heart Disease

This morning's article is from EmPowHer.com ----- discusses the role of testosterone, menopause and heart disease. An important issue, check it out by clicking here, and be sure to discuss this with your physician.

Peace of Mind or Power of Me

Dr. Oz weighs in on the mammogram controversy----click here to check it out!

Check this out on Facebook!

Good morning, everyone! I know some of you are active on Facebook (including me---as Holy Hormones, of course) and I wanted to let you know----Dr. Ronald L. Brown has a Facebook page that you will want to check out. Dr. Brown is a physician here in Charlotte, and he wrote what I consider to be one of the best books on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy --- The Youth Effect (it's available on Amazon.com). Dr. Brown is considered the "go to" practice here in Charlotte for BHRT. Dr. Brown's page twice weekly posts excerpts from his book---some good, solid information included. If you aren't already on Facebook----click here and get started!

Oh, goodness, I just got FIVE new hormone/health books yesterday in my Amazon.com order---it will keep me busy for the next couple months reading, studying and reviewing for the blog (I don't celebrate the holiday season, so I will have extra time to read and study in December). I will post reviews of the books as I finish them. Hope everyone has a great Saturday planned, I am off to meet a friend at another friend's church bazzar---maintaining friendships and having fun is as important to my overall health as is my hormone and vitamin protocol!

For your enjoyment!

Mammogram guidelines are flawed

Another interesting article (my email box is filling as we speak) -- this one from the BaltimoreSun.com. Have a great weekend everyone!

MinnPost - Outrage over new mammogram advice is misplaced

MinnPost - Outrage over new mammogram advice is misplaced

New study questions effectiveness of popular cholesterol drugs

This has gotten a lot of press this week----an article from the WashingtonPost.com. I know it's not exactly hormone related (but as an aside, the bioidentical hormones also got my cholesterol way down) but my guess is at least a few of my blog readers either are taking one of these meds themselves, or know someone who is.