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Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP

Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner.

Her passion to optimize health and commitment to compounding is evident in her involvement with organizations including the International College of Integrated Medicine and the American College of Apothecaries, American Pharmacists Association and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding She was also the founder and first chair for the Compounding Special Interest Group with the American Pharmacists Association.

She is chair for the Integrated Medicine Consortium. She co-hosts a radio program “Take Charge of your Health” in the greater New York area. She is on the Medical Advisory Board for the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR.ca).

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Hormones on a Methylation Leash: Calming the Endocrine Storm

April 7, 2025 by Carol Petersen

Methylation is the biochemical maestro orchestrating a symphony of processes in the body, from gene expression to hormonal harmony. This subtle yet powerful mechanism involves adding methyl groups—tiny chemical tags—to molecules, influencing how genes behave and how hormones function. It’s a linchpin for keeping estrogens, progesterone, adrenaline, histamine, thyroid hormones, testosterone, and DHEA in check. Without proper methylation, these hormones can veer off script, leading to a cascade of physiological chaos. Read More…

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The Enigmatic Life of Histamine: Hormonal Intrigues, Detox Strategies, and Natural Modulation

Histamine is synonymous with allergic reactions—sneezing, itching, or swelling—but its influence…

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Progesterone-Induced Dizziness: Is Allopregnanolone Spinning Your World?

If you’ve felt unusually drowsy, dizzy, or mentally foggy after taking progesterone, the…

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Magnesium Deficiency: The Silent Saboteur of Your Health

Magnesium fuels over 300 enzymatic reactions, aiding muscle function, nerve signaling, energy…

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Take Charge Of Your Health: Redefining Hormones: The Truth About Cancer Prevention – Take Charge of Your Health

 In this episode of Take Charge of Your Health, hosts Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen welcome Dr. Jeffrey Dach, a former radiologist who shifted his focus to hormone health after seeing the limitations of conventional medicine. The conversation challenges widespread misinformation about hormones, particularly the long-standing fear of estrogen therapy and its supposed link to breast cancer.   Dr. Dach revisits the influential Women’s Health Initiative study, explaining how its early conclusions painted estrogen in a negative light, only to be later corrected by follow-up analyses that showed different outcomes. Together with the hosts, he emphasizes that not all hormones are equal—bioidentical hormones, when prescribed correctly, can support not only cancer prevention but also long-term wellness and vitality.  The discussion highlights the importance of correct formulations such as Biest (a balanced mix of estradiol and estriol), while also addressing the role of supportive nutrients and compounds like iodine, selenium, and DIM (diindolylmethane) in maintaining hormonal balance and reducing cancer risk.  Listeners are also directed to Dr. Dach’s book, Bioidentical Hormones 101, and his website for deeper resources on navigating hormone therapy safely and effectively. By combining medical research, clinical insights, and practical guidance, the episode reframes hormone therapy as a proactive strategy for health rather than a risk to be feared.

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With 31 years of experience in bio-identical hormone therapies, attending 100’s of complementary medicine conferences, writing and editing two newsletters, reading and researching staggering numbers of books and scientific papers, co-hosting Take Charge of Your Health at WBAI radio, and in practice with a compounding pharmacy specializing in bio identical hormone therapies I am grateful to have access to so many resources for healthy living. I am reaching out to my baby boomers and beyond to come along with me to explore aging gently with vitality and exuberance.

My passion to optimize health and commitment to compounding is evident in my involvement with organizations including the International College of Integrated Medicine and the American College of Apothecaries. I am also the founder and first chair for the Compounding Special Interest Group with the American Pharmacists Association.

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