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All about bioidentical hormones and natural hormone balance, how to use progesterone cream, managing menopause and PMS, including many articles by Dr. John Lee and other experts.
Newsletter: Virginia Hopkins Health Watch
In a clear, down-to-earth style, The Virginia Hopkins Health Watch brings you the latest news on bioidentical hormone replacement (BHRT), progesterone research, new insights on hormone balance, commonsense nutrition advice and much more…
Products: Many Test Kits, Cellphone Ladybugs, Books and CDS by Dr. John Lee and More...
Home test kits for bioidentical hormones such as progesterone, hormone balance, bone loss, anemia, cholesterol, body mineral levels, heavy metals, water safety, lead and more...
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An alphabetized list of topics ranging from bioidentical hormone replacement (BHRT) and hormone balance, progesterone cream and menopause, to anemia, heartburn and fatigue.
NEWS & REVIEWS
Truthiness in Advertising: Is Qlaira® Really a Natural Birth Control Pill?
The headline of the press release from Bayer Healthcare says, “Natural hormone inspires new contraceptive pill.” Really?! I thought. This could be exciting! [read more…]
Good News about Testosterone HRT and Women
Although libido in women is multi-faceted, it’s often closely tied to testosterone levels. Find out what new research says about the benefits and risks of testosterone HRT. [read more…]
Food, Inc. A Must-See Movie
Food, Inc. gives us more inspiration to support farmers’ markets and small farms, and to eat wisely. It bridges the chasm between what we eat and where it comes from, but be advised, the supermarket will never be the same… [read more…]
New Evidence that Vitamin D Enhances Weight Loss
We know that vitamin D deficiency and obesity are linked, but knowing how can help with weight loss. A new study suggests that insulin resistance may play a role. [read more...]
FDA says Diet Pills Spiked with Drugs
According to Public Citizen’s Worst Pills Best Pills, “As of early April [2009], the FDA had identified 72 weight loss products that illegally contain at least one active prescription drug…. [read more…]
RECENTLY POSTED ARTICLES
Are We Ready for Swine Flu Next Fall?
Q: I liked your explanation of how being healthy can keep us from getting the flu, and the suggestions of flu remedies [Flu Fighters], but I expected more from you! Why did the media hype this up so much? Is Big Pharma behind this? Do we have to worry about this flu next fall? Why was it worse in Mexico than anywhere else? You listed a lot of remedies for the flu—what are your personal favorites? [read more...]
Do Antioxidants Really Cancel the Benefits of Exercise?
Q: I read that taking antioxidant vitamins can cancel out the benefits of exercise. Really!? I thought that the more antioxidants I take the healthier I’ll be. What’s your take on this research? [read more...]
10 Useful Remedies for the Medicine Cabinet
A few key over-the-counter medicines and remedies can shorten healing time for minor sprains, strains, bruises, stings, cuts, stomach ailments and more. [read more... ]
Chiropractic Technique Significantly Lowers Blood Pressure: University of Chicago research shows that adjustments to the atlas vertebrae work as well or better than drugs to lower blood pressure. It's non-invasive, has no side effects and clears up other problems as well. [read more...]
Truthiness in Advertising: Gardasil
If the truth were being told in Gardasil ads, here's my version of what it would sound like. [read more...]
Simple Remedy for an Abnormal Pap Smear
According to Dr. John Lee, correcting a simple nutrient imbalance can bring a pap smear back to normal in a few months. [read more... ]
NATURAL HORMONE HELP
10 Steps to Hormone Balance
How to Begin the Journey Towards Optimal Health and Hormone Balance
If you're just beginning the journey to optimal health and hormone balance it can seem like a daunting and confusing road to travel. Just take it one step at a time! Here are some first steps that can help you get started. [read more...]
NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR ALLERGY SEASON
Natural Allergy Remedies
Alternatives to Drugstore Medicines for Allergies
There are safe and effective alternatives to allergy drugs that cause drowsiness and foggy thinking, or jitteriness and irritability. You can choose from Chinese formulas, nutritional supplements and herbs. [read more...]
SHOP FOR BETTER HEALTH!
NEW! The Watersafe® Well Water Test Kit
Made especially for homes that use well water. You get lab quality results right in your own home! With the Well Water Test Kit you can easily and accurately test for the most common problem areas found in well water. Find out more…
My Allergy Test
Find out what's making you sneeze and sniffle! My Allergy Test is an easy, safe and accurate home test kit for 10 of the most common allergens.
VITAMIN D TEST
Are Your Vitamin D Levels High Enough?
Thanks to the enormous popularity of our vitamin D test, we have been able to lower the price by more than half. As long as demand stays high, we'll keep the price low. Take advantage of this great price now! Find out more...
JUNE IS HORMONE BALANCE MONTH!
NEW TO BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES?
Read Natural Progesterone-An Overview. This article will give you a great introduction to natural progesterone, the building block for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), and will point you to more detailed articles.
Bioidentical Estrogen - How Much to Take and When
by John R. Lee, M.D.
A little bit of estrogen goes a long way.
Dr. John Lee's
HORMONE BALANCE MADE SIMPLE
Better mood, weight loss, younger looking skin, stronger bones, increased libido and relief from menopausal sypmtoms. These are just some of the benefits that can be achieved with hormone balance.
If you need a user-friendly guide to hormone balance, this is the book for you. A step by step program for hormone balance that's easy to follow.
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