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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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Resistance Is Futile? Endometriosis and the Progesterone Resistance Standoff

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Introduction to Progesterone in Men

This article is an introduction to understanding the role of progesterone in men. Progesterone is…

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Take Charge Of Your Health: Hormonal Balance for Male Health and Vitality – Take Charge of Your Health

This radio show segment features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Bar, an expert in alternative therapies, exploring the rising concern of declining male hormones. The discussion highlights how testosterone levels and sperm count have steadily decreased over recent decades, a trend linked to chronic stress, widespread exposure to environmental toxins, and the growing prevalence of obesity. Rather than viewing these issues in isolation, Dr. Bar frames them as interconnected signs of imbalance that reflect the pressures of modern living. Conventional approaches such as hormone replacement therapy are critiqued for addressing symptoms without resolving underlying causes, and for carrying risks that may compromise long-term health. In contrast, the segment advocates for a holistic strategy that focuses on restoring the body’s natural ability to regulate hormones. Lifestyle changes that reduce stress, targeted nutritional support, and the use of specific peptides are emphasized as powerful ways to encourage the body’s own hormone production and improve overall vitality. The conversation also examines common challenges in male sexual health, including erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation, and presents emerging therapies that aim to restore confidence and intimacy. Treatments such as the P-Shot, alongside peptide options like PT-141, are discussed as innovative interventions that can enhance sexual function when combined with a balanced hormonal foundation. Ultimately, the segment underscores that maintaining a healthy hormonal profile is not simply about reproductive capacity or sexual performance, but about sustaining energy, resilience, and overall well-being throughout a man’s life.  

1. Take Charge Of Your Health: Hormonal Balance for Male Health and Vitality 55:47
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3. Take Charge Of Your Health: Histamine Intolerance: Unmasking the Allergy Impostor 53:25
4. Take Charge Of Your Health: Hormone Truths: Debunking the Estrogen–Cancer Myth 55:02
5. Take Charge Of Your Health: Redefining Hormones: The Truth About Cancer Prevention 55:43

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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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