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Progesterone Cream (Natural/Bioi- dentical Compounded or OTC): John Lee, MD, pioneered the use of this remedy and used it in his clinical practice for almost 10 years. He maintained that estrogen is a potent and potentially dangerous hormone when not balanced by adequate proges- terone. Not to be confused with synthetic progestins or Mexican wild yam/diosgenin/ dioscorea (which the body cannot use to make progesterone), natural progesterone cream is created in a lab to match the identical molecular confi guration of the body’s progesterone. Progesterone supple- mentation is intended to restore normal physiologic levels of bioavailable proges- terone, ideally based on a saliva, urine, or blood test, which should be conducted on a regular basis. While a holistic practitio- ner can prescribe a custom-formulated, pharmacy-compounded cream, certain OTC products containing a total of 900- 1,000mg of progesterone in two ounces, or approximately 20 mg in ¼ teaspoon, have also proven safe and effective.


Soy Isofl avones: Information about the


safety of phytoestrogenic soy can be con- fusing. Soy contains isofl avones (e.g., ge- nistein, daidzein), antioxidant polyphenols that are viewed as phytoestrogens because of their molecular similarity to estradiol (E2), one type of estrogen linked to cancer. Estrogen infl uences cells through estrogen receptors. Beginning in the late 1990s, scientists discovered the cancer-inhibiting effect of certain estrogen receptors (ER- beta), the primary infl uence of isofl avones on these receptors, and a favorable soy isofl avone –cancer connection. Even the American Cancer Society has recognized


that soy isofl avones have anti-estrogenic, antioxidant, and anti-infl ammatory proper- ties, and some studies show that isofl avones are breast and endometrial cancer protec- tive.


In women who do not include soy in their diets, 45-90mg/day of non-GMO soy isofl avone supplements, when taken with a probiotic to ensure their conversion to equol (a non-steroidal phytoestrogen com- pound) can safely, effectively reduce hot fl ashes. Soy consumption can also improve vaginal atrophy, bone density, cholesterol, and blood pressure.


Vitamin E: Limited, older studies have


proven this versatile antioxidant effec- tive in relieving hot fl ashes and atrophic vaginitis, though its mechanism is not fully understood. While one study showed that 400 IU/day relieved vaginal problems in 50% of the postmenopausal subjects, up to 3,000 IU/day is generally safe and may be necessary to produce results. Vitamin E suppositories, oil, or creams/ointments can also provide vaginal relief.


The statements in this article have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administra- tion and are not intended to take the place of a physician’s advice.


Submitted by J. Erika Dworkin, Certifi ed Lifestyle Educator, and Nutrition Consul- tant and owner of the Manchester Parkade Health Shoppe (860.646.8178), 378 Middle Turnpike West, Manchester, CT, www. cthealthshop.com), trusted since 1956. Erika is available to speak to groups. All state- ments in this article are research-based and references are available upon request. See ad on page 7.


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