Menopause is that special time in a woman's life where the ability to produce offspring stops. It is a natural progression of aging that, at one time, received little attention. However with today's lifestyle, diet and other factors, the majority of women suffer to one degree or another. Are you confused about the myriad treatments available? Are you worried about hormone replacement therapy and cancer, your bones, your heart and your arteries? Are you suffering from hot flashes, sleeplessness and memory loss? We will provide information that can help you understand the changes you are going through.

Menopause-Related Problems, One Therapy No Longer Fits All

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/20/2003
Menopause: one condition, with at least 32 million ways to experience it. That's how many women in the United States are between the ages of 45 and 64–the years when, for most women, menopause becomes keenly felt. In every one of these people, the nagging issues associated with menopause vary.

Natural Solutions For Menopause

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 5/6/2003
In light of the recent news headlines regarding the unwanted side effects of hormone replacement therapy, we see an increasing number of women that are seeking information about natural alternatives to addressing menopause. To help you with understanding all the information available, we have summarized valuable information here regarding herbal and nutritional alternatives to use in the treatment of menopause.

Nutritional Support for Endocrine Conditions

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 1/25/2006
Hormones play a significant role in keeping the body healthy and functioning properly.They share an intimate relationship with many nutrients, and working together, help support physiiological balance. Women's hormonal needs fluctuate in response to the changing seasons of their lives and the physical and emotional demands that accompany life's changes.

The Adrenocortex Profile

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 7/2/2004
The Adrenocortex Stress Profile is a powerful and precise non-invasive test that evaluates levels of the body's important stress hormones, cortisol and DHEA. This profile serves as a critical tool for uncovering biochemical imbalances that can underlie anxiety, chronic fatigue, obesity, diabetes and a host of other clinical conditions. It's also a crucial tool for monitoring DHEA and/or cortisone therapy.

The Menopause Profile

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 6/2/2004
Menopause is normal and natural. It is your body changing and maturing. But unfortunately, it is perceived by many women only as an ominous midlife challenge. There is a common misconception that "the change" begins a time of inevitable and prolonged discomfort and a declining quality of life. The Menopause Profile can help you determine exactly what to do for your menopause.

The Vaginosis Profile

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 6/24/2004
The Vaginosis Profile from Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory is one of the most comprehensive evaluations available. It features microscopy for every sort of organism by trained and experienced technicians with an advanced DNA probe for the most common causes of the condition. With a rapid, semiautomated DNA probe test to definitively identify clinically significant levels of Gardnerella, and Trichomonas, detection rates for these organisms can reach levels of 90% and greater in properly transported specimens.