Compounding Pharmacy vs. Pharmaceutical Companies
August 2, 2011
The compounding of medications from bulk ingredients for individual patients, as deemed appropriate by a prescribing physician, is the historic practice of pharmacy and has...
Read MoreBreast Cancer and Estrogen Dominance
August 2, 2011
The most serious consequence of estrogen dominance is breast cancer. Estrogen dominance could also be called progesterone deficiency, because it is the imbalance between estrogen...
Read MoreUnderstanding Thyroid Nodules
August 2, 2011
by Mary J. Shomon A thyroid nodule is a lump in the thyroid. The nodule can be a solid or liquid filled cyst or mass....
Read MoreAn Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure
August 2, 2011
There has been a tremendous push for “The Cure for Breast Cancer” in this country. However, this slogan completely misses a fundamental truth about what...
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue and Women
August 2, 2011
Like hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue affects women much more frequently than men. High levels of estrogen cause a corresponding increase in levels of cortisol-binding globulin. Like...
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue
August 2, 2011
Cortisol is essential to life. Laboratory animals that have had their adrenal glands removed can no longer produce cortisol, and they are very fragile creatures....
Read MoreA Tale of Two “Hormones”
August 2, 2011
What exactly is Prempro, and why is it so harmful to a woman’s health? Prempro refers to the most popular form of HRT, a counterfeit...
Read MoreWhat is the Difference between Premenopause and Perimenopause?
August 1, 2011
Before I delve into the difference between these terms I want you to know that I do not like labels or diagnoses. I believe we...
Read MoreWhat Happens to Our Libido When We Age and How Does Hormone Imbalance Affect It
August 1, 2011
A day doesn’t go by that I don’t get questioned on what exactly happens to our libidos when we age and how to get it...
Read MoreUsing Bioidentical Hormones Before Menopause – While Still Having A Period
August 1, 2011
Women in their 30s and 40s have problems with hormones. This simple fact seems to be a source of consternation and denial in the...
Read MoreThe Case Against Birth Control Pills
August 1, 2011
We are brainwashed. We believe birth control pills are the only reasonable and viable method of contraception. We believe birth control pills are safe. This...
Read MoreSymptoms of Menopause
August 1, 2011
During a recent interview for a television segment on menopause, I found myself in a bit of a quandary on what most women would identify...
Read MoreSurgical Menopause – Left out in the Cold by Conventional Medicine
August 1, 2011
Do you ever wonder if having a hysterectomy will affect your hormones and how you feel? Dr. Erika explains the consequences of haviing a hysterectomy,...
Read MoreSpreading the Gospel of Wellness
August 1, 2011
A renowned women's health advocate and expert in bioidentical hormones, Dr. Erika is also a best-selling author, TV personality, lecturer to corporate, scientific and consumer...
Read MoreSleepless, Tired, Depressed, Overweight – It’s All About Your Hormones
August 1, 2011
Everyone knows that getting enough sleep is important to our health, but we still continue to underestimate its true significance and the nefarious results of...
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