Thyroid cancer is one of the most common cancers of young adults. Many of these cancers have no symptoms until a routine exam reveals a lump in the neck. This was the case with Patti who shares her upbeat experience with us. The good news about this type of cancer is that despite spread to [...]
December 23, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Margie Reports Her Success with Armour Thyroid
Hello, Everyone I was diagnosed Hypothyroid 10 years ago, I have two sisters and several aunts with the same problem. I was prescribed synthroid and it was a Godsend for the first three years even though I was up and down, however I began to be more and more tired and just generally did not [...]
December 13, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Find Out What’s New for Treatment of Hot Flashes
With menopause comes the onset of hot flashes. These are the result of the drop in estrogen in the blood. Replacing estrogen is the most effective way of eliminating hot flashes but because of the health risks, taking estrogen replacement is an unacceptable option for many women. A recent study in the Journal of Clinical [...]
December 6, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
HCG is a Hairy Hormone
By Gary Pepper, M.D. Editor, Metabolism.com In the first article in this series, The HCG-Cancer Connection, I explained how HCG is made by some types of cancer and can serve as a marker for cancer activity. Now I want to explore another effect of HCG, the stimulation of male hormone (testosterone) production. Just to review, [...]
December 3, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Lovey Needs Encouragement to Deal with Her Condition
Lovey posts this sad message to metabolism.com. Many of the members here have been through this type of paralyzing doubt and have found a way to get the help they need. So, if you have a minute to spare, in the spirit of the season, why not offer Lovey a message that will help her [...]
November 28, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
HCG, Your Hormone Metabolism and Cancer
by Gary Pepper, M.D. Editor, Metabolism.com Last week Helen, a friend of the family, called to brag she had lost 12 pounds in 4 weeks and also to ask if she had given herself cancer in the process. What was the connection between her supposed miracle metabolism and cancer? Helen was taking HCG injections and [...]
November 9, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Bariatric Surgery Benefits Last for Years
One of the biggest problems with weight loss programs and diets is that even if they work the weight tends to come back on within a year or two. A recent study from the University of Utah of people who underwent bariatric surgery shows that not only do they lose weight quickly, after 6 years [...]
November 7, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
They Quit Smoking, Their Metabolism Slows, but Good Attitude Gets Them Through
Here are some encouraging stories from the front line against smoking. It’s a desperate struggle at times but our members share their gutsy approaches that have gotten them through the tough times. Beach Gal writes: 10 months on Nov 15! Weight has plateaued at 15lbs gained. 48 years old with perimenopause too. So here are [...]
October 30, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Will T-3 Help Dana with her weight, hair, skin and mood?
Although we often speak of the metabolic effects of thyroid hormone, we are really referring to the fact that this hormone helps to regulate the function of every system in the body. A system that is often a source of concern is known as the integument; the hair, skin and nails. The effects of disease [...]
October 6, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
New Drug Combination May Revive Post-Menopausal HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy); Part 2
Probably the major cause for concern regarding post menopausal HRT (hormone replacement therapy) highlighted by the WHI study was an increased risk for breast cancer. This finding applied to women in the WHI who were using combination estrogen and progesterone replacement. Progesterone is given to counteract the effect of estrogen to cause uterine (endometrial) cancer [...]
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