Currently, MacaActive is gaining worldwide attention as a safe, natural, and highly effective alternative to conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT), since breast and ovarian cancer as well as heart diseases, blood clots and other side effects are associated with this treatment. Many health professionals are integrating MacaActive into their practices and promoting it as an excellent treatment for menopause symptoms.

As discussed in the answer to Question 8 above, the hormone therapy that used to be called hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is to be referred to now as estrogen/progesterone therapy (EPT). However, because these terminology changes are relatively new, and changes often take a while to take effect, many resources you may use, including books, pamphlets, and web sites, still refer to HRT. We try to use the more current EPT whenever possible.

HRT is an abbreviation for Hormone Replacement Therapy. Several years ago it became popular for doctors to prescribe the hormone estrogen for women with menopausal symptoms. They thought they were replacing the hormones lost with the advent of menopause. Contemporary physicians now know that estrogen is not the hormone needing to be replaced. They are becoming increasingly aware that it is progesterone that is desperately in need of replacing.

The answer to this question varies considerably with the therapy in question, as well as who you ask. Most alternative therapies are specifically conceived and promoted as safer, more natural alternatives to conventional medicine, but sometimes practitioners downplay significant risks involved.

Cigars are not a safe alternative to cigarettes. Even if you do not inhale cigar smoke, you are still at risk for oral and pharyngeal (throat) cancers. Like cigarette smokers, cigar smokers are at increased risk for periodontal (gum) disease, a leading cause of tooth loss. In addition to the health risks, cigar smoke, like cigarette smoke can cause staining of the teeth and tongue as well as bad breath.

I have had wonderful success with natural progesterone (not progestin) cream and feel comfortable recommending the natural progesterone cream. As with anything, progesterone is not the answer to everything for every woman. A common safe dose before menopause is 15-30 mg. of cream one or two times daily for the 1-2 weeks before menses. After menopause, the dose is 15-30 mg. 1 or 2 times daily for 26 to 28 days per month. For millennia, women have used herbs wisely and safely.

One thing we have learned from the large trials performed (The Million Women & WHI trials) is that any form of hormone therapy should not be taken continuously. However, there is considerable evidence to show that Progesterone has a protective effect on breast tissue by encouraging breast cells to die (Apoptosis)2, once they have finished their intended life cycle.

Researchers have empirical evidence that HRT can increase muscle mass, decrease body fat, increase bone density, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, improve your sleep patterns, strengthen your immune system, enhance your sexual drive and performance, regenerate your heart, liver and kidneys, improve your skin tone and remove wrinkles. - (1*, 2*)

Adults take 3 tablets daily as dietary supplement preferably with meals. Most people feel much better in only one week of consumption. If the results don't satisfy you after 2 weeks, take 3 tablets twice a day. There is no reason for health concerns, because Maca is a non-toxic herb with no known side effects and no interactions with drugs .

MacaActive is an adaptogen and does not contain hormones. It nourishes the hormonal system and helps the body to balance itself. There is no reason for health concerns with long-term use, because MacaActive is an all natural non toxic herb with no known side effects and no interactions with drugs.

In most cases, transfusions can be safely avoided. Experts are finding that patients are able to tolerate and safely recover from much lower blood counts than previously thought.

There are great controversies regarding HRT. I, for one, am not fearful of the stuff, not in the least. The studies done so far really do not test the 'best' HRT, that of a plant-based estradiol type formulation. Most all of the testing (and fear) is regarding Premarin, the HRT gold standard for many years which is conjugated equine estrogen extracted from the urine of chained pregnant mare's urine.