Your Hormones, Your Breasts

By Mary Mucci

Dr. Erika Schwartz doesn't pull her punches.  And thank God. There are too few physicians who know the truth and even fewer who are willing to talk about it.

I have been avoiding mammograms for years now. Fortunately, themomography is readily available on Long Island.  {see www.infraredsciences.com} Now, Dr. Erika is saying what I've read for years. The compression and the radiation from mammography poses a danger to womens breasts.  She is also advising us to avoid biopsies.  So what can we do?  Well, general holistic physicians say we can protect our breast health by staying away from hormone disrupting chemicals.  We can eat a lot less sugar and more vegetables and fresh whole foods.  We can use chemical free household cleaners, personal care products, cosmetics,and dry cleaners .  We can supplement with Vitamin D3 .  Dr. Erika recommends about 1,000 International units. Dr. Linchitz suggested higher doses are often needed...and said we should be tested.

Dr. Erika is also interested in the enormous benefits of iodine...another key nutrient that most of us are lacking.  Think of it:  when was the last time you had seaweed or lobster... Salt just doesn't do it...and many people know salt has it's problems.  Iodine will cure fibrocystic breasts, a disease many holistic doctors now consider a risk sign for breast cancer.  I just finished a whole book on the topic: "Iodine, Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It" by Dr. David Brownstein.  Read it and I bet you will be taking the iodoral supplement he recommends.

Staying away from toxins is key...but beyond that, taking bio identical hormones can be a lifesaver. While Dr. Erika is not a big fan of Suzanne Sommers...the truth is Sommers got it right.  Bio identical hormones can protect us from breast cancer.  You'll want to see a holistic physician for help with this.

Nutritionists and Naturopaths can help you interpret tests and suggest supplements and over the counter products that can make a difference. It may not sound easy, but it's a whole lot easier to prevent illness than to fight it.

To Your Health,

Mary Mucci

Contacts:

Dr. Erika Schwartz, Manhattan., bio identical hormones

www.DrErika.com

Dr. Rick Linchitz, Glen Cove 516 759 4200, bio identical hormones

Dr. Donald Orofino of Plainview 516433 3232, bio identical hormones

Dr. Richard Solazzo of Smithtown 631 361 6160, bio identical hormone

Dr. John Gomes of Garden City, 516 222 8883, infrared scanner or thermomography

Also breast health advice from:

Luanne Pennesi, RN 631 642 7050

Sharon Stills , N.D. naturopath in Plainveiw at 516 935 1334

Roseanne Nenninger, N.D. naturopath in Port Jefferson at 631 834 2502

Comments

[Marsha]

Mary,

I am currently on bioidentical HRT and am looking to change drs., since I find Dr. Susan Groh's office discourteous and uncaring.

I don't have the type of money that Suzanne Somers has, so tell me why it's so hard to find a holistic dr. that accepts insurance like Dr.Groh who does both?

I really don't know what I'm going to do now!

Marsha

[alan mack]

To mary mucci...when i saw your interview this morning abiut EFT i noticed that the pperson you interviewed had on her wall a large picture or painting by Velasco .a very heavy st spanish woman. i have the same print or painting and have been trying to find out infoermation about it. is there any way you can put me in touch with the woman so i can discuss this painting with her? thanks, alan mack (516-432-5533)