From Virginia Hopkins Health Watch:
Progesterone increases growth hormone while improving sleep
By Virginia Hopkins
An interesting little study from Belgium gives us more insight into the ways in which progesterone helps us sleep. It shows that women who took a 300 mg progesterone pill before bed got to sleep faster, stayed asleep better, had increased growth hormone and more stable thyroid levels. This result is in contrast to other types of sleep aids which tend to suppress deep sleep. [Read More]
Progesterone Receptors
Compiled by John R. Lee, MD
Hormones convey their message only where and when receptors for them are available. The multiple roles of progesterone are illustrated by the range of progesterone receptors throughout the body. A listing of tissue sites for progesterone receptors follows. [Read More]
Letter from Dr. John Lee on Progesterone and Pregnancy
A Gem from John R. Lee MD!
Dear Mrs. B,
Thank you for your recent message concerning difficulty in conceiving and carrying a pregnancy. As you probably know, the leading cause of this is called “luteal failure.” I hope you have read What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause in which we explain the role of progesterone in the body. [Read More]
Very informative article about the three most commonly ingested foods from my friends at Save Our Bones!
http://saveourbones.com/the-3-foods-that-eat-your-bones-and-what-you-should-eat-instead/
OPEN HOUSE
Ladies, your doctor, Helene Leonetti, MD, is having an open house to celebrate her additional office opening:
1 West Camino Real, Suite 202
Boca Raton, FL
On Friday, July 15, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
Come meet and greet over wine and cheese, and learn how to optimize your health in a holistic, balanced mind/body approach. Dr. Helene has practiced OB-GYN with a holistic approach in Pennsylvania for 20 years, and can now lend her expertise to you.
Love, Sex & Perfect Health
with Helene Leonetti, M.D. & Greg Schweitzer, D.Ay.
Q & A: “Everything that you ever wanted to know and were afraid to ask.”
Body, mind and spirit are not only intimately connected, they are one! Please
join us, two seasoned students and teachers of Dr. Deepak Chopra’s work as
we explore the path to understanding how first the mind THEN the body
can inspire joyfull passionate sex. Since “we are what we eat” it is essential to
recognize that food is our medicine and can work as well as Viagra—and a
lot healthier!
Come and discover:
- How to achieve balance & joy in your busy life by prioritizing time for intimacy
- The role of food, self-esteem, meditation and good sex and how they are related
- You will leave this NEW workshop series inspired, motivated and prepared to take immediate steps to align your life for Perfect Health.
Helene is a board certified OB-GYN physician and self-described gynechiatrist. She is an author
and one of the most entertaining and inspiring keynote speakers in America. Greg has been
teaching health principles and stress reduction strategies (including meditation) for over 30 years.
Both have been profoundly affected by the work of Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Wednesday, June 15 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm, $25
Pre-Register – 610.395.3355
Fogelsville Area W of Rt. 100, off Schantz Rd., between Rt/ 78 & 222 – 628 Twin Ponds Rd., Breinigsville, Pa. 18031
www.twinpondscenter.com
