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BioIdentical Hormone Disinformation by Dr. Jeffrey Dach MD
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A USA Today article trashing bioidentical hormones caught my attention because it contained almost pure misinformation. Written by Associated Press AP medical writer Marilynn Marchione, this syndicated article was broadcast over the news media including the New York Times, Kansas City Star, Fox News, Guardian, Huffington Post and many others. Marchione’s writing is a perfect example of trash, or junk journalism. I find [...]
Phthalates Used in Pharmaceutical Coatings
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What very few people know about phthalates is that they are used in the coatings of pharmaceuticals to create “enteric” coatings. This means that many people taking certain pharmaceuticals are unknowingly eating phthalates. If expectant mothers take such pharmaceuticals during pregnancy, they may then feminize their unborn male babies. Compounding Pharmacies such as; The Healthy [...]
New Book Discusses How Hormones Have an Impact on Womens Health
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Dr. Alicia Stanton, the Chief Medical Officer of BodyLogicMD, the nation’s largest and fastest growing network of anti-aging physicians has released a brand new book, titled, Hormone Harmony: How to Balance Insulin, Cortisol, Thyroid, Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone to Live Your Best Life. Along with co-author and veteran health writer, Vera Tweed, Dr. Stanton explains [...]
Doctors, Patients Disagree Over Safety of Bioidentical Hormone
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The debate over whether bioidentical hormones are better and/or safer than synthetic hormones continues in this news report from abc40 (Nov. 5, 2009) from Glastonbury, Conn., Springfield, Mass. (WGGB),–What if a doctor told you that you could get rid of all of your menopausal symptoms, the hot flashes, and night sweats, or get your energy [...]
Dr. Christian Northrup.M.D., on Bioidentical Hormones
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What You Need to Know: There seems to be a lot of confusion around the definition of “natural” versus “bioidentical versus “synthetic” hormones. One thing to remember when making this distinction is that “bioidentical” refers to the shape of the molecule itself rather than the source of the hormone. By this, I mean that hormones [...]
Phil Altman, R.Ph., Compounding Pharmacist, explains “What is Oxytocin”
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What is Oxytocin? Oxytocin is a hormone released after sex, when kissing, after twenty seconds of hugging, and is a hormonal cue of closeness and trust. Oxytocin is the body’s natural wonder drug. It’s produced by the hypothalamus in the brain, and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland. Oxytocin was the first hormone [...]
In working to protect the business interests of vaccine manufactures, both the FDA and FTC have declared all-out war against any products that might offer consumers options other than vaccines. This week, that war against natural remedies reached the shores of Dr. Andrew Weil, who is perhaps the best-known alternative medicine doctor in America. In [...]
Smoking and Bio-identical Hormones by: Phil Altman, R.Ph., Compounding Pharmacist
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Smoking has an effect on every molecule in your body. With this said, smoking must effect your hormone levels, which it does. So what are the dangers of smoking and bio-identical hormones? Smoking lowers the level of estrogen in a woman’s body. Smoking women reach menopause earlier than non-smoking women. Reaching menopause earlier has many [...]
Andrew Weil MD, is director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona and is a pioneer in the use of natural healing therapies. He received his medical training at Harvard University. Following is an intimate chat with the founder of integrative medicine, who details the body’s amazing capacity to repair [...]
Phil Altman spoke at Greeley High School on BHRT
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Thank you to everyone who came out to see Phil Altman (R.Ph., Compounding Pharmacist of The Healthy Choice Compounding Pharmacy) speak on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy at the Horace Greeley High School. He hopes the evening was informative and enjoyable as well. We will keep you posted on any other upcoming events.
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- admin: Hello Lori, we do recommend saliva testing as a first step to check hormone levels followed by a vis [...]
- Lori McPherson: I am a 48 y o, Type I diabetic, diagnosed at abut 3 y o a. I am surprised, based on reserach, that [...]
- admin: Sherryl, We used to be that pharmacy in Ardsley. We are now located in Chappaqua, NY. It really d [...]
- sherryl: Hi, I am wondering if bioidenticals are paid for by most health care plans? I just hd a consult wi [...]
- jim: Great Post! I am certain many people will be thrilled you're addressing these issues for them. [...]
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