Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About TM Breast Cancer written by John R. Lee and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2002-01-07 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the bestselling What Your Doctor May Not Tell You series, an informative, detailed guide to breast cancer, including treatment and prevention. Each year, over 40,000 women in the U.S. die from breast cancer. With statistics rising, conventional methods of treatment are simply not working, and in some cases may even be harmful. Now, Drs. Lee and Zava explain the potentially life-saving facts, such as: likely sources for the increase in breast cancer, including environment, excessive estrogen, progesterone imbalance, diet, and the dangers associated with traditional hormone replacement methods. Readers will learn strategies for lowering their risk and preventing this devastating disease through a revolutionary hormone balance program.

Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Breast Cancer written by John R. Lee and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer is on the increase in the West and, despite governments spending billions on research and new treatments, your chances of survival are roughly the same today as they were 50 years ago. This controversial book exposes the failings of conventional treatments of breast cancers and offers a revolutionary programme for lowering the risk of breast cancer, significantly improving your chances of recovering from this disease, and preventing a reoccurrence. Topics include: teenagers taking the pill are 600 per cent more likely to get breast cancer; biopsies, mammograms and chemotherapy often do more damage than good; 80 per cent of breast cancers are brought on by environmental factors, such as diet and exposure to toxins and pollutants; natural progesterone helps prevent and treat breast cancer; and explains that 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day may save your life.

Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Breast Cancer written by John R. Lee (M.D.) and published by Warner Books (NY). This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling authors of "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause, " and an expert on hormones and breast cancer, present a breakthrough program for reducing the risk of the disease.

Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About TM Menopause written by John R. Lee and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2001-03-15 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguing that giving estrogen replacement therapy to women after menopause is medically the wrong thing to do, Lee suggests that natural progesterone can prevent most of the unpleasant side effects of menopause, including osteoporosis and weight gain.

Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About TM Premenopause written by John R. Lee and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2001-03-15 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A safe, effective hormone balance program for women aged 30-50 suffering from premenopause syndrome. Restore and maintain gynecological health, sex drive, and energy. I'm too young for menopause. So why do I feel like this? Even if you're a decade or more away from menopause, your hormones may already be out of balance, usually caused by an excess of estrogen and a deficiency of progesterone. Over 50 million women experience premenopause symptoms, including: Unexplained, sudden weight gain Severe PMS, fatigue, irritability, and mood swings Loss of libido Tender or lumpy breasts Fibroids and endometriosis Cold hands and feet Very heavy or light periods Or other symptoms like infertility, memory loss, and migraines. Now Dr. John Lee-author of the groundbreaking What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause-teams up with women's health expert Jesse Hanley, M.D., to bring you a revolutionary nonprescription "Balance Program" with simple, safe, and natural solutions for premenopause. Learn how natural progesterone and changes to your diet and environment can balance your hormones, eliminate premenopausal symptoms, and make you feel better-all without surgery, antidepressants, or prescription hormones.

Download or read book Dr John Lee s Hormone Balance Made Simple written by John R. Lee and published by Balance. This book was released on 2008-12-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling authors of the classic What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You books about menopause and pre-menopause comes an easy-to-use guide on balancing hormone levels safely and naturally. Dr. John Lee will help you answer key questions like: Are my symptoms caused by a hormonal imbalance? Which hormones do I need to regain hormone balance? How do I use hormones for optimal health and balance? Plus, learn how and when to use estrogen, testosterone and progesterone cream, in simple, effective language. If you want the ABCs of using natural hormones, this book is for you.

Download or read book WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT TM FIBROMYALGIA written by R. Paul St. Amand and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over a decade ago, Dr. R. Paul St. Amand, an experienced endocrinologist and UCLA assistant clinical professor, published his protocol for reversing fibromyalgia based on nearly half a century of research. This book offers Dr. St. Amand's latest research on guaifenesin, an inexpensive, safe, an incresingly available medication that can help reverse the disease. The authors have seen symtpoms eliminated and normal quality of life restored in an astonishing 90 percent of pateints they treated with guaifenesin. Updated and revised with more patient anecdotes and a deeper understanding of symptoms, treatments, and results, readers will find: More information about the current treatment of fibromyalgia and what causes it New results from Dr. St. Amand's studies about the efficacy of guafenesin treatment Changes in disease protocol Discussion of pharmaceuticals in treatment --and much more

Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About TM Osteoporosis written by Felicia Cosman and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 10 million Americans currently suffering from osteoporosis-and millions more at risk-awareness of the disease has been brought to the forefront.

Download or read book Dr Susan Love s Menopause and Hormone Book written by Susan M. Love, MD and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2003-01-21 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first edition of this important bestselling book, praised by Newsday as “the bible for a whole generation of menopausal women,” renowned physician and pioneering women’s health advocate Dr. Susan Love warned about the potential dangers of the long-term prescription of hormone replacement therapy. Her insightful words of caution have been backed up by the stunning results of the recent studies on hormone replacement. In this revised edition, Dr. Love offers a remarkably clear set of guidelines as to what the studies have shown about the risks regarding heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and other conditions, and what effect hormone therapy has on osteoporosis. She offers definitive expert advice about whether or not to go on hormone replacement therapy and, if so, for how long, as well as how to taper off hormones; and she introduces the alternative methods for treating the symptoms of menopause. Dr. Love stresses that menopause is not a disease that needs to be cured—it is a natural life stage, and every woman ought to choose her own mix of options for coping with symptoms. A questionnaire about your own health history and life preferences helps you develop a program that will best fit your unique needs. With clarity and compassion, she walks you through every option for both the short and the long term, including: • lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, and stress management) • alternative therapies (including herbs and homeopathic remedies) • available medications other than hormones

Download or read book The Whole Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors written by Edward Bauman and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re a breast cancer survivor, chances are you have renewed your commitment to maintaining your good health and taking care of your body. As one of the best preventative measures known to doctors and nutritionists today, a robust, cancer-fighting diet is vital to your personal plan for breast cancer prevention. The Whole-Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors is an essential guide for every woman seeking to understand the effect of nutritional deficiencies and environmental factors on her overall health and wellness. Based on Edward Bauman’s groundbreaking Eating for Health model, this highly comprehensive, practical approach can help you reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence; rebuild your immune system; and enjoy a stronger, healthier body. Reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence by: •Incorporating cancer-fighting foods into your diet •Indulging in safe, nontoxic cosmetics and body care products •Understanding the role of essential nutrients in maintaining your health •Managing your weight and balancing your blood sugar •Nourishing your immune, detoxification, and digestive systems

Download or read book What You Must Know About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy written by Amy Lee Hawkins and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many women are confused about the treatments available for menopause. While they may be experiencing severe symptoms, the news about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) use is not encouraging. HRT may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, breast cancer, and blood clots in the lungs and legs. On the other hand, there is lesser known treatment-Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)-that can help effectively diminish menopausal symptoms without the dangers of synthetic drugs. In her new book, Dr. Amy Lee Hawkins provides women with a complete guide to understanding and using BHRT to diminish or eliminate the symptoms of menopause. What You Must Know About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy is written in easy-to-understand language. It covers the basics of hormones, discusses the controversy surrounding hormone replacement, details hormone treatment principles, and provides a guide to maintaining a healthy weight and metabolism. Each discussion is supported by up-to-date scientific articles published in respected research journals and medical texts. In addition, the book's appendix includes numerous questionnaires that can help you understand your personal situation. If you are struggling with the symptoms of menopause, you want to choose the safest and most effective route to feeling better. What You Must Know About Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy provides the information you need to make the best possible decisions about your health.

Download or read book Breasts The Owner s Manual written by Kristi Funk and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A national bestseller! Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk offers a comprehensive and encouraging approach to breast care and breast cancer. Empower yourself with facts and strategies to understand your breasts, reduce your cancer risk, and open your eyes to interventions and treatments. Most women don’t want to hear about breast cancer unless they have it and need to make some decisions, but these days news about breast cancer—the number one killer of women ages twenty to fifty-nine—is everywhere. Chances are you know someone who has had it. But did you know that choices you make every day bring you closer to breast cancer—or move you farther away? That there are ways to reduce your risk factors? And that many of the things you’ve heard regarding the causes of breast cancer are flat-out false? Based on Dr. Kristi Funk’s experience as a board-certified breast cancer surgeon, she knows for a fact that women have the power to reduce breast cancer risk in dramatic ways. Many women believe that family history and genetics determine who gets breast cancer, but that’s not true for most people. In fact, 87 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a single first-degree relative with breast cancer. This book will help you: Learn the breast-health basics that every woman should know Reduce your cancer risk and recurrence risk based on food choices and healthy lifestyle changes backed by rigorous scientific research Understand the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for breast cancer Outline your medical choices if you're at elevated risk for or are already navigating life with breast cancer There have been few solid guidelines on how to improve your breast health, lower your risk of getting cancer, and make informed medical choices after treatment—until now. With her book available in 10 languages and in more than 30 countries, Dr. Funk is passionate about her mission of educating as many women as possible about what they can do to stop breast cancer before it starts. Praise for Breasts: The Owner’s Manual: “Dr. Funk writes Breasts: The Owner’s Manual just like she talks: with conviction, passion, and a laser focus on you.”—Dr. Mehmet Oz, Host of The Dr. Oz Show “Breasts: The Owner’s Manual will become an indispensable and valued guide for women looking to optimize health and minimize breast illness.”—Debu Tripathy, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center “Breasts: The Owner’s Manual not only provides a clear path to breast health, but a road that leads straight to your healthiest self. As someone who has faced breast cancer, I suggest you follow it.”—Robin Roberts, Co-anchor, Good Morning America

Download or read book The 10 Best Questions for Surviving Breast Cancer written by Dede Bonner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A good mind knows the right answers...but a great mind knows the right questions. And never are the Best Questions more important than after a diagnosis of breast cancer. Drawing on cutting-edge research and original interviews -- including with former surgeon general C. Everett Koop, bestselling author Dr. Susan Love, well-known breast cancer survivors like Betty Rollin, and experts at the top cancer-care centers in the world -- The 10 Best Questions™ for Surviving Breast Cancer is a guide you'll take with you into your doctor's office and keep close to you through every step of your treatment and recovery. In addition to the medical questions, you'll also learn what you need to ask your friends, colleagues, and loved ones so that the rest of your life doesn't take a backseat to your diagnosis: "How many days I can afford to be out?" (p. 211) "What questions are my children likely to ask?" (p. 261) "When will I be comfortable being intimate again with my partner?" (p. 234) With a wealth of resources and up-to-the-minute information, The 10 Best Questions™ for Surviving Breast Cancer shows you how to move past a scary diagnosis and use the power of questions to become your own best advocate for your emotional, mental, physical, and financial health.

Download or read book WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT TM FIBROIDS written by Scott C. Goodwin and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibroid tumors are the leading reason why more than 500,000 American women have hysterectomies each year.

Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About TM Prostate Cancer written by Glenn J. Bubley and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year 350,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. With more and more treatments available to tackle the disease, choosing the one that's right for you can be a daunting task. Now Dr. Glenn J. Bubley, an expert oncologist with twenty-five years of experience in conventional and experimental prostate cancer therapies, offers the latest information on the disease and the full range of therapeutic options available. He explains the pioneering techniques and medications being tested in today's clinical trials-including herbs and nutritional supplements-so that you can weigh all the choices and make informed decisions about your health. Discover: What the prostate is, how it works, and what can go wrong Natural herbal and nutritional supplements that may improve prostate health New diagnostic tests-and the limitations of standard PSA screening The pros and cons of traditional surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy and how to assess promising new treatments Experimental drugs and vaccines that may slow-or even stop-the spread of prostate cancer How to choose the right doctor-and the best treatment plan-for you.

Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About TM Colorectal Cancer written by Mark Bennett Pochapin and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2004-03-18 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the bestselling What Your Doctor May Not Tell You series, an informative, detailed guide to colorectal cancer, including treatment and prevention. Over 50,000 men and women die from colorectal cancer each year - a particularly alarming statistic since it is also one of the most preventable and treatable cancers. In fact, it is estimated that over one-third of colorectal cancer deaths could have been avoided. Now, there's hope. This book contains important information on beating colorectal cancer, including the six biggest lifestyle threats, the three nutritional supplements anyone at risk should take, the optimal timeframe for screenings, the pros and cons of new detection tests, and how to effectively treat cancerous and pre-cancerous polyps with both traditional and alternative methods.

Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About TM HPV and Abnormal Pap Smears written by Joel Palefsky and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2007-07-31 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Papilloma Virus - HPV - is a sexually transmitted disease that is known as 'the silent killer' because its symptoms are so ambiguous most people don't know they have it. This book will raise awareness of this disease, as well as other abnormal smear tests, and provide much needed information and support.