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.
Dr. Phil Quizzes Ann Louise Gittleman
Natural hormones make national news when Dr. Phil's wife reads Ann Louise Gittelman's book.
SPECIAL EDITION - Dr. Ellen Grant and Lynne McTaggart Launch Progesterone Attack
Dr. Ellen Grant, Lynne McTaggart and WDDTY Newsletter launched a muddled personal attack on Dr. John Lee and on natural progesterone. Read what Virginia Hopkins and others have to say about this misinformation campaign.
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.
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).
Dr. Phil Interviews Holly Anderson on Treating PMS with Natural Progesterone
Natural progestserone, natural hormones and PMS get the spotlight when Dr. Phil interviews Holly Anderson about progesterone and PMS.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
FAQ's About Progesterone Cream
Basic answers to your basic questions about what progesterone is, why you need it and how to use it.
Relacore and Cortislim: A 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.
Remembering John
A series of personal remembrances of Dr. Lee by Pat Lee, his wife and assistant in all of his work.
Reprinting Articles
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.
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.
Tell A Friend About JohnLeeMD.com
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.
What is a Natural Hormone?
Some clarification between natural hormones and synthetic hormones.
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