http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summarySat, 02 Dec 2006 16:37:34 +0000http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/The Hormone DivaBlogger115http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/116671731170808445Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:04:00 +00002006-12-21T08:11:56.302-08:00October 23, 2006 — Twelve-month daily alkali therapy with potassium citrate supplements resulted in a nearly 2% increase in lumbar spine and hip bone mineral density (BMD) in a small randomized controlled trial of postmenopausal women with osteopenia. These results, published in the October issue of the Journal of American Society of Nephrology, suggest that citrate partially reverses the high http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2006/12/potassium-carbonate-better-than-bone.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/106194872487811882Wed, 27 Aug 2003 01:45:00 +00002006-05-20T17:03:22.336-07:00Welcome to my new blog. ~Prozac On The Couch: How to Control Women as "Free Radicals"- So, let me get started on my rant which I promised you at the beginning of this newsletter. In an interesting but not well written book called "Prozac on the Couch: Prescribing Gender in the Era of Wonder Drugs" by Jonathan Metzl, one gets a peak into the gender relations of psychiatry and the impact of http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2003/08/welcome-to-my-new-blog.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/106202399131113591Wed, 27 Aug 2003 22:39:00 +00002006-05-20T17:02:18.993-07:00Okay, it's a bit of a stretch, but new research has shown that consuming DARK chocolate contains the same if not more of the compounds found in red wine -polyphenols-which can lower your blood pressure. Hmmm...those little Dove dark chocolate pieces are so good, especially when they get warmed up a bit in this weather. Granted, chocolate won't give you a buzz like wine, but when you include dark http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2003/08/chocolate-better-than-wine.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/106202449928806730Wed, 27 Aug 2003 22:48:00 +00002006-05-20T16:59:05.733-07:00Well, for ONCE they are starting to get the picture! Studies are showing up using 17 beta estradiol INSTEAD of conjugated estrogens and look at this! Women who used .025mg 17 beta estradiol daily only took progesterone orally every 6 months for 14 days, had an increase in bone mineral density at the hip, spine, wrist and total body. There were no reports of breast cancer ( they followed them for http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2003/08/low-dose-estradiol-does-it-again.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/112699233745227117Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:25:00 +00002006-05-20T16:57:28.246-07:00A new study on the emotional affects of progestins has demonstrated some serious concerns, according to researcher Dr. Karen Pazol. Using macaques, they proved that progestins increased anxiety, aggression and inhibited sexual responsiveness in females even when given with estrogen. "Medroxyprogesterone acetate (this is the chemical progestin marketed as Provera) binds to glucocorticoid receptorshttp://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2005/09/progestins-produce-negative-emotional.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/112699252869569141Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:28:00 +00002006-05-20T16:55:15.220-07:00This study puts another nail in the soy supplement coffin as an effective way to lower the risk of breast cancer. Highly purified soy foods and supplements marketed in the US may stimulate the growth of pre-existing estrogen-dependent breast tumors according to Professor William Helferich. " In Asia, soy foods are made from minimally processed soybeans or defatted, toasted soy flour, which is http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2005/09/soy-supplements-increase-breast-cancer.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/112699261163808229Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:29:00 +00002006-05-20T16:53:49.906-07:00The answer is NEVER, but you wouldn't believe that if you read the article in the Southwest Airlines flight magazine this month. It featured a male physician who claims he is a "feminist" because he only treats women with bio-identical hormones. As you read through this slick article, you discover he accepts cash only, no insurance payments, and claims an 85% success rate...at what I'm not sure, http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2005/09/when-are-bio-identical-hormones-worth.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/112699265022124583Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:30:00 +00002006-05-20T16:52:07.176-07:00It's not bad enough women are much more efficient at sucking out carbs and storing them as fat than men, but now a new study has found we have a completely different "warning" mechanism before a heart attack occurs. Dr. Jean McSweeny used her Acute and Prodromal Myocardial Infarction Symptom Survey, and discovered the most frequently reported prodromal symptom of a heart attack in women was http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2005/09/women-yawn-their-way-into-heart.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/112699270149777971Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:31:00 +00002006-05-20T16:50:30.253-07:00Clinical Research News FDA to Require Diabetes Warning On Antipsychotics Jim Rosack Choosing to sidestep the issue of differences in weight gain among the different medications, the new warnings appear to put the entire class on equal footing for risk of diabetes. In a series of letters delivered in mid-September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) disclosed to makers of atypical http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2005/09/fda-warns-diabetes-and-antipsychotic.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/112699276109120429Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:32:00 +00002006-05-20T16:46:42.416-07:00I was asked, for a news article, if I had any information about WHY Premarin would cause an increased risk for breast cancer, heart disease etc and found this interesting scientific article by chance. I thought I would post it here, as it sure explains a LOT. As you can see, this was a 1997 publication. Carcinogenesis. 1997 May;18(5):1093-101. Bioreductive activation of catechol http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2005/09/premarin-unplugged.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/114790526922205499Wed, 17 May 2006 22:30:00 +00002006-05-20T16:44:17.490-07:00Welcome to the new face of the Menopause Diet site. You'll find a ton of articles and lots of recipes going up every week, so be sure and check out Boomer Babe Articles and Boomer Babe Recipes and take some of my new health Boomer Babe Quizzes. You'll have lots of fun! Categories: menopause, diet, boomer, babes, recipes, boomers, babe, articles, http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2006/05/new-face-on-menopause-diet.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/114029346553583003Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:03:00 +00002006-05-17T15:29:23.740-07:00Star Lawrence, a well known writer for numerous magazines and websites has started her own health blog and it's SASSY! Check it out at www.healthsassblogspot.comhttp://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2006/02/healthsass-blog.htmThe Hormone Divahttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/5732248/posts/summary/112699279524842396Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:32:00 +00002005-09-17T14:33:15.250-07:00No, I'm not talking about that guy who was photographed wearing a speedo with his Buddha Belly hanging over the edge. I'm talking about a Diva whose kitchen was invested with fruit flies! It all began with a trip to the Santa Monica's Farmers Market. The organic peaches were fuzzy, firm and fragrant;the melons juicy and sweet and the berries so ripe I had to consume mass quantities in the car to http://www.menopausediet.com/blog/2005/09/terminator.htmThe Hormone Diva