1998 - John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter Back Issues
1999 - John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter Back Issues
2000 - John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter Back Issues
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2003 - John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter Back Issues
About John R. Lee, M.D,
Details about the life and work of John R. Lee, M.D., and how he became a pioneer in the use of progesterone and other natural hormones.
About Soy Foods
This simple bean has many wonderful qualities, but it also has a down side in human nutrition.
About Our Company
Dr. Phil Quizzes Ann Louise Gittleman
Natural hormones make national news when Dr. Phil's wife reads Ann Louise Gittelman's book.
Anti-Atherogenic Effects Of Progesterone
Evidence that progesterone protects your arteries.
Articles Main Page
Audio Tapes and CDs
Audio and Video Tapes by Dr. John R. Lee
Book Chapters
Excerpts from Dr. Lee's books, and recommended reading, including the introduction and Chapter One of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, excerpts from What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause and more.
Booklets and Reports
Books
Bound Back Issues
One complete year, indexed, costs less per issue.
Breast Cancer Book Intro
The introduction to What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, about the challenges women face when they are diagnosed with breast cancer and a call to women to take charge of their health care and physicians to listen to their patients.
Breast Cancer Chapter One
Chapter One of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer is about the politics of breast cancer, whether mammograms, chemo and radiation really hurt or help, why tamoxifen is not prevention and why DCIS is not a true breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Main Page
Breast cancer news and reviews, excerpts from What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, an insightful article by Dr. Lee about pregnancy hormones and breast cancer and another about HRT and breast cancer.
Breast Cancer News and Reviews
Dr. Lee comments on news and research about breast cancer as it relates to pregnancy hormones, HRT, Femara, bone density, progesterone, the BRCA gene and more...
Childrens Health and Safety
An article about the possible causes of SIDS, and a highly recommended book for women who are pregnant or recovering from pregnancy.
Comprehensive Index A - I
Every topic of every issue of the John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter indexed for easy reference.
Comprehensive Index J- Z
Every topic of every issue of the John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter indexed for easy reference.
Dietary Guidelines for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a multi-faceted problem and not just a calcium deficiency disease. A bone building diet and overall good nutrition can make all the difference in keeping bones strong.
Dr. Lee's 3 Rules for BHRT
A Dr. Lee classic - clear, commonsense guidelines for when and how to use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), also called natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT).
Effects of Progesterone & Estrogen
Environmental Illness
A fascinating and informative interview 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.
Essays by Dr. Lee
Thoughtful and thought-provoking, these pieces reflect Dr. Lee's acerbic wit and his brilliant mind.
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.
Facts About PMS
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the most common health complaint of premenopausal women. While there are no magic bullets, hormone balance can help PMS.
Fibroids and Uterine Enlargement
Insights from Dr. Lee about two of the most common problems women have after 30, fibroids and uterine enlargement.
Find a Doctor Who Uses Natural Hormones
Finding a doctor who uses natural hormones can be a challenge. Here are some helpful lists and phone numbers.
Flouride Letter to Senator Specter
Dr. Lee worked for decades to slay the flouride dragon, and this is an example of his zeal.
Getting Off HRT
Questions and Answers about getting off HRT and onto natural hormones, also known as bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT). How to have balanced hormones, and relief from menopausal symptoms, without using conventional HRT!
HRT Main Page
HRT the way conventional medicine practices it isn't safe or effective, but it is possible for women to have hormone balance, using natural, bioidentical hormones.
HRT Research
The risks of conventional HRT outweigh the benefits, and major research, including the Women's Health Inititive (WHI) and the Million Women Study have finally made that clear.
Hormone Balance in Males
Testosterone deficiency in middle-aged men is often called male menopause or andropause. Dr. Lee discusses what hormone imbalance means in males and how to supplement with testosterone.
The Rewards of Natural Hormone Balance
A testimonial from a woman who went through the conventional medicine HRT mill and finally got better when she tried natural hormone replacement therapy. This story may sound very familiar to you!
Getting Started on Natural Hormones
These articles will give you the basic information you need about natural hormones, when and how to use natural progesterone, how to get off of conventional HRT, estrogen dominance, and much more!
Hormones for Men Main Page
Commentary from Dr. Lee about mainstream medicine's misconceptions about men's hormones, prostate cancer, and more.
Houses Built on Sand
A beautiful essay about how our children are affected by today's world.
Links We Like
Natural Progesterone
Examples of what women with hormone imbalances experience when they start using natural progesterone, and more details on what natural progesterone is and what it does in the body.
News and Research
about hormones, nutrition, prescription drugs and more!
Newsletter Subscription Information
Nutrition & Hormone Balance
Nutrition and hormone balance are intertwined--it's hard to have hormone balance without good nutrition. It's also important to create your own personal eating style, and to be concious about how you're eating.
How Aware of Osteoporosis Are You?
Osteoporosis is closely tied to hormonal balance. Progesterone and estrogen play important roles in building and maintaining strong bones.
Osteoporosis Main Page
Here's a wealth of information about osteoporosis including bone density measurements, HRT, progesterone, estrogen, prevention, treatment and diet.
Osteoporosis Prevention
Osteoporosis may be a silent disease, but there is much you can do to prevent it. Exercise, diet, hormone balance are important. Avoid fluoride, high cortisol and diuretics to prevent osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Treatment
Osteoporosis diagnosis usually comes around the time of menopause, when hormones are often imbalanced. Both progesterone and estrogen can help maintain healthy bones.
The Truth About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is overhyped, misdiagnosed and the drugs to treat it can have terrible side effects. Get some facts before you act, and learn to recognize early signs and symptoms of osteoporosis.
Other Products
PMS Main Page
PMS, short for premenstrual syndrome, often has more than one cause, including stress, but hormone balance is always an element and progesterone often helps PMS.
PMS and the Stress Connection
Stress can be a direct cause of PMS, and it can certainly make it worse. Stress creates high cortisol levels, which creates hormone imbalances.
Menopause Chapter Excerpts
What Your Doctor May Not tell You About Menopause: The breakthrough book on natural progesterone. Excerpts from the original book on progesterone cream by John R. Lee M.D., the pioneer in the use of natural hormones, on using natural hormones, diet and exercise to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and osteoporosis.
Premenopause Chapter One
Excerpts from Chapter One of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About PREmenopause, including why you might recognize your hormone imbalance symptoms in this book if you're between the ages of thirty and fifty, and why you can look forward to perimenopause and menopause.
FAQ's About Progesterone Cream
Basic answers to your basic questions about what progesterone is, why you need it and how to use it.
Natural Progesterone Cream List
A list of progesterone creams that contain real, honest-to-goodness USP progesterone in Dr. Lee's recommended dosage, that you can purchase at your local health food store or on the web.
Progesterone Research Institute
Quick Index
Recommended Reading
References 1
References 2
Reprinting Articles
Resources
Helpful information for finding a doctor in your area who uses natural hormones, and for finding a good progesterone cream.
Rhubarbs
Dr. Lee critiques research on hormones with keen insight and inescapable logic.
A Possible Explanation for SIDs
A plausible theory, backed up by research, about causative factors in Sudden Infant Death Syndrom (SIDS).
Saliva Hormone Testing
Details about why it's so important to use saliva testing to check your hormone levels. A saliva test gives you an accurate measure of free or bioavailable hormone levels.
Saliva and Blood Spot Test Kits
Soy and Menopause
Soy is widely touted as a cure-all for menopausal symptoms, but does it really work, and do you really want to eat that much soy?
Take the Hormone Balance Test
A quick and simple test to find out whether you might have a hormone imbalance with recommendations for reading and resources and specific saliva testing kits.
Testing for Prostate Cancer
PSA tests are the gold standard for detecting prostate cancer, but they are fraught with problems. Dr. Lee discusses the pros and cons of various types of prostate testing, including the PSA test.
The Nature of Breast Cancer
As this excerpt from What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer points out, we do know a lot about what causes breast cancer, and the nature of breast cancer.
Suzanne Somers and The Sexy Years
Some good reading and some misconceptions about natural, bioidentical hormones.
Top Notch Water Filter
Video Tapes
Site Map
What is a Natural Hormone?
Some clarification between natural hormones and synthetic hormones.
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