Michael E. Greer, M.D.
Holistic, Herbal, Homeopathic & Naturopathic Consultations for Health
737 Olive Way, Suite 1804, Seattle, WA 98101
Tele (mobile): (206) 383-9072 Fax: (206) 071-7428 (Attn: Dr. Greer)
michaelgreermd@comcast.net
www.michaelgreermd.com
Keys to Healthy Brain & Libido
Hour-by-Hour Outline for CMU Certification: 8-Hour Seminar
Seminar Description
Memory and Dementia and the fear of getting Alzheimer’s is a reality on this toxic world. Baby boomers
are more concerned with losing their cognitive abilities than they are about cancer, heart disease or
stroke. The progression from dementia to Alzheimer’s affects 24-30 million people worldwide. Alzheimer's
disease is the leading cause of dementia in the elderly and the fourth leading cause of death in developed
nations (after heart disease, cancer, and stroke). Up to 70% of dementia cases are due to Alzheimer's
disease. Dr Greer will detail the transition from Mild Cognitive Impairment (i.e., misplacing your car keys)
to temporary memory loss, to dementia progressing to Alzheimer’s. This anti-aging insight will focus on
anatomy and possible prevention of brain dysfunction.
Seminar Overview
Your Brain at Risk: New Insights into Dementia and Alzheimer’s (4 Hours)
Women’s Health – Insights into Libido Dysfunction and Recommendations for Restoration (2
Hours)
Men’s Health: Discovering a Life of Wellness Essentials (2 Hours)
Your Brain at Risk: New Insights into Dementia and Alzheimer’s (4 Hours)
HOUR ONE
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History of incidence of cognitive impairment (Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease)
Fear of Brain Function
Incidence of brain loss with age
Associated factors for brain loss
Inflammation of brain neurons
Neuronal plasticity
Synaptic Boutons and nerve transmission
The extracellular matrix
Learning vs memory
Nutrients and brain health
Herbal supplements for enhanced brain function
Cognition and memory
Brain locations as centers for specific function
Brain hormones and neurotransmitters
Foundations of neurological support
Omega-3, Omega-6, DHA relationships
Neural communication
18. Systemic inflammation
HOUR TWO
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Estrogen
Leptin and heart disease
Estrogen and its association with Alzheimer’s
Estrone, estradiol factors for metabolism
Detoxification pathways
Alzheimer’s symptoms
Mitochondrial link to Alzheimer’s
Free radicals and antioxidants
Aging and increased life expectancy
Herbal function in memory restoration
Parkinson’s Disease
Antioxidant choices
Nutrients and botanical choices to reduce the risk of AD/Parkinson’s
The importance of physical activity and exercise to lower cortisol
Cortisol essentials
Incidence of mood and cognitive disorders
Hormone balance and brain health
Hormones and their influence on brain function
Improving and maintaining brain health with Omega-3s
Influence of environmental toxicity in brain function
The Importance of sleep in cortisol reduction
Chronic cortisol and its adverse influence on immunity and common health conditions
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Proanthocyanidins and polyphenols
Description and purpose of mitochondria
Mitochondrial aging
Rising U.S. life expectancy
Stress and aging
Nutritional support
CoQ10 and mitochondrial energy
Antioxidant liver detoxification foods
Whole foods mechanism of action
Enhancing mitochondrial function
New insights into mitochondrial influences
Mitochondrial damage and influences on repair
Oxidative stress and associated disease
Nutritional supplements and recommendations for mitochondrial restoration
HOUR FOUR
1. Herbal Adaptogens: In-depth review of multiple adaptogens and their actions
2. Nutrient antioxidants
a) Gingko
b) Green Tea
3. Food sources of antioxidants
4. Physiological functions of phytonutrients
5. Brain and neurological products
a) Nervous system products
b) Endocrine system products
c) Antioxidants
6. The anti-inflammatory diet
a) Nutritional brain food
7. Adrenal adaptogenic herbs
8. Protomorphogens
9. Closing words
Women’s Health – Insights into Libido Dysfunction and Recommendations for Restoration (2
Hours)
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The language of cells
Hormone definition
Multifactorial loss of libido
Neurotransmitters for libido and sex
Causes of hormone imbalance
Age and cellular health
Boosting libido at midlife
Primer 101 on hormones
Symptoms of female hormone imbalance
Laboratory values
Hypothalamic function
LH and functioning adrenals
Major and minor hormones
DHEA
a) Importance and correlation
15) Estrogen and its metabolism
16) Sex hormone binding globulin
17) Nettle root and SHBH
HOUR SIX
1. Hormone imbalance
a) Thyroid
b) Estrogens
c) Progesterones
2. Causes of estrogen dominance
3. Signs and effects of estrogen dominance
4. Estrogen metabolism
a) Indole-3 Carbinol
5. Progesterone need and importance
6. Strategies of decreasing estrogen
a) Liver metabolism
b) Omega-3 importance to decrease inflammation
7. Estrogen dominance herbs
8. Estrogen dominance botanicals
9. Testosterone enhancing herbs
10. The importance of fiber
11. The importance of detoxification
a) Detoxification pathways
12. Herbs and supplements to consider
13. Closing observations
Men’s Health: Discovering a Life of Wellness Essentials (2 Hours)
HOUR SEVEN
1. Establish the importance of testosterone
a. Prevalence of low testosterone levels
2. Importance of testosterone in men and women
3. Decline in testosterone
a. History of testosterone declination
b. Insulin resistance
4. Effects of testosterone deficiency
5. Incidence of prostate cancer
6. C-Reactive protein
a. Inflammatory cytokines
7. BPH
8. The role of GNRH
9. Aromatase enzyme
10. Estrogen dominance
11. Testosterone estrogen ratio
12. SHBG dynamics
a. Herbs that alter SHBG attachment
13. Warnings about treatment with testosterone after cancer
14. DHEA importance
15. Progesterone importance
16. Testosterone evaluation and treatment
a. Testosterone markers
b. Testosterone deficiency effects
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Treatment with herbs and vitamins for suppression of estrogen and elevation of testosterone
Nutrients
Whole foods and nutritional value
Antioxidants
Natural approaches to enhance testosterone
a) Aromatase inhibitor supplements
b) Zinc
c) Quercitin
6. Libido and testosterone enhancers
a) Rhodiola
b) Korean Ginseng
c) Tribulus
d) Damiana
e) Ashwaganda
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Nettle Root