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LOW ENERGY AND the HORMONE CONNECTION

Friday, June 5th, 2009

How many of you out there have the complaint “low energy”? I hear it everyday in my practice…My goal is to find the CAUSE of the fatigue. Is it medical? Is it mental? Does it change? When is it worse/better? etc….you get the idea.

The most common medical issues that cause low energy are hormonal issues. I see a ton of perimenopausal and menopausal gals and their low energy can be due to LOW ESTROGEN. Heck, the night sweats caused by low estrogen can interupt sleep and cause the fatigue the following day. Low estrogen in general does cause fatigue in some women. Low testosterone can also cause a “lack of endurance” type feeling. It is worth it to get these hormones checked and rule out an issue.

Another hormonal issue that causes low energy is a slow thyroid. Hypothyroidism is present in 1 out of 5 women. I diagnose it every day….The lab ranges on testing really suck! I use an ENDOCRINOLOGISTS range which has much narrower ranges.  Sometimes just the patients symptoms tell me they have a thyroid problem that needs treatment. I treat with both prescriptives and natural products (available on the site). So if you have a sluggish metabolism, poor immune system, constipation, dry skin, thinning hair, fatigue,  cold hands/feet, and/or low body temp you need to get tested. Demand a TSH, free T4, and free T3 thyroid panel…..

Low adrenal function can cause fatigue too! Man, hormones really are important! If you are a stressed out person with fatigue your adrenals could use some help. Look in our adrenal section for great natural products to help. Most people benefit from adrenal help!

I hope you understand the importance of HORMONAL BALANCE in your ENERGY. Yes, nutrition, exercise, ruling out allergies, blood sugar and other issues can cause fatigue but I bet the number one cause of low energy is HORMONAL IMBALANCES!

Tags: Add new tag, bioidentical hormones, bioidenticals, hormone imbalance, hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause, synthetic hormones, Weight Loss
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Weight Loss success…rewarding for you and the physician.

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

What is the single most important thing that determines health? Well, I will tell you it is not genetics, best doctors, luck, or anything other than…………..A HEALTHY WEIGHT.  What does that mean?  If you believe in BMI’s then it means a healthy BMI for your height…If you are like me, I think it depends on how you feel and percentage of fat on your frame! I know some curvaceous gals that love their bodies and their labwork is perfect….their BMI is a bit high but who gives a rip….self-confidence is also key to good health. 

I have been doing weight loss stuff for 10 years in my practice. I have recommended everything from anti-candida diets, to liver detox, to low carb, to low acid, to you name it…I have done it. I get so sick of people not losing weight or losing then gaining it back!!  How frustrating! 

It truly is physics…calories in and calories burned. I can’t watch what each client puts in their mouth and monitor exercise through a nanny cam….I have wanted to at times.  For example, I had a gal that wanted (and needed) to lose 15 pounds. It would help her blood pressure and her ability to fit into her wardrobe. She did a diet diary for me and I found several interesting things. First, skipped meals…Second, a smoothie for breakfast that was atleast 600+ calories (that was half her calories for the day and she didn’t even eat anything yet). After fine tuning her “I eat healthy” diet, she lost 15 pounds and thought it was miraculous. I do believe some people just don’t have a clue what they are actually putting in their mouths. She also said she exercised 6 days per week….I learned that she did yoga, walked a few miles here and there, and worked in the yard (none of these are true cardio exercise to burn calories or fat). Yes, any activity burns calories but if you are trying to lose weight you need to up the “burn factor” .

I have been prescribing HCG to my clients for the last 2 years. It is a strict diet with hormone injections. Sounds crazy but it is based on research from the 1940’s….It is a detox, a hypoallergy diet, and best of all it fricking works. It lasts 6 weeks so it isn’t overwhelming to commit to, it is very cut and dry, and  it is a heck of a jump start! I have had several people lose over 100 pounds (in multiple sessions) and many others lose 25-40 pounds the first session.

What amazes me is that peoples personalities change after losing weight and feeling empowered. My formerly frumpy fat moms are now sassy hot bitches! My chubby men clients are now masculine chic magnets. (All of this of course is in the head of the beholder…again self confidence ROCKS!)   This weight loss stuff, no matter the diet, is the most rewarding thing for me as a physician…..I bet for YOU as a patient too!

Please check out my weight loss section on the site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tags: cleanse, detox, hcg, hcg diet, obesity, Tired, Weight Loss, Wellness
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WIRED but TIRED

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Are you someone “who thrives on stress” and is considered Type A? Or maybe you just have been through some stressful times in the last year or more?  Your adrenal glands could be crying for help. Stress is NOT just an emotion it is a set of chemical chain reactions that starts in our adrenal glands. If we over-stress then our adrenals suffer…eventually your body does too!

I see patients everyday that have this “stress syndrome”…In fact, almost all of us have some degree of adrenal fatigue. The good news is that they are fairly easy to treat with natural medicine.  It can take 3 months to 2 years for full function to return but you will feel better  the entire time.

I saw a gal yesterday who said she was WIRED but TIRED. This is the adrenal fatigue syndrome in 3 easy words! She was a career driven woman who at 46 was beginning to slow down. She had kids, a husband, a house, a job…need I say more. Her mom had died this past year and she hadn’t been able to rebound since then.  She was dragging herself out of bed in the morning, had low energy all day, weight gain around her tummy, dizziness, headaches, and then insomnia at bedtime….She had burnt out all her reserves and now her body could not deal with stress (chemically that is).

So how do we fix this stress syndrome and adrenal fatigue? Good nutrition is the first step. Protein and hydration are the most important. I put my patient on atleast one protein shake per day to ensure some good quality protein. A diet rich in fruits and veggies, lean protein, and whole grains is best! (I think this is the best for all of us no matter what the issue!)

Next, I may prescribe some herbal combinations and vitamins. I recommend B5, selenium, vitamin C, omega fatty acids, D3, magnesium glycinate (citrate if you are constipated).  I also like adrenal glandulars with herbs. I use a product called ADR with my clients…it works great!  I may also prescribe DHEA to aid the adrenals.  To help the insomnia I use melatonin or seriphos (phos. serine) before bed.

There are lab tests to help make the picture more clear. I do a saliva test for cortisol, a test for DHEA-SO4, and use basic blood work as well. I spend 60-90 minutes with clients so what they tell me is more important than any lab tests but I do use them.

To reduce stress or make your body more resilient to stress is the goal!  I can help your body  but you have to reduce your own stress! Gentle exercise, baths, meditation, smelling the roses, riding your horse, whatever helps you relax will help your body! 

RGDS

dr.greenbean

Tags: Tired, Wired
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A list of HORMONES and their jobs…a very good list!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Hormones: what they mean and what they do

HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE – the growth hormone

  • Decreases body fat
  • Increases muscle mass
  • Improves tissue healing and protein synthesis
  • Increases bone density
  • Quicker illness recovery
  • Increases capacity to exercise
  • Increases skin hydration and elasticity
  • Improves sense of well being
  • Decreases incidence of illness

TESTOSTERONE – the male hormone

  • Improves brain function
  • Increases energy
  • Increases strength
  • Increases bone density
  • Increases libido
  • Improves sexual sensitivity
  • Improves sexual function
  • Improves HDL and LDL levels
  • Improves cardiovascular health

DHEA – the mother of hormones

  • Improves neurological function
  • Increases sense of well being
  • Improves immune function
  • Improves stress tolerance
  • Increases metabolism

ESTROGENS – the female hormone

  • Protects against heart disease, stroke
  • Decreases cholesterol
  • Lowers incidence of Alzheimer’s
  • Improves memory
  • Alleviates symptoms of menopause: headaches, mood swings, bloating, hot flashes, fatigue, waning libido

PROGESTERONE – the hormone of pregnancy

  • Protects against breast and uterine cancer
  • Protects against fibrocystic disease
  • Helps fat metabolism
  • Helps normalize blood sugar
  • Helps reverse osteoporosis
  • Helps thyroid hormone function
  • Acts as a natural antidepressant
  • Protects against nervousness
  • Protects against anxiety and irritability

PREGNENELONE – the gateway hormone

  • Promotes formation of other hormones
  • Repairs brain and nerve tissue
  • Enhances many brain functions
  • Reduces aging skin
  • Improves sense of well being
  • Increases energy and mobility
  • Improves sleep quality
  • Reduces harmful stress effects
  • Reduces aging brain deficiencies

THYROID – the hormone of metabolism

  • Increases energy
  • Increases fat burning, and controls weight
  • Increases your heart rate
  • Increases your appetite

INSULIN – the hormone of storage

  • Responsible for getting blood sugar into all cells
  • Increases fat storage
  • Increases risk of diabetes, hypertension and stroke

MELATONIN – the hormone of sleep

  • Responsible for maintaining sleep
  • Helps alleviate “jet-lag”
  • Improves one mood
  • Improves the immune system (by decreasing cortisol)

CORTISOL – the hormone of stress

  • Responsible for responding to stress
  • Helps protect you against your environment (allergens)
  • Mobilizes energy, improves fatigue
  • Increases your appetite for sugar
  • Decreases bone mass, muscle mass, and slows down your metabolism

Tags: adrenal fatigue, adrenals, bioidenticals, DHEA, estradiol, estriol, estrogen, hormone imbalance, hormone replacement therapy, Human growth hormone, menopause, perimenopause, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid
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DR.GREENBEAN is ALIVE and WELL…the first blog!

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

I am sitting in the morning sun and typing my first blog for Dr.Greenbean.com….unusually I am at a loss for words. Actually it is not a loss, but a feeling of having too many thoughts to choose from for the first entry. I might as well just let her rip…..no time like the present.

With the state of the world as it is, I feel the need to share POWERFUL knowledge to keep people sane. I have practiced as a physician for 10+ years and become more frustrated at the medical community as I go along. We need to try to keep people healthy and center on wellness rather than hand out pills for symptoms and treat diseases as they show up. I HATE that mentality!  I mean, come on, if we prevented obesity we would prevent most heart disease and diabetes……..but instead we wait until people are “large Marges” and then treat with drugs to ward off death.

My site is designed to let people search the blog archives or the site and find their particular imbalances. There are products that can help each issue ailment listed or discussed. The products are pharmaceutical grade (you can’t just buy those at the store) and designed to help the body heal itself. Maybe together we can help your body back to balance and prevent disease down the road!

So if you are sick and tired of being sick and tired get your mind open and search the site for help. The only person that can help you is YOU!  Please check back daily for new entries as the site is brand new and will expand exponentially over the next few months.

GET OFF YOUR DUFF and LIVE!

RGDS–Dr.Greenbean

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