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QUESTION 1:
How can I loose weight even though I have polycystic
ovaries? I
would like to cure this condition as well as have a
baby.
Answer There
is an underlying metabolic disorder called insulin
resistance, which may be causing your polycystic
condition and the hormonal imbalances, which go with it.
In order to discover whether you have insulin
resistance you would have to have a blood test, which
measures glucose and insulin before and after a sugar
drink as well as your cholesterol and triglyceride
levels. Often
this condition is associated with excessive weight.
If your insulin levels are high before and after
the sugar drink then you can go on a special diet, which
is low in carbohydrates and fats as well as take
nutrient supplements which improve your insulin function
including chromium and lipoic acid.
This might help resolve condition.
QUESTION 2: I have read about the
benefits of symbiotropin (human growth hormone) in
"the Most Urgent Health Discoveries of the
Year" from the Health Sciences Institute. The
booklet's directory states the product is sourced in the
US from www.cnm-inc.com.
Is this product also available in Australia and if so
where can it be purchased? Any further information
regarding this product will be appreciated.
Answer: This
product is not available in Australia and would have to
be purchased via the web.
It is not actually growth hormone but what is
considered a growth hormone promoter, which means that
it contains substances, which encourage your body to
produce more growth hormone.
I would encourage you to critically evaluate the
claims that are being made for this product. There is evidence that certain amino acids such as arginine
and glutamine stimulate growth hormone production but
I’m not aware the symbiotropin contains these
substances.
QUESTION 3: I’m presently in Royal
Brisbane hospital with HOCM heart condition. Collapsed
at supermarket on Monday. Muscle thickening in
heart created loss of blood flow on exertion.
First time collapsed. Works in Parkes NSW as
mining engineer. Stressful work, away from home
and family 90% of year. Brother also has this
condition. His nature tends to be angry about
everything. Doesn't drink or smoke. Could you
help?
Answer:
There are certain nutrients that you can take
which may improve heart muscle function and these would
include coenzyme Q10, acetyl-L-carnitine, vitamins A, B,
C and E, fish oil and alpha-lipoic acid. Hormones such as testosterone and growth hormone can also be
helpful and you should have these measured before
embarking on any supplementary hormone problem.
QUESTION
4: What is the difference between the
birth of a baby in 7-month age & birth in 8-month
age? Which
of them has more probability of living?
Answer:
Obviously it would be better if the baby was born
at a later stage of the pregnancy but I would say
that in this modern day and age and with the
available technology there should not be major problems
at either stage.
QUESTION 5: My
grandmother has breast cancer, is there any alternative
to radiotherapy?
Answer: If
you scroll down the what’s new updates you will find
lots of suggestions for managing breast cancer.
These complementary means of management are not
intended to replace conventional therapy.
Amongst other supplements your grandmother can
look at taking fish oil, quercetin, coenzyme Q 10,
maitake mushroom extract, noni juice, the hormone
melatonin and conjugated linoleic acid.
Ideally she should consult with a physician who
is well versed in the application of these types of
remedies.
QUESTION 6:
I am a student of medical biological sciences and will
graduate this year.
I am studying anti-aging strategies for my final
thesis. What
do you offer to me about a specific site on antiaging
researches? I
want to study about a mechanism especially related to
gene therapies.
Answer: I suggest that you go
to the A4M website at www.worldhealth.net
where you will find the research that you are looking
for. Journals
such as ‘Science’ and ‘Nature’ are also useful.
QUESTION
7: I am worried that I’m not seeing
any growth of moustache. It is essential for a man so my
friends are laughing at me. Can you please help me?
Answer: While
you may be a late bloomer you should really check this
out with your doctor.
It could also result from your racial/genetic
inheritance.
QUESTION 8:
Thank you for answering my question on the 15 December
re drop in igf-l from 14 to 8 you said you would be
interested to know about the level of my hormones my
DHEA actually dropped from 7.3 to 4.8 thyroid free t3
stayed at 3.73 for the six months my doctor has
increased the thyroid dosage another 30g as I have been
diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, free
testosterone increased to 16, progesterone 3.8
increased, oestradiol stayed at 153,fsh 44.8
homocysteine decreased from 11.3 to 6.7
My TSH over
six months went from 1.33 to 1.17 to 1.75,
t4 from 15 to13. Energy level is up and down. I am
taking multi v, Q10 and vit.e; doctor has changed the
brand of HGH to serona. She said I am making anti-bodies
against the scitropin. She did not change the strength
still approx 4mg.just change to-day. What do you think?
I had uterus cancer 2 years ago had ovaries
removed Energy has been low since. Cancer specialist put me on
Premarin went of that 8 months ago and started the
anti-aging program 6 months ago. Weight is steady
at 61 kilo I am 151cm. same weight as I was 2 years ago
when I had the operation.
Answer: Clearly
you have a complicated medical history.
It may be time to review your options with regard
to your anti-aging doctor.
When undertaking an anti-aging programme it is
necessary to adopt a comprehensive strategy and simple
hormone replacement therapy of any kind is not enough.
For example you may be suffering from gluten
intolerance leading to your thyroiditis.
You may also be suffering from acid/alkali
imbalances as well as free radical excess and organ
insufficiencies. Offcourse
it is also possible that the type of hormone replacement
therapy you are on is inappropriate although it does
sound like your anti-aging doctor is giving it her best
shot. Hormones
can be extremely difficult to manipulate and often DHEA
and thyroid hormone need to be increased but remember
that hormones will only operate in your best interests
if your cellular health is optimal.
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