Stress, Cortisol and Fatigue
Stress can raise cortisol levels which long term can result in lower cortisol levels, tired adrenals and chronic fatigue. In these articles by John R. Lee, M.D. and Virginia Hopkins, you'll find out whether your fatigue might be caused by stress and cortisol imbalance, and how to treat chronic fatigue with nutrition, hormone balance and lifestyles changes.Cortisol and the Stress Connection
In this article originally published in the John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter, Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins explain how the adrenal hormone cortisol work in the body, and how too much or too little can affect your health.
Cortisol Levels, Thyroid Function and Aging
A fascinating interview from the John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter with Dr. David Zava, about how cortisol levels affect thyroid function and aging.
Environmental Illness
A fascinating and informative interview from the John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter with William J. Rea, M.D., a pioneer and the leading researcher and clinician in the field of environmental medicine and chemical sensitivity, which is the treatment of illness caused by food and environmental factors as wide-ranging as such as pesticides, air and water pollution, solvents and formaldehyde, gas stoves, fragrances, and electromagnetic fields.
Depression and Hormones
An interview with Robert Gottesman, M.D. from the John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter about how hormone imbalance can cause depression.
How to Sleep Better
Many menopausal women have trouble sleeping, also called insomnia, but this article on how to sleep better by Dr. John Lee will help everyone get a better night's sleep.
PMS and Stress
Stress can be a direct cause of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and it can certainly make it worse. Stress creates high cortisol levels, which creates hormone imbalances. Excerpted from What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about PREmenopause by Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins.
PMS and the Stress Connection
Stress can be a direct cause of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and it can certainly make it worse. Stress creates high cortisol levels, which creates hormone imbalances. Excerpted from What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about PREmenopause by Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins.
Relacore & Cortislim Review
A review of the new generation of weight loss supplements such as Relacore and Cortislim, that are designed to reduce cortisol levels and stabilize blood sugar.
What Your Dr. May Not Tell You About Stress
If you think stress might be affecting your health, you'll want to read this article about how tired adrenal glands can cause poor health and hormone imbalances.
Saliva Test Kits
Saliva testing for hormones is easy and accurate. You can "spit" at home and mail it to the lab in a prepaid package.
Stress Testing
Find out if stress could be affecting your hormone levels and your health.
What Your Dr. May Not Tell You About PREmenopause
Balance Your Hormones and Your Life from Thirty to Fifty! Another classic best-selling book by Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins. Details on PMS, infertility, PCOS, endometriosis, weight gain, fatigue and much more.
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause
The classic best-selling book by Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins is a detailed and useful guide through menopause and natural hormones that every menopausal woman should have on her bookshelf!
Test Toys for Lead
There are literally dozens of areas in the home and workplace that can be sources of lead exposure. With this simple test kit you can check everything from children's painted glasses to water and garden soil.
NEW! Optimal Health Gems from John R Lee MD
The best Q&As by Dr. John Lee from the John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter. Timeless good advice from a family doctor.