WEIGHT GAIN & SCALE OFF BALANCE? What’s going on? Why am I 5-10-15 pounds heavier when I am eating the same? Oh, ladies…This happens as we begin to reach menopause. It happens to men, too, by the way as their hormones decline, but they just don’t seem to care the same way we do. Men don’t seem to mind the “pooch”, but we do! What is happening: During perimenopause, estrogen levels begin to fall but estrogen’s partner hormone, progesterone, falls even lower. Indeed, studi

How can I start using natural hormones if I have not had my levels tested? The issue of measuring hormone levels is controversial. Why?...

Barbara: “Chances are, if you are between ages 35-45, your progesterone is now low.” See the chart below: Signs of low Progesterone if...

At the proper dose, progesterone will ENERGIZE you! Progesterone is thermogenic; tells the body to burn fat for energy. How great is...

Did you ever wonder why so many women ended up on Synthetic Hormones? Our great grandmothers did not have them available. Where did they...

I’ve been told I have a Thickened Uterine Lining. What is it? This is called Endometrial Hyperplasia which means the lining of the uterus...

Q: Can the use of transdermal natural progesterone interfere with my body’s own production of progesterone, making my body dependent on...

YES! YES! YES! Progesterone means “Pro” Gestation. Gestation means the process of being carried in the womb! Progesterone is used...

Here are signs that you are low in estrogen: Hot flashes Night sweats Vaginal dryness Bladder/ Urinary tract problems may occur or be...

Much confusion reigns in the relationship of hormones to breast cancer. Most experienced clinicians understand that estrogen is a...

Two recent studies of progesterone supplementation show that it can promote multiple health benefits, including balancing blood sugar...