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
Brains, Bones & Brawn: Keys to Healthy Aging
Hour-by-Hour Outline for CMU Certification: 12-Hour Seminar
Seminar Overview
Your Brain at Risk: New Insights into Dementia and Alzheimer’s (4 Hours)
Bones Down the Drain: Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis Prevention (2 Hours)
Estrogen Dominance and its Role in Cortisol, Weight Management and Hypothyroidism (2 Hours)
Men’s Health: Discovering a Life of Wellness Essentials (4 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)
Importance of early anti-oxidant support to delay dementia and enhance memory
Memory patterns
Brain locations as centers for specific function
Preserving neurological wellness
Correlation of dementia with nutrition related diseases
Foundations of neurological support
Omega-3, Omega-6, DHA relationships
Neural communication
Systemic inflammation
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
HOUR TWO
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Incidence of mood and cognitive disorders
The cerebral cortex - location and function
Hormone balance and brain health
Hormones and their influence on brain function
Improving and maintaining brain health
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
HOUR THREE
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Anatomy of a mitochondria
Description and purpose of mitochondria
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
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Herbal Adaptogens: In-depth review of multiple adaptogens and their actions
Nutrient Antioxidants
Physiological Functions of Phytonutrients
Food sources of antioxidants
The anti-inflammatory diet
Bones Down the Drain: Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis Prevention (2 Hours)
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Osteoporosis statistics
Criteria for osteopenia/osteoporosis
Sexual differences for bone loss
Hip fracture awareness
Bone functionality
Guidelines for interpretation of DEXA
Progesterone importance
Adverse agents for bone density
Hormones for bone stimulation
Risk factors for osteoporosis
HOUR TWO
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Protein consumption and osteopenia
Bone physiology
Outdated concepts of osteoporosis/osteopenia
Bisphosphenates – adverse effects
The importance of exercise
Relationship of increased muscle mass and bone density
Sarcopenia
Nutrients for healthy bones
Herbal and mineral supplements for bone growth
Vit D3 and Vit K
Case study for osteoporosis/osteopenia reversal
Protomorphogens and cytosol extracts
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
HOUR TWO
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Weight gain and cortisol
Exercise and cortisol
Liver metabolism of estrogens
Detoxification
Calculating the estrogen load
Treatments of estrogen dominance
a) Food supplements, vitamins, minerals
7. Carbohydrates and glucose
a) Glycemic index
8. Herbs for treatment of estrogen dominance
DAY TWO
Men’s Health: Discovering a Life of Wellness Essentials (4 Hours)
HOUR ONE
1. Establish the importance of testosterone
a. Prevalence of low testosterone levels
b. History of testosterone declination
2. Role of estrogen dominance
3. Role of SHBG
a. Testosterone and SHBG
4. Aromatase enzyme
5. Treating with Bio-Identical Natural Testosterone
6. Establishing free vs. total testosterone
7. Effects of testosterone deficiency
HOUR TWO
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The consequences of corticosteroid releasing hormone
SHBG impact and importance
Aromatase enzyme and fat cells
Hormone testing
a) Measuring hormones
b) Lab testing and interpretation for male hormone labs
c) Inflammatory cytokines
5. Discuss the six major hormones
HOUR THREE
1. DHEA importance
2. Progesterone importance
3. Testosterone evaluation and treatment
a) Testosterone markers
b) Testosterone deficiency effects
c) Case studies for treatment of high vs. low testosterone
4. Insulin resistance and testosterone
5. Treatment with herbs and vitamins for suppression of estrogen and elevation of testosterone
6. Chemical components for food sources for detoxification in decreasing estrogen
7. Benign prostatic hypertrophy & PSA relevance
8. Estrogen dominance and prostate cancer
HOUR FOUR
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Libido and testosterone enhancers
Benign prostatic hypertrophy and estrogen
Osteoporosis in men
Alzheimer’s warning signs
Brain health and herbal remedies