The functioning of each endocrine gland must be assessed and then helped to return to optimal functioning.  Of particular concern are the functioning of the adrenals, the thyroid, and the sex hormones. 

 

I believe that everyone has the right to function at optimal levels, not just for their age, but optimally as a human being.  Restoring hormonal balance to optimal levels for each individual is crucial to happiness, well-being, and sense of purpose and belongingness in the world. 

 

First and foremost, I emphasize the need to cleanse one's tissues of toxicity.  Helpful detoxification methods include homeopathic detoxification, cleansing diet, juice fasting if the individual's health conditions will allow it, gall bladder and liver flushes, coffee enemas, elimination of ingestion of food allergens, far infrared saunas, heavy metal detox such as chelation, use of supplements that remove toxins, bodywork, and exercise. 

 

The first endocrine organs that must be addresed are the adrenals.  The adrenals must be functioning well before the other endocrine organs can be addressed.  The individual must lower stress to an acceptable level, get plenty of uninterrupted sleep, and may need supplementation in the form of herbal and/or prescription medication to restore proper adrenal functioning.

 

The next system that must be working optimally for true health is the thyroid glandular system.  Most doctors use a blood level TSH to determine thyroid problems.  Unfortunately, many, many people have thyroid sluggishness long before their TSH levels rise. I look for the underlying reasons for thyroid dysfunction. Dysfunction may be caused by inadequate pituitary stimulation, thyroid glandular problems, or faulty peripheral conversion. Causes for thyroid dysfunction often include traumatic brain injury, Hashimoto's, or Wilson's Temperature Syndrome.

 

The next system that may need to be addressed is the sex hormone system.  Imbalances of sex hormones are rampant in our society in all ages, due not only to aging, but also due to the dietary and environmental toxins that we are all exposed to.   Unfortunately, endocrine imbalances are rarely checked to see if this may be their problem.

 

Women, in particular, may have hormonal imbalances during their child-bearing years which may become so severe as to cause havoc with their relationships and even destroy their marriages.  Hormonal balancing is so simple, yet so often neglected.

 

Even men, as they reach their 30's and 40's, could be helped to function better by adding hormones that are declining as they age.  They could function better not only physically, but their mental acuity could be sharpened if they were to address hormonal imbalances and insufficiencies.  Older men, especially, can benefit from hormone replacement.  They need not be sentenced to losing their memories and their vitality. 

 

And, of course, women who are perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal can receive assistance in returning to their former days of optimal hormonal functioning.  The benefits of hormonal balancing in these women are far-reaching and can include weight loss, mood enhancement, and better mental and physical functioning. 

 

I do not prescribe Premarin, which is a prescription drug derived from pregnant mare's urine, nor do I prescribe synthetic progestins or the combination, Prempro. These drugs have been improperly called "hormones."   These drugs have been implicated in heart disease and breast cancer.  

 

Instead, I prescribe natural bioidentical hormone replacement.   As they are exactly identical to the hormones made by the human body, they do not have harmful side effects and are beneficial to the functioning of the body when replaced in optimal amounts and in proper balance and correct timing.

 

Please e-mail me if you would like more information about my practice and to schedule an appointment.  I look forward to working with you to help you overcome chronic pain and other health problems.