In 1998 I was experiencing low energy, high blood pressure, pelvic pain, heavy bleeding and constant pressure on my bladder. A visit to my Gynecologist revealed Fibroid tumors, endometriosis, and an enlarged uterus. My doctor's recommendation was a total hysterectomy. I was not convinced that this was absolutely necessary and so my search for an alternative began.

A friend of mine gave me some material to read that spoke about a change in diet and lifestyle. It also explained how the food we put into our bodies has a direct correlation to how our body will function. The suggestions in the book seemed pretty radical to me but I was desperate and decided to give it a try. I began drinking freshly extracted vegetable juice, eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and I eliminated white sugar, dairy and meat from my diet. (I learned that the hormones and antibiotics used in dairy and animal products had a direct correlation to the estrogen dominance symptoms I was experiencing and that it was a major contributor to my fibroid tumors.) I also began taking a natural cleanse product to help clean out my colon and get rid of toxins.

Within one month I had lost 20 lbs., had more energy and less pain. I continued reading and studying all I could find on the subject of women's health. I read the book by Dr. John R. Lee, titled "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause" and began using a bio-identical natural progesterone cream as he recommended. Within another three months my periods were lighter and back to normal and no pain!

I decided to go to a different Gynecologist for a check up and all he could find was one small fibroid and my uterus was back to its normal size. He found nothing unusual and certainly did not see where I would need a hysterectomy! He did, however, recommend Hormone Replacement Therapy because of my small frame and the risk of osteoporosis, but again I refused, choosing rather to go the natural way. (Dr. Lee has much to say on the subject of osteoporosis in Chapter 12 of the above mentioned book so I already knew that I was on the right trail with the progesterone cream and that I did not need to use the doctor's synthetic approach!)

Six months after starting on the natural progesterone cream, I took a saliva test (the best way to check for hormone levels) and it showed my hormones were in BALANCE!! It is now 2011 – I am feeling great and I still have all my innards! How thankful I am that I did not give in to the recommendations of my doctor!

I am passionate about helping other women. There is a great deal of information and help available. If you are experiencing female health problems, or menopausal symptoms, let me encourage you to check out the alternatives. I urge you to read the informational articles I provide. Education is your best friend!

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Remember – there IS a way- the natural way!!!

Blessings,

Donna