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Quick update on posting schedule:

Been out of country for >1 week, in the jungles of Costa Rica with my family. All requested “no computer” before going, and, honestly, glad I didn't take it for many reasons.

  1. We were in the woods
  2. No phone connections
  3. Exceeding dust on all the roads [none paved where we traveled]
  4. The Mac wouldn't have liked where we went

Now happy to be back, behind with the patient care issues, and will start sending more info out this weekend. So much is going on. Topics:

  1. Endocrine dysfunction: Estrogen dominance – very big deal
  2. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome [PCOS]: Have seen at least 20 young teenagers with it, and have missed it for years – major problem related to iodine, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone just for starters… and yes, depression and ADD.
  3. Much to report about iodine and iodide, depression and psych issues
  4. Updates coming on the interesting woman with multiple medical issues from NC: Mold progress.
  5. CorePsychPodcast will be seriously cranking up: will be doing frequent audio reports and interesting interviews, will use a portable digital recorder and keep you all up to date from this catbird seat.

See you this weekend,
Thanks for your patience-
Chuck

5 Comments

  1. Dr. Charles Parker says:
    May 29, 2007 at 8:33 PM

    Marilyn-
    Have reviewed the PCOS site you have been recommending. Does Nancy use saliva testing for establishing objectives with hormone balance?

    If so, which lab does she use. At CorePsych we use
    http://www.labrix.com
    and they have considerable interesting info about testing for hormones and PCOS over there.

    Thanks
    Chuck

  2. Marilyn says:
    May 29, 2007 at 12:59 AM

    Hi everyone, if you’re taking Avandia to reduce insulin resistance, treat diabetes or restore a normal cycle, you may have a problem. Not only did the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that it increases your risk of heart problems, but an earlier study also showed that women who took Avandia were more likely to have bone fractures.

    Unfortunately, metformin, another insulin-sensitizing drug, has its own set of side effects. What to do?

    Dr. Nancy Dunne says improving the composition of your diet, getting more exercise and controlling chronic stress can go a long ways toward solving your insulin resistance problems. You can read her article for more details about Avandia and PCOS.

  3. Marilyn says:
    May 22, 2007 at 5:16 AM

    Hi everyone, I notice there was a medical study of 18 women with abnormally low progesterone levels who were given vitex (chasteberry) daily. After 3 months of treatment, 13 showed increases in progesterone and 2 became pregnant. I got this information from:

    http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/vitex.

  4. Dr Charles Parker says:
    May 9, 2007 at 8:07 AM

    Marilyn-
    Thanks for the note on PCOS [polycystic ovarian syndrome], took a quick glance at Dr Nancy Dunne’s site:

    http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com/

    and found it packed with much information on this frequently overlooked condition. We find it so relevant with adolescent women who are depressed, angry, “acting out,” and have attentional difficulties.

    Again thanks for the ref – will be posting on some of my own office experience with PCOS soon.
    Chuck

  5. Marilyn says:
    May 8, 2007 at 12:46 AM

    Dr. Nancy Dunne has reported that chasteberry (vitex) can improve fertility. She quotes a study of 3,162 women. 77.4% had menstrual cycle disturbances. After 5 months of taking chasteberry, 33% of the women rated the treatment as completely effective and another 55% experienced. Their doctors reported very good results in 68% of cases. For more info, see her web page: Vitex.