Q. I’m worried about my heart as I segue into menopause. With a family tree riddled with heart disease, I need to know if Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is safe for me and my heart? And, will it offset the potential for heart disease if...
With all of the much overdue and much needed hoopla surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy, it’s time for many of us to explore natural options NOW! I am receiving a wave of calls and consultations from women who have been on standard HRT for five, ten to...
Q. Does Synthetic HRT contribute to breast or ovarian cancer? If yes, what are the better alternatives? A. The biggest “push” for women to take HRT was touted falsely in the ‘70’s as a way to reduce the risk of heart attacks. This full-page scary ad...
Q: Help! I’m in menopause and I’m trying hard not to return to HRT therapy. However, the recurring hot flashes, moodiness and my lack of sex drive are a huge concern, any suggestions? A: More and more research is under way regarding estrogenic plant compounds and...
I believe God gives us back-door gifts. One of my many back-door gifts came at the age of 43 when I began my transition into an early menopause. This far too early transition was prompted by three major female surgeries and three D&C’s all in...
Q: Per her gynecologist’s advise, my mother has faithfully taken hormones for the past ten years. These helped to relieve her hot flashes and also led her to believe the drugs would protect her heart from heart attacks and her bones from developing osteoporosis. Out...