Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson promotes the use of estrogen for women and yes, even women with breast cancer. In this episode, we dive into the scientific reasons why estrogen is protective, safe and how to use it. We also discuss the use of progesterone for both men and women.

Her best selling book: Safe Hormones, Smart Women

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4:58: Abraham Morgenthaler

5:44: 26 studies on why estrogen is safe

6:36: Women who've been on estrogen for 5 years get less breast cancer, and if they do get breast cancer, they die less by 44%

8:01: Older women on estrogen lived on the average 19% longer, had statistically less breast cancer and two other cancers

15:10: Why flaxseeds are a superfood and breast protective

15:44: Tumors shrank when they consumed freshly ground flaxseeds

17:23: Flaxseeds are great for an enlarged prostate

20:55: Why we need iodine for a healthy thyroid

27:47: Progesterone and estrogen can decrease anxiety and insomnia

29:54: Best test for hormones: Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

30:42: High FSH causes weight gain around your torso

31:51: FSH ideally should be below 30 (hers is at 5)

32:37: Dr. Anna DeRosa (Dr. Hot Flash)

34:23: Birth control can increase your risk of breast cancer

35:51: Dr. Katrina Dalton and progesterone (and PMS)

39:25: Progesterone can help your lungs

39:36: Progesterone can be given to men for congestive heart failure

39:21: Progesterone can be very healing for leaky gut

41:33: Severe C0v!d symptoms? Can take Progesterone

42:00: Carol Petersen

44:52: Sexy Brain book

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