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Hormones / Vitamins / Soy / Herbs
Bellevue Pharmacy
12+ years associated with Power Surge.
Naturally compounded, bioidentical hormones:
estradiol, estriol, estrone, bi-est, tri-est,
micronized progesterone, DHEA, testosterone,
pregnenolone, natural progesterone cream, et al.
Our "Patient Empowerment Program" was developed
to help you get started on the road to *feeling
better* with bio-identical hormones. Through knowledge,
support and education about bioidenticals, you will
be empowered to approach your health care practitioner
(or we can refer you to a physician) to get the natural
treatment you are looking for to eliminate the difficult
symptoms of peri and postmenopause.
Bellevue Pharmacy
1034 S. Brentwood Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63117
Bellevue's Staff Of Pharmacists:
Pete Hueseman, R.Ph, P.D.
Paul Hueseman, Pharm.D.
Brock Smith, R.Ph.
Janna Gordon, R.Ph.
Tiffany Spudich, Pharm.D.
Lee Ball, R.Ph.
Nelly Atallah, PharmD.
Ph. 1.800.728.0288 or 314.727.8787
Fax. 1.800.458.9182 or 314.727.2830
Ask The Pharmacists
E.mail The Pharmacists
Physicians Laboratories / Revival
About Revival Soy Protein Products
10+ years associated with Power Surge.
Revival Soy is a nutrition, medically-research
based company committed to improving lives with
the proven health benefits of soy. Doctor-formulated
Revival Soy Protein is the #1 doctor-recommended
soy in the country for treating PMS, menopausal
symptoms, providing heart/bone health, lower
cholesterol, and as an effective vehicle for weight
loss and to obtain optimal health.
Aaron Tabor, M.D., Medical Director
Revival Soy
1031 E. Mountain St.
Building 302
Kernersville, NC 27284
Ph. 1.800.700.8687 (Customer Care)
1.800.700.1560 (To Order or Inquiries)
Fax: 336.722.7712
Mention Code #3000 for promotional offers
Ask the Soy Experts
E.mail Dr. Tabor
American Medical Assc'n Physician Select
Provides information on virtually every licensed
physician in the United States.
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MENOPAUSE / WOMEN'S HEALTH-HELP ORGANIZATIONS
As Power Surge has proven in its 13 years as an award-winning community for women in menopause, there cannot be enough support for women sojourning through this transitional time of life. Not only are there Internet resources and links, but within our own communities, cities, hospitals, libraries, there are numerous women's support groups available. If you cannot find a menopause support group in your city, telephone your local hospital, YWCA/YWHA, women's centers, women's clinics and your local university or community college. Power Surge was selected by HEALTH Magazine, as one of "The 25 Best Sites for Women." Dr. Susan Love says, "Power Surge is one of the first, best and most informative sites for women." Forbes Magazine's, Best of the Web, featured Power Surge in their cover article, Use With Care, about health on the Internet. Forbes says of Power Surge, "This is one of the top sites for women looking for support and education during a turning point in their lives, menopause. There are message boards on a number of topics and regularly scheduled chat sessions with health care experts. Loads of expert advice." Prevention Magazine calls Power Surge an "Internet life saver." Read more praise about Power Surge.
There's a wealth of information on this site. Interact with other women in menopause on the active and very supportive message boards. For weekly news, guest chat announcements, updates to the Web site and important information about women's health, sign up for the mailing list.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP)
780 3rd Avenue, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-758-1411
Fax: 212-644-6390
A membership organization for individuals 50 and older, retired or still working. Offers a "Women's Initiative Program" which seeks solutions to the economic, health, and social concerns of midlife and older women; and a "Woman's Financial Information Program" that enables women to develop the skills and assurance needed to make informed decisions about their finances.
American Holistic Medical Association publishes a national referral directory of medical doctors who use alternative treatments. Send $5, check or money order to:
4101 Lake Boone Trail
Ste. 201
Raleigh, NC 27607
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians offers a list of licensed naturopaths around the country. Send $5, check or money order, to:
2366 Eastlake Ave. East, Ste. 322
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 323-7610
Food and Drug Administration
FDA Web
HFI-40
Rockville, MD 20857
The FDA publishes easy-to-read health information on the Web in both Spanish and English. To get a free CD-Rom with most of the brochures, send the request to the above address. Topics include eating for a healthy heart; arthritis treatment; losing weight; safer sunbathing; what to do for colds and flu; nutrition and aging; keeping foods safe; and how to poison-proof one's home.
The Herb Research Foundation will supply information packets on specific herbs for $7 each. For a free brochure, write:
1007 Pearl St., Ste. 200
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 449-2265
National Center for Homeopathy provides a nationwide directory of practitioners and homeopathy study groups. Send $6, check or money order to:
801 North Fairfax St., Ste.
306, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-7790
The North American Menopause Society [NAMS] offers a list of suggested readings and physicians in your area specializing in menopause. Write:
Post Office Box 94527
Cleveland, OH 44101
OR: University Hospital of Cleveland
11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland OH 44106
(216) 844-8748
Fax: (216) 844-8708
O.W.L. (Older Women's League)is a politically active group that lobbies for equal opportunities for midlife and older women. There are local chapters all over the country. They will provide referrals to support groups and also publish a bimonthly newspaper, The Owl Observer :
730 11 St., N.W., Ste. 300
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 783-6686
New York Chapter:
(212) 496-1409
Resources for Midlife and Older Women provides medical and psychological referrals:
226 E. 70th St., Ste. 1C
New York, NY 10021
(212) 439-1913
Wellspring for Women offers phone consultations with licensed nurse practitioners who can
answer questions about herbal remedies and natural hormones, and put you in touch with
doctors who can prescribe them; they can also discuss conventional hormone therapy.
(303) 443-0321
Women's Action Alliance provides referrals for women in midlife.
320 Lexington Ave., Rm. 603
New York, NY 10017
(212) 532-8330
Women's Helpline (NOW, NYC Service Fund) provides referrals to midlife women's groups and services :
15 W. 18 Street, 9th fl.
New York, New York 10011
(212) 989-7230
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NEWSLETTERS / PAMPHLETS
Prevention of health problems associated with menopause can make a highly
positive difference. The following newsletters provide valuable information about
menopause for those of us wishing to educate ourselves and our physicians/health-care providers.
The Power Surge Newsletters are archived in the Power Surge Reading Room. Newsletters provide comprehensive articles devoted exclusively to menopause and women's health at midlife.
Interact with other women in menopause on the message boards . Join in the Power Surge Live! Guest Chats Thursday at 9 PM (ET) in the site's chat room. The newsletters are now being E.mailed. For weekly news, guest chat announcements and important information about women's health, sign up for the mailing list.
The Power Surge Archived Newsletters
In the Web site's Reading Room
Guest Transcripts in the Transcript Library
E.mail Dearest with inquiries.
ACOG: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG publishes excellent education pamphlets on menopause, midlife, and many, many other aspects of women's health. To request copies, contact:
ACOG
Office of Public Information
409 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20024-2188
(202) 484-3321
FAX: (202) 479-6826
A Friend Indeed
Main Floor, 419 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3C 0M3
U.S.: Box 260, Pembina ND 58271-260
P: (204) 989-8028
F:(204) 989-8029
E.mail A Friend Indeed
Women's Health Hot Line, run by medical journalist, Charlotte Libov, is primarily concerned with women and heart disease. Ms. Libov's exemplary newsletter and Web Site provide invaluable information for women re prevention of heart disease, the number one killer among women today, as well as the treatment of existing heart issues.
Women's Health Hot Line
Beckwith Communications
Charlotte Libov
71 Judson Lane
Bethlehem, CT, 06751
(203) 266-5904
AAFP: American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) publishes a series of highly readable patient education brochures on over 60 individual topics called "Health Notes from Your Family Doctor" which are available free of charge in single quantities. For instance, AAFP publishes one brochure entitled "Menopause: What to expect when your body is changing," and another entitled "Osteoporosis in Women: Keeping your bones healthy and strong." For more
information, contact:
AAFP
8880 Ward Parkway
Kansas City
Missouri 64114-2797
FAX: (816) 822-0580
(800) 944-0000
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LISTSERVS / MAILING LISTS
MENOPAUS Listserv for the discussion of menopause
MENOPAUS, owned by Judy Bayliss, is a mailing list discussing menopause
and open to women of all ages and other interested parties.
Subscribing: Send E.mail with subscribe menopaus
firstname lastname (insert your first name and last name where indicated.
(Note there is no final 'e' in "menopaus.")
ARTHRITIS
National Office
1330 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(800) 283-7800
CANCER
The American Cancer Society at
(800) 227-2345
Cancer Response System 1-800-227-2345
American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive surgeons, Inc.
(800)-635-0635
Cancer Lifeline
(24-hour emotional phone support and assistance)
Washington State
(800)-255-5505 King County (206) 461-4542
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
(800)-422-6237
National Alliance of Breast
Cancer Organizations (NABCO) at
(800) 719-9154
The National Cancer Institute's
Cancer Information Service/Hotline (CIS) at
(800) 4-CANCER
SusanLoveMD.com
Dr. Susan Love's Web site is an incredible source of information about and support for for breast cancer. The esteemed Dr. Love has been a frequent guest in Power Surge. Read her transcripts in the Library.
National Alliance of Breast
Cancer Organizations (NABCO) at
(800) 719-9154
The Y-ME Breast Cancer
Support Hotline at
(800) 221-2141
DEPRESSION/PSYCHOLOGICAL
American Institute of Stress
(800) 24 - RELAX
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
(312) 644-0828
National Foundation for Depressive Illness
(800) 248-4344
National Institute of Mental Health/ Depression Awareness
(800) 421-4211
National Mental Health Association
(800) 969-6642
The Panic-Anxiety Hub
Bronwyn Fox co-founded Australia's Panic Anxiety Disorder Association (PADA) in 1987. Her Panic Anxiety Management Workshop is in every capital city in Australia and she also does workshops on her Web site, The Panic Anxiety Hub. Her workshop has also been assessed by a leading anxiety disorder specialist and
researcher as being 85% effective for people who experience an Anxiety Disorder. Read her transcripts in the Library.
Panic & Anxiety Hub
P.O. Box 516
Goolwa, South Australia 5214
Telephone / Fax: 0 8 8555 5012 (Aust residents)
Telephone / Fax: 61 8 8555 5012 (International )
Panic Attack Disorder Line
(800) 64 - PANIC
The Panic Disorders Institute
Psychiatrist and Neurologist, Stuart Shipko, M.D. is the Director of the Panic Disorders Institute. He has been a frequent guest in Power Surge. His transcripts can be found in the Library.
DIABETES
Diabetes literature, referrals
American Diabetes Association
1660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA. 22314
(703) 549-1500
(800) 232-3472
Diabetes Information
Diabetes Center, Inc.
(800) 848-2793
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
(800) 223-1138
ENDOMETRIOSIS
Endometriosis Association
(800) 992-3636
(800) 426-2363 (Canada)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
P.O. Box 29111
Washington, D.C. 20048
(301) 496-5133
M - F 9 - 5 EST
Provides brochures and packets containing journal and newspaper articles,
plus book excerpts on various topics.
Ask for their brochure "Facts about Endometriosis" and a packet of photocopies of the following articles:
Management of Fibroids; Treating Uterine Fibroids with GnRH Agonists; Fibroids in the Uterus
Sex after Hysterectomy; Plus the chapter on fibroids from 'Understanding Your Body: Every Woman's Guide to a lifetime of health.'
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HEADACHE
Headache: National Headache Foundation
For information about headaches/migraines
5353 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, Il 60625
(800)-843-2256
Diamond Headache Clinic
Seymour Diamond, M.D.
5252 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
1-800-432-3224
Comprehensive Headache Center
The Germantown Hospital and Medical Center
One Penn Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19144
1-215/951-8926
HEART
The American Heart Association National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75231-4596
(214) 373-6300, 1-800-AHA-USA1
Free brochures are available and the AHA can direct you to local chapters.
Mended Hearts
7272 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 706-1442
Affiliated with the American Heart Association, Mended Hearts is a 25,000 member volunteer support group for those who have undergone bypass surgery. Mended Hearts provides information, encouragement, and services to heart disease patients and their families.
Women's Health Hot Line
Beckwith Communications
Charlotte Libov
71 Judson Lane
Bethlehem, CT, 06751
(203) 266-5904
A wonderful site run by medical journalist, public speaker, Charlotte Libov, in which she addresses various women's health issues with a special focus on heart health. Charlotte is the founder of National Women's Heart Health Day (Feb. 1st). Read more about Charlotte Libov and read her chat transcripts in the Library.
Boston Women's Health Book Collective Of
240 A Elm St.
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-0271
George Washington University Medical Center
Lipid Research Clinic
908 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 676-5150
The Center is researching the link between blood lipids, lipoproteins, and heart disease, especially in post-menopausal women. They offer a range of diagnostic, medical, and counseling services for women with high blood cholesterol problems. The services are on a charge basis.
Heart Information Service
Texas Heart Institute
P.O. Box 20345
Houston, TX
(800) 292-2221
The toll-free hotline is available to answer questions about heart disease.
National Black Women's Health Project
1615 M Street NW, Suite 230
Washington, DC 20036
202-835-0117
(800) ASKBWHP
National Black Women's Health Project sponsors a Walk for Wellness.
National Women's Health Resource Center
2440 M Street NW, Suite 325
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 293-6045
Offers health information packages on heart disease for $5 for members and $7.50 for non-members. Annual membership dues are $25.
Young Hearts
P.O. Box 274
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 387-0918
A national, non-profit support group for cardiac patients in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Has local chapters, a quarterly newsletter and charges $25 annual dues.
Government Agencies
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Executive Office Center, Suite 501
2101 East Jefferson St.
Rockville, MD 20852
(800) 356-9295
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
301-496-4236
Office of Alternative Medical Practices
National Institutes of Health
Executive Plaza South, #450
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 402-2466
Office of Research on Women's Health
National Institutes of Health
Building I, Room #201
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 402-1770
For more information on heart disease and women, contact:
Older Women's League
666 11th Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
HOMEOPATHIC/ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
Homeopathic Educational Services
2124B Kittredge St.
Berkeley, CA. 94704
(510) 649-0294
International Foundation For Homeopathy
2366 East Lake E., 301
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 324-8230
National Center for Homeopathy
1500 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 223-6182
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HYSTERECTOMY
Hysterectomy Educational Resources & Services (HERS)
(610) 667-7757
OSTEOPOROSIS
For information about osteoporosis, contact
National Osteoporosis Foundation
1150 17th St. NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036-4603
(202) 223-2226
FAX: (202) 223-2237
Osteoporosis & Calcium:
For information via the Internet on optimum intake of calcium (which may
help to prevent or reduce the effects of osteoporosis), contact:
"gopher://gopher.nih.gov:70/00/clin/cdcs/individual/97.calcm"
STROKE
American Heart Association Stroke Connection
(800) 553-6321
MISCELLAEOUS/GENERAL HEALTH
Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Assc'n
(800) 272-3900
American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
(800) 332-3223
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA). AMWA is a national association of women physicians which spearheads various health education efforts of benefit to women. For more information, contact:
AMWA
801 N. Fairfax Street
Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-0500
Arthritis Foundation
Arthritis publications, referrals to local chapters
(800) 283-7300
Autopap
8271 154th Ave. NE
Redmond, WA 98052
(800)-NEOPATH
Breast Implant Information
Food & Drug Admin. Information Service
(800) 532-4440
Breast Self-Exam Instructions (BSE)
(800) ACS-2345
Eating Disorders
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
(800) 932-8677
Glaucoma Support Network
(800) 826-6693
Incontinent People, Help For
Incontinence/bladder control, services available and assistive devices
2650 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(800) BLA-DDER
Melpomene Institute for Women's Health Research
(612) 642-1951
National Council On Aging
(800) 424-2277
National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133
(800) 336-4797
National Library of Medicine
(800) 638-8480
National Women's Health Network
(202) 628-7814
OWL (Older Women's League)
OWL is a national membership organization dedicated to achieving economic, political and social equity for midlife and older women. Information:
666 11th Street NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 783-6686
FAX: (202) 638-2356
Panic Disorder Line
(800) 64-PANIC
People's Medical Society
(800) 624-8773
Sexuality: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
(800) 673-8444
SIECUS (Sex Information And Education Council Of The U.S.)
130 West 42nd Street., Ste. 2500
New York, NY 10036
(212) 819-9770
Simon Foundation
(800) 23S-IMON
Soybean Board, The United
P.O. Box 4192000
St. Louis, MO 63141-9200
(800) 825-5769
STD National Hotline
(800) 227-8922
Take Care (Self-Care for the Family Caregiver)
(800) 896-3650
EXERCISE & PHYSICAL FITNESS
Aerobic & Fitness Foundation
(800) 968-7263
Aerobic & Fitness Foundation Of America
(800) 446-2322
American College of Sports Medicine
(317) 637-9200
Women's Sports Foundation
(800) 227-3988
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT
Alcohol/Drug Abuse Helpline
(800) 821-4357
Alcoholics Anonymous (World Services)
(212) 870-3400
Al-Anon (Family Group Headquarters)
(212) 302-7240
American Council on Alcoholism
(212) 527-5344
ASAP Treatment Hotline
(800) 367-2727
Cottage Program International
(800) 752-6100
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
(800) 223-3273
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information
(800) 729-6686
National Institute on Drug Abuse
(800) 662-HELP (English)
(800) 662-AYUDA (Spanish)
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