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Issue 54, July 2008: The reverse T3 issue

Winter weight gain hormone: Reverse T3 (Reverse-thyroid hormone); How to combat the metabolism-slowing effects of Reverse T3; Rosemary stimulates fat burning; RECIPE. Hearty Roast Vegetables with Rosemary; Weight Loss Trick #1. Big Breakfast Diet; Weight Loss Trick #2. Ultra-Short Work-outs; Weight Loss Trick #3. Tasty Food Diet; Beat the Flu this Winter
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Issue 53, May 2008: The Detoxification Issue

Cervical cancer vaccine does not help older women; Antibiotics increase the risk for breast cancer; Phase 2 Nutrients: A nourishing approach to Detoxification; Basic principles of Detox.
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Issue 52, March 2008: The Depression Issue

The secret messages from food: How xenohormesis affects health and weight loss; The effectiveness of anti-depressants called into question: The power of placebo; Not everybody who is sad is depressed; Two types of depression; Causes of depression; Blood tests for depression; Treatment for depression.
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Issue 51, January 2008: The cholesterol and homocysteine issue

What if bad fat is good?; Cholesterol-lowering drugs prevent exercise's beneficial muscle gain; Breath or saliva test for breast cancer; The most important health news this decade: Vitamin D deficiency; One of the most important blood tests you can have: Homocysteine
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Issue 50, November 2007: The Sleep Issue

Antibiotics usually not necessary for early respiratory infection; Sleep is the magic pill you are looking for; What if you cannot sleep?; Aspirin may not prevent heart attacks in women; How women can prevent heart attacks
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Issue 49, September 2007: Natural HRT Safety Issue

Do bio-identical hormones cause cancer?; Why a rest during exercise helps with weight loss; Fructose is bad for insulin and leptin; Thyroid indicator (TSH) is higher when fasting; Selenium supplements help Hashimoto's thyroid disease
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SPECIAL Influenza Issue 48

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Issue 47, July 2007: Testosterone Deficiency Issue

Iodine to be added to Australian bread; Can Thyroid Disease (Hashimoto's) be treated with antibiotics?; Hormones in cow's milk cause acne; Testosterone deficiency shortens men's lives; Diet Diary of a Naturopath
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Issue 46, May 2007: The Periodic Fasting Issue

Bacteria found in soil eases depression; Is pollution the cause of the diabetes epidemic?; Why the plastic chemical Bisphenol-A may be more toxic at a lower dose than a higher dose; How to avoid and eliminate toxins for weight loss; The Birth Control Pill causes Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS); PAN pharmaceutical company found innocent; Intermittent Eating: a unique method for weight loss
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Issue 45, March 2007: The Birth Control Pill Issue

Vasectomy linked with a certain type of dementia; Natural contraception as effective as the Pill; Why the Birth Control Pill is BAD; Other options for contraception; Other options for hormonal treatment
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Issue 44, January 2007: Hormones and breast cancer

Sudden drop in breast cancer statistics when women stopped using HRT; Does natural progesterone cause breast cancer?; Birth control pill is a strong risk for breast cancer in young women; Stomach medicine causes bone loss; Want a new way to lose weight? Take care of your intestinal bacteria'
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Issue 43, November 2006: The Growth Hormone Issue

Malaria vaccine may save half a million children per year; Vitamin D slows down breast cancer; Pharmaceutical companies influence research findings; Black tea helps de-stress; Acne drug may cause inflammatory bowel disease; Bell's Palsy and Carpal Tunnel can be signs of pre-diabetes; Question from a reader: 'What natural supplements help Growth Hormone?'
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Issue 42, September 2006: The PCOS update Issue

Under active thyroid function increases risk for heart disease; PCOS may begin before birth; PCOS linked with exposure to bisphenol A; Finger lenght test for PCOS; Trans fat worst food for PCOS; Leptin treatment stimulates menstrual periods and fertility; Aging fathers increase risk for autism and miscarriage; Antidepressants cause weight gain.
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Issue 41, July/August 2006: The Migraine Issue

Pill's effect on sex drive may be irreversible; Migraines with auras linked with stroke and heart attack; Magnet therapy effective for migraines; Natural Treatment for migraines; Ibuprofen increases risk for stroke and heart attack; Seaweed prevents cervical cancer; Chest X-rays (and mammograms) increase the risk for breast cancer; Weight Loss Tips: Chilli improves insulin response; Good bacteria in intestine turn on metabolism genes.
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Issue 40, June 2006: The Leptin Issue

Hormone disrupting chemical used in Teflon, pizza boxes and other waterproofed items; Leptin: The Anti-hunger Hormone: Leptin suppresses appetite and improves weight loss, History of eating disorder may cause leptin resistance, Sleep improves leptin sensitivity, Leptin prevents bone loss, Leptin important for fertility, Leptin resistance may be cause of PCOS, Good leptin response means better IVF outcomes; Question from a reader: "Should I use thyroid extract?": Why is it bad for Hashimoto's? Saliva test better than blood test for monitoring hormone replacement.
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Issue 39, April/May 2006: Danger of osteoporosis drugs

Chemicals in sunscreen suppress thyroid; Osteoporosis drugs cause jaw bone death;, DHEA supplement may improve IVF outcome and natural fertility; Popular anti-depressants may cause still-births; Menopause comes later with alcohol, earlier with smoking; How much alcohol should you have?; A better way to have a timely and healthy menopause Question and answer column: "What is the best hormone for weight loss?".
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Issue 38, March 2006: Fertility Update

Women with 30 day cycle more fertile; New test for ovarian reserve;, Treatment for cervical precancerous cells may cause premature delivery or low birth weight; Work stress makes you unhealthy and fat; Too little magnesium causes insulin resistance; Major study finds that a low-fat diet does not prevent breast cancer or heart disease; Question and answer column: "How long should I use DHEA capsules?".
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Issue 37, February 2006: PCOS Update

Dioxins in fish are just the tip of the iceberg; Less sun means earlier menopause;, Home test for male fertility; PCOS Update: Magnesium deficiency cases insulin resistance, Women with PCOS have male finger length pattern, Soy may impair the development of ovaries; ,5 Steps to check your neck for thyroid problems; Licorice root increases blood pressure, not blood sugar; New question and answer column. Call for QUESTIONS from our readers.
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Issue 36, December 2005/ January 2006: The Low Blood Pressure Syndrome Issue

Vitamin A safer than you think; Thyroid Update: Iodine deficiency on the rise in Australia, Iodine improves fibrocystic breast disease, Chlorinated compounds and pyrethroids disrupt thyroid function; Low Blood Pressure Syndrome: New look at anxiety, hypoglycaemia, fibromyalgia, and mitral valve prolapse, Treatment for low blood pressure syndrome.
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Issue 35, November 2005: The PCOS Update Issue

Sleep-loss causes weight gain; Vaccine against cervical cancer; New treatment for breast cancer; Pesticide reduces female fertility; Non-toxic pest control; PCOS update: New hormone considered for PCOS, Metformin works for non-obese PCOS, Vinegar reduces glucose and insulin spike; Benefits of Lacto-fermented foods: Sourdough, cheese, relish, and olives.
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Issue 34, October 2005: The "Eat Fat, Lose Fat" Issue

Breast cancer linked to left-handedness; New car smell bad for your health; Book Review: Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Dr. Mary Enig; Saturated fat may be good for you; Medium chain fatty acids from coconut milk increase metabolism; Quick Fat Quiz; Healthy mayonnaise recipe
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Issue 33, September 2005: The Breast Cancer Issue (Part 2)

Smoking causes belly fat and PCOS; Losing ovaries decreases long-term survival; Breast cancer may be caused (in part) by insulin resistance and vitamin D deficiency; Black tea may protect as well as green tea (coffee is not bad either); Natural progesterone protects against breast cancer occurrence as well as tamoxifen; Lara's editorial on "why your GP won't prescribe progesterone"; Harvard nurses' study finds that melatonin prevents breast cancer; Do bras cause breast cancer?; Breast cancer SURVIVAL Checklist
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Issue 32, August 2005: The Breast Cancer Issue (Part 1)

New fingernail test for osteoporosis; Hysterectomy causes early menopause; Sperm quality improves with acupuncture; Europe bans plastic additive in children's toys;Common cosmetic ingredient linked to breast cancer and declining sperm count; Hormone disruption from chemicals is real; Where are the hormone disruptors in our everyday life?; Protect your receptors with phytoestrogens; New trend in breast cancer research; Turmeric protects against cancer
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Issue 31, July 2005: The PCOS Issue

Low-fat milk causes more weight gain than ordinary milk; Artificial sweeteners cause weight gain; Stevia is a way to wean off sugar; St. John's Wort can interfere with the Pill's effectiveness; Eggs do NOT cause high cholesterol and heart disease; PCOS: 1 in 8 women; Learn 2 types of PCOS and treatment;Paeony for PCOS now in tablet form
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Issue 30, June 2005: The Flu Vaccine Issue

Paracetamol linked with increased risk for asthma; Paracetamol and aspirin increase duration of influenza; Flu vaccine not effective for the elderly; UNICEF saves a million lives with vitamin A; How to beat colds and flu naturally; Warming sock treatment; Phone consultations for colds and fl
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Issue 29, May 2005: The Osteoporosis Issue

Too rapid weight gain in first few days of life leads to obesity as an adult; New method for early detection of breast cancer; The osteoporosis myth; Cow's milk is not the answer; Risk factors for osteoporosis; Sensible plan for preventing osteoporosis
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Issue 28, April 2005: The Testing Issue

Osteoporosis linked with coeliac disease; Women over 50 are more at risk from LOW cholesterol than high; Blood test for insecticide residues; Saliva is the future testing method for hormones, drugs, infection and cancer; Thyroid antibodies linked with miscarriage and poor response to fertility treatment; If you've got high cholesterol, check your fasting insulin
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Issue 27, March 2005: The Hormone Disruptor Issue

Lack of baby boys blamed on pollution; NEW study on natural progesterone; The single MOST important cause of hormone imbalance; Health and environmental problems caused by organochlorines; How to limit the damage
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Issue 26, February 2005: The Weight Loss Issue

Does a virus make you fat?; New Theory of Menopause; Hormones that make you fat: Leptin, Insulin, Cortisol; Facts for getting Skinny.
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Issue 25, January 2005: The Vitamin D Issue

CT Scans Cause Cancer; Phytoestrogens Improve Fertility; Benefits of Sunshine: Increases Serotonin, Weight Loss, Improved Fertiliy, Prevention of Cancer and Autoimmune Disease; Vitamin D Deficiency; Blood test for 25-hydroxyvitamin D.
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Issue 24, December 2004: The "Vitamin E is Bad for You" Issue

Chick Flicks Increase your Progesterone; Popular Contraceptive Causes Bone Loss; Homoeopathy Passes Clinical Trial; Vitamin E is Bad? Consider the study methodology, politics of natural supplements, and the problem with antioxidants.
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Issue 23, November 2004: The "Sugar is Good for You" Issue

Arthritis Drug pulled from the Market; New Research on Birth Control Pill; Sugar is Good for You: the New Science of Glycobiology; Some Familiar Sugars: Echinacea, Glucosamine, Medicinal Mushrooms; A Comment on Multi-Level Marketing
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Issue 22, October 2004: The Wheat Sensitivity Issue

Fat Secretes Hormones, Bread Additives Make Kids Hyperactive; Wheat sensitivity is more common than previously thought; Why is wheat bad?; Wheat sensitivity QUIZ; Treatment of wheat sensitivity; How to cheat on your wheat-free diet
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Issue 21, September 2004: The Progesterone Cream Issue

Hormone creams work; The problem with Natural Hormones in Australia; Why Progesterone? What is Estrogen Dominance?; Estrogen Dominance QUIZ; Treatment of Estrogen Dominance
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Issue 20, August 2004: The Autoimmune Issue

Inflammation Causes Weight Gain; Endometriosis may be an Autoimmune Condition; Understanding Autoimmune: Common Conditions; Causes of Autoimmune; Treatment of Autoimmune
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Issue 19, July 2004: The Chocolate and Blueberry Issue

More Menopause at Equinox; Chocolate Prevents Heart Disease; Time to Invest in Blueberries; Herbs are a Continuation of Food; Phytochemicals: Blueberries, Red Wine, Chocolate, Maritime Pine, Soy, Flaxseed, Rice Bran, Tribulus and more!; Wheatgrass; Sensible-Alternative Moves to North Sydney
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Issue 18, June 2004: The Cholesterol Issue

Cholesterol Higher in Winter; What Causes Cholesterol Plaques to form in the Arteries?; 10 Steps to a Healthy Heart; Fasting Insulin Test; Ear Lobe Crease; Attention Women
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Issue 17, May 2004: The Insulin Issue

Insulin Resistance; Insulin: The Ageing Hormone; Causes of Insulin Resistance; Hormonal Conditions Caused by Insulin Resistance: Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, PCOS, Underactive Thyroid; Treatment
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Issue 16, April 2004: The Thyroid Issue

Women do NOT run out of Eggs, Fruit is not the Healthiest Food; New Guideline for Thyroid Test; Underactive Thyroid: the Hidden Epidemic; Common Causes of Underactive Thyroid; Diagnosis and Treatment
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Issue 15, March 2004: The Weight Loss Issue

Snack Food Industry, Fat for Immune Cells; 10 Reasons People do Not Lose Weight; Insulin, Stress, Birth Control Pill/HRT; Food Lectins, Underactive Thyroid, Trans Fat; Processed Food, Pesticides, Liver, Inactivity
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Issue 14, February 2004: The Flyspray Issue

Fly Spray is Nerve and Reproductive Toxin; What's in the Spray Can?; Long-Term Exposure; Insectides in Air, Water, Food; What You Can Do; New Safety Regulations
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Issue 13, January 2004: The Protein Issue

Protein Diet is NOT New; Paleolithic Diet; The Problem with Grains; Low-Fat Craze a Disaster; How Much Protein Should You Eat?; Whey Protein; The Truth About Tryptophan
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Issue 12, December 2003: The Mammogram Issue (updated)

Fruit acids for Skin Cancer; Junk food says "No" to Trans Fat; Concerns about Mammograms; Dangerous Estrogen Mimics; Plant Estrogens: Natural Protection
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Issue 11, November 2003: The Sunscreen Issue (updated)

Food allergies and asthma; The Dangers of Sunscreen; Prevent Skin Cancer with Nutrition; Sunlight Prevents Cancer; Health Fund Rebates
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Issue 10, October 2003: The Fat Issue

Diabetes Drugs, A New Vitamin E; Lose Weight with More Fat in Your Diet; A List of Healthy (and Unhealthy) Fatty Foods; Health Benefits of Chocolate; Sensible News Hits the News Stands
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Issue 9, September 2003: The Healthy Heart Issue

Cholesterol Drugs, More HRT Risks; The Truth about Heart Disease; 10 Steps to a Healthy Heart; Fasting Insulin Test; Metabolic Typing Online; Hormone Treatment for Breast Cancer
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Issue 8, August 2003: The Male Hormone Issue

Zinc excess may cause cancer; Male Hormones: Low Testosterone, High Estrogen; Prostate Cancer; Cheaper Lab Tests; New Test for Toxic Estrogens
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Issue 7, July 2003: The Supplement Safety Issue

Perspective on the Pan Recall; Safety of Natural Supplements; More on Thyroid; Metabolic Types
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Issue 6, June 2003: The Chemical Sensitivity Issue

HRT and Dementia, Vaccination; Sick Building Syndrome; Multiple Chemical Sensitivity; Diagnosis of Chemical Sensitivity; Healthy home - Healthy Work; Solutions for Chemical Sensitivity
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Issue 5, May 2003: The Thyroid Issue

New Guidelines for Thyroid; Low Thyroid: The Hidden Epidemic - Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment; Natural Thyroid Hormone; Bowen Technique - An Australian Solution for Pain; Call for Interest in Natural HRT - Part 2
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