Viagra, Cialis, Levitra Recommended Over Hormones for Impotence

Well, if this physician's group thinks more research needs to be done on hormonal treatments for impotence, why don't they convince their friends at Pfizer, Eli Lily, and Bayer to pony up the funds for the research---then they could PROVE their expensive drugs are more beneficial than bioidentical hormone therapy. Yeah, right, I have a better chance of seeing God on a pony ride down Interstate 77 than that happening (I am so sick of big Pharma and their crap). Click here to read the article on Bloomberg that has me dripping sarcasm.

Durango Herald News, Finding a cause of sleep problems

Durango Herald News, Finding a cause of sleep problems

Low sex drive? Testosterone gel could help -- or not

From the Twin Cities.com website----$45,000,000 will be spent over the next few years to study whether testosterone gel will help men with low energy or low sex drive. Doctors who are experts in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy already know how important adequate testosterone levels are for men AND women---------and compounded testosterone cream is way less expensive than the pharmaceutical products you see in the commercials. You want to start controling health care costs----oh, don't get me started.

Doctors start to include vitamin D in fight against cancer

There is much debate about using Vitamin D as a tool in cancer prevention---this article from the Globe and Mail is just one of many that have crossed my desk the last couple weeks. The usual caution to check with your doctor about the amount of Vitamin D you need to be taking---the recommendations vary wildly (although I must say that the 1000 IU's listed in this article seem low, especially since the study was done in Canada, which is far enough north of the equator that it is widely thought that Vitamin D levels are almost always insufficient because of the lack of sunshine in the winter months). Be sure to check with your doctor before adding any vitamin to your regime (I personally just downed 5000 IU's of Vitamin D3 about five minutes ago with my protein shake).

Age, not menopause, to blame for broken bones

I've had several women who went through early menopause ask if it will lead to increased risk of osteoporosis---I think all of us worry about hip fractures as we age. Click here to check out an article on ABC News on the subject.

5 Ways To Lower Your Medical Bills

With or without insurance---health care bills (particularly for complementary treatments like bioidentical hormones) are a stress on most of us. My policy went up $70 per month in September and it is making me nuts---and worried how much more it's going to go up each year. This article from Healthgrades.com details five ways to lower your medical bills---good reading. Have a great Monday!

Watch for depression during and after menopause

I'm sure none of you will be surprised by the study findings detailed in this article from Reuters---I'm here to tell you that my depression was greatly alleviated by bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. I had been on a succession of antidepressants since the mid 1990's, and after I started the progresterone cream in 2006---within four months I was able to get off (and stay off ) any antidepressant medication. I'm not saying antidepressants are never warranted---but most women in peri/menopause have a hormone deficiency, not a Lexapro/Prozac/Effexor deficiency.

Sunshine vitamin stirs new debate

From the Washington Times----a lengthy, but comprehensive article on Vitamin D (which, by the way, is a prohormone, not a vitamin) and its effects on the body. I for one plan on getting out today and enjoying the sunshine of NC---it's a beautiful day here!

Doctors, Patients Disagree Over Safety of Bioidentical Hormones

This is one of those articles that makes me want to laugh and cry at the same time. It's from the Fox News affiliate in Springfield, MA. Per usual, it talks about the controversy over BHRT, and of course, quotes a doctor against it, this time Baystate Medical Center's Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Dr. Cynthia Sites. "I don't think there's any reason to think that any of them are safer. A hormone is a hormone, whether it comes from a plant or it's synthesized in a lab." says Dr. Sites. Despite all of the studies that clearly show bioidentical hormones to be safer and work more effectively (with less risk) than synthetic hormones ---- this doctor still recommends traditional hormone replacement therapy. I wish there was an emoticon that could effectively convey me rolling my eyes.

PS--I swear to you, some day I am just going to snap and bite the next arrogant doctor that tells me a hormone is a hormone. Just thought I would share.

Associated Press declares war on alternative medicine (opinion) by Mike Adams the Health Ranger

Associated Press declares war on alternative medicine (opinion) by Mike Adams the Health Ranger

A dose of vitamin D a day keeps the doctor away

This article from Tulsaworld.com is important reading for everyone---diabetic or not! Remember to get Vitamin D3 (as stated in the article) as it is the most useable form of Vitamin D (how ironic, I just heard that at a BHRT seminar this morning!)

Anothere milestone!

The Holy Hormones blog is now over 15,000 hits ----- as always, you ladies rock, and I have much to be thankful, especially your support. Have a great, healthy weekend!

Scientific evidence found linking second-hand smoke exposure to pre-menopausal breast cancer

Another reason to avoid people who smoke....check out this article from News-Medical.net.

Battling the Winter Blues: dealing with S.A.D

I have a lot of experience with Seasonal Affective Disorder----I used to live in Upstate NY, where seeing the sun between late October and about mid-April is a rare occurence (no, seriously---it's really gloomy up there!) I even used to use a special light every morning to help with it. I'm much better now that I live in NC, and of course, the bioidentical hormones and the handful of supplements (including Vitamin D) I take every day are very helpful. This article is important reading ----- especially for those of you who live in harsher climates in the Northern half of the country.

Obesity linked to specific cancers

From USA Today.com-----it's pretty self explanatory. I've lost a lot of weight, but still have a ways to go----time to go read one of my mindful eating books again! Have a great weekend, everyone!