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TSund · 01-09-2008, 07:02 PM

On the other hand, there is also a lack of appropriate studies for the POSITIVE benefits of natural hormones, esp. progesterone. Sorry to be a cynic, but there is heavy corporation influence on the FDA. Studies on natural hormones got left in the dust when $$$$ started flashing for synthetic drugs. (always more profitable because you cannot patent natural formulas) My take is estrogen in any form should be limited save on a case basis. However, there seems to be evidence that points to natural progesterone having many positive effects including in some cases fighting the estrogen imbalance that can lead to cancers. Synthetic progesterones were deemed dangerous to pregnant women and fetus. However, the body literally swims in natural progesterone during pregnancies (and interesting to note that women who have had children have a lower instance of bc)

Any takes on John Lee's books?

01-09-2008, 07:02 PM	#2
TSund Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DFW area (TX) Posts: 431	On the other hand, there is also a lack of appropriate studies for the POSITIVE benefits of natural hormones, esp. progesterone. Sorry to be a cynic, but there is heavy corporation influence on the FDA. Studies on natural hormones got left in the dust when $$$$ started flashing for synthetic drugs. (always more profitable because you cannot patent natural formulas) My take is estrogen in any form should be limited save on a case basis. However, there seems to be evidence that points to natural progesterone having many positive effects including in some cases fighting the estrogen imbalance that can lead to cancers. Synthetic progesterones were deemed dangerous to pregnant women and fetus. However, the body literally swims in natural progesterone during pregnancies (and interesting to note that women who have had children have a lower instance of bc) Any takes on John Lee's books? __________________ Terri, spouse of Ruth, Dallas/Ft. Worth area Ruth dx 05/01/07 (age 50) Filipino multifocal, several tumors .5 -2.5 cm, large area Breast MRI showed 2 enlarged nodes, not palpable 100%ER+, 95%PR+, HER2+++ 6x pre-surgery TCH chemo finished 9/15/7 Dramatic tumor shrinkage 1 year Herceptin till 6/08 MRM 10/11/07, SNB: 0/4 nodes + Path: tumors reduced to only a few "scattered cells" now 50% ER+, PR- ??? Rads finished 1/16/08 Added Tamoxifen, Finished Herceptin 05/08 NOW is the time to appreciate life to the fullest.