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		Saliva testing is a simple, accurate way to determine your "free" or bioavailable hormone levels. This is the best way to answer your questions about hormone balance--or imbalance--in the privacy of your own home. For suggestions on how to find a doctor in your area, please go to: Resources - How to Find a Dr.


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		About Dr John Lee MD - Author and Pioneer in the Use of Natural Progesterone 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 Our Company Articles Main Page Audio and Video Products by Dr. John R. Lee Audio CDs Baby Bedding: 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. Bioidentical Hormones: Dr. John R. Lee's Three 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). Bioidentical Hormone Doctors: Find a Doctor Who Uses Bioidentical (Natural) Hormones Finding a doctor who uses natural hormones can be a challenge. Here are some helpful lists and phone numbers. Bioidentical Progesterone / 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. Books 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 Bound Back Issues One complete year, indexed, costs less per issue. What is Breast Cancer? What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About 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 Book Introduction: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer 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 Facts: The Nature of Breast Cancer by John Lee, M.D. 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. Femara,Tamoxifen, and Other Topics: 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... Causes of Breast Cancer: Main Page Breast cancer news and reviews, excerpts from What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, and other insightful articles by Dr. Lee and his associates about hormones and breast cancer. Contact Us Environmental Illness: Could Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Be The Cause Of Your 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 - An Elevated Estradiol to Progesterone Ratio 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. Enlarged Uterus: Fibroids, Hormone Imbalance, Estrogen Dominance Insights from Dr. Lee about two of the most common problems women have after 30, fibroids and uterine enlargement. Physiological Effects - Estrogen and Progesterone: Contrasting Effects Fluoride Dangers: Dr. John Lee's Letter to Senator Arlen Specter Dr. Lee worked for decades to slay the fluoride dragon, and this is an example of his zeal. Heart Disease in Women: Anti-Atherogenic Effects Of Progesterone Evidence that progesterone protects your arteries. Hormone Balance Hotline Newsletter Hormone Balance Test - Symptom Checker 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. HRT Side Effects: How to Get Off Synthetic HRT and on Natural Hormones 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! Hormone Replacement Therapy Side Effects and HRT Research: The WHI (Women's Health Initiative) 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. Natural Hormone Replacement: The Rewards of Hormone Balance - A Testimonial 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! Natural HRT: Directory of Articles on Natural HRT by Dr. John Lee, M.D. 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. Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy: What is a Natural Hormone? Some clarification between natural hormones and synthetic hormones. Getting Started on Natural Hormones This article gives you the basic information you need to balance your hormones naturally using Dr. Lee's expert guidance. It's the perfect place to start your journey to wellness. Houses Built on Sand A beautiful essay about how our children are affected by today's world. 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. 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 2001 - John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter Back Issues 2002 - John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter Back Issues 2003 - John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter Back Issues Links We Like The Menopause Hormone Diet: Balancing Hormones with Nutrition 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. What Happens During Menopause: Excerpts from "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause" *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. Natural Progesterone Cream: What Women Have To Say About The Effects Of Using Natural Progesterone Cream 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. Progesterone Cream: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) by Dr. Lee Basic answers to your basic questions about what progesterone is, why you need it and how to use it. Resources for Natural Progesterone Cream and HRT Alternatives Helpful information for finding a doctor in your area who uses natural hormones, and for finding a good progesterone cream. News and Research about hormones, nutrition, prescription drugs and more! How Aware of Osteopenia or Osteoporosis Are You? Osteoporosis is closely tied to hormonal balance. Progesterone and estrogen play important roles in building and maintaining strong bones. Osteoporosis Diet: Dietary Guidelines to Prevent 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. What is Osteoporosis? A Collection of Famous Articles by John Lee M.D. Here's a wealth of information about osteoporosis including bone density measurements, HRT, progesterone, estrogen, prevention, treatment and diet. Prevention of Osteoporosis: Important Dietary and Lifestyle Changes 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. What is Osteoporosis? A Collection of Famous Articles by John Lee M.D. Osteoporosis diagnosis usually comes around the time of menopause, when hormones are often imbalanced. Both progesterone and estrogen can help maintain healthy bones. Osteoporosis Symptoms: 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 Managing Perimenopause and Menopause: DVD Video Signs of Perimenopause: Dr. Phil Quizzes Ann Louise Gittleman Natural hormones make national news when Dr. Phil's wife reads Ann Louise Gittelman's book. Premenopausal Symptoms: Chapter One From Dr. John Lee's Premenopause Book 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. What Does PMS Mean? Top Articles by Dr. John Lee, M.D.* 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. Facts About Symptoms of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the most common health complaint of premenopausal women. While there are no magic bullets, hormone balance can help PMS. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), 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. Dr. Phil Interview with Holly Anderson: Treating PMS Symptoms With Natural Progesterone Natural progestserone, natural hormones and PMS get the spotlight when Dr. Phil interviews Holly Anderson about progesterone and PMS. Privacy Policy Do Prostate Cancer Tests Improve Prostate Cancer Prognosis? 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. Quick Index References: Multiple Topics Related to Progesterone/ Progesterone Reprinting Articles Remembering John: Stories from Mrs. Pat Lee A series of personal remembrances of Dr. Lee by Pat Lee, his wife and assistant in all of his work. Rhubarbs Dr. Lee critiques research on hormones with keen insight and inescapable logic. Saliva and Blood Spot Hormone Tests Saliva Hormone Test Measures Progesterone Cream Absorption 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. A Possible Explanation for SIDs: Could chemicals in baby mattresses combined with fungus cause crib death? by Holland Franklin A plausible theory, backed up by research, about causative factors in Sudden Infant Death Syndrom (SIDS). Site Map About Soy Foods Don't Go Overboard with Soy: A Cautionary Tale This simple bean has many wonderful qualities, but it also has a down side in human nutrition. Soy and Menopause: The Light And Dark Sides Of Soy 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? Suzanne Somers and The Sexy Years: A Book Review Some good reading and some misconceptions about natural, bioidentical hormones. Testosterone and Hormones for Men: Dr. John Lee M.D. Articles Commentary from Dr. Lee about mainstream medicine's misconceptions about men's hormones, prostate cancer, and more. Testosterone Booster, Male Menopause (Andropause) and Hormones 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.

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