Health careespecially as we ageis somewhat different for women than for men. Women are concerned with looking and feeling young, finding safe responses to the hormonal changes in their bodiesfrom periods to PMSand eating and living in a wholesome, “correct” way.
An M.D.’s Life-Saving Health Solutions is Dr. Schaller’s best attempt to save a third generation of women from misguided, in-competent, or inadequate management of the second half of life.
After four decades of clinical experience and sixty-five years of studying issues especially important to women, Dr. Schaller addresses all major areas of concernfrom basic gynecological issues to those practices that lead to healthy longevity.
Like sitting together for an appointment, Dr. Schaller clearly explains everything from cholesterol ratios and hormonal issues to preventing heartburn, heart disease, and high blood pressure. He also suggests which supplements and medications may either be helpful or harmful to your health, as well as effective later-life hormone replacement strategies.
Speaking for thousands of healthcare providerswho do not speak out for fear of reprisalDr. Schaller also blows the whistle on the “cholesterol myth”and various other health scams, which put over $600 billion each year into the coffers of the heart disease industry, the statin makers, the food producers, the nutrition, diet and fitness entrepreneursas well as exposes the dangers of many prescription drugs.
Even those who are “perfectly healthy,” and plan to stay that way, might benefit from reviewing Dr. Schaller’s experienced advice, and ensure themselves there is “no fatal fly in their health ointment.”
Also by James A. Schaller, M.D.:
Table of Contents |
Preface
Introduction
Section One: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
The Sad History of HRT: Ignorance and Deception
Phony Chemicals vs. Authentic Hormones
Chemically-altered Plant Estrogens
Oral Contraceptives: The Full Story
The Art and Science of HRT
Managing Clinical Cases of Hormone Deficiency
Final Comments on the Simple Management of Menopausal Symptoms: Herbal HRT
Section Two: Estrogen and Progesterone
Physical and Mental Effects Influenced Significantly by Percent Body Fat
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Normal vs. Abnormal Ovarian FunctionPainful periods
Endometriosis
Abnormal bleeding patterns
Managing abdominal pain in the child-bearing yearsPremenstrual Tension Syndrome (PMS)
“PMS definitely exists”
Review of the female hormones
Review: Estrogen and progesterone in PMSSafe Strategies for Managing PMS: Diet, Exercise, Rest and Supplements
Exercise and rest for premenstrual tension
Supplements for premenstrual tensionPreserving or Restoring Bladder Control
Causes of bladder malfunctions
Breast Cancer Screening
Section Three: Prescription Drugs
The Enormous Scope of the Problem
StatinsThe Cornerstone of the “Cholesterol Myth”
Depression, Low Cholesterol, Statins, and Psychotheapeutic Drugs
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
Anti-hypertensives: The “Feel Bad” Drugs
Drugs to Treat Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Bisphosphonates“The Nightmare Drugs”
Section Four: Health Tips
Advice for the Skin
Respiratory Tract Care: Simple Changes Can HelpMedications for upper respiratory problems
Bowel CareIt May Need More Attention
A True Tail of Dietary Ignorance
Why Diets Are a Waste of Time and Money, While What We Eat is Vital to Our Physical and Mental Health
Mediterranean Diets
SupplementsBeware of Exploitation
Obesity: The Problem Is Visceral Fat
Exercise for a Better Life
Section Highlights
Appendix
Nomogram for Body Mass Index
Formula for Calculating Percent Body Fat
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Excerpt |
Phony Chemicals vs. Authentic Hormones
Progesterone, in contrast to the drug company chemicals, enhances, modulates, modifies, or develops estrogen’s effects in the cells.
A brief list of some of the more important progesterone effects:
Blue Dolphin Publishing, 2015