A REAL Pain in the Behind - NO JOKE!

I understand that this newsletter isn't for everyone. It's about hemorrhoids. Still, as many as 40% of all U.S. adults experience them to a greater or lesser degree. When they're bad, they can be very bad. For some people the common non-prescription creams and suppositories work fine. But the rest need something far more potent. Until recently there was little that would help.

Now we have a special formulation and a unique dosage form, the Rectal Rocket. It's a frivolous name but it is SERIOUS MEDICINE. Standard non-surgical treatments can take weeks to resolve with the old fashion methods. Rectal Rockets have been shown to completely eliminate the problem in as little as three applications. That's complete healing with just three simple doses. People do NOT have to suffer in silence because of the itching and burning pain of hemorrhoids. More...

The Disease Business.

I receive something in my email about "stopping the FDA" just about every day. Has the agency that's supposed to protect us gone NUTS,? Or maybe there is just a lot hysteria "out there". Those really are the only two options for all this communication. Either THEY are really trying to change things for the worse, OR the rest of us have become overly sensitive, maybe even paranoid.

For one I don't think we can be TOO sensitive about the possibility of excess government intervention into our lives. Second, is it paranoia if THEY REALLY ARE AFTER YOU? More...

Can Topical Testosterone Rub Off?

I received a call last week from a customer asking about the possibility that his topical testosterone cream could rub off on his wife and cause problems. That is an excellent question. So good that I knew immediately I had to unpack this further and publish it as soon as possible.More...

Do ALL Women Need Estrogen At Menopause?

It may seem like it, but I disagree. I am a strong supporter of the use of hormone supplements - WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED. "Common Opinion" is that all women will need extra hormones just because they reach menopause. That seems like a design defect to me and as far as I know, our design is really very good. So, I think that too many women are taking too many hormones - chemical and bioidentical. More...

More About Sunshine

The controversy about sunshine and vitamin D continues. It seems that it is "common knowledge" that sunlight is somehow related to cancer - of all types, but particularly skin cancer. I say "common knowledge' because everybody knows for sure that sun is the culprit. What if the sun is really GOOD FOR YOU? More...

How Much SOY is Good For You?"

Soy is not good for humans. It is probably VERY bad for us. That doesn't interfere with how much soy is in use in this country every day. It's in many commercial foods (mayonnaise, salad dressing, ice cream, pastries, and so on). There are even make believe foods that are made entirely of processed soy material. There are shakes and bars that use processed soy as a protein source. And, you will find a wide variety of supplements that contain soy products. Soy is really cheap and soy producers have done a fantastic job marketing their little beans. BEWARE! More...

Are they LYING or just DECEIVED?

Be careful - be VERY careful - about what you believe about drugs and surgery. Dr. Darshak Sanghavi is a pediatric cardiologist. He has written a clear paper about how drug companies use numbers and statistics to convince you and your doctor that their latest drug is THE best treatment for you. But, their claims depend on HOW they have manipulated the data to make their point.

Using a statin drug reportedly reduces a person's risk of heart problems from 7.5% to 5.3% over a five year period. That's a reduction of 2.2%. However, published materials about Pravachol (a statin) report a 31% reduction. How can they do that? The 31% represents a RELATIVE REDUCTION (from 7.5 to 5.3). Actually, out of every 50 people who take the drug for 5 years there will be one less heart event. However, that isn't as impressive as 31%
If you were selling a statin drug would you want to use 31% or 2.2%?

Progesterone for Men?

It's clear that many women benefit form using a quality progesterone supplement. But, what about men? If you check out most basic physiology texts you'll find that men have progesterone in their bodies too. I conclude that many guys may also benefit from a daily dose progesterone - less than a woman's, of course. More...

I Know How to FIX Healthcare

It's easy to sit on the sidelines and throw stones - basically to complain about the state of things, but do nothing about it. Instead of just whining I think I have some of the answers - and they don't depend on anyone but me to implement them.

I knew a man who had diabetes. He preferred to take drugs instead of changing his diet and doing a little exercise. For the most part he sat in a chair, unhealthy, until he died. He firmly believed that his doctor was doing the best possible by prescribing the medicine for diabetes. The doctor never mentioned anything but testing for sugar and taking the drugs. That poor man lost out on a lot of living while he took his drugs and waited to die.More...