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Phytotherapies & Endocrinology The Plant – Hormone Connection |
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Phytotherapeutic
management of endocrine dysfunction allows greater choices for healthcare professionals.
Formulas with phytocrine* actions may be used as an alternative to hormone therapies to enhance the function of
hormone producing and hormone responsive tissues. |
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Just as important, formulas with phytocrine actions may be
used with bioidentical hormone
replacement therapies (BHRT) to improve the function of the BHRT and the
response of tissues to the BHRT. Using phytocrine formulas with BHRT can
allow healthcare professionals to achieve their goals of prescribing the
lowest effective dose of BHRT possible. |
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Personalized Healthcare |
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One of the most salient features of the four formulas
discussed on this website (Estro-Mend™, Progesto-Mend™,
Testo-Gain™, Testo-Quench™ & Thyro-Mend™)
is that they provide healthcare professionals with the ability to truly
personalize the healthcare options they offer patients. There are always various
presentations of clinical conditions. Instead of the “one-size-fits-all”
approach to endocrine dysfunction, professionals can now choose the
appropriate formulas, adjust the dosages to the specific needs of the
patient, and achieve much better clinical outcomes. |
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Clinical Applications |
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Formulas with phytocrine actions may be used in a very wide
range of clinical conditions in which endocrine dysfunctions are a component
of the condition. Following are some examples of how these formulas can be
used. For more detailed information on clinical applications please go to the
protocols
section on this website. |
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Hypothyroid Function |
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There
are seven key functions
that must take place for optimal thyroid health in both men and women. First, there has to be bio-available iodine for the
thyroid cells (thyrocytes). Second, there must be sufficient iodine uptake by
thyrocytes, which is dependent on proper function of the
sodium-iodide-symporter ( |
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Each of those steps, from providing iodine to the affect that
T3 has on genes within the nucleus of each cell, must be maintained to avoid
the countless symptoms that can manifest with low thyroid function. Please go to protocols
for more information on thyroid function and how it relates to other
hormones. |
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Menopause |
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Though there are a number of symptoms and clinical
sequella that are observed in menopause. The formulas on this website are effective
in managing the various presentations
of menopause symptoms. Analyzing the unique needs of each woman allows
healthcare professionals to choose which formulas are ideal for that woman.
The formulas Estro-Mend™, Progesto-Mend™, Testo-Gain™
& Testo-Quench™ have all been approved for the management of
each Menopause Type®. Please go to protocols
for more detailed information. |
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PMS / PMDD |
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Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
both have various presentations,
depending upon which hormonal dysfunction is evidenced, and the degree of the
dysfunction. The hormonal imbalances that occur with PMS & PMDD include
altered function of progesterone, estrogen or testosterone. Of interest, some
forms of PMS & PMDD involve androgen excess disorder. Clinical
applications for managing PMS & PMDD are in the protocols section. |
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Andropause |
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Andropause frequently involves decrease testosterone
function. Testo-Gain™ is recognized as a formula with phytocrine
properties that can enhance the function of testosterone producing tissues
and of testosterone responsive tissues. This formula is effectively used by
men of all ages who wish to experience the benefits of optimal testosterone
function. The protocols section provides more
information. |
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Prostate Health |
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Prostate health is best maintained by healthy lifestyle
and dietary choices including essential fatty acids, required for proper cell
membrane function. Vitamins and minerals, the cofactors required for every
biochemical process taking place in the human body, are also critical for
prostate health. There are occasions in which powerful phytoantiandrogens are
an appropriate course of action. In these cases, Testo-Quench™
may be used
as an antagonist to oppose testosterone, DHT, and other androgens. |
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome &
PCO-Like Syndrome |
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Polycystic ovary syndrome has both the classic clinical presentation
and a weaker presentation which has be called “PCO-Like Syndrome”, or simply
“atypical presentation of PCOS”. Metabolic features in this condition may
include androgen excess disorder, altered progesterone function and altered
estrogen function. These further add to the fact that these conditions have various presentations. More
information on androgen excess disorders in women can be found in the protocols
section. |
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For
more information on these and other clinical conditions, go to the protocols
section. |
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Estro-Mend™, Progesto-Mend™,
Testo-Gain™ & Testo-Quench™ are
Trademarks of Douglas Laboratories. All Rights Reserved. |
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*
Phytocrine, Phytocrinology & Phytocrinologist are trademarks of
phytocrine.com proprietor. |
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Menopause
Type® is a Registered Trademark of YourMenopauseType.com. |
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All
writings express the views and opinions of the author and do not represent
Douglas Laboratories, or any other person or company. |
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