Perchlorate in Water in AZ and Abnormal Neonatal Thyroid Function – (09-18-00)

Perchlorate in Water in AZ and Abnormal Neonatal Thyroid Function Yet another reason to be sure you drink properly filtered water. Ammonium perchlorite affects the thyroid’s ability to take up much needed iodide, thereby lowering the efficiency of the thyroid gland. This study suggests that even newborn infants are affected. Technology is surely killing us, […]

In Utero Estrogen Exposure Linked to Testicular Germ-Cell Cancer – (09-14-00)

In Utero Estrogen Exposure Linked to Testicular Germ-Cell Cancer More and more evidence is accumulating that suggests that a fetus’ exposure to chemicals in the womb can have long term effects. Recent studies suggest that maternal exposure to pesticides will increase the risk of a certain type of brain tumor in infants. This exposure to […]

Estrogen and Estrogen-Progestin and Rate of Cognitive Change – (07-24-00)

Estrogen and Estrogen-Progestin and Rate of Cognitive Change So, thinking about taking estrogen to maintain mental alertness and possibly avoid Alzheimer’s?? The evidence is weak for estrogen alone, and this study suggests that combining it w/ progestins (to protect against cancer) may decrease mental function!! Read entire article here

Progesterone Relieves Menopause-Related Symptoms – (07-03-00)

Progesterone Relieves Menopause-Related Symptoms This article is glowingly in favour or natural progesterone, stating that it is superior to artificial progesterone. So why hasn’t this been plastered all over the news?? J Women’s Health 2000;9(4):1-7 At doses of 100 to 400 mg q.d., 80% of the subjects reported excellent satisfaction with the new HRT regimen, […]