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"Recent declines in hormone therapy utilization and breast cacner incidence: Clinical and population-based evidence. Correspondence. Journal of Clinical Oncology. Vol. 24. N. 33. Nov. 20, 2006 Chapter 8 Final Thoughts FINAL THOUGHTS The National Center for Health Statistics reported that between 1997 and 2002 expenses for prescription drugs increased 75%. Since then, this trend has only continued to increase. Approximately 45% of Americans use at least one prescription drug.1 2 The Kaiser Family Foundation reports 2.1 billion prescriptions were written in 1994 and 3." - David Brownstein M.D., Drugs That Don't Work and Natural Therapies That Do (Get the book.)

"No history of hormone therapy and she has eaten healthfully, never smoked nor does she drink alcohol and there is no family history. We both try to read all we can when it comes to taking care of our bodies and do take some supplements. Do you have any recommendations for me to pass along to her. -BC Follow-up: will heed your advice on both IP6 and progressive cancer. I am frantically trying to find out all I can about breast cancer.... the first cancer of any kind in our large family and we are in shock b/c of my sister's healthy life style..she did all the right things." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"With regard to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or as it's now called, hormone therapy (HT), there are three important estrogen pathways to consider. In each case, the hormone works by locking onto a specific estrogen receptor in the body (we'll name them 1, 2, and 3, for simplicity): þ Estrogen receptor 1: located in breast and uterine tissue, and associated with female traits such as breast growth and menstruation. Estrogen that attaches to receptor 1 is thought to be linked to certain cancers because it promotes growth of breast and uterine tissue." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"Standard Premarin'progestin hormone therapy is linked with increased risk of breast cancer, stroke, and heart attack. Side effects may also include blood clots, leg pain, vision problems, abnormal vaginal bleeding, dizziness, fluid retention, mood changes, fatigue, acne, decreased libido, and hair loss. Nutrients depleted: Calcium, folic acid, magnesium, vitamins B2, B6, Bl2, vitamin C, and zinc. Needed supplements: • Calcium: 1,000-1,200 mg daily. • Folic acid: 400-800 meg daily. • Magnesium: 400-600 mg daily. • Vitamin B2: 25 mg daily. • Vitamin B6: 50 mg daily." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Many men with prostate cancer who are prescribed hormone therapy are not provided with any preventive measures to help maintain bone health. Exercise, exposure to the sun (vitamin D production), avoidance of excessive alcohol, and cessation of smoking helps to maintain bone integrity. [Cancer 103: 2042-52, 2005] There has been a long-held belief that osteoporosis is prevented in men by testosterone and in women with estrogen." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"Common side effects of hormone therapy include mild diarrhea, breast tenderness and enlargement, diminished sex drive, hot flashes, and diminished muscle tone. Hormone therapy is usually suggested as a primary therapy for older men or for men who have relapsed after surgery or radiation therapy The potential disadvantage of hormone therapy is that resistant cells may develop and grow more rapidly, causing a more aggressive disease pattern. Another method used to lower testosterone production is a procedure called bilateral orchiectomy, or surgical removal of the testicles." - Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine, Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"But if you're considering coming off hormone therapy, check with your doctor first. Savor each sip. You may be surprised to learn the Nurses' Health Study researchers don't expect you to give up alcohol. Because small amounts of alcohol can be good for your heart, the researchers recommend drinking no more than 10 grams of alcohol each day. But how much is 10 grams? Assuming that the average 12-ounce can of beer has 12.8 grams of alcohol content, you could have approximately three quarters of a can each day. If you prefer wine, you can safely drink about 3 ounces per day." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.) "Reversing the long-held notion that HRT protects against heart disease, both the FDA and American Heart Association now warn against using hormone therapy to reduce the chances of heart problems. So what can you do to balance your body chemistry during menopause? Some experts suggest a natural eating plan may help you survive menopause and control the related risks of heart disease, osteoporosis, and cancer. That means you should make a nutritious diet your first line of defense." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.) "Talk with your doctor about hormone therapy, but be sure to consider other eye-protecting strategies, too. Cancel out cataracts Add more selenium to your diet while subtracting salt, and you'll be doing "mineral math" - the kind of arithmetic that may help preserve your eyesight. Add selenium for defense. Selenium isn't just another mineral. It's also an essential antioxidant for your eyes. Why do your eyes need antioxidants? Both free radicals and ultraviolet light from the sun can cause cell damage in your eyes. That can lead to eye disease and eyesight problems." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"However, results recently released from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), a large clinical trial of hormone therapy, found no significant connection between estrogen therapy alone and breast cancer in women who took the hormone for seven years. DECISIONS Given these findings, women need to consider whether they want to use estrogen—which is typically used to ease menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness and loss of energy—over an extended period, Chen says. "Estrogen only causes cancer after prolonged exposure." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.) "Brooks stresses that radiation is not the only advance for women who have breast cancer. hormone therapy, such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors, are also radically decreasing risk, he says. gy. To learn more about radiation after lum-— pectomy, visit the American Cancer Society Web site at www.cancer.org. Drug that Blocks More Breast Cancer Recurrences Heikki Joensuu, MD, physician, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.) "The median overall survival for patients on hormone therapy who also received Theratope was 36.5 months, compared with 30.7 months for those who also received the control vaccine. Further clinical trials will focus on the effectiveness of cancer vaccines in these and other subgroups. Before long, we may learn the best way to give dozens of specifically targeted vaccines to help many kinds of patients. Researchers also have reason for cautious optimism because these vaccines do work—they generate T-cells that recognize and fight cancer. Before cancer vaccinations, there were fewer such T-cells." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"In the case of osteoporosis, important factors include a good diet, regular exercise, nutritional supplements, hormone therapy when appropriate, and avoiding certain environmental toxins. Dietary Considerations An osteoporosis-prevention diet should be low in refined sugar, caffeine, and alcohol, each of which has been shown to promote the loss of calcium from bones. Excessive intake of animal protein may also cause the body to lose calcium." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"These epidemiological (and not random) studies showed that women taking estrogen had a dramatic decrease in heart attacks and ischemic strokes compared to those women who weren't taking hormone therapy (not jn^t a little decrease; up to a 75 percent decrease). And +r>o women who took estrogen also had higher prtT fgooo1) cholesterol, increased bone strength, and substantially decreased menopausal symptoms. Hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia practically disappeared." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"Unfortunately, a 2003 article in the New England Journal of Medicine states that replacement hormone therapy is not the answer to prevention of heart disease, especially in women. In fact, hormone replacement may increase the risk of CHD (coronary heart disease).4 Another example of corporate greed supported by "reliable" research, involves our children. Today's children are viewed as a life-long money stream for the pharmaceuticals, particularly if their parents can be convinced that they need the current "drug of choice" and that the drug is FDA-approved." - Brent Hoadley, Ph.D., Too Profitable to Cure (Get the book.)

"You'll even figure out whether you're a good candidate for hormone therapy as you age and understand how your third eye controls your sleeping pattern (yes, we said third). Ultimately, by understanding the science behind your body, you'll slow your rate of aging—to live long and strong. While science holds the keys, only you have the power to unlock your potential longevity. After all, aging may be inevitable, but the rate of aging is certainly not." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"My MD put me on hormone therapy, a combination of estrogen and progesterone and the effects on me were profound. Within the first month .my feet and legs swelled up all the way to my knees. I could not get shoes on, (but the hot flashes were gone) and when I stopped the hormones, it took almost a full month for the swelling to dissipate and my feet and legs to get back to normal. I experienced breakthrough bleeding, which was told to me might occur, but everyday?" - Mark Sircus, Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (Get the book.)

"Many patients whose illness is due to sub-optimal glandular function can be helped by low-dose hormone therapy. Second, some of the drugs that are used for HRT, such as Premarin, Provera, and methyl-testosterone, have a different chemical structure than the estrogens, progesterone, and testosterone, respectively, that are produced in the human body. While these drug-company alternatives to human hormones are usually effective for the purposes for which they are intended, they also have a long list of side effects, some of which are quite serious." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"One small, preliminary study found that auricular acupuncture (acupuncture of the ear) was as effective as hormone therapy in treating infertility due to endometriosis.16 EPILEPSY Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which abnormal bursts of electrical activity occur in cells of the brain, resulting in seizures. There are many types of epilepsy, usually categorized by the symptoms that occur during seizures. The cause of many types of epilepsy is unknown, and frequently no cure is available. Rather, treatment focuses on reducing the frequency and severity of seizures." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "In both the acupuncture and hormone therapy groups, 15 out of 45 patients became pregnant. Although the pregnancy (page 363) rates were similar with either treatment, side effects occurred only in women taking hormones.29 Still, double-blind trials are needed to conclusively determine whether acupuncture is a useful treatment for female infertility. FIBROCYSTIC Fibrocystic breast disease (FBD) is a term given to a very common group of benign conditions affecting the breast in younger women. What are the symptoms of fibrocystic breast disease?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"That's why we're seeing, and will be seeing, an Should You Have hormone therapy if You've Had Preast Cancer? Almost all breast cancers are classified as to whether they're estrogen-receptor positive or negative-meaning whether or not they're stimulated to grow in the presence of estrogens. About half are and half aren't. If you're estrogen-receptor positive, most docs would advise you to stay away from all estrogen, even bioidentical pharmaceutical-grade estrogen and soy (the exception being that in late-stage estrogen-receptor-positive cancers, high doses of estrogen can induce remission)." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"The severity of the hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms should be weighed against the \ risks of hormone therapy. In any case, the lowest amount of the most bio-identical hormone should be used to treat hot flashes. Estrogen should be combined with progesterone, rather than used by itself. Other medication: Anti-depressant drugs, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) drugs in particular (including Prozac®, Zoloft®, and Lexapro®), can be helpful in reducing episodes of hot flashes." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"For these reasons many women take estrogen therapy, or hormone therapy, which combines estrogen and progesterone. hormone therapy takes the form of a pill, creams, and skin patches. Clinical studies have shown that hormone therapy can help prevent osteoporosis and ease the physical discomfort of menopause; but it could also aggravate headache." - Alexander Mauskop, The Headache Alternative (Get the book.)

"Julian Whitaker, easing andropause requires its own hormone therapy: testosterone replacement. Studies have shown that testosterone replacement can heighten sex drive, increase bone density, and improve mood and sleep patterns, among other effects. If you are considering testosterone replacement, the first step is a blood or saliva test to assess your current levels of the hormone, says Dr. Whitaker. If your levels are low or even average for your age, testosterone therapy can help alleviate andropause symptoms and improve overall health." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"These patients were treatment failures from chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or biologic response modifiers. The types of cancers in these patients were prostate, ovarian, sarcoma, renal cell, hepatocellular, chronic myelogenous leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and an unknown primary adenocarcinoma (Ripple et al, 1998). Similar stabilization results were seen in a Phase 1 clinical trial of mixed solid tumors (Vigushin et al, 1998). Antianxiety A significant (p<0." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"The reasoning behind this last addition was that hormone therapy is beneficial to osteoporosis and this compound has a hormone- like chemical structure. The final formulation is so effective that in 95% of patients the bone density is restored by 4%, within 6 months. Subsequently, the treatment needs to be used only 3 months each year. The 5% who failed to benefit all had cancer. 90% of the ingested algae calcium is absorbed. Osteoporex has been renamed OsteoOrganiCAL and can be obtained from Natural Option Corporation 800-516 9796 Natural Progesterone Therapy For Osteoporosis Dr." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"Treatment of vasomotor symptoms of menopause with black cohosh, multibotanicals, soy, hormone therapy, or placebo: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med; 145 (2):869, 879. 2006. Tyler VE. Rejuvex for postmenopausal symptoms. JAMA; 271(15): 1210. 1994 Williamson JS, Wyandt CM. Herbal therapies: The.facts and the fiction. Drug Topics; Aug 4: 78-87. 1997 Zhu DPQ. Dong Quai. Amer J Chin Med; 15(3-4): 117-125." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"The first approach is hormone therapy. At Veterans Administration Hospitals in Milwaukee and Chicago, twenty-seven elderly volunteers have tried weekly injections of genetically engineered growth hormone. Preliminary results indicate an increase of physical strength and energy. The second approach uses calorie restriction. In many scientific laboratories, the life span of animals has been extended, sometimes nearly doubled, by reducing their daily intake of food drastically." - Hari Sharma, Freedom from Disease: How to Control Free Radicals, a Major Cause of Aging and Disease (Get the book.)

"See growth hormone therapy in Part Three.) Q Recurrent urinary tract infections indicate the possibility of a serious underlying problem. See your health care provider. Q High doses of the painkiller ibuprofen (Advil, Nuprin, and others) can lead to kidney dysfunction. Q A home dialysis system is available for those requiring dialysis treatments. Q See also bladder infection and kidney stones in Part Two." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology also recommended that all postmenopausal women, barring a medical contraindication like breast cancer, should take HRT for life. Bolstered by the recommendations of these professional organizations, Premarin use increased another 40 percent over the next three years. In 1995 Premarin once again became the most frequently prescribed brand-name drug in the United States." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.)

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