In part one of this series we looked at the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the many complications it causes. Weight gain, acne, excess hair growth on the face and body, high cholesterol and high blood sugar due to insulin resistance are among the problems associated with PCOS. One particular area of concern [...]
January 29, 2012 By Dr. G. Pepper
Infertility to Acne: Treatment and Prevention of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Part 2
January 11, 2012 By Dr. G. Pepper
Getting the Right Amount of Sleep Helps Prevent Diabetes
One aspect of lifestyle that is often overlooked is time spent sleeping. Getting adequate sleep is often sacrificed due to the demands of job and family. In the Sleep Heart Health Study over 1400 men and women were surveyed about their sleep habits and its relationship to diabetes and prediabetes. It was found that sleeping [...]
January 8, 2012 By Dr. G. Pepper
Novartis Blood Pressure Medication Runs into Trouble
Novartis Blood Pressure Medication Runs into Trouble by Gary Pepper, M.D. Editor, Metabolism.com In 2007 a new type of blood pressure lowering medication was brought to market by Novartis Pharmaceutical Company. This medication by the brand name Tekturna (aliskiran) works by blocking hormones that make up a circuit from the kidney to the blood vessels [...]
January 1, 2012 By Dr. G. Pepper
What’s Inside My Ebook, Metabolism.com?
My ebook Metabolism.com is now available; I think you will find it a great resource for many of the common problems members have asked me about over the past 15 years. Buy it now and use it for years to come. Don’t forget to check out the Weight Loss and Weight Gain Programs included for [...]
December 31, 2011 By Dr. G. Pepper
Patti Keeps on Running Despite Thyroid Cancer
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 [...]
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