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
Trekking the Hormone Jungle
Hour-by-Hour Outline for CMU Certification: 12-Hour Seminar
Seminar Overview
Trekking the Hormone Jungle: Attaining Hormonal Clarity (4 Hours)
Testing & Treatment for Adrenal Health in a Stressful World (2 Hours)
Diabetes Awareness, Prevention, Treatment: A Primer on Insulin Resistance, Consequences and
Possible Treatments (2 Hours)
Cholesterol: Myths, Facts & Herbal Treatments (2 Hours)
Estrogen Dominance and its Role in Cortisol, Weight Management and Hypothyroidism (2 Hours)
Trekking the Hormone Jungle: Attaining Hormonal Clarity (4 Hours)
HOUR ONE
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Obesity statistics
Hormones involved in obesity
Factors for weight gain
Weight loss optimization
Sequences of hormones
HOUR TWO
1. Essential fatty acids
2. Thyroid hormone
a) Relationship of thyroid to estrogen
3. Fat cell genetics
a) Size of fat cells
b) Fat cells in relation to weight loss
4. Estradiol and fat
5. Estrogen and progesterone: Benefits and deficiency
6. Thyroid optimization
a) Lab testing interpretation
b) Body temperature
c) T4—T3 conversion
HOUR THREE
1. Insulin and cortisol
a. Insulin resistance
b. Excess insulin effects and consequences
2. Exercise and free radicals
3. Liver Detoxification
a. The effects of toxins
b. Cortisol and toxicity
c. Liver metabolism
d. Phase I liver detox
e. Phase II liver detox
f. Lymphatic drainage
g. General guidelines for detoxification
h. Herbs and foods to assist detox
i. Benefits of detox
j. Cytochrome P450 importance and essential nutrients for detoxification
HOUR FOUR
1. Adrenal glands and cortisol
a) Consequences of elevated cortisol
b) Sleep, anxiety and cortisol
2. Herbal therapy to decrease cortisol
3. Nutritional recommendations to counter stress and insulin
4. Common medications that were first herbs in the treatment of high glucose
Testing & Treatment for Adrenal Health in a Stressful World (2 Hours)
HOUR ONE
1) Adrenal function and immunity
2) Adrenal vitality and energy
3) Adaptogenic herbs
HOUR TWO
1. Defining phase I, II and III adrenal fatigue
2. Menopause treatment with adrenal gland support
3. Herbs including eleuthero, rose hips, holy basil, rhodiola, vitamin C, ashwaganda, astragulus, devil’s
club bark
Diabetes Awareness, Prevention, Treatment: A Primer on Insulin Resistance, Consequences and
Possible Treatments (2 Hours)
HOUR ONE
1. Population statistics
a. Historical perspective
b. Genetics of diabetes
2. Risk factors for diabetes
a. Complications of diabetes
b. Anatomy and function of a fat cell
3. Metabolic Syndrome details and discussion
a. Insulin and serum glucose
4. Diabetic symptoms & diagnosis
a. Chemical markers of pancreatic function
b. Laboratory markers for glucose status
5. Need for natural medications
a. Preventing diabetes
b. Blood sugar regulation
HOUR TWO
1. Gut and immunity and its role in diabetes
2. Nutritional supplements to combat diabetes
a) Role of probiotics in diabetes prevention
b) Fish oil (importance as a first-line therapy)
3. Glycemic Index/Glycemic Load
4. Herbal, nutritional and other interventions for glucose regulation
a) Benefits of exercise
b) Importance of sleep in diabetes management
DAY TWO
Cholesterol: Myths, Facts & Herbal Treatments (2 Hours)
HOUR ONE
1. Lipid monitoring and regulation
a. HDL
b. LDL
c. Triglycerides
2. Utilization and metabolism of lipids and lipoprotein production
3. Liver health and cholesterol
4. Lipoprotein A
HOUR TWO
1. Herbs and vitamins for hypercholesterolemia
a) Garlic
b) Gymnema
c) Globe Artichoke
d) Vitamin C
2. Herbs for Glucose regulation
3. Minerals and supplements for cholesterol treatment
Estrogen Dominance and its Role in Cortisol, Weight Management and Hypothyroidism (2 Hours)
HOUR ONE
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Types of estrogen and conversion
Symptoms of estrogen dominance
Effects of estrogen dominance
Menopause and the relationship to estrogen dominance
Cortisol elevation as regards estrogen dominance
Estrogen and breast cancer
Progesterone and its effect on controlling estrogen dominance
Insulin resistance
Weight gain and cortisol
HOUR TWO
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Exercise and cortisol
Liver metabolism of estrogens
Detoxification
Calculating the estrogen load
Treatments of estrogen dominance
i) Food supplements, vitamins, minerals
5. Carbohydrates and glucose
b) Glycemic index
6. Herbs for treatment of estrogen dominance