In recognition of World Cancer Day on February 4th a press release was made by National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) announcing “IPN Eliminates 100% of HPV Virus.” Shortly thereafter El Universal published their article entitled, “Mexican scientist cures the Human Papilloma Virus” which understandably got a lot of attention. In a world where cancer is the second leading cause of death and … [Read more...]
Autism-Associated Gene Expression Regulated by Sex Hormones
There is quite a lot that is still unknown about the etiology of autism – just how much of it precisely is due to genetics and how much of it is influenced by other factors, or even the timeline of prenatal changes that are necessary to develop the postnatal neurodevelopment disorders commonly seen. There can be such a vast difference between a person who is barely on the spectrum … [Read more...]
California Court Case Against Gardasil HPV Vaccine Continues
On January 9th, the Science Day Presentations were held in the Los Angeles Superior Court in the case of Jennifer Robi vs. Merck and Kaiser Permanente in which both parties presented information to the court in an effort to educate them about the science and controversy behind the safety and efficacy of Gardasil. Lyn Redwood, President at Children's Health Defense, was there for the … [Read more...]
Get to Know Your Stress Hormones
In your body there are over 50 different of hormones, each of them with specific roles in various tissues. Last time we talked about the endocrine system, the series of organs and glands that produce your hormones through a cascade of reactions, resulting in maintaining your body's homeostasis and keeping it body functioning properly. So what do some these individual hormones do … [Read more...]
Get to Know Your Hormones, Part 1: The Endocrine System
Those of you who follow Holy Hormones Journal and Holy Hormones, Honey know our little world revolves around hormones. But are you aware of what hormones are and the role they play in your body? The word "hormone" comes from the Greek word hormōn, meaning to 'arouse' or 'excite' or 'to set in motion.' Hormones keep your body functioning regularly by setting physiological processes into motion … [Read more...]
New York Times: “IUDs Should Not Be A Marketed As A Poverty Cure”
In years past there have been many articles lauding the use of IUDs (intrauterine devices) and other birth control methods as a way to combat poverty. A quick Google search can give you dozens at the tips of your fingers. However, an article in the New York Times disagrees with this approach. In the op-ed titled "The Dangerous Rise of the IUD as Poverty Cure," authors Dr. Christine … [Read more...]
Years of Hot Flashes Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Postmenopausal women with persistent hot flashes may be at a greater risk for being diagnosed with breast cancer than women who didn't experience such vasomotor symptoms. A few days ago The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) issued a press release entitled “Persistent Hot Flashes May Lead to Increased Risk of Breast Cancer” issuing the results of an 18-year study by the Women’s Health … [Read more...]
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