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Hormone Replacement Therapy

The amazing fact is that this association of increased risks of clots with oral hormones is not a new finding.  It was first reported in the literature in the 1970’s!  Transdermal pharmaceutical estradiol was introduced in 1986 because it was a safer form of therapy.  When estradiol is taken orally, it goes to the liver and causes unhealthy production of clotting factors which can cause strokes, heart disease and phlebitis. Read

Hysterectomy

An expert panel evaluated this issue as part of the Women’s Health and Hysterectomy Project conducted by the US Department of Health & Human Services.  The panel reported that 70% of the hysterectomies were done inappropriately according to standards set by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  If you use this 70% estimate, that means that 420,000 women every years might be able to avoid a hysterectomy! Read the Article and Download the Studies

Andropause

Lower testosterone levels may begin as early as the 40’s and 50’s. This been referred to as male menopause or Andropause. If a man has a permanent decline in testosterone production, it should be treated. However, in contradistinction to women, male menopause can be a reversible phenomenon. Read Article

Endocrinology

Endocrinology is a branch of medicine, which deals with disorders of the endocrine system and its secretions called hormones. The glands of the endocrine system include the thyroid, pancreas, ovaries, testes, adrenals, and pituitary. The hormones include thyroid hormone, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, DHEA, insulin, growth hormone and others. Read Article

Foods R Us

Fats are essential to building healthy brain cells. If the only available fat is junk fat, then that is what gets incorporated into your brain cells!  It's no wonder we are having an epidemic of learning disorders, obesity and health problems in our children. Read Article

Hypothyroidism

Sorting out the facts...Are you overweight?  Are you saying to yourself, "I feel cold all the time" when everyone else is comfortable?  Are you sleeping more and more and still waking up tired?  Do you feel sluggish and achy even when you have not done anything strenuous? Read Article

Growth Hormone

The general public should know that growth hormone deficiency is a medical problem - an endocrine disorder, not a cosmetic condition. It is essential that the patient be properly diagnosed. Read Article

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual function is a product of multiple complex interactions among endocrine, metabolic, psychological and nutritional factors. Deficiency or excess of hormone levels can markedly interfere with sexual function and fertility. Read Article

Chronic Insomnia

It’s important to emphasize that insomnia can result from endocrine problems in both men and women. Disorders of thyroid hormone, testosterone, cortisol, and growth hormone can all cause sleep disorders. Read Article

 

 

 

 


  

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1-31-2012
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1-29-2012
New article on How to Avoid a Hysterectomy citing peer-reviewed research articles - Download references articles now!

1-26-2012
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1-25-2012
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1-23-2012
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1-19-2012
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1-18-2012
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1-17-2012
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1-16-2012
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1-11-2012
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1-9-2012
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12-22-2011
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12-9-2011
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09-15-2011
Dr. Marina Johnson is one of 12 invited speakers at the Cleveland HeartLab Annual Symposium on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Dr. Johnson  is an invited speaker at the Cleveland HeartLab Annual Symposium; "Prevention Strategies and Therapeutic Interventions" - More

09-04-2011
Menopause Expert and Author, Marina Johnson, M.D. appears on International Television Talk Show on the Daystar Broadcasting Network

08-24-2011
Endocrinologist & Author, Marina Johnson, M.D. interiew on DayBreakUSA Radio Network has grown to service over 1100 radio stations from coast to coast

04-18-2011
Menopause Expert and Author, Dr. Marina Johnson appears on National Television on the Lifetime Television Network

8-25-2010
Dr. Marina Johnson chosen for Expert Panel on the Emmy-Award winning TV series,"The Doctors"

Dr Johnson was selected as one of the five expert physician panel members who reviewed the book for medical accuracy. She edited the chapter on hormones and wrote a section on bioidentical hormones and testosterone deficiency. Read Release

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