While attending the Cenegenics/ Age Management Medicine Conference in Las Vegas, we heard so many positives health benefits of bio-identical hormone therapy. And, that there is NO DOWNSIDE to bio-identicals with very limited contraindications for most people.
Physicians often tell women that if they have had a hysterectomy, they do not need to supplement with progesterone, only with estrogen. This is a huge oversight as progesterone balances estrogen. Estrogen that is not balanced with progesterone can lead to a host of health problems, including breast cancer.
Today it is much more commonly known that progesterone can alleviate premenstrual symptoms, irregular periods, migraines, depression and insomnia. However, did you know that progesterone does much more than this?
Here are eight healing benefits associated with progesterone:
If you supplement with progesterone, please be sure that you are using bio-identical progesterone, which is identical to the progesterone that your body makes, and not synthetic progestins, which are not the same molecule and have negative effects on your health.
Have questions regarding bioidentical progesterone? Leave a comment below for Doc to respond.
I have always been an insanely positive person. Always. Then menopause hit, and my journey to finding my way back to happiness began. I have always been a very well read woman when it comes to female issues. I have had many friends describe their symptoms during menopause and felt I was well prepared for when it hit me. I was wrong. My journey continued for at least 5 long years until I finally felt like myself again. I had been to 3 different OB GYN’s, a family practice Dr., a therapist, (just one visit to diagnose me...
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read moreIn this article, we reveal the truth about why you don’t want your cholesterol levels too low and what foods actually promote the build up of excess cholesterol along the arterial walls. At the end, we list our 5 tips on how to lower your cholesterol (without statins). Plus, discover why you don’t need to give up your egg yolks or red meat, if you choose wisely. Cholesterol has become one of the most misunderstood substances in the body. We have been taught to demonize egg yolks and saturated fats as a cause of heart disease. We...
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read moreDrinking green smoothies is a basic habit that will lead you down a path toward more vital energy and that youthful glow you desire. And it will just [green smoothie] ripple from there... Here is an easy recipe to try in your blender.
read moreBone Broth Recipe: The healing benefits for your gut, your immunity and your bones! Homemade broth is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and other trace minerals. The minerals in this broth are easily absorbed by the body. This provides wonderful benefits to boost your immune system. Bone broth also contains glucosamine and chondroiton – which are thought to help mitigate the deleterious effects of arthritis and joint pain. Rather than shelling out big bucks for glucosamine, chondroitin and mineral supplements, just make...
read moreWith crazy holiday obligations, travel and perhaps less deep sleep, our immune system may be less than optimal. According to the CDC, the flu season generally peaks anywhere between December and March depending on where you live. Now is the time to take action and support your immune system before flu season hits. And this doesn’t include the CDC-recommended seasonal flu vaccine! Should I be concerned about flu vaccines? We hear this question over and over again year after year. To us, the choice is clear. Absolutely, you should be...
read moreNational Food Day seeks to create awareness for real, healthy and affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way. Doctor Peters and I are so passionate about helping to push for this ideal because we both know that we are personal and planetary health is so interconnected with the health of the food system. Today is a great day to celebrate moving towards more sustainable ways of eating by giving consideration to these 6 Food Day Principles. Scroll down to the end and take a l0ok at the Meatless Monday recipe I intend to serve Doc...
read moreCancer is now the disease most likely to lead to your death. It passed heart disease as the #1 killer a number of years ago. And if you are a woman, breast cancer is the type of cancer you are most likely to get. There are many approaches you can take to prevent breast cancer (or any cancer), including the dietary changes and lifestyle modifications we recommend here at our site. However, if you already have breast cancer or you are young (in your 20’s) and have a strong family history of Breast Cancer, you need a radically different...
read moreAt the Nourishing Wellness Medical Center, we feel these very valuable blood and urine tests (frequently not ordered by your primary care doctors) can provide early insight into obstacles or health issues that go un-diagnosed. When imbalances are caught early, changes in diet, exercise, supplements or even through our Fresh Start Cleanse and Detox program, can very often shift your body back into balance. As a Functional Doctor/ Dietitian team, we are interested in the root cause of your symptoms. We ask the questions such as,...
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