Naltrexone is a narcotic antagonist. It is normally used in hospitals and emergency room settings as an antidote to narcotic medication or opiate...
Cortisol Fact Sheet
Cortisol is the body’s most potent glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoid is the “family name” for a group of hormones that increase the blood glucose to...
Thyroid Fact Sheet
Thyroid is the major metabolic hormone. It increases energy metabolism, blood flow, speed of thinking, intestinal motility, HDL (good) cholesterol...
Testosterone for Men Fact Sheet
Testosterone is the predominant male hormone; it is produced in the testes and adrenal glands. Testosterone can convert to dihydrotestosterone...
Testosterone for Women Fact Sheet
The daily production of testosterone in women is 20-30 times less that of men. Despite the difference in production, testosterone can be just as...
Progesterone Fact Sheet
Progesterone is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands and plays an essential role in pregnancy. Progesterone prepares the uterus for...
Estrogen Fact Sheet
Estrogens “feminize” the body. They shape the female body, enlarge the breasts and redden the skin. The decrease of estrogen levels at the end of...
Amino Acid Therapy
Amino acid therapy may be used to treat a variety of conditions, including Parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome, anxiety, depression,...
Carotid Artery Ultrasound Screening, the CIMT Scan
Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurement is a simple 15 minute screening test, using ultrasound, that provides insight into a person's...
Niacin for cholesterol control
Only the “flushing” type of niacin is effective for cholesterol control. Flushing is a harmless, but unpleasant, potential side effect which...
Cancer Development and Treatment
Cancer Development In order to treat or prevent cancer it is important to understand how and why cancer develops in the first place. Cancer is a...
Sulfur Avoidance Handout
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