John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter

Below you'll find links to articles written by Dr. John Lee, as well as free access to entire issues of Dr. Lee's timeless and readable newsletter, the John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter. Check back, as issues will be posted regularly.

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John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter, August 98
In this issue of the Medical Letter, Dr. Lee talks in-depth about women and heart disease, and how heart disease is affected by hormones and HRT. Dr. Kent Hermsmeyer is interviewed about the effects of progesterone and progestins on the heart.

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10 Ways to Encourage Kids to Eat Their Veggies by Dr. John Lee
Dr. John Lee says children can learn to love vegetables and here's a list of 10 ways to get kids to eat vegetables.

Hormone Balance Made Simple Chap 1
Read Chapter 1 of Dr. John Lee's Hormone Balance Made Simple by John R. Lee, M.D. and Virginia Hopkins.

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.

Dietary Guidelines for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a multi-faceted problem and not just a calcium deficiency disease. Dr. john Lee explains how a bone building diet and overall good nutrition can make all the difference in keeping bones strong.

Dr. John Lee Comments on a Progesterone Study
Dr. John Lee comments on Dr. Helene Leonetti's progesterone research.

Dr. John Lee's 3 Rules for BHRT
A Dr. John Lee classic - clear, commonsense guidelines for when and how to use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also called natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).

Estriol - the Safe Estrogen Hormone
Estriol is a safe estrogen hormone that has been used for decades in Europe to treat hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

Estrogen Advice from Dr. John Lee
Dr. John Lee gives straight answers to what women want to know about estrogen, including what kind of estrogen to take and how much.

Progesterone Cream FAQs
Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins answer frequently asked questions about natural progesterone cream include: what is natural progesterone; how to use natural progesterone cream; what dosage to use; real progesterone vs. progestins; how safe is progesterone, and when to use progesterone cream.

Fibroid Q&A with Dr. John Lee
Dr. John Lee answers a question about fibroids from a woman nearing menopause.

Introduction to Hormone Balance Made Simple
Virginia Hopkins' introduction to Hormone Balance Made Simple, which she co-authored with Dr. John Lee, about natural progesterone and how to get your hormones balanced.

How to Find the Cause of a Headache
Dr. John Lee discusses the many possible causes of headache and how to treat a headache based on the cause.

How to Prevent Osteoporosis
Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins give women helpful information on how to prevent osteoporosis by giving information on what to avoid as well as lifestyle tips.

How to Interpret Your Saliva Hormone Test
Dr. John Lee explains how to read a saliva hormone test.

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.

Intro: What Your Dr May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer
Here's where you can read the introduction to Dr. John Lee's informative and useful book, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Breast Cancer."

Introduction to Dr. John Lee
Dr. John Lee was a pioneer in the field of natural hormones, also called bioidentical hormones. Here's where to find out more about Dr. John Lee and the history of his revolutionary discoveries about natural hormones, and in particular, progesterone cream.

List of Kid Nutrition Myths by Dr. John Lee
Dr. John Lee's List about what's important for nutrition in kids. Dr. Lee debunks some of the foods myths concerning what's healthy and what's not healthy for children.

Men's Hormones by Dr. John Lee
Testosterone deficiency in middle-aged men is often called male menopause or andropause. Dr. John Lee discusses what hormone imbalance means in males and how to supplement with testosterone.

More About John R. Lee, M.D.
Dr. John Lee was a pioneer in the field of natural hormones, also called bioidentical hormones. Here's where to find out more about Dr. John Lee and the history of his revolutionary discoveries about natural hormones, and in particular, progesterone cream.

Natural Progesterone - An Introduction
An introduction to natural progesterone.

Progesterone and Estrogen Effects
Progesterone and estrogen balance each other in the body. Here is a list of estrogen's effects on the body, and the complementary effects of progesterone. Both hormones have important effects throughout the body.

Progesterone and Osteoporosis
Dr. John Lee explains that osteoporosis diagnosis usually comes around the time of menopause, when hormones are often imbalance, and how both progesterone and estrogen can help maintain healthy bones.

Progesterone and Senility by Dr. John Lee
An essay by Dr. John Lee about progesterone and senility in elderly women.

Progesterone Cream and Pregnancy
Which progesterone cream to use when getting and staying pregnant.

Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance
Estrogen dominance is a term coined by Dr. Lee, and this is his famous (and much copied) list of the symptoms and conditions associated with estrogen dominance.

The Biochemistry of Saliva Testing
If you're a health professional or a science geek, you'll appreciate this article by Dr. John Lee on the biochemistry and physiology of saliva hormone testing, complete with references.

The Truth about Osteoporosis
Early signs of osteoporosis and risk factors for osteoporosis. Lifestyles that increase the risk of osteoporosis and tips for healthy bones.

What Your Dr. May Not Tell You about Blood Pressure
Dr. John Lee explains what your blood pressure readings really mean and recommends commonsense solutions for lowering blood pressure (hypertension) before resorting to drugs.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Colon Cancer
Dr. John Lee tells us why prevention is the first and most essential defense against colon cancer, and how to prevent colon cancer.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Heartburn
You don't need to take expensive drugs every day to avoid heartburn. Here are some of Dr. John Lee's commonsense solutions for reflux and heartburn.

What Your Dr May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer: Chapter 1
Here's where you can read the controversial Chapter 1 of John R. Lee M.D.'s courageous book, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer," and the politics of tamoxifen, mammograms, chemotherapy and more.

What Your Dr May Not Tell You About Iron and Anemia
Iron is an essential mineral, but too much or the wrong kind can be harmful. Find out which are the best foods to increase iron, how and when to test for iron, and how to determine the underlying cause of the deficiency if you have anemia.

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.

What Your Dr. May Not Tell You About Your Thyroid
Millions of people have low thyroid and take supplements such as synthroid for it. This article by Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins will explain how to tell if you have low thyroid, list the symptoms of low thyroid, how to supplement for low thyroid, and how to test for low thyroid.

What Your Dr. May Not Tell You About Cholesterol
Are cholesterol numbers really meaningful, or are we being sold a bill of goods by the pharmaceutical industry? This article by Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins explains how cholesterol really works.

What Your Dr. May Not Tell You about PCOS
A detailed article about PCOS by Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins, gives women detailed answers to their questions about causes and treatment, including info on hormones, diet and exercise.

What Your Dr. May Not Tell You about Your Ovaries
This detailed article about the ovaries and ovarian cancer by John R. Lee, M.D. gives women detailed answers to their questions about causes and treatment.

Women and Heart Disease
Dr. John Lee explains the differences in heart disease between women and men, and how hormones and HRT affect women's hearts.

Xenohormones (Part I) and Your Health
Xenohormones are chemical hormone imposters that can cause hormone imbalance and cancer. Read this informative article by Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins.

Xenohormones (Part II) in Your Environment
We are awash in a sea of xenohormones but with education and awareness you can avoid many of them. Find out how in this article by Dr. John Lee and Virginia Hopkins.