August 2008 | Endocrinology

2008 | August, Endocrinology, NDNR Issues

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, adaptation, human health and a natural diet. This article proposes that human endocrine regulation has evolved to be dependent on environmental (exogenous) sources of hormones as supplied by diet.

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Janice Skelton, ND
Understanding the connection between the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands when treating a patient with endocrine imbalance symptoms. This article includes a case study and a list of therapeutic botanicals.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Kelly Green Jennings, ND, MSOM
This article discusses the treatment of PTSD and includes two case studies, coexisting diagnoses often occuring with PTSD and intervention with a regimen of therapeutic drainage prescriptions. Part 2 of 2.

Association Spotlight: IDAANP: A rotating column highlighting ND organizations and licensure efforts.

A Sudden Impulse
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND
Diagnosing aggressive behavior in a child. Plus, Dr. Kellerstein’s chosen remedy for the case from his June column.


Institutional Research Structure
David Schleich, PhD
The nuts and bolts of an ideal institutional research model for naturopathic colleges. Part of a continuing series.

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