Published May 12, 2011

Two overlooked hormones that prevent breast cancer

One of the biggest contributing factors to breast cancer is the estrogen hormone estradiol. Over 80% of breast cancers are estradiol dependent. That means that estradiol stimulates the growth of these cancers.

However, another hormone, progesterone, prevents this effect of estradiol. Unfortunately, the levels of progesterone go down in women as they approach menopause. That's why it's so important to monitor progesterone levels as women start getting closer to menopause, and supplement them as soon as the levels start to decline.

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Published May 11, 2011

Osteoporosis alert: Being overweight won’t protect you

For years, doctors have said that women who carry around a little extra weight are at a much lower risk for osteoporosis. They say that fat generates more estrogen. And they say this estrogen protects your bones. Well, a new study suggests this may not be true.

In fact, the study says extra fat may actually contribute to osteoporosis. There are several reasons why.

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Published May 6, 2011

Can probiotics lower your blood pressure?

I’ve been a strong believer in probiotics for years. These are “friendly bacteria,” which have lots of health benefits. They help restore a poor digestive system and improve your immune system. Now a breakthrough study tells us that these friends might do far more for us than simply push out the bad guys.

Researchers found that three strains of friendly bacteria caused positive changes in “hundreds of genes.” The changes resembled the effects of certain medicines in the human body. These medicines include those that positively influence the immune system and medicines that lower your blood pressure.

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