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Dear Reader,
This one almost flew under the radar.
In a season of wall-to-wall political news, a Congressional bill that
was recently signed into law by President Bush received little
attention amid all the Big Issues. But this brand new law carries
some good news for menopausal women, as well as seniors who
may be deficient in the hormone known as DHEA.
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Substance control
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for dehydroepiandrosterone, a hormone secreted by the adrenal
glands. Your own natural production of DHEA peaks in your 20s,
during prime reproductive years. After that, it gradually declines.
On average, DHEA levels in 40-year-olds are half what they are in
20-year-olds. By the time you reach your 70s or 80s, DHEA levels
have declined considerably, to only about 10 percent of what they
were in your 20s.
Scientists have not clearly established whether declining DHEA
production is a cause or a result of the aging process, but research
has shown that raising low levels with supplemental DHEA can
have dramatic anti-aging effects. In addition, giving a boost to
DHEA levels may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, help
control diabetes, increase energy levels, improve memory,
strengthen the immune system, and alleviate depression.
Dr. Norman Shealy, Founder of American Holistic Medical
Association and an expert on DHEA research, calls DHEA, “a
measure of life forcethe single most important hormone in the
body.”
This is why I’m happy to report that Congress has not placed
DHEA supplements on a revised list of controlled substances.
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For the kids
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The new law is titled “Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004.”
Basically, it adds 18 anabolic steroid precursors to the list of
anabolic steroids that are currently classified as controlled
substances.
For body-builders who regard anabolic steroids as a tool, this is a
big deal. There’s certainly evidence that long term use of some of
these steroids can create health problems. But if those who use
steroids are aware of potential problems (which are well
publicized), they have a right to make that choice for themselves.
They have a right, that is, until the law goes into effect next
January.
But there’s an emotional hot button to this law, summed up in
three words: Save the children. The worry is that young athletes
will try to emulate their superstar heroes (such as homerun hitter
Mark McGuire) by taking the same type of steroids.
Well, it’s certainly difficult to agrue against protecting young,
impressionable kids. But two points come to mind: 1) Illegal or
not, young people who want steroids will still find a way to buy
and use them. And 2) If you’re a lawmaker and you ban steroids to
protect our youth but still allow the sale of tobacco, then it’s
glaringly obvious that your concern for kids stops when the deep
pocket tobacco lobbyists walk in the door.
Meanwhile, DHEA dodged the bullet. When this new law was
introduced as a bill last winter, there was fear that DHEA might be
added to the list, along with progestins, which many women have
found to be useful as a non-pharmaceutical treatment for
symptoms of menopause. So here’s the good news: In spite of
critics who would have included DHEA and progestins, both of
these supplements were left off the list. That doesn’t mean that
they won’t be targeted in the future, but for now they’re safe.
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Take care
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we’ve enjoyed the news that it won’t be outlawed, it should be
noted that this is one supplement that MUST be monitored by a
medical professional. As HSI panelist Martin Milner, N.D.,
explains, “Even at small doses, it’s relatively easy to overdose on
DHEA if you don’t actually have a deficiency.”
DHEA normally exists in a balance with other corticosteroid
hormones like cortisol. If your cortisol levels are already low
(often the result of constant or long-term stress), DHEA
supplementation can drive them even lower, leading to increased
inflammation, light-headiness, and fatigue. Another problem is
that, because DHEA can be converted into estrogen and
testosterone, over-supplementation with DHEA can lead to
unpredictable imbalances in sex hormone profiles. For men, this
can increase the risk of prostate cancer. For women, it can lead to a
deepened voice, excessive hair growth, and other androgenic
(masculinizing) effects.
Levels of DHEA, along with cortisol and sex hormones, can be
measured with a simple saliva test to determine whether or not you
would benefit from DHEA supplementation, and to monitor its
effects on an ongoing basis. Dr. Milner recommends that anyone
using DHEA ask their doctor to monitor salivary hormone levels at
least once every six months.
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From the Animal House
No, I’m not talking about the post-election squabbling – I’m
talking about the e-Alert “High Tide” (9/7/04), in which I told you
about a Washington Post article that featured a few success stories
from people who had used alternative health care techniques on
their pets.
There was a time when it was unheard of to use acupuncture,
herbal treatments, massage and other natural therapies for pets. But
that time has passed. According to a 1999 survey conducted by the
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), more than 30
percent of pet owners have tried an alternative therapy on their
animals.
And I’m one of them. My dogs have received acupuncture for
arthritis, anxiety and allergies, and the results have been
remarkable. That’s why I wasn’t at all surprised when I received
this e-mail from an HSI member named Bonnie:
“Our dog, Flynn, who was about 13 years old and about 45
pounds, had a lot of pain in his back. The vet suggested
chiropractic treatments. We thought this was pretty strange. The
people in our house didn’t get chiropractic treatments, but the dog
did. Dr. Debbie Wong is fantastic with dogs and cats. Our family
believes that it was her skill that kept our dog functioning well for
several more years. The dog didn’t mind the treatments and seemed
to know that Dr. Debbie would make him feel better.
“I’ve seen other dogs who have benefited from Dr. Debbie’s
treatments. They all respond the same way. They are happy to see
her, and they leave her office happy and feeling better. So do the
pet owners.
“One word of caution though – after doing some research on the
topic of alternative health for animals, I, like Dr. Debbie, remind
people to make sure that the animal therapist is certified.”
That’s good advice. If your veterinarian can’t help you locate a
certified therapist, you can try searching the AAHA web site
(aahanet.org), or the site for the American Academy of Veterinary
Acupuncture (aava.org).
As I mentioned in the September e-Alert, alternative health care
for pets is a subject we’d like to explore more thoroughly at HSI. If
you have a story like Bonnie and Flynn’s, please send us an e-mail
to share your experience. And I’d be very interested in hearing
from veterinarians as well.
To Your Good Health,
Jenny Thompson
Health Sciences Institute
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