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Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Hormone Replacement Success - Rhythmic Dosing versus Low-Dose Static Dosing

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:16:20 +0000

There are many potential causes and contributing factors with regard to the development of breast cancer, which may include prior use of oral/chemical contraceptives, vaccines, genetically modified foods, nutritionally deficient diets, electromagnetic fields, cell phones, ionizing radiation from mammograms and TSA body scanners, etcetera. However, I believe that all cells in the body have receptors for estrogens, progesterone and other hormones, which explains why they are all responsive to the effects of these hormones. I don't like the term "estrogen dominance" because it makes you believe the levels of estrogens are higher than the levels of progesterone. We know that in the postmenopausal period both estradiol and progesterone levels are low. That explains why when we restore hormone levels to youthful levels and when we restore the hormonal rhythm patients regain their sense of well being. Unfortunately, many doctors believe that bioidentical hormone replacement therapy should be avoided in women with "estrogen receptor positive" tumors even when there is no evidence whatsoever that it cancer is caused by estrogens. Why on earth would the body make hormones if they caused cancer?

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Here Comes Health Care Rationing

Tue, 31 May 2011 13:37:26 +0000

It looks like we agree on many points but you may have missed the fact that Dick Morris and Eileen McGann wrote the article. It is not unusual that pharmaceuticals are being recalled so I don't agree that the testing of pharmaceuticals is always rigorous or unbiased. We have pharmaceutical companies conducting research on their own products. Many pharmaceuticals are rushed to market.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Dangers of Microwave Cooking

Thu, 6 Jan 2011 19:06:29 +0000

I agree. Thank you for sharing your link. Heating food destroys enzymes and essential nutrients. Many vegetables do not need to cooked. They can be eaten raw in a salad, juiced in a juicer, or mixed into a smoothie using a high speed blender. There are many ways that sprouts, raw fruits and vegetables can be incorporated into a healthy diet.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Coumadin Alternatives

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:41:44 +0000

The following should not be construed as medical advice for which I refer you to a physician who can attend to you personally. However, I will make some general comments. It is difficult to compare dosages of EDTA, vitamin E, and Coumadin as they are completely different. Patients will likely benefit from using a combination of supplements that are mentioned in this article. Any substitution and adjustment in dosages of vitamin E or EDTA should be done under the guidance of a qualified physician who will monitor the patient's clinical status and laboratory parameters. One good source is the physician's directory of ACAM at www.acamnet.org.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Oprah Winfrey Show on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with Suzanne Somers

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 14:09:01 +0000

Chorionic gonadotrophin derived from horse urine is not used at all for humans. Only HUMAN Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG) should be used for humans. We have no information about the use of animal derived chorionic gonadotrophin in humans.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Root Canals Can Have Devastating Effects

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:49:26 +0000

As far as I know, Mike Adams does not plagiarize. He does provide the sources for his articles. The information that he brings to our attention is as relevant today is at was 12 years ago. I don't expect him to only present material that nobody has ever written about before.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : 10 Facts about the Breast Cancer Industry You're Not Supposed to Know

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:59:31 +0000

In addition to creating original content for my website, I repost information from other blogs and websites too. The more people spread the word about important health information, no matter how old it is, the better. I am grateful for the information that Mike Adams has brought to my attention.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Do Bioidentical Hormones Have Side Effects?

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 13:55:20 +0000

In general, homeopathic remedies can be combined with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and most other treatments.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Coumadin Alternatives

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 10:59:39 +0000

The following should not be construed as medical advice for which I refer you to a physician who can attend to you personally. However, I will make some general comments. Being bedridden or immobile for prolonged periods is a known risk factor for the development of blood clots or deep venous thrombosis. Coumadin is a drug with known side effects that can be very serious and that often affect the skin. If the causative factor of the blood clot no longer exists (such as no longer being bedridden), I believe it is safe to stop taking Coumadin and to consider taking alternatives. However, even the alternatives may not be necessary if the patient is longer at risk of developing blood clots.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Coumadin Alternatives

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:34:13 +0000

I am not aware of any adverse interactions between Coumadin and HCG, so I don't discourage patients who are taking Coumadin from using HCG. As you discovered, Coumadin is a drug which is known to have very serious side effects. Patients are advised and scared into never discontinuing this drug because of the potential of developing blood clots. However, if the underlying risk factors for the development of blood clots no longer exist, then the patient may consider discontinuing the Coumadin after consulting with a competent physician. The Coumadin alternatives in this article may help provide a safety net and help patients live without Coumadin without putting themselves at risk.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Coumadin Alternatives

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:09:33 +0000

This is an article that you could show to your doctor. Hopefully, he or she will be open-minded. Coumadin is a drug with many side effects. Sometimes patients develop serious and some times fatal bleeding because the Coumadin dosage is too high. There are different causes for embolism, including prolonged immobility and atrial fibrillation. If those causes no longer exist, a physician needs to consider whether long-term Coumadin use still makes sense.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Coumadin Alternatives

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:05:03 +0000

There are many different factors that may contribute to the development of atrial fibrillation. These include certain drugs, as you explained. Various forms of heart disease, including coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy may also cause atrial fibrillation. These are more prevalent as people get older.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Dangers of Microwave Cooking

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:38:18 +0000

Not everybody agrees that the information from the CIA fact book is relevant in this regard. So, just because you cannot see the connection between certain health risks or health conditions and microwaves, such a connection could not possibly exist? Please educate yourself by reading the following information: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archiv... http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archiv...

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Dangers of Microwave Cooking

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:33:31 +0000

Is life expectancy really increasing? What about quality of life? Why are the rates of obesity, autism, and other diseases skyrocketing? Microwave cooking couldn't possibly be contributing factor, could it? Proven safe beyond a shadow of a doubt, right? You'll find some interesting information in this article: http://emf.mercola.com/sites/emf/archive/2010/07/...

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Does Homeopathic HCG Work?

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 15:47:50 +0000

Please read this article: http://drbloem.com/2010/07/06/are-oral-hcg-drops-...

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : How Much Vitamin D Do You Really Need to Take?

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:33:24 +0000

This information may be used to either raise the levels or to maintain them. It is important to check vitamin D levels periodically. Vitamin D is very safe. Some may need twice the amount depending on their health status and their vitamin D levels.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : Do Bioidentical Hormones Have Side Effects?

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 02:47:14 +0000

No, when bioidentical hormone cream are dosed correctly there will be no weight gain.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : HCG Diet Success Story: 7 lbs. Lost in 1 Week

Mon, 17 May 2010 03:26:57 +0000

Optimal weight for someone 5 feet tall may range from about 90 lbs to 125 lbs, depending on the individual\\\'s body frame. Expected weight loss while on the HCG Diet Protocol is 0.5 to 1 lbs. of abnormal fat deposits per day. When followed correctly under medical supervision, the HCG Diet Protocol does not cause loss of normal fat or muscle tissue.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : The Mirena Menace: Are IUDs Intra-Uterine Disasters?

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:02:27 +0000

The symptoms that you are describing (severe chronic pain and a very light period) can often be explained by inadequate production of estradiol and other hormones by the ovaries. I have patients who have found significant relief and even resolution of symptoms by using rhythmically dosed, bioidentical hormones. These hormones are exactly the same as the hormones that the human body produces so patients typically do not experience any side effects or adverse reactions if the hormones are dosed correctly.

Fred Bloem, MD - Holistic Physician : HCG Diet Success Story: 7 lbs. Lost in 1 Week

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 12:50:28 +0000

In my experience, homeopathic sublingual HCG is not as effective as genuine, non-homeopathic, oral HCG, so weight loss is not guaranteed. When using genuine oral, intramuscular, or subcutaneous HCG, patients usually see improvements in their lipid levels allowing them to reduce and, in many cases, eventually stop any cholesterol lowering drugs that they may be on.