Toxic Levels of Natural and Synthetic Hormones: Diagnostic Protocol for Rejuvenation

© Copyright 2003 by Theresa Dale, Ph.D., N.D., USA
(Explore Issue: Volume 12, Number 3)

Adrenal Cortisol Stress – New Research
Since there is an endocrine relationship to all health problems, one can see the importance in recommending an accurate saliva test. One thousand, before and after, NuFem TCM Saliva Tests, from doctors throughout the U.S.A. clearly indicate toxicity levels of natural and synthetic hormone users. This includes DHEA, progesterone, wild yam creams, melatonin, soy phytoestrogen creams, testosterone, pregnenalone and estrogens.

Initially baseline levels of hormones should be determined, according to the TCM body clock, by using the NuFem Saliva Test. When I receive the results from the independent lab I create a program for every patient, which includes diet, nutrition, and my homeopathic formulas to correct hormone and meridian imbalances. The good news is that we have about 95% success with all females ranging in age from 22 to 71 years of age including those with complete hysterectomies.

When working with my own patients, I follow the protocol below for each patient no matter their health concern or symptoms, after creating the NuFem Saliva Program.

First, lets start at the beginning and take a look at the “causes of endocrine breakdown.” In every case of hormonal imbalance, there is an imbalance in adrenal cortisol levels, according to before and after clinical studies. In addition, since the thyroid and adrenal work together, you must treat both simultaneously. This is part of the Five Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Since stress is a major contributing factor in abnormal cortisol levels, I separated the various causes of this killer by creating a checklist and protocol, as follows.

Virus, Bacteria
Look for lymes disease, virus, bacteria, herpes, and any pathology that can attack the adrenal glands.

Dental
Look for abscesses, infections, root canals on endocrine meridians, periodontal health issues, and bio-compatibility problems from dental materials.

Insomnia
Can be caused from hormonal imbalance, an over-active mind, caffeine or stimulant use, reaction from medications.

Obesity
Thyroid problems and treatment that are overlooked or thyroid treatment without treating adrenals, radiation exposure, toxic liver and/or gallbladder, sedentary lifestyle (little to no exercise or movement), repressed emotions, unhealthy diet and lifestyle.

Emotional Issues
Repressed emotional issues and undiscovered identities that stimulate genetic predispositions for disease, along with mental and emotional burnout.

Scar Tissue
Scar tissue that is blocking meridian flow.

Drugs/Medications
The use of prescribed or over the counter medications as well as social drugs. Any HRT is shown to stress adrenal cortisol levels. Natural hormone creams can cause severe toxicity and can suppress other hormones. Excessive amounts of herbs, vitamins and minerals can heal or be a stressor to the body. In addition, vaccinations must be considered.

Environmental
Usage of cell phone, living near microwave tower, radio towers, geopathic stress from living on fault lines, underground water stream, water pipes under bedroom, sleeping on water bed or using electrical devices on or within 4 feet of bed.

Nutrition
Testing patients for the appropriate nutrients to rejuvenate the endocrine system is essential. If they purchase nutrients in the health food store, they have less control over the quality. A suggested list follows later in this article.

Diet
Getting patients off of junk food, stimulants and sugar. I have seen incredible results with my own patients, and my doctor ’s patients, who eat a diet consisting of 60-70% raw foods, including juicing and sprouted legumes and seeds. Deep sea fish is a good addition as well.

Lifestyle
The patient’s program should include a routine of yoga and meditation, along with outdoor activities, which may add years to his or her life.