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[expand title="No More Hysterectomies"] By: Vicki Hufnagel, M.D. Review: The decision to have or not to have a hysterectomy is one that will dramatically affect the rest of your life. For those who are facing such a decision, this book will be an influential factor. She explains that almost ninety percent of the hysterectomies performed…

[expand title="Hysterectomies: Before & After"] By: Winnifred B. Cutler, Ph.D. Review: “A comprehensive guide to preventing, preparing for, and maximizing health after hysterectomy – with essential information on menopause.” Dr. Cutler explains the actual mechanics of a hysterectomy along with the risks involved and alternatives available. It will help women who have had a hysterectomy…

[expand title="Male Menopause"] By: Jed Diamond Review: Male menopause, also termed andropause, is a series of chemical and physiological changes that occur in males between forty and fifty-five years of age. The author, Jed Diamond, explains male menopause and the health problems frequently connected with this condition along with the latest developments in hormone replacement…

[expand title="Question: What's a bio-identical hormone?"] Answer: "Bio-Identical" simply means identical to the structure of what's produced in our bodies. By contrast, most mass-marketed hormones, such as birth control pills, are not identical to our hormones. Moreover, many non bio-identical hormones have a long list of side effects because they are not naturally produced in…

[expand title="Question: There's so much information out there about Vitamin D. What are some important things to know about this Vitamin?"] Answer: "Vitamin D is paramount to optimal thyroid function, and depression is a well-known symptom of low thyroid function. Be sure to ask your doctor to check your "25-OH vitamin D" level (NOT "1,25-OH…

[expand title="Question :What books do you recommend to learn more about cancer prevention and natural/alternative cancer treatments?"] Answer:1. KNOCKOUT by Suzanne Somers, where each chapter is an interview with a practitioner who's treating cancers in various 'natural' ways. This also has a chapter on cancer prevention. 2. Anti-Cancer by Dr .David Servan-Schreiber. This book is…

[expand title="Question: My daughter has decided to become a vegetarian. She's including soy for protein in her diet. Is this wise or what would you recommend?"] Answer: Soy is a very controversial subject (e.g. see article above). If you line up 10 experts, 5 will be pro-soy and 5 will be in the anti-soy movement.…

[expand title="Question : I have heard that drinking moderate amounts of red wine is heart healthy. Do you have any insight on that topic now that we're in the holiday party season?"] Answer: In addition to bringing out the flavor in food, and being delicious on its own, red wine is strongly linked to a…

[expand title="Question : What's the best medicine for fibroids?"] Answer:Fibroids don't necessarily require medicine or surgery, but having fibroids is a sign of hormonal imbalance. Balancing your hormones with bio-identical hormones may be the key, but it's also important to decrease the 'estrogen burden' in your body by avoiding pesticides, soy, and alcohol, for example.…