Posted on 15 August 2008.
The majority of Americans older than 40 or 50 years of age live highly stressful lives. They tend to use at least one type of stimulant on a daily basis and generally have at least one major health problem. In many instances, these illnesses, syndromes and conditions are subclinical, meaning they smolder under the surface [...]
Posted in Anti-Aging, Endocrinology
Posted on 08 August 2008.
Endocrinology and Aging Dicken Weatherby, ND and Donald R. Yance, CN, MH, RH Age-related energy dysfunction is directly related to endocrine maladaptation, diminished output, hormone misdirection and/or hormone resistance. This article focuses on the critical role testosterone plays regarding endocrine balance and botanical interventions. Exogenous Endocrine Regulation Shandor Weiss, ND, LAc Thoughts on evolutionary biology, [...]
Posted in Endocrinology, NDNR Issues
Posted on 01 August 2008.
As NDs, we are acutely aware of the delicate balance within the endocrine system and how that balance affects one’s health. Understanding the connection between the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands is crucial when treating a patient with symptoms that point to an endocrine imbalance. Adrenal Glands Typically, whenever thyroid dysfunction exists (i.e., hypo- or [...]
Posted in Endocrinology