I am soooo glad u wrote a rebuttal to dr. Mercola's article. The article really bothered me & was filled w/ misleading & , I feel, wrong info. Dr. Mercola has not been vocal about female hormones for years & sadly, if this is where he is getting his info currently, it's a sad state of affairs. I would expect more from him.
Great article…I am 62 years old and I am on Bioidentical hormones and I feel wonderful!!! Let the women say what the woman needs not a man…I read his article and was shocked what he was saying. I am a premier member for his supplements and vitamins. You really need to be your own advocate.
This is so disappointing on so many levels. Georgi Dinkov is a Rat Peat disciple and I have run into his “expert” commentary on the Estrogen Dominance FB group. Peat/Dinkov basically believe that all women are estrogen dominant and that progesterone will take care of any issues normally treated with estrogen. Not to minimize the wonders of progesterone, but this view seems so misguided and not backed by scientific evidence. Not sure why Mercola would be so influenced by this guy.
I’m so glad I found you. I try to read many sources on the topic of BHRT and your research is of direct importance to my health as I started using BHRT just recently at age 62. Thank you for everything you do.
I've never been a big fan of Mercola but when I saw the name Georgi Dinkov my entire respect for almost anything in the article went out the window. He's often a guest speaker on that Estrogen dominant bashing facebook group that encourages women to take high levels of progesterone and totally block and forgo 'evil' estrogen. Because it's there we just can't see it in the blood. It's all in the 'tissues'. ? What a crock! And they block anyone that disagrees with them in that group . What is this regenerated trend to bash things beneficial for women? I feel like women are under attack all over again especially in the last few years. Are we cutting into the nursing home and pharma profits too much? The brainwashing and misinformation is blatant and unchecked and damaging. Maybe some successful lawsuits for doling out lies and medical misinformation that are physically and mentally harmful to women would awaken some of them?
I just rapidly skimmed your full article on estrogen rebuttal to Mercola & his guest- and it left my head spinning - like taking a direct hits from a prizefighter scientist - that's you Dr. B! Gosh you know your stuff!
Also I finally got to the very end of your great article and ... gasp ... those 2 pix of yourself : I'm floored as to what I behold; am I seeing a 75 yo youngster or a 35 yo buff Amazon? 😋 Maybe both! Wow!
Thank you so much. When I saw the article he wrote I was stunned. I have been on bio hrt since my early forties. It literally saved my life and still using them at 63. Love your work.
I read Mercola's article and typically find his information well researched but my gut on this was that he was way off. I had just started on BHT in August and it was life changing! Better mood, better sleep, healthy sex drive, and no anxiety! My naturopath confirmed that his information was wrong and all the things you mentioned. Thanks for sharing this information!
Amazing article, Dr. Berskon. Thank you for sharing this with everyone. I was appalled to see Mercola's poorly written/researched article but so happy to see your rebuttals. Hormone research is already so muddled and confusing for patients already - no need for Mercola to confuse women further for whatever tactic he has in mind. He should be embarrassed!
Dr. Berkson - thank you so much for writing this incredible, scientifically sound article. This is beyond advocacy. I am grateful for your big brain and willingness to attempt to write the incorrect comments. Just by chance I too just looked at the Dutch website to order a cortisol test and i will be darn, they did have the is video "the shadow side of Estrogen." I was like "WTF?" I don't get it. I have gone through menopause - not one symptom - weight gain, insomnia, hot flashes (never even had one), change in perception of the world, depression, anxiety, etc. So many women I work with as clients who are first responders tell me Estrogen causes cancer. I pause. I ask them if the would like some information - interestingly some say yes and some say no my doctor knows. Unbelievable. Those who are interested - I send them to your articles and podcasts - I recommend specific ones. I am truly grateful for you and feel you have contributed to my lasting life. I am serious and at the risk of sounding dramatic. I am also grateful for the providers in this group who are willing to learn and grow your big brains. You all are amazing.
As a Premium member of Mercola.com I, too, am greatly relieved to read this rebuttal. Having read the initial article that sparked this discussion, it was well worth the $50 to subscribe to this Censored Library Private Membership so I could get better seminal version of the truth. Women go through enough as it is trying to navigate an allopathic health care system that is largely based on synthetic drugs that have harmful side effects. We need all the homeostasis and clarity of health care we can get at any time in our life cycle. Thank you and God bless you Dr. B for being so forth coming to our cause.
I don’t follow Mercola, because I have come to the conclusion that most of his information is simply to sell something vs spreading truths.
But I was pretty shocked to hear that he was posting plainly incorrect information on hormone replacement for women, which clearly is not in his area of expertise!
Thank you for setting him straight as none of the rest of us so eloquently could!
I read Dr Mercola’s newsletter on estrogen and was very disappointed and surprised at his ignorance. Thank you Dr. Berkson for writing this rebuttal to his article.
I am soooo glad u wrote a rebuttal to dr. Mercola's article. The article really bothered me & was filled w/ misleading & , I feel, wrong info. Dr. Mercola has not been vocal about female hormones for years & sadly, if this is where he is getting his info currently, it's a sad state of affairs. I would expect more from him.
Great article…I am 62 years old and I am on Bioidentical hormones and I feel wonderful!!! Let the women say what the woman needs not a man…I read his article and was shocked what he was saying. I am a premier member for his supplements and vitamins. You really need to be your own advocate.
Wow... Thank you so much for your analysis. I had just read Dr. Mercola's piece and was a bit confused. You set the record straight.
This is so disappointing on so many levels. Georgi Dinkov is a Rat Peat disciple and I have run into his “expert” commentary on the Estrogen Dominance FB group. Peat/Dinkov basically believe that all women are estrogen dominant and that progesterone will take care of any issues normally treated with estrogen. Not to minimize the wonders of progesterone, but this view seems so misguided and not backed by scientific evidence. Not sure why Mercola would be so influenced by this guy.
I’m so glad I found you. I try to read many sources on the topic of BHRT and your research is of direct importance to my health as I started using BHRT just recently at age 62. Thank you for everything you do.
I've never been a big fan of Mercola but when I saw the name Georgi Dinkov my entire respect for almost anything in the article went out the window. He's often a guest speaker on that Estrogen dominant bashing facebook group that encourages women to take high levels of progesterone and totally block and forgo 'evil' estrogen. Because it's there we just can't see it in the blood. It's all in the 'tissues'. ? What a crock! And they block anyone that disagrees with them in that group . What is this regenerated trend to bash things beneficial for women? I feel like women are under attack all over again especially in the last few years. Are we cutting into the nursing home and pharma profits too much? The brainwashing and misinformation is blatant and unchecked and damaging. Maybe some successful lawsuits for doling out lies and medical misinformation that are physically and mentally harmful to women would awaken some of them?
I just rapidly skimmed your full article on estrogen rebuttal to Mercola & his guest- and it left my head spinning - like taking a direct hits from a prizefighter scientist - that's you Dr. B! Gosh you know your stuff!
Also I finally got to the very end of your great article and ... gasp ... those 2 pix of yourself : I'm floored as to what I behold; am I seeing a 75 yo youngster or a 35 yo buff Amazon? 😋 Maybe both! Wow!
Shalom young lady !! Woo hoo !
Thank you so much. When I saw the article he wrote I was stunned. I have been on bio hrt since my early forties. It literally saved my life and still using them at 63. Love your work.
Thank you for taking the time to write this excellent article. It will be a great relief for so many Women
I read Mercola's article and typically find his information well researched but my gut on this was that he was way off. I had just started on BHT in August and it was life changing! Better mood, better sleep, healthy sex drive, and no anxiety! My naturopath confirmed that his information was wrong and all the things you mentioned. Thanks for sharing this information!
Amazing article, Dr. Berskon. Thank you for sharing this with everyone. I was appalled to see Mercola's poorly written/researched article but so happy to see your rebuttals. Hormone research is already so muddled and confusing for patients already - no need for Mercola to confuse women further for whatever tactic he has in mind. He should be embarrassed!
Dr. Berkson - thank you so much for writing this incredible, scientifically sound article. This is beyond advocacy. I am grateful for your big brain and willingness to attempt to write the incorrect comments. Just by chance I too just looked at the Dutch website to order a cortisol test and i will be darn, they did have the is video "the shadow side of Estrogen." I was like "WTF?" I don't get it. I have gone through menopause - not one symptom - weight gain, insomnia, hot flashes (never even had one), change in perception of the world, depression, anxiety, etc. So many women I work with as clients who are first responders tell me Estrogen causes cancer. I pause. I ask them if the would like some information - interestingly some say yes and some say no my doctor knows. Unbelievable. Those who are interested - I send them to your articles and podcasts - I recommend specific ones. I am truly grateful for you and feel you have contributed to my lasting life. I am serious and at the risk of sounding dramatic. I am also grateful for the providers in this group who are willing to learn and grow your big brains. You all are amazing.
Wow! What a lot of info to digest. I, too, am disappointed in Mercola.
Thank you💜💜
As a Premium member of Mercola.com I, too, am greatly relieved to read this rebuttal. Having read the initial article that sparked this discussion, it was well worth the $50 to subscribe to this Censored Library Private Membership so I could get better seminal version of the truth. Women go through enough as it is trying to navigate an allopathic health care system that is largely based on synthetic drugs that have harmful side effects. We need all the homeostasis and clarity of health care we can get at any time in our life cycle. Thank you and God bless you Dr. B for being so forth coming to our cause.
I don’t follow Mercola, because I have come to the conclusion that most of his information is simply to sell something vs spreading truths.
But I was pretty shocked to hear that he was posting plainly incorrect information on hormone replacement for women, which clearly is not in his area of expertise!
Thank you for setting him straight as none of the rest of us so eloquently could!
Love your work Dr. Lindsey!
Dr. Marcia
I read Dr Mercola’s newsletter on estrogen and was very disappointed and surprised at his ignorance. Thank you Dr. Berkson for writing this rebuttal to his article.