Photograph of Woman doing Yoga Courtesy of Invictus999 Healthy Menopausal Woman Photograph Courtesy of Kathy Wynn Photograph of Rabbit in Clover Patch Courtesy of Jack Dagley Menopausal symptoms, primarily hot flashes, can be treated with vitamins, specific foods (soy), non-estrogenic herbs (which stimulate the body’s own estrogen levels) and phytoestrogenic herbs (natural non-hormonal agents that [...]
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Non-Hormonal Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms and Four Leaf Clovers
Posted in Seniors' Health, Supplements, tagged probiotics, estrogen, menopause, black cohosh, loss of libido, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, memory problems, ginko biloba, macafem, mushrooms, Japan, red clover, evening primrose oil, ligans, phytoestrogens, breast cancer, soy, endometrial cancer, estrogen dependent cancer, mood changes, weight gain, dong quai, risk of bleeding, http://www.dreamstime.com/invictus999_info, Trifolium Pratensei, coumarins, ginseng, Korean ginseng, Native American ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Keishi-bukuryo-gan, four herbs and a mushroom, H25, isoflavins, blood clots, bifidobacter, lactobacillus, Cumicifuga racemosa, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Jack Dagley, four leaf clovers on June 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Homeopathy, Supplements, Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Probiotics–Benefits to Children
Posted in Children's Health, Nutrition, Supplements, tagged American Academy of Pediatrics, fish oil, gastroenteritis, good bacteria, healthradio.com, homeopathy, iron, like treats like, melanie cole, omega 3 fatty acids, probiotics, stomach virus, ulcerative colitis, vitamin d on April 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I did a one hour radio show about homeopathy, supplements (including vitamin D and iron), Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Probiotics on Melanie Cole’s Health Radio. Last updated April 20, 2010 by Dr. Vee
Lavender and Tea Tree Oil May Cause Breast Development in Young Boys
Posted in Children's Health, Supplements, tagged androgens, breast development boys, Clifford Bloch, Derek Henley, estrogen, gynecomastia, Ken Korach, lavender oil, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), New England Journal of Medicine, tea tree oil, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Science Center on April 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Lavender and Tea Tree Oils May Mimic Estrogen Effects in Boys A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggested that the use of topical agents containing lavender oil and/or tea tree oil may cause breast tissue (called gynecomastia) to develop in young boys. This finding was reported by Clifford Bloch, M.D., a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of Colorado at [...]
St.John’s Wort–The P450 Superwoman
Posted in Supplements, tagged digoxin, HIV protease inhibitors, hypericin, Hypericum perforatum, St. John's Wort, theophylline, warfarin on March 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
St. John’s Wort is a widely used botanical that has many interactions with commonly prescribed medications. In fact the the United States Food and Drug Administration issued a health advisory about St. John’s Wort. St. John’s Wort increases the level of enzyme system in the liver called the P450 system. In medical school, the [...]
Statins and Beta Blockers Deplete CoQ10
Posted in Supplements, Uncategorized, tagged antioxidant, atorvastatin, ATP, beta blockers, blood pressure, boost immune system, CoQ10, Crestor, energy, Exercise, fight cancer, heart, heart disease, hypertension, Lipitor, liver, mitochondria, Peggy Fleming CoQ10, pomegranate juice, Pravachol, pravastatin, simvastatin, statins, ubiquinol, ubiquinone, Zocor on March 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Coenzyme Q10 is a natural substance found in abudance in cells of the body that provides energy to the body and helps the immune system. CoQ10 also acts as an antioxidant in the body. Antioxidants are substances that attack and remove free radicals, dangerous substances which cause damage to cells and can eventually [...]
Homeopathy, Supplements, Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Probiotics in Children
Posted in Children's Health, Nutrition, Supplements on January 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I discussed homeopathy, supplements (including vitamin D and iron), omega 3 fatty acids and probiotics in kids on Melanie Cole’s Healthradio show. Last Updated January 30, 2010
Vitamin D Deficiency in Children and Adolescents
Posted in Nutrition, Supplements, Uncategorized, tagged 200 iu (international units) of vitamin d is the daily recommended dose of vitamin d, 25 (oh) d, 25 hydroxy d, 25 hydroxy d level < 11 ng/ml is called vitamin d deficiency, 25-OH D3, 25-OH Vitamin D3, being overweight increases the risk of vitamin d deficiency, calcidiol, cholecalciferol, D3, fish, highest rate of 25 (oh) d deficiency is seen in overweight african american adolescents, highest rate of 25 (OH) deficiency is seen in overweight African American adolescent girls, hispanic and asian adolescents, lack of vitamin d, osteoporosis, rickets, sun exposure helps the skin make vitamin d, ultraviolet B, ultraviolet rays, UVB, vegetables and milk and cereal fortified with vitamin d are good sources of vitamin d, vitamin d, vitamin d deficiency in children and adolescents, vitamin D3 on July 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
More adolescents in the US have Vitamin D deficiency than previously thought. Overweight African American adolescent girls are at highest risk for low levels of Vitamin D
Probiotics Prevent Diarrhea Related to Antibiotics
Posted in Supplements, tagged antibiotic associated diarrhea, antibiotic side effects, antibiotics, bladder infection, certain yeast or bacteria, dangerous strains of bacteria to overgrow, friendly bacteria, gut, probiotics, sinus infection, skin infection, yogurt on April 10, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Did you know that taking probiotics will help prevent side effects related to antibiotics? Antibiotics do not treat the common cold. They do, however, kill the germs that cause sinus infections, skin infections and bladder infections. But like everything else in life, antibiotics can have a downside. They also kill the good bacteria that live [...]

