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...

Killer Sunlight? NOPE!

I think we've been completely misled when it comes to the SUN. It seems a bit much to swallow to believe that the source of all life on earth could actually be the cause of skin cancer.I'm not talking about overdosing or abuse of the sun. Sure, too much of anything can be harmful - heck, even too much water can kill you. If you let the sun severely burn your skin you should expect to pay the consequences. A serious burn is way more than just uncomfortable and studies have shown that skin damaged by too much sunlight is more likely to develop cancer in the future.A recent study has shown that exposure to sunlight can actually be associated with increased survival from melanoma. More...