Sexy Hormones

This is the first book to explain when and how to use bioidentical hormones safely and effectively to eliminate hormonal health problems and get that zest back into life. Packed with simple, honest advice.

Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe, M.S., is Canada's leading women's health expert. She has a Master of Health Studies in nutrition and a degree in biochemistry. Vanderhaeghe is the author of eight books and hundreds of articles, and publishes an award-winning monthly health e-letter. She is also the host of the Internet talk show Ask Lorna. Alvin Pettle, M.D., is a pioneering Canadian gynecologist who specializes in complementary medicine for women. He graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School in 1969 and received his fellowship in obstetrics and gynecology in 1974. Dr. Pettle is regarded as a preeminent specialist in natural hormone therapy.

Prologue	p. ix
Foreword	p. xiii
Introduction: Hormone Havoc	p. xvii
Environmental Hormones, Sexless Alligators, and YOU	p. xviii
Birth Control Pills are a Dangerous Xenoestrogen	p. xxiv
Hormone and Endocrine Basics	p. 1
Hormone Messengers Control the Body	p. 2
Hormone Factories	p. 4
Endocrine Summary	p. 16
The Hormones at the Heart of Hormone Havoc	p. 17
The Making of Steroid Hormones	p. 17
Estrogens	p. 19
Progesterone	p. 23
Testosterone	p. 24
DHEA	p. 25
Cortisol	p. 25
Thyroid Hormones: The Great Equalizers	p. 28
The Ins and Outs of Hormone Testing	p. 30
Reviewing Your Menstrual History	p. 30
Reviewing Your Symptoms	p. 36
Lab Test Help for the Hormone Puzzle	p. 41
Tests for Adrenal function	p. 50
Testing Thyroid Function	p. 51
Two Non-Hormone Tests that Can Save Your Life	p. 53
Beyond Hormone Testing	p. 55
The Truth about Hormone Therapies	p. 56
The Story of Synthetic Hormones	p. 56
What are Bioidentical Hormones?	p. 61
How Hormones are Delivered	p. 62
Research on Bioidentical Hormones	p. 65
Bioidentical Hormones to Restore Balance	p. 69
Bioidentical Hormone Profiles	p. 70
Finding a Bioidentical-Friendly Doctor	p. 78
Compounding Pharmacies	p. 78
Treatments to Tame Hormone Havoc	p. 80
Hormone Havoc During Peri-menopause	p. 81
Protect the Reproductive System and Make Periods Effortless	p. 83
Uterine Fibroids and Heavy Bleeding	p. 95
Endometriosis	p. 97
Ovarian Cysts and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome	p. 100
Fibrocystic Breast Disease	p. 102
Lifestyle Recommendations for all Estrogen-dominant Conditions	p. 104
A Warning about Hysterectomies	p. 104
Support the Adrenal Glands	p. 107
Correct Low Thyroid	p. 111
Solve Insomnia	p. 118
End Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)	p. 122
Restore Hormone Balance at Menopause	p. 125
Lift Depression	p. 135
Boost a Low Libido	p. 136
Symptom-Free Withdrawal from Synthetic Hormones	p. 144
Sexy Hormone Diet Part One: Maintaining Hormone Balance	p. 147
Carbohydrates	p. 148
Dietary Fats	p. 151
Dietary Protein: A Building Block for Hormones	p. 157
Dietary Support for the Adrenals and Thyroid Function	p. 163
Sexy Hormone Diet Part Two: Boosting Sexy Hormones	p. 164
Chocolate: The Love Drug	p. 164
Testosterone-boosting Foods	p. 165
Estrogen and Foods: The Great, The Good, and The Ugly	p. 166
Get Physical: Exercise Your Sexy Hormones	p. 179
Soothing Hormone Havoc with Exercise	p. 179
Move It or Lose It	p. 181
The Healthy Exercise Program	p. 183
42-Day Program that Gets Results: Fitness Fun in 10 Minutes a Day	p. 185
The Anatomy of Great Sex	p. 199
Sex Is Good Exercise	p. 199
Exploring Your Sexual Anatomy	p. 200
Loving Yourself	p. 205
Program Yourself for Pleasure	p. 211
Is it All In Your Head?	p. 212
Tackling the Stress in Your Life	p. 220
Rekindling the Mood	p. 223
Appendix: Recommended Products and Services	p. 227
References	p. 232
Index	p. 269
About the Authors	p. 283
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