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DESCRIPTION: An effective panel for checking key hormone levels during a 24-hour period, this panel analyzes Cortisol, DHEA, Testosterone, Estrogens [Estrone, Estradiol, Estriol], Progesterone and determines the secretion pattern for Melatonin.
Hormones influence every body function for men and women, and imbalances may result in physical, mental and emotional symptoms. The symptoms commonly affect the brain, nervous system and behavior such as moods, stress, anxiety, irritability, aggressiveness, emotional outbursts, sexual dysfunction, depression, energy levels, attention/focus, cognitive ability, learning skills, memory, jet- lag, sleep disorders, restlessness, appetite and body weight, ADD, ADHD, OCD, bi-polar disorder and other brain chemistry imbalances. Symptoms may also appear in other body systems resulting in changes in heart function, cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, lung problems, digestive problems, kidney and liver problems, thyroid function, certain cancers, poor resistance to disease, poor healing ability, infertility, aging symptoms, including gray or thinning hair, wrinkles, skin age spots, vein disorders, poor eyesight and hearing, and poor muscle and bone health. Women may also suffer from uncomfortable menstrual and menopause symptoms, breast cysts, as well as other symptoms of the reproductive system. Men may also suffer from prostate problems, impotence and male pattern baldness.
Although both DHEA and cortisol are produced by the adrenal cortex, they exhibit many opposing actions. Many of cortisol’s physiological actions are geared toward the mobilization of reserves. Cortisol is released in large amounts in response to physical, physiological, and/or psychological stress. When stressors persist, the secretion of glucocorticoids can be prolonged, leading to maladaptation of the adrenal cortex and adrenal hyperplasia.
DHEA appears to offer many of the benefits of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), but without the unwanted side effects. Relevant research in this area was conducted by Dr. Pierre Diamond in a study at Le Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite Laval in Quebec City involving 20 postmenopausal women aged 60 to 70 years who were not receiving estrogen and who instead received DHEA in topical creams daily, with reported positive effects on insulin resistance, improved body mass indices, increased bone density, reduced cholesterol, etc. In Europe, DHEA has a long history of use as a postmenopausal antidepressant.
Cortisol is involved in many important functions in your body, including the metabolism and utilization of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, your body's response to physiological or psychological stress, and the control of inflammation and proper blood sugar levels. Cortisol also helps maintain proper blood pressure, normal nerve and brain activity and normal heart and immune function. Excess cortisol can adversely affect: bone and muscle tissue, thyroid function, cardiovascular function, weight control, sleep, glucose regulation, immune defense and aging. Over time, cortisol secretion can become impaired, resulting in an inability to respond to stress as demonstrated in conditions such as: chronic fatigue, menstrual problems, allergies and arthritis.
DHEA, in contrast to cortisol, exerts mostly anabolic actions and balances the body’s stress response. DHEA functions to: provide substrate for the synthesis of sex hormones; guard against degenerative conditions associated with aging; influence immune function and energy production; affect insulin sensitivity, thyroid function, and protein synthesis and others. Imbalances of DHEA have been associated with: impaired immunity, cancer, depression, panic disorder, insulin resistance, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. DHEA levels decrease in response to anti-aging and stress as levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) rise. Supplemental DHEA appears to have the effect of reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass, without calorie restriction. DHEA also plays a role in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates and fats, and works with cortisol to help maintain proper blood sugar levels. It seems to shift metabolism from producing fat to creating muscle and energy. DHEA levels are an accurate indicator of arterial blockage, LDL cholesterol levels, hypertension and other risk factors associated with heart disease. DHEA appears to stimulate T-cell proliferation and interleukin-II synthesis. DHEA appears to offer many of the benefits of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), but without the unwanted side effects. Low DHEA levels are associated with menopause and subsequent reduced bone mass in women. Relevant research in this area was conducted by Dr. Pierre Diamond in a study at Le Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite Laval in Quebec City involving 20 postmenopausal women aged 60 to 70 years who were not receiving estrogen and who instead received DHEA in topical creams daily, with reported positive effects on insulin resistance, improved body mass indices, increased bone density, reduced cholesterol, etc. In Europe, DHEA has a long history of use as a postmenopausal antidepressant. It regulates blood pressure and immune function, and is used by the body to make the hormones, testosterone and estradiol.
Both men and women need and produce testosterone in their bodies -- although in differing amounts. It is testosterone (in both men and women) that is responsible for: Pumping up energy levels, Driving our desire to attack the day, Firing the need to succeed, Bonding us with our mates, Fueling our sexual desires, Elevating our levels of sexual satisfaction, Growing hair on our heads, while at the same time keeping us from going bald, Building muscle and burning off fat and Facilitating better circulation. Unfortunately, once we reach our thirties, available testosterone levels for both men and women tend to begin diminishing with age. So what's going on? Interestingly enough, it's not actual testosterone production that decreases as we age; but rather, it's the amount of free circulating (or bio-available) testosterone that decreases.
Estrogens include: Estrone, Estradiol and Estriol. Estrogens, particularly estrone and estradiol, are well described in the literature regarding the health and disease of estrogen sensitive tissues. For women, Estrogen deficiency symptoms include Osteoporosis, Amenorrhea and Menopausal symptoms. Estrogen excess symptoms include: Menorrhagia, Uterine Fibroids, Anxiety/Irritability and Breast Cancer. Estrogen metabolites are proven to convey protection (if balanced) or increased risk (if imbalanced) for disease…
Estrogen is a necessary hormone for men, but too much causes a wide range of health problems. High estrogen levels in men can result in: increased breast size, darkening of nipples, slower growth of facial hair, feminization of body shape, more feminine complexion, increased risk of breast and prostate cancer, increase the chance of liver or gall bladder disease or tumors, decrease the size of testicles, lower interest in sex, erratic mood swings, increased feelings of emotion, increase the chance of blood clots. The most dangerous acute effect of excess estrogen and too little testosterone is an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. High levels of estrogen have been implicated as a cause of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
Your body naturally produces the “good” hormone called 2-hydroxy estrogen. You need this form of estrogen for proper metabolism and to fight off the “bad” 16-hydroxy estrogen—also known as xenohormones or xenoestrogens. After age 40, excess estrogen has accumulated in the body and is freely circulating in the blood. The excess intake of estrogen is directly related to medically prescribed synthetic hormones [hormone replacement therapy; birth control pills, patches, creams, injections, etc.]. These synthetic hormones have a host of other serious side effects as well. Excess estrogen also results in women who have had a hysterectomy and women who are post menopaual.
You can absorb xenoestrogens through contact with plastics, car exhaust, industrial wastes, carpeting and a host of other sources. They also result from the cumulative effects of high intake of refined foods, fake foods, processed foods, including processed white sugar products, aspartame [NutraSweet, Equal], white flour products, packaged foods, food preservatives, food color and dye additives, and foods grown with pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics and hormones. These foods all contain xenoestrogens, which are fake estrogens that are able to enter your estrogen-receptor tissues and form cysts. In other words, xenoestrogens are toxins that masquerade as female hormones.
The most recent research is finding that only about 15% of breast cancers are genetically prompted. The other 85% are caused by estrogen dominance. The other reason for estrogen dominance is that progesterone levels typically decline before menopause starts and this is followed by a decline in estrogen. The toxic excess estrogen circulates thru the bloodstream as it looks for estrogen receptors to make a home. The receptors are the female organs which are the breasts, cervix, ovaries, vagina, fallopian tubes and uterus. When it finds a receptor, it lodges itself as a cyst, either benign or malignant. In the meantime, the constant circulation overwhelms the liver as it attempts to break it down. The stress of a toxic congested liver can result not only in cancer, but also in PMS, painful breasts, heavy menstrual bleeding, fatigue, jaundice, constipation, depression, insomnia, anxiety, cravings, hair loss, hair thinning, pre-mature gray hair, vaginal dryness, poor vaginal tone, dry skin, aging skin, psoriasis, eczema, headaches, migraines, poor digestion, poor circulation, poor mental alertness, poor weight maintenance, and all of the other symptoms listed for female hormone imbalance.
Progesterone production tends to fall to almost zero while estrogen declines to about 40% to 50%. This situation leads to an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone causing an increase in estrogen activity. The toxic excess estrogen circulates thru the bloodstream as it looks for estrogen receptors to make a home. The receptors are the female organs which are the breasts, cervix, ovaries, vagina, fallopian tubes and uterus. When it finds a receptor, it lodges itself as a cyst, either benign or malignant. In the meantime, the constant circulation overwhelms the liver as it attempts to break it down. The stress of a toxic congested liver can result not only in cancer, but also in PMS, painful breasts, heavy menstrual bleeding, fatigue, jaundice, constipation, depression, insomnia, anxiety, cravings, hair loss, hair thinning, pre-mature gray hair, vaginal dryness, poor vaginal tone, dry skin, aging skin, psoriasis, eczema, headaches, migraines, poor digestion, poor circulation, poor mental alertness, poor weight maintenance and more.
A stressed liver exhausts the adrenal glands, and natural progesterone actually heals the damage. Progesterone is a hormone produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands. Low progesterone levels during childbearing years produce undesirable effects, including fibroid tumors, frequent periods, heavy periods, lack of ovulation, ovarian cysts and sometimes missed periods. Natural progesterone USP from wild yams is identical to the progesterone that the human body produces. Wild Yam also helps to ease symptoms; nourishes female organs; and supports hormone levels. Today, women are realizing the immediate and long-term benefits of using natural progesterone and herbs. Progesterone converts fat to energy, regulates thyroid and prevents breast cysts by reducing the amount of free [unbalanced] estrogen. Progesterone should always be taken as a cream because if taken orally, only 10% gets past the liver. If taking natural estrogen [Estriol cream is the safest estrogen, and it also reduces the risk of ever getting breast cancer], always take natural progesterone with it. Progesterone may be taken alone, but should always be used when taking estrogen [otherwise statistics show 6 times the likelihood of uterine cancer and 1½ times the risk of breast cancer].
Bone density loss in females [osteoporosis] is frequently associated with menopause, but it is directly due to excess acid robbing your bones of alkaline mineral. Osteoporosis is characterized by the loss of height, frail thin bones, round shoulders and stooped posture. Estrogen can slow down bone loss, but it cannot replace it. In addition to synthetic hormones being harmful, they only increase bone mass by 5% maximum. On the other hand, natural progesterone cream increases bone density 15%-30%. Studies show that bone mass may increase 7%-8% the first year, 4%-5% the second year, and 3%-4% the third year. Magnesium also increases bone density by 11% each year. Women should take calcium, magnesium and other vital minerals for osteoporosis. If calcium is not taken with magnesium, or it if it is not highly absorbable, it will cause much more harm than good. The unabsorbed calcium can lodge anywhere in your body and mimic practically any disease. For instances, if it lodges in your bones and joints, it mimics arthritis; if it lodges in you heart, it mimics arterial lesions; it mimics respiratory problems if it lodges in your lungs, etc. Always take twice the amount of calcium as magnesium. Calcium lactate, calcium hydroxyapatite, and DL-calcium-phosphate are poorly absorbed. Calcium in the form of metallic minerals [oyster shell, egg shell, dolemite, bone meal, limestone, calcium carbonate, clay, mount moruninite, sea bed minerals, Tums and other antacids] is ground-up rocks that are poorly absorbed. Calcium antacids are also poorly absorbed because they neutralize the hydrochloric acid that is needed for absorption. If you are under age 35, you only absorb 8%-12%. Those over 35 absorb only 3%-5%. When metallic minerals are chelated, 40% is absorbed. The worst calcium is calcium carbonate [from rocks]. Calcium citrate from oyster shell is better, but it is not acidic enough to dissolve well in the body. Some forms of coral calcium do not break down in water. The best calcium is Calcium Gluconate, which is 90% vegetable, and is the purest injectable grade. An X-ray picture that shows white bones indicates that your calcium is being absorbed efficiently.
Bones that result in arthritis in women is actually another facet of hormone imbalance triggered by cellular or liver stress. When arthritis is managed as a hormone imbalance, it can be reversed. For arthritis, women need 250 mg of potassium aspartate [take with meals]. Also for arthritis and osteoporosis, women should consume omega 3 oils.
Conventional Medicine supports synthetic hormones and hysterectomies. Synthetic hormones are dangerous and are extensively documented to cause cancer. These include birth control and/or hormone replacement pills, patches, creams, injections, etc. Premarin is a potent hormone that comes from horse urine and extensive documentation positively links its usage with cancer, particularly breast cancer. It totally disrupts your hormone balance. Depression is one of the horrible side effects of synthetic progesterone, and conventional medicine addresses this issue by prescribing anti-depressants. Millions of women have excessive estrogen, and therefore need more natural progesterone to balance it.
Statistics show that doctors perform 650,000 hysterectomies each year-- and only about 10% of them are done because of cancer or other life-threatening reasons! Most of them are done because Conventional Medicine does not have a clue what else to do for fibroids, endometriosis or severe menstrual cramping, all of which result from an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone. This surgery can throw off your hormonal balance for years. Women who have had hysterectomies also have an increased risk of urinary incontinence. Synthetic hormones result in 40% more gallbladder disease, causes 300% more deadly blood clots, and significantly increases the risk of heart disease. They double the risk of ovarian cancer, and increase the risk of breast cancer by 70%. The body is simply not designed to be compatible with these synthetic drugs.
In men, a healthy level of progesterone supports prostate health. If a man has estrogen dominance, adding natural progesterone [particularly the cream] lowers estrogen dominance in men; It reduces prostate size; Reduces prostatism (benign enlargement of the prostate gland) symptoms, such as urinary urgency and frequency; Enhances libido (sex drive); Osteoporosis prevention; may decrease male balding due to the corresponding rise in testosterone; Helps with rheumatoid arthritis, particularly when the cream is rubbed into the joints. Also, progesterone has no feminizing characteristics.
Melatonin Health Benefits include: Strong Antioxidant Properties; Strengthen the immune system; Effective in aiding sleep and travel fatigue; Anti-aging; Stimulates the natural production of human growth hormones. For women it also regulates the menstrual cycle. Melatonin is one of the hormones that controls the timing and release of female reproductive hormones. As a result, melatonin helps determine when menstruation begins, the frequency and duration of menstrual cycles, and when menstruation ends (menopause). See Melatonin 3mg Caps #997
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When you receive the test kit, you will follow instructions to collect the sample. You will then mail the sample to Genova Labs in their postage-paid package. After Genova Diagnostics Labs complete the test, they will send the results to my office. Your results will then be mailed to you via USPS First Class mail. After the lab receives your specimen, the results usually arrive to you within 10-14 BUSINESS DAYS. If you have not received your results after 21 BUSINESS DAYS, please email Adams@DoctorAJAdams.com•It is suggested that you review the sample report before purchasing. Click HERE for the link to the webpage. Many of the Genova lab test results are easily self-explanatory in their commentary. Other tests may require the assistance in interpretation by your personal physician or other healthcare practitioner. Some of the test results include their suggested treatment plan which may include a medical protocol. As an alternative, upon your request, a FREE Naturopathic comprehensive consult is offered based on your health symptoms only. The consultation does not include the interpretation of test results.
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