As many of you know one of my great passions is anti-aging medicine. I prefer to use the term Longevity Medicine. I am not necessarily looking for anti-aging and long life if the quality isn’t there.  In my opinion, life is about quality not quantity. 

As far as my work goes in the field of alternative medicine, one of the biggest differences that I have seen in my patients is when we get their hormones balanced. I will post many more articles on this subject as time permits – but right now we are going to focus on women and their hormones. Natural Progesterone, known as, USP Progesterone comes from diosgenin. Diosgenin is extracted from tubers of the Wild Mexican Yam.

Progesterone has such a strong effect on the mental and physical wellbeing in women.  Progesterone can have a positive effect on the following issues:

Natural progesterone is typically produced by a woman’s ovaries during the normal monthly menstrual cycle. This is, of course, if there is ovulation.  Natural progesterone balances out the estrogen. Estrogen promotes cell growth, and progesterone keeps that growth from going too far or out of control.

If you don’t have enough progesterone in your body, your estrogen cannot be balanced. Unbalanced estrogen is very dangerous and unhealthy.  Eventually this will  cause symptoms to occur. Progesterone can balance Estrogen Dominance which is known to create a strong risk for breast and reproductive cancer.

Are your hormones out of balance?

Symptoms of hormone imbalance are caused when the primary hormones, such as progesterone and estrogen are out of whack. These imbalances can start when there are changes in the cycle as well as environmental factors (medications, diet, exercise, chemicals, etc.) Please see the website for additional information on improving diet, exercise and chemical toxicity.

During normal menses, only estrogen is produced for the first 10-12 days. Ovulation then signals that the female body needs to produce progesterone, and the hormones are in homeostatic balance.

Progesterone sustains the endometrium, so it can accept the fertilized egg.  If there’s no pregnancy, then the body stops producing those hormones, and menstruation begins.  So, what happens if there is no ovulation for one month? What’s the scoop with the estrogen.  The estrogen doesn’t get balanced by progesterone! This can potentially be a viscous cycle that will undoubtedly lead to symptoms. If this viscous cycle continues… it will take its toll on the body. This is especially true if women take birth control pills and synthetic hormones.

A missed ovulation cycle will mean no production of progesterone! Unbalanced estrogen is toxic and one of the primary issues surrounding the imbalance. Imbalanced hormones can cause an array of symptoms and issues that can make you feel like you are going crazy.

Estrogen dominance can cause the following:

Hair loss, fibrocystic breasts, uterine fibroids, acceleration of the aging process, breast cancer, polycystic ovaries, mood swings, osteoporosis, uterine cancer, memory loss, endometrial cancer, bone loss, PMS, low sex drive, allergy symptoms, thyroid dysfunction, water retention, bloating and unexplained weight gain.  If you have estrogen dominance then you probably have a deficiency in progesterone.

As females age they begin to ovulate less and less. This usually results in higher levels of estrogen and lower levels of progesterone in your bloodstreams. When such imbalances occur with the hormone levels pre-menopause and menopause symptoms can wreck havoc on you and your body!

Estrogen and progesterone need each other.  Estrogen supplementation therapy must always be used in conjunction with progesterone. It is safe, however, to use progesterone alone.

Functions and effects of the two hormones together and their impact on the body can be seen below. These hormones balance each other. Typically I start with progesterone therapy on my patients, if indicated and usually the estrogen imbalance corrects itself. If not, then, if needed I will use and/or recommend bio-identical estrogen.  

Estrogen Deficiency Effects            Progesterone Effects

• Weight gain                                    • Utilizes fat for energy

• Decreases sex drive                      • Restores sex drive

• Depletes bone density                 • Stimulates bone density

• Depression, headaches                • Natural antidepressant

• Fibrocystic breasts                        • Protects fibrocystic breasts

• Increases endometrial cancer    • Prevents endometrial cancer

• Increases blood clotting               • Normalizes blood clotting

• Thyroid imbalance                         • Causes thyroid balance

• Irregular menses                            • Normalizes periods

• Hypertension                                  • Regulates blood pressure

• Risk of miscarriage                         • Prevents miscarriages

• Breast cancer risk                           • Decreases breast cancer risk

I am extremely picky about products and therapies that I recommend.  This is why you will find such a limited selection of products.  After extensive clinical use of many different brands of progesterone cream, I have come to appreciate the consistent results from ProgesterAll™ and Progesta Care.  For those of you who have done any research into Bio-identical Hormone replacement therapy, you  know that Dr. Lee is the father of this paradigm in medicine.  He was a conventional physician who has made substantial health benefits in thousands of women’s lives.

ProgesterAll™ contains the exact amounts of the ingredients that Dr. Lee recommended for women in his groundbreaking books, including:

·         What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause

·         What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Perimenopause

·         What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer

ProgesterAll™ is the only natural balancing cream that has the Lee family’s permission to have Dr. Lee’s name on it.   Indeed, the Lee family is the majority owner of the company that produces ProgesterAll™.  This ensures that the product will always adhere to the strict guidelines that Dr. Lee laid down for natural balancing creams.

One of the unique qualities of ProgesterAll™ that sets it apart from similar products is its liposome-mediated delivery system. The system ensures rapid absorption of the ingredients into the skin so they can be stored in the underlying fatty tissues for transmission to the bloodstream.  Many patients often complain about using hormone creams because they are greasy and hard to rub in.  ProgesterAll™ melts instantly into your skin and leaves no greasy residue. The same is true from Progesta Care. These creams are among some of the best quality that I have found.

ProgesterAll™ Ingredients, Net Weight  - 2 fluid ounces:

Deionized Water, Capryllic/Capric Triglyceride, Simugel (Plant based thickener), Progesterone (20 mg per 1/4 teaspoon or 960 mg per 2-ounce tube), Glycerin, Phospholids, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid.

As you can see, this product contains all natural based ingredients.  No junk! If you can’t pronounce it…don’t put it in your mouth or on your skin. If you compare this to other similar products you will see that the others’ ingredient list is shaky at best.  One specific point to take note of here is that there is an amazing liposomal delivery system (similar to the Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C) that gives you maximum absorption and health benefits. It also contains no artificial fragrance or color.

Suggested Use:

The following information is for general use and not intended to encourage self-diagnosis or self-treatment, or to replace the guidance of your healthcare professional. I highly recommend that you first have your hormone levels checked before beginning any type of hormonal replacement therapy. This can be done very easily with a saliva test. Please contact our office for assistance with this.  Just because its “natural” doesn’t mean it is without consequences.  We are here for you and ready to help.

Gently massage 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of cream (about the size of a garbanzo bean) into areas of thinner skin where you blush such as the neck, face, chest, breasts, inner arms or thighs, palms of the hands, or soles of the feet (unless your hands or feet are heavily callused).  The optimal approach is a divided dose with a larger dose at bedtime and a smaller dose in the morning, or as directed by your healthcare provider.  Rotate areas daily to avoid saturation.

A few tips about using ProgesterAll™:

Apply the cream after a warm shower or bath, not before it. When it is used on the face, let it soak in completely before applying makeup, and do not apply ProgesterAll™ on top of makeup.

Guidelines for Perimenopausal Women. If you have an average 26- to 30-day menstrual cycle, you can begin your first month of cream use between day 10 to 12 of your menstrual cycle, counting the first day of your period as day 1.  Continue until a day or two before your expected period, which for most women is between 26 and 30 days. If your period starts before your chosen last day, stop using the cream and begin counting again to day 10, 11, or 12. The closer you can get to using the cream when you ovulate or just after, the more in tune with your own cycle you will be. It may take two or three cycles to find the synchrony your body desires.

Guidelines for Menopausal Women. The majority of menopausal women can simply use 1/8 teaspoon to 1/4 teaspoon of ProgesterAll™ for 24 to 26 days in a row of the calendar month. Many women find it easiest to start using the cream on the first day of the month and stop from day 24 to 26 until the next month. Other women prefer to take their hormone break for the first five to six days of the calendar month and then use the cream until the end of the month. It is best to use the cream in divided doses, in the morning and evening before bed, with a little larger dose in the evening. However, if that does not work well for you, do not be concerned, just pick one time of the day when it’s most convenient to use it and use the whole dose.

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This is a unique chewable probiotic specifically formulated to support the oral and nasal cavities by a fantastic company called Bio-Genesis.†

• Clinically shown to support good bacteria in the mouth.†
• Supports the reduction of plaque, cavities, halitosis, and periodontal issues.†

The bacteria strains in Pro Flora Oral Health have been clinically proven to support oral and nasal health through restoration of microflora balance.

Clinical studies of patients undergoing therapy with the bacteria strains in Pro Flora Oral Health have shown reductions in:

• cavities
• gingivitis
• oral plaque levels
• increased resistance to infections from pathogens such as Streptococcus pyogenes
• improvement in bleeding gums, thrush, and canker sores.

This is the type of product that can be used long term for lasting health results. One of the biggest silent killers is diseases that arise from infections in the mouth and gums. The scientists and doctors at Bio-Genesis have created an amazing products that have shown substantial results.

The probiotics in Pro Flora Oral Health Chewable were specifically selected because of their known benefits on oral and dental health.

If you have any questions about this product call our office 972-530-4609.

It contains a  proprietary blend of BLIS K-12 (S. salivarius), L. paracasei, L. acidophilus, L. plantarum, L. reuteri, L. rhamnosus and L. salivarius.†

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Oregano is just one of those things that is handy to keep around and use frequently. There aren’t many things (I am really starting to sound like a broken record here) that I recommend taking continuously, but oregano is NOT one of those things.

There are many various studies that have been done that have shown this amazing oil is a potent purifier for the body. The two primary compounds that make up oregano are thymol and carvacrol. Both of which have proven to have positive effects on harmful bacteria and microorganisms that cause many various illnesses.

It is important to not get the conventional spice Oregano confused with the Oil of Oregano. They have a similar taste, but the Oil of Oregano is where the health benefits are gained. The spice is called Origanum Marjoram, while Oil of Oregano is derived from Origanum Vulgare.

Carvacrol from Oil of Oregano is a natural phenol that has powerful anti-microbial activity. The flavonoids provide natural antiseptic properties, and the Terpenes are natural anti-inflammatory agents. You know how much I love the natural anti-inflammatory products!! Just read the article I wrote on Wobenzym.

Wild Organic Oregano is rich in a long list of minerals including calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, copper, boron, and manganese as well as Vitamins C and A (beta carotene) and niacin.

It’s extremely safe and very effective. Both of which are things that I love in a health supplement. Oregano Oil has many wonderful redeeming health benefits. Let’s break them down…

OREGANO OIL BENEFITS

Skin Infections – effective against the harmful bacteria and organisms and improves the texture and quality of the skin
Immune System – will boost the immune system
Respiratory System – thins the mucous making it easier to breath in various respiratory illnesses (useful in problems in the sinus’, colds, flu and sore throats)
Digestive System – due to the functionality of the main ingredients, Oil of Oregano has been shown to help soothe the digestive tract and help with an upset stomach.
Inflammation – this can be due to rashes, gingivitis and/or rash or skin infections – use topically, but dilute it with some coconut or olive oil as straight Oil of Oregano is very strong and can irritate if used full strength
Detoxification – this is a great general detoxifier for the system as it just gets rid of various little bugs that like to invade our systems and cause trouble

SIDE EFFECTS of Oil of Oregano are minimal. As with pretty much any product it should not be taken long term. Long term use can inhibit the absorption of iron – so if for any reason you need to take it long term, iron supplementation may be warranted. This would be something you would need to talk to a healthcare provider about. If you are pregnant long term use of this product should be avoided.

The Oil of Oregano that we stock comes from an exceptional company and their product has no artificial chemicals or toxic byproducts, kosher and suitable for vegetarians and contains many essential minerals and vitamins.

The Oil of Oregano can be taken internally and used topically. A general dose (please read labels) is 3-5 drops in some juice – orange will help mask the taste. This can be taken for 5-7 days depending on the severity of the issue.

I, of course, prefer that you use a product that is organic and/or wild crafted. The one we recommend has been selected because of the proper concentrations of the primary ingredients as well as the fact that it is from an organic and high quality source.

DISCLAIMER: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor. Dr. Skip or www.askdrskip.com does not dispense medical advice, prescribe, or diagnose illness.

We recommend and formulate individual nutritional programs and supplements that allow the body to rebuild and enable the body to heal on its own. The views and nutritional advice expressed by AskDrSkip.com are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service.

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An amazing team of scientists, physicians, nutritionists, and pharmacists joined together to formulate an amazing product called Nanogreens. This product is extraordinary. I came across this several years ago at an Anti-Aging convention. It was serendipitous because not only is this a very high quality supplement with a tremendous amount of research and clinical use backing it…it also takes great for a green drink. Let’s not forget the most important fact – it is by far one of the best products I have found with such substantial health benefits!

I am sure that many of you that have tried green drinks in the past and will agree that most of them taste terrible. I have become accustom to the taste of green drinks over the years because I do them for their health benefits and not the taste. All of you who know me usually don’t believe me when I say that “it doesn’t taste that bad” and truthfully, this…doesn’t taste that bad. The team at BioPharma did a great job of creating a product that tastes great.

Nanogreens is a little green blessing in disguise because it actually tastes great. It has been formulated to synergistically mix well with the protein powder from the same company called NanoPro. By mixing the Nanogreens and Nanopro together it creates a powerhouse of protein and greens for a morning meal.

My morning ritual is my “Terramin Dirt Drink” (its clay actually…I have  coined it the “Dirt Drink”) around 5:30 in the morning. It should always be taken on an empty stomach. Take it in the evening before bed if it’s easier for you. Around 6:15am I take my NanoPro and NanoGreens mixed together.

This usually holds me over for about 2 hours…then I have to eat. This is a good thing because you are stimulating your metabolism and it is very helpful in weight loss and maintaining your current weight…not to mention the benefits to your digestion, liver and health and energy in general. If you are looking to lose weight please do not subscribe to the skipping meals and not eating club. This is not the answer – I assure you. For healthy, safe and effective weight loss protocols and techniques, please contact me directly. Let’s start with getting a picture of your Neurotransmitters!

Nanogreens is truly a quantum leap in the science of nutrition. Most of us do not eat a diet with the correct amounts of vitamins, mineral, proteins, etc.

Nanogreens and NanoPro allows you a simple and effective way to remedy this problem.

Please don’t misunderstand me here…I am not giving you a free ticket to eat garbage foods the remainder of the day just because you are having the Nanogreens for breakfast. You must still make better food choices and commit to a consistent exercise regime for lasting health and prevention of disease.

I have been recently lecturing to massage students on the subject of Anatomy and Physiology and teaching them about the importance of nutrition and bone health – doing things now like taking care of your bones, health, getting proper nutrition and exercise are much more effective at starving off disease than trying to treat something when you have a problem.

Nanogreens is a super greens food that supplements your diet with up to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables.

Scientists and doctors agree that dark greens, brightly colored fruits and vegetables are not only rich in vitamins and minerals, but phytonutrients. Ongoing nutritional research has demonstrated that optimizing phytonutrient intake by eating 7 to 13 servings a day may:

• naturally increase your energy
• reduce appetite, improve metabolism, assists with weight loss
• restore regular elimination and assist digestion
• reduce inflammation, relieve stiff and achy joints and muscles
• lower risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke
• inhibit hardening of the arteries
• protect your vision from age related vision loss
• maintain strong bones
• support immune function and increase resistance to infections
• reduce allergy symptoms without drowsiness
• improve mental acuity and protect mind and memory
• detoxify toxic metals and chemicals
• help slow aging of the skin and dulling of the hair

Americans need to eat at least 50% more vegetables, 150% more fruit, 250% more orange and 350% more green vegetables every day says the USDA in a recent report. That’s around 7-13 servings daily.

That is an incredible amount and even now most people do not even eat the recommended daily minimums!  What can be done about this??

We make no medical disease claims for these or any of the products; however, I do want you to have the confidence that NanoGreens, when taken as directed, will help supplement your diet with a powerhouse of minerals, nutrients and whole foods.

NanoGreens is formulated to be taken once-daily. It is an easy to mix drink that has only 50 calories. It is loaded with all the healthy vegetables and it is by far the best tasting and most effective “green drink” that I have ever found. It is easy to use and easy to take. It works great in filtered, optimized water and patient compliance has almost never been a problem.

My patients use to complain considerably about previous green drinks that I have recommended – some wouldn’t even finish them because they didn’t like them. This has never been a problem with the Nanogreens.

The Extraordinary Ingredients

Greens Blend (Barley Grass Juice Powder, Spirulina, Chlorella (Japanese soft shell)

Phyto-Nutrient Blend (Blueberry, Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Cranberry, Raspberry, Tart Cherry, Pine Bark Extract, Broccoli, Tomato, Carrot, Spinach, Kale, Brussels Sprout, Bilberry, Elderberry, Pomegranate, Blackberry) Fruit & Vegetable Blend (Apple, Carrot, Mango, Sweet Potato, Lemon, Parsley, Peach, Kale, Broccoli, Spinach, Leek*, Beet , Cranberry), Atlantic Kelp Powder, Artichoke Extract, Quinoa Sprout, Lemon Peel Powder, Cabbage (Japanese, fermented),Enzymes (plant-based-Alpha Amylase, Bromelain, Cellulase, Galactosidase, Glucoamylase, Hemicellulase, Lipase, Papain, Protease), Marigold Extract, Milk Thistle, Cinnamon Extract , Cinnamon Bark Powder, Green Tea, White Tea (decaffeinated), Aloe Vera Powder Extract, Acerola Cherry Powder

NanoGreen10 is manufactured in an Organic and FDA approved facility.

The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. NanoGreens10® is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of any disease.

REVOXIL I don’t know about you…but that picture just makes me sick.  I worked with a veterinarian for many years.  It was there that I realized parasites totally creeped me out.  We routinely checked for them in animals.  For some reason it seems to be lost in the conventional medical community.  Common sense dictates that if its a problem in animals and we have animals then just that thread of thought along would tell us to at least be aware that it could be a problem!

Chances are that you probably have them.  For the most part they are no big deal.  There are so many things within our system that we can handle without any issues.  However, many things can cause anyone of them to go out of balance.  These can include bacteria, virus, yeast and fungus.  Our systems are in a delicate balance and there are things that we do daily without realizing it that can cause them to be imbalanced – then something like the parasites can actually become problematic.

Parasites are gross little bugs that sustain off us, their “host”.  They set up shop in our bodies and become very comfortable and complacent and don’t want to leave. They can be very difficult to get rid of – so please be patient as it will take time.  One of the main symptoms of parasites is fatigue.  This is due to the fact that they place a tremendous amount of stress on the body and are actually consuming and causing the body to expend tremendous amount of energy to try and combat those pesky little critters.

If you are looking for a cleanse, a parasite cleanse in a great place to start.  Parasites can cause a whole “host” (no pun intended) of symptoms.

• Anemia
• Respiratory & Breathing Issues
• Headaches & Migraines
• Skin Issues such as Eczema
• Liver and Gallbladder Issues
• Fatigue
• Weight Gain or Weight Loss
• Yeast Infections and Candida
• The Whole Array of Digestive Issues – bloating, constipation and diarrhea

The product that I recommend for folks to use to get parasite issues under control is called Revoxil. What an amazing product! It contains all the ingredients that are so effective at returning the system to homeostasis (balance) from a parasitic perspective without the difficulty of having to swallow nasty tasting herbs. This product is a highly absorbable and extremely utilizable gel capsule that is incredibly easy to swallow.

Be sure to take it with a bit of food.  It is not uncommon for you to “taste” garlic due to the high concentrations present in the capsules.  However, rest assured that it is working.

The nutritional support in Revoxil will help your rid your body of disease and fatigue causing parasites with a proprietary blend of black walnut hull, wormwood, garlic, clove seed and catechu seed from Healthwalk.

Donna Gate’s of Body Ecology (www.bodyecology.com) has some staggering statistics on her site about parasite…I have included the main one’s below…

If you thought parasites were only in undeveloped countries, you may be surprised to find out how common they are in the U.S., for example:

• According to the Centers for Disease Control, Trichomonas, a sexually transmitted disease, is the most common parasitic infection in the U.S. accounting for 7.4 million new cases annually. ¹
• More than 60 million people in the U.S. are infected by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which causes the disease toxoplasmosis and can be symptomless, cause flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph gland or organ damage.²

1 Trichomonas Infection. Centers for Disease Control.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/trichomonas/default.htm

2 Toxoplasmosis. Centers for Disease Control.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/toxoplasmosis/factsht_toxoplasmosis.htm#what

Please be advised that the general consensus on implementing a parasite eradication program but be a commitment of 4-6 months. Then 1-2 months per year there after to maintain good health. It is not uncommon for parasites to be reintroduced to the system. Even in the U.S. parasites are everywhere. We can even get them from our pets.

The recommended dosing from the manufacturer for Revoxil is one (1) capsule three (3) times per day for thirty (30) days.  After thirty (30) days take one (1) capsule daily for ninety (90) days. Then take a hiatus from the Revoxil.  This is an aggressive anti-parasite program.   It is not recommend to begin such a protocol without assistance from a healthcare practitioner who is well versed in these holitic, non-invasive methods of wellness. Click here now to setup a consultation with Dr. Skip to guide you through this process.

Please keep in mind that once you begin a protocol of this nature it is very common for the adage “you may get worse before you get better” to hold true.  If you start to feel sick or worsening of your current symptoms, decrease the dosage to your level of tolerance and then slowly work back to the originial dose.  This is just another example of why you should have someone working with you on your path to health and wellness.

Be Well!

Dr. Skip

Our best defense for our health this day-and-age is a healthy immune system.

* Dietary supplements are required by law to list the following disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Click here and lease be sure to read the entire disclaimer page.