Hormone Replacement Therapy vs. Natural Progesterone

If your doctor has recently prescribed hormoneinfertility, depression, heart disease, osteoporosis
replacement therapy (HRT) supplements, youand endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome, and
probably have a lot of questions. You’reovarian, breast and uterine cancers. Ms. Martin also
not alone. Throughout our many years in theincludes mail-order resources for botanical
industry, our most commonly asked question is,progesterone supplements.
“Why don’t doctors prescribe naturalWhat Your Doctor May Not Tell You About
progesterone if it’s better thanPre-Menopause, written by Dr. John Lee
synthetic?” That’s an excellent questionDr. John Lee is a reputable advocate of natural
and there’s a simple answer:progesterone benefits. This 416-page book
pharmaceutical companies are not allowed tospeaks to women between 35 and 50 years of
market and/or sell natural products for profit.age who may be experiencing symptoms of
But just because you can’t buy naturalpre-menopause. Co-authored by Jesse Hanley and
progesterone products from your pharmacist,Virginia Hopkins, the book offers a wealth of
does not mean you’re stuck with oneinformation about the dangers of
option. IH offers all-natural progesteronexenohormones—synthetic hormonal
supplements—the healthy choice your doctorsubstances—frequently found in pesticides,
may not have told you about.solvents, plastics and hormone-treated meat. This
All natural progesterone products have recentlyteam of experts suggests natural treatments to
been highlighted in the press as the number-onecommon symptoms of pre-menopause, and also
choice for menopausal ailments. Dr. John Lee, M.D.,includes case studies to help readers put the
has written the landmark book on the subjectinformation into perspective.
titled “Natural Progesterone, The multiple RolesHormone Balance; A Matter of Life and Health,
Of A Remarkable Hormone.” His thesis is thatwritten by Kristine Klitzke
progesterone is a major hormone that isThis is one of the most outstanding books about
produced regularly in a woman’s cycle inhormone replacement therapy vs. natural
more abundance than estrogen, which is aprogesterone. Author Kristine Klitzke graduated in
significant factor. He validates that progesterone is1990 from the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh
the principle hormone of women. As thewith a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She has had
newspapers have recently documented, thepractical nursing experience in cardiac, med-surgical
existing system of medical education foroperating room, and pre-op educational services.
day-to-day practice is not in sync withThe book, which we deem to be the authority on
progesterone as a health aid for women.the subject, is a comprehensive guide to natural
Recent studies indicate millions of women could behormone balance for women and health care
supported with only the replacement of a naturalprofessionals.
hormone. Unfortunately, they’re beingThe book can be purchased from IH Distribution
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Dr. Susan Hendricks conducted a study that foundshipping & handling).
long-term use of estrogen and progestinNatural Progesterone Experts
significantly increased the likelihood of cancer,The individuals listed below are industry-leading
stroke and heart attack. Estrogen and progestinsexperts on the subject of estrogen vs. natural
(synthetic versions of natural progesterone) havehormone therapy:
been used to replace hormones that are noDr. Phil Alberts, M.D.
longer produced during menopause. The lack ofDr. Lindsey Berkson
these hormones causes symptoms such as hotMs. Linda Chae
flashes, mood swings, and bouts of insomnia, toDr. Jerome Check, M.D.
name a few.Dr. Jay Ron Eker, M.D.
The study included 16,608 women, ages 50-79, atDr. Judy Ellefson, D.O.
40 hospitals nationwide. Dr. Hendricks’Ms. Virginia Hopkins
findings: the risk of stroke rose 41%, heart attackMs. Kristine B. Klitzke, R.N., B.S.N.
risk rose 29%, and cancer cases increased 26%Dr. Neils H. Lauerson, M.D.
above average.Dr. John Lee M.D.
In addition to the facts above, suggests theDr. Helene Leonetti
following books as excellent resources on naturalMs. Racquel Martin
progesterone supplements:Dr. Dean Roffelock, D.C.
The Estrogen Alternative, written by Ms. RacquelMs. Sherill Sellman
MartinMr. Wallace Simons, R.P.H.
This 274-page third edition paperback includesDr. David Zava, PH.D.
up-to-date research on how to battle fibroids,