Michael E. Greer, M.D.
Holistic, Herbal, Homeopathic & Naturopathic Consultations for Health
2721 First Avenue, Suite 408, Seattle, WA 98121
Tele: (206) 343-5985 Fax: (206) 343-2356 michaelgreermd@comcast.net
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“Integrative Therapies from a Medical Perspective”
8-Hour Seminar by Michael E. Greer, MD
Testing and Treatment for Adrenal Health in a Stressful World (120 min)
Adrenal Fatigue. Where did it come from and how to get out of its clutches? The adrenal glands are the
life blood of all individuals, supplying energy and hormone balance in a world that is constantly asking us
to burn the candle at both ends. Following a discussion of adrenal fatigue and the cascading effect that
this has on all organ systems, Dr. Greer will also detail herbal remedies that nourish the adrenal glands
to stop the downward spiral that, left unchecked, can result in depression, fibromyalgia and chronic
fatigue syndrome.
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Adrenal function and immunity
Defining phase I, II and III adrenal fatigue
Adrenal vitality and energy
Adrenal glands and cortisol
a) Consequences of elevated cortisol
b) Sleep, anxiety and cortisol
Salivary adrenal testing
a) Rationale
b) Interpretation
c) Therapeutic response
Menopause treatment with adrenal gland support
Nutritional recommendations to counter stress and insulin
Herbal therapy to decrease cortisol
a) Review of adaptogenic herbal therapy options
Mens Health and Wellness (120 min)
Men’s health concerns often take a back seat to women’s health issues like hormones, hot flashes and
memory. Men are the lost tribe of middle-aged patients, who are often seen only when they develop
chronic health problems. It’s high time for a wellness-focused approach to men’s health that addresses
the close relationship of DHEA, testosterone, estrogen, thyroid and cortisol to the health and wellness of
men. Low testosterone in particular has sunk many a man’s ship and his life expectancy. Dr. Greer will
chart key principles of men’s health and address common myths that permeate current medical thinking
on the subject.
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a. Prevalence of low testosterone levels
Role of estrogen dominance
Role of SHBG
a. Testosterone and SHBG
Aromatase enzyme
Treating with Bio-Identical Natural Testosterone
a. Hormone testing
b. Measuring hormones
Discuss the six major hormones
Testosterone evaluation and treatment
a. Testosterone markers
b. Testosterone deficiency effects
c. Case studies for treatment of high vs low testosterone
Insulin resistance and testosterone
Treatment with herbs and vitamins for suppression of estrogen and elevation of testosterone
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy & PSA relevance
Estrogen dominance and prostate cancer
Brain Health and herbal remedies
Preventing Osteoporosis: Natural Approaches for Women and Men at Risk (120 min)
Osteoporosis is called a “silent disease” because there are often no obvious symptoms before a bone
breaks. About 10 million U.S. women have osteoporosis and an estimated 18 million have low bone
density placing them at risk for osteoporosis. In fact, one-half of all women over 50 will have an
osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. In addition, about two million men are currently affected.
Men, especially those who are thin, smoke, or follow bodybuilding diets, tend to develop osteoporosis
about a decade later in life than women and are more likely to suffer serious complications or death as a
result. Dr. Greer will plead his case for more assertive preventive treatment strategies and use patient
profiles to demonstrate the stabilization and even reversal of osteopenia following nutritional, herbal
therapy.
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Osteoporosis statistics
Criteria for osteopenia/osteoporosis
Sexual differences for bone loss
Hormones for bone stimulation
Risk factors for osteoporosis
a. Protein consumption and osteopenia
Bone physiology
Outdated concepts of osteoporosis/osteopenia
Sarcopenia
Nutrients for healthy bones
a. Herbal and mineral supplements for bone growth
Vit D3 and Vit K2
11. Case study for osteoporosis/osteopenia reversal
12. Protomorphogens and cytosol extracts
Type II Diabetes: Treatment and Testing Using Herbal Therapy (120 min)
By 2010, diabetes will exceed both heart disease and cancer as the leading cause of death.
Dr. Greer will offer herbal, naturopathic, and prescription medication solutions to manage patients with
diabetes. Given the high and fast rising incidence of diabetes, and the many serious co-morbidities
associated with it, every practitioner will benefit from this information. Patient case studies will also be
presented to show laboratory data changes with herbal/prescription combination therapy.
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
6. Gut and immunity and its role in diabetes
7. Nutritional supplements to combat diabetes
a) Role of probiotics in diabetes prevention
b) Fish oil (importance as a first-line therapy)
8. Glycemic Index/Glycemic Load
9. Herbal, nutritional and other interventions for glucose regulation
a) Benefits of exercise
b) Importance of sleep in diabetes management
10. Lipoprotein A
11. Herbs and vitamins for hypercholesterolemia
a) Garlic
b) Gymnema
c) Globe Artichoke
d) Vitamin C
12. Herbs for Glucose regulation
13. Minerals and supplements for cholesterol treatment