Contents
Introduction
Naturopathic Medicine
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I. Basics of Naturopathic Endocrinology
Endocrine System
Physiology Review
Endocrine Disorders
Multiple Endocrinopathy
Pituitary Disorders
Pathophysiology Review
Hypopituitarism
Hyperpituitarism
References
Pineal Disorders
Pathophysiology Review
Melatonin Deficiency
Melatonin Excess
References
Blood Sugar Metabolism Disorders
Pathophysiology Review
Hypoglycemia
Diabetes Mellitus
Type I
Type II
Hyperglycemia Toxity
Secondary Diabetes
Iatrogenic Diabetes
Syndrome X
Acute Complications in Diabetes
Chronic Complications in Diabetes
References
Lipids Metabolism Disorders
Pathophysiology Review
Lipids Testing
Primary Genetic Dyslipidemias
Secondary Dyslipidemias
Cardiovascular Diseases
References
Thyroid Metabolism Disorders
Pathophysiology Review
Laboratory Measurements
Thyrotoxicosis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Wilson’s Thyroid Syndrome
References
Adrenal Metabolism Disorders
Pathophysiology Review
Adrenal Gland Dysfunction
Adrenal Corticol Hypofunction
Adrenal Corticol Hyperfunction
Primary Aldosteronism
Hyperaldosteronism
Hypertension and Hyperaldosteronism
Pheochromocytoma
Adrenal Insufficiency
Hypercortisolism
References
Reproductive Hormone Disorders
Male Sex Hormones
Pathophysiology Review
Hypogonadism
Sexual Function and Libido
Cardiovascular Disease
Musculoskeletal Health
Mood and Cognition
Prostate Cancer
Female Sex Hormones
Pathophysiology Review
Anovulation
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Premenstrual Syndrome
Amenorrhea
Endometriosis
Menopause
Breast Cancer
Hypertension and Heart Disease
Osteoporosis
Sexual Differentiation Disorders
Disorders of Puberty
References
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Clinical Protocols
Diagnosing Endocrine Disorders
Physical Exam
Medical History
Signs and Symptoms
Laboratory Tests
Treating Endocrine Disorders
Pituitary Disorders
Pineal Disorders
Blood Sugar Metabolism Disorders
Lipids Metabolism Disorders
Thyroid Metabolism Disorders
Adrenal Metabolism Disorders
Reproductive Hormones Disorders
Endocrine Drug and Herb Interactions
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Selected Clinical Studies and Research Reports
Blood Sugar Metabolism Disorders
Gregory S. Kelly (ND), Insulin Resistance: Lifestyle and Nutritional Interventions
Zoltan Rona (MD) and George A. Tamari (PhD), Hair Mineral Levels and Their Correlation with Abnormal Glucose Tolerance
J.K. Ojha (MD), H.S. Bajpat (MD), and R.M. Shettiwar (MD), Effect of Yogic Practices and Pterocarpus Extract on Insulin Dependent Diabetics
Hari M. Chandola (MD) and Surendra N. Tripathi (MD), Hypoglycemic Response of C. tamala in Diabetes
H.M. Chandola (MD), S.N. Tripathi (MD), and K.N. Udupa (MD), The Role of Psychosomatic Constitution (Prakriti) in the Progression and Prognosis of Diabetes Mellitus and Response to Treatment
Thyroid Metabolism Disorders
Gregory S. Kelly (ND), Peripheral Metabolism of Thyroid Hormones: A Review
Guy E. Abraham (MD), Jorge D. Flechas (MD), and John C. Hakal (RhD), Orthoiodosupplementation: Iodine Sufficiency of the Whole Human Body
Subhuti Dharmananda (PhD), Treatment of Thyroid Diseases with Chinese Herbal Medicine
Ryan Drum (PhD, AHG), Thyroid Function and Dysfunction
Adrenal Metabolism Disorders
Abram Hoffer (MD, PhD), Dopamine, Noradrenalin and Adrenalin Metabolism to Methylated or Chrome Indole Derivatives: Two Pathways or One?
Alan R. Gaby (MD), Dehydroepiandrosterone: Biological Effects and Clinical Significance
Reproductive Hormone Disorders
Paul Goettlich, Environmental Chemicals and Endocrinology
Samuel S. Epstein (MD),”Trade Secrets”: The Latest in a Long Line of Conspiracies Charges
Body, Mind, and Spirit
Jay Sanghvi (MD), Integrating Vipassana with Naturopathy: Some Experiences
Sarika Tandon (BA, BS) Yoga and the Endocrine System
