I am having menstrual problems and my doctor told me that I have hormonal imbalance and suggested I take hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Is there a drugless solution?

You have been lead to believe that the cause is most often a hormone imbalance, and the treatment is simply to restore the balance by taking synthetic hormones. But ask yourself, how did it happen and is there a way to avoid it. If so, is HRT the best choice when it comes to restoring balance? I often hear, “my mother had similar problems, so it must be in the genes.” However, the study of epigenetics refutes this claim.

In a published study in Molecular & Cellular Biology (August 1, 2003), it stated that mice that contained abnormal genes predisposing them to a yellow coat, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer showed no sign of the diseases when nutritional supplementation was given. The mice that did not get the supplements manifested obesity, diabetes and a yellow coat.

So ask yourself again, is HRT replacement the best treatment? It is my opinion based on my experience that the answer is no. In my view, HRT in general is simply a strategy to put out the fire without addressing the cause. The best way to address the cause is to discover your individual nutritional deficiencies and barriers to healing. Barriers to healing include food and chemical sensitivities.

The state of your health depends on what you put in and on your body. Usually, it is never too late to make the necessary changes.

If you are ready to improve your health without drugs and their side effects, then there is hope. I recommend that you find a chiropractor who is also trained in Nutrition Response Testing and enjoy the trip to better health.

Dr. Glassman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists. He is certified in acupuncture, auriculotherapy and physiotherapy. He also offers Decompression therapy and Laser therapy. He can be reached at 623-979-2263 or www.westsidechiropractic.net.