#60 PHARM Part-19 Advanced Adrenal Assessment and Therapeutics
#60 PHARM Part-19 Advanced Adrenal Assessment and Therapeutics CE 1.5 Total | 1.0 of which are Pharm Adrenal gland function is complex and often underrated in medicine as to its role in overall health. This is even more of a problem in chronically ill patients. In this presentation, we will look at the assessment of …
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#44 PHARM Part-15 Acute Use of Thyroid and Adrenal-RX
#44 PHARM Part-15 Acute Use of Thyroid and Adrenal-RX CE 2.0 Total | 2.0 of which are Pharm Key concepts of “Thyroid and Adrenal Therapies in the Acute or Chronic Illness Setting: Pharmacology, Management and Suppression” are discussed in this webinar with Dr. Anderson.
#03 PHARM Part-1 Cortisol and Adrenal Therapies
Organ Systems, Therapeutics #03 PHARM Part-1 Cortisol and Adrenal Therapies This is a discussion of the latest information about the safe use of cortisol, glandulars and other adrenal therapies. Testing, dosing and follow up are discussed. We review adrenal function, and talk about how to address functional illnesses (adrenal fatigue) in order to stop progression …
STRESS AND YOUR ADRENAL HORMONES
Original air date, 04-20-2017 While we spent a whole four sessions on the real but “mysterious” effects stress can have on our health, it was such a popular topic Dr. A wanted to drill deeper into the exact families and sub-families of stress hormones, they effects on our health and how imbalances can cause us …
IV ADRENAL SUPPORT CONT
QUESTION: WHAT CAN I USE IN IV THERAPY TO HELP SUPPORT THE ADRENALS? ANSWER: The big things for an adrenal support IV are: PRIMARY INGREDIENTS: B-5 (as Dexpanthenol) [500-2000 mg] Ascorbate [2-5 grams] B-3 (as Niacinamide) AND B1 & B-2 [as supplied in 1-2 mL of B-100 Complex] B-6 [50-150 mg added to above] Magnesium [as …
Webinar Collections
A comprehensive list of all the different Consult Dr. A Webinar Collections #3 PHARM Part 1 – Cortisol and Adrenal Therapies #4 PHARM Part 2 – T3 and Iodine Rx & Safe Dosing #5 PHARM Part 3 – Desiccated Thyroid Rx Management #12 PHARM Part 4- Antidepressant Pharmacology and Tapering #13 PHARM Part 5 – …
#69 Injection Update IM and SQ
#69 Injection Update IM and SQ CE 2.0 Total | 2.0 of which are Pharm In this session Dr. Anderson will use his many decades injection experience to discuss customizing parenteral nutrient combinations and specific dosages for maximum efficacy. While this presentation will cover the pharmacology and administration of Vitamin, Mineral and Amino Acids it …
What are strategies for reducing negative responses to stress?
Original air date, 01-19-17 Questions from prior shows: Chronic infections Cortisol – Thyroid (beyond screening tests, antibodies, Free T3 / T4 and rT3): Should I get tested… Other occult causes Resources: Eat right: How does diet affect the brain-adrenal response? Regular meals Low glycemic index Protein and good fats mineral vitamin sources Movement: Anything is …
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What parts of my body become affected by stress?
Original air date, 01-13-17 Recap from last show on 01-05-17: Stress can come from anything. Pain, Surprise, Fear, Anxiety, Infection or Inflammation and many more things. The body has two MAIN chemical responses when the stress input is received: Immediate release of catecholamines (adrenalin for fight, freeze or flight) and slower release of cortisol (a steroid …
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I’m stressed – what does that really mean?
Original Air date, 01-05- 17. The body is set up for it. Stress – why the stigma? Stress can come from anything. Pain, Surprise, Fear, Anxiety, Infection or Inflammation and many more things. The body has two MAIN chemical responses when the stress input is received: Immediate release of catecholamines (adrenalin for fight, freeze or …
Prednisone Tapering and Hydrocortisone
Is Prednisone 50 mg for one month too excessive of a dose and how much Hydrocortisone should I prescribe once she start to taper down the prednisone. Would 20 mg BID of Hydrocortisone be appropriate? I’d really appreciate your input. It’ll be my first case of post-prednisone support. Dr. Anderson In bad autoimmune cases, 50 …
Immune system support and seizures
18 yo M dx with AI CNS vasculitis that caused him to develop seizures. He has been on some sort of steroids since 3/2015. Prior to his seizures he had a severe case of herpes needing to be hospitalized and I have seen elevated IgG for CMV in past lab work. He is trying to …
PEARLS FOR TAPERING ANTIDEPRESSANTS CONT
QUESTION: I just listened to your antidepressant tapering webcall, and you talked about looking at the patient’s reaction to meds to get a better idea of where their brain needs the most support. I’m wondering about someone put on Lexipro for situational grief, it never helped, she was left on it for 5 years, now …
BASIC TRT MANAGEMENT CONT
QUESTION: 1. Some of my male patients have original T values around 180-400, and are of all ages, what are the long term outcomes of treatment? Can they get off the T eventually and have their bodies start producing naturally, or once they are on it are they on it for good? Some of my …
URIC ACID AND GLUTEN INTOLERANCE CONT
QUESTION: This patient is a 30 year old male athlete works out 6 days a week. Presented three months ago after not seeing any healthcare practitioner in more than 8 years. Alongside physical, we ran blood work which came back with an assortment of lows: Low D, Low B12, Low Iron 11 (high Ferritin 188), …
REDUCING THYROID ANTIBODIES CONT
QUESTION: I just listened to most of your lecture on Iodine/T3 therapy. What do you do to reduce antibody levels? I did not learn much in school (basically selenium) and I’ve tried pretty much everything I’ve read on facebook – nothing really works. What do you find works? I’m sure it depends, but this is driving …
FIRE IN THE BRAIN: WHAT CAUSES IT AND HOW TO MANAGE IT.
Reference: MicroRNA-155 negatively affects blood– brain barrier function during neuroinflammation. Practice Implications: Before discussing the mechanics and relativity of this data to neurological symptoms I would like to describe the process I will use in this review: What is it? How does it work and cause disease? What else do we know about this? And …
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TOXICITY IN HAIR DRESSERS, SLE AND DETOX CONT
QUESTION: I have a 53 yo F patient who is ANA+ (homogeneous pattern – associated with SLE, drug induced SLE and connective tissue diseases), with progressively increasing liver enzymes (ALT and GGT > 200 U/L most recently), and a normal liver biopsy. CRP < 3 mg/l, rheumatoid factor wnl, and protein electrophoresis wnl. The gastroenterologist …
LITHIUM MEDICATION AND TOXICITY TO THYROID CONT
QUESTION: 33y/o F with 2 month hx of polymenorrhea (bleeds for 2 weeks, then off for 2 weeks, bleeds for 2 weeks, then off for 2 weeks). Pt’s cycles have been regular prior to this recent change. Pt has hx of anxiety and depression and has been on lithium (currently 600mg) and lorazapam (0.5mg) for …
WEANING AN AUTOIMMUNE PATIENT OFF OF PREDNISONE CONT
QUESTION: Granulomatosis Polyangitis: What is your experience with helping patients wean off of Prednisone when appropriate? I have a 43 yo Caucasian female diagnosed with granulomatosis polyangitis (aka Wegener’s Granulomatosis). Her main issues are related to her respiratory system. There is a scar tissue formation issue in her trachea and as more scar tissue forms, the more …
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T3 DOSING STRATEGY CONT
QUESTION: When I first saw this patient she was taking 100 mcg T3 QD, prescribed by you, at that time. Her chief complaints were fatigue (she commutes 1.5 hours to work each way and was not getting enough sleep and was under a fair amount of stress) and headaches (in the morning, in the center …
GULF WAR SYNDROME: VETERANS TOXICITY TESTING AND THERAPY CONT
QUESTION: What do you recommend for toxin testing and treatment for a patient with extensive exposure in the military? Possible exposure to depleted uranium, heavy metals, oil well fires, water contaminated with gasoline and butane at Camp Lejune NC, and mustard gas. She has treated BRCA positive high grade DCIS and our goal is prevention …
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SNP PROBLEMS AND AGGRAVATION BY MINERALS CONT
QUESTION: 40yo F, tons of SNPs, wants to start supplements one by one since she is used to reacting poorly to things, started on minimal dose of trace minerals and feels poorly on them; her symptoms were inability to focus, anxiety, and feeling “on edge”. I thought minerals would be the most basic support? ANSWER: …