Unraveling the Mystery of Hormone Testing

The process of testing hormone levels is scientifically complex and the question of whether to test or not test, and which testing method is superior over another is debated by many leading health providers and scientists alike. So as a consumer, who just wants help, this can be a frustrating topic. We would like to …

Helping Your Doctor: What Kind of Estrogen to Use

Q: My doctor doesn’t know much about natural hormones, but seems willing to help me if I can tell him what I want. I’m 56, menopausal, and still having hot flashes and dryness “down there.” My hormone test says my estrogen and progesterone are low. I got some natural progesterone cream at my health food …

Cigarettes Can Sabotage Hormone Balance

The list of negatives attached to smoking cigarettes is long, but most women don’t realize that along with increased risk of heart disease, lung disease, breast cancer, and osteoporosis, as well as accelerated aging, poor skin color and wrinkles, fatigue and nutrient depletion, cigarettes also have profound effects on hormones. It’s well established that premenopausal …