Be picky with your Vitamin E Supplement
Q) I have been taking a vitamin E supplement (400IU) everyday, is that enough? Are all vitamin E supplements the same? A) When using Vitamin E supplements, it is important to get the complete Vitamin E with all 8 Vitamin E’s. An incomplete...
Not all Fats are Bad
Q) Growing up I was always told that I need to eat fat free foods in order to lose weight. However, now I am hearing some fats are good for you and the body needs them. I’m confused with what fats I should eat. A) Not all...
Can I take Fiber daily?
Q) Can I take fiber everyday? A) Short answer: yes. Long answer: it’s always best to get most nutrition (including fiber) from diet. Increasing vegetables, fruits and whole grains are the best option. However, if it is too difficult to...
Fertile during Perimenopause?
Q: I am 48 but close to menopause. I skip periods and when I have them they are very light. Do I still need to worry about getting pregnant? A: YES! Many women are under the (false) impression that they can no longer get pregnant after a...
Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
Q) I gain a few pounds every holiday season and I’m just so sick of it! Is there anything you can recommend?? A) This is a very common story…and very commonly frustrating! Personally, I think it’s best to...
Hormones in the News
Q) I just read a new study in the newspaper linking hormones and breast cancer! Should I stop taking my hormones??” A) Because of the recent news attention to this study, we have actually posted Dr. Mahmud’s response on our website. Many women...
Re: Hormones & Breast Cancer on NBC Nightly News
Brian Williams recently broadcasted a show about hormones and breast cancer. Many of you have asked what Dr. Mahmud thought about the information presented. Please read his response below… The much publicized recent JAMA article, an extension of the 2002...
Tips for Healthy Breasts
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I would summarize how to best detect and prevent breast cancer this month, in lieu of publishing any questions. Specific risk factors for breast cancer are: close relative having breast cancer,...
Estrogen Cream Tip
Q) My estrogen cream does not seem to be absorbing. Any ideas on how to better absorb?E A) Often times, when someone is not absorbing the cream well (needing to use much larger amounts than normal to get the effects); I start with asking, “How are...
When should I take my Vitamins?
Q: Is it really important to follow the instructional label on my vitamins when it directs me to take them with food or on an empty stomach? A: Yes, it is. The recommendations are usually made based on absorption rates of the...