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Re: “High levels of estrogen associated with breast cancer recurrence” Regarding the effect of diet - I'd be interested to know which women were consuming caseine (from milk products), and other animal proteins. Cancer growth/hindrance findings from The China Study indicate a strong possibility of being able to turn off cancer cell growth by avoiding animal protein, especially caseine. Hmmmm…might be worth looking into. – JeNeSuisPersonne

Note: The China Study, a book by T Colin Campbell, emphasizes the benefits of a plant-based whole foods diet. Note also an article in this issue highlighting the significantly reduced risk of breast cancer in women who consumed more of the essential nutrient choline (phosphatidylcholine), which they derived mostly from eggs, skim milk, and coffee in their diet - though choline is also plentiful in such plant sources as cooked cruciferous vegetables and peanut butter, according to the Linus Pauling Institute’s Micronutrient Information Center.

News About Flame Retardants & Mattresses

Were you aware that mattresses manufactured for sale in the U.S. after July 15, 2007 have to meet a much stricter new “open flame” test? This is expected to save lives, but if you’re buying a new mattress you might want to determine the flame retardant or barrier method the maker used to meet this standard. - Janet

Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression

Over 1 Billion people who reside north of Atlanta, Georgia, are vitamin D (sunshine hormone) deficient. I've been taking 4000 IU's of D3 for the last 14 months and my vitamin D numbers have come up significantly and I'm feeling much better overall. My sis, who has MS, brought this to my attention. I was shocked when I had blood work done and found I was so deficient. Millions are, and have no idea. Health issues due to vitamin D deficiency: fatigue, depression, joint issues, some forms of cancer. – J

Educate Yourself About Hypothyroidism

Re: “Low thyroid, hypothyroidism, and natural hypothyroid therapies…” This is a very good article about hypothyroidism. I have been treated for hypothyroidism since the fall of 2000… If your doctor thinks [your symptoms are] all in your head because your blood tests show your thyroid levels are ok, and thus refuses to keep checking on why you still don't feel well, I suggest you find another doctor.

Mary Shomon's book, Living Well With Hypothyroidism, that you mentioned in this article was the most helpful to me of everything I read – and I read a lot. I highly recommend reading it and suggest you buy your own copy so you can highlight and/or mark the pages that are of particular interest in your case. I found myself referring back to this book quite a bit and still do occasionally…

Educate yourself on your illnesses as much as you can and share that knowledge with your doctor. If your doctor is offended by your knowledge, you need to get another doctor. A good doctor will admit that he doesn't know everything, and in most cases every patient responds differently to the same medication(s). A good doctor will appreciate your input and knowledge about the treatment of your illness and welcome your opinions, questions, and suggestions. After all, only you can truly say how you feel, and it is your God given right to have the last word in your health maintenance plan. – Brenda

Vitamin B-12 and Multiple Sclerosis

The review of Vitamin B-12 significance was important. I am aware of an individual in her 70's who experienced pain and fatigue for a number of years and then suddenly lost the use of her legs. She was then tested for Vitamin B-12 and found to be deficient. Injections were initiated and Vitamin B-12 levels brought up. However MRI scans indicate permanent nerve damage (multiple sclerosis) so the loss of her ability to walk will be permanent but, with proper care, could have been avoided. – Rita

Note: Research has shown a link between B-12 and multiple sclerosis. The vitamin appears to play a part in forming the protective (myelin) sheath of the central nervous system, which is damaged in MS. The question of whether a B-12 deficiency can cause MS or is a contributing factor is still being studied.

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