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Endocrinology and Aging

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...

August 2008 | Endocrinology

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...

An Overview of Thyroid Cancer

Aminah Keats, ND Cancers of the endocrine system are very uncommon and constitute less than 1% of all malignancies (Casciato, 2004). Thyroid cancer is the most common type of endocrine malignancy, accounting for the majority of deaths due to endocrine cancers (DeVita,...

Exogenous Endocrine Regulation by Diet

Shandor Weiss, ND, LAc The purpose of this discussion is to propose a hypothesis: Human endocrine regulation has evolved to be dependent on environmental (exogenous) sources of hormones as supplied by diet. This hypothesis is based on the observation of many factors...

Endocrinology and Aging: A Focus on Testosterone

Dicken Weatherby, ND and Donald R. Yance, CN, MH, RH 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...

Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding: The Endocrine System Out of Balance

Janice Skelton, ND 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...

Evaluating HPA Dysfunction Using Salivary Cortisol

Timothy Schwaiger, NMD The use of salivary cortisol in evaluating a patient’s condition can be a valuable tool for physicians. Although there is a vast quantity of research in this area, the laboratory results can be confusing when trying to choose a therapy best...

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The Gut–Brain Axis: How the Nervous System Shapes Gut Health

Maura Henninger, ND   Understanding the gut–brain connection reveals how stress, the autonomic nervous system, and the microbiome shape digestion, immunity, and emotional well-being—and how naturopathic care can restore balance. Abstract The gut–brain axis is a...

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