HEADER: Mt. Shasta Integrative Medicine

Dear Friends and Colleagues,
 

Before Replacing Thyroid, Sex and Adrenal Hormones We Must Do This......

       
 
       Have you heard that aging can be slowed and even stopped, if we replace several critical hormones back to their healthy and youthful levels? For the past 16 years, I have been diligently integrating simple, affordable nutritional therapies and the leading edge anti aging practices including bio identical and bio rhythmic hormone rejuvenation programs. People living in the post industrialized society are finding more and more challenges with the "natural aging state". This is simply because we no longer have the privilege to live in a true unpolluted and stress free environment.


         
I love supporting people's physical, emotional and mental bodies. We do have a choice to age gracefully or stop the aging downward trend all together. In other words, with constantly updated knowledge in the root causes of metabolic decline, immune chaos, hormonal aging and so on, and careful utilization of new technologies in regenerative medicine, it is absolutely possible to "LIVE LONG and DIE SHORT" 

 

   In my practice, I often see people taking various hormones such as DHEA, adrenal herbs, hydrocortisone, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and thyroid hormones. Many of them failed to have sustainable results after initial burst.  I found without addressing:
1 Key mineral deficiencies (such as Iodine, Magnesium, Selenium and so on.
2 Toxic burden to hormone receptors (endocrine disruptors and heavy metals and so on.
3 Aging and stressed neuroendocrine center: hypothalamic and pituitary axis.
4 Aging related ineffective detox system: liver & gallbladder, aging digestive system and loss of sweat and menstrual flow.

        

          Many people have found their benefits from hormone replacement short lived and disappointing. And still many more have gained weight and started having more unwanted effects such as insomnia, hair loss, foggy brain and joint pain.   

         I want to invite you to watch a free webinar called "Thyroid vs Thyroid System" as an example what we should do BEFORE replacing hormones and WHY.


 
THYROID VS THYROID SYSTEM 


        It's not just about the hormone but the whole hormonal system. How do you take them, how do they get into your body and how does your body metabolize them? The hormones actually have to be delivered through the circulatory system to the target organ to the target cells. Once the hormones reach these target cells there must be a functional and available receptor for the hormone to lock onto. Several hormones are actually intra-cellular, they have to go through the receptor and the secondary messenger to interact with the DNA and activate the biological metabolic actions. The actions of the hormones will eventually be happening. However things can go wrong in this process. For example in the blood is a large protein called SHBG (sex, hormone, binding globulin) which can be elevated in the liver when the body has trouble metabolizing some of our hormones. This protein acts as "glue" and can attach to our other hormones and will interfere.
         
          If one replaces hormones alone without making sure the receptors are clean, without making sure the body can process them correctly, without the co-factors present, there are very few people that can truly enjoy the benefits of hormone action and the end state which is the cellular receptor and activation of the DNA and the metabolic process that happens afterwards.
          
      In addition after the hormone has it's affect, it has to be safely detached and metabolized by the body. It's very important that the hormones not accumulate in the body causing further problems such as weight gain, constipation, insomnia, hair loss and thyroid affects.
        
        With the demand for a better health care system, many physician's are looking into age management specialties. Many are very enthusiastic at the various hormone conferences being held around the country. They come back to their patients with renewed hope of preventing the diseases of aging. I believe consumers and patients need to be aware of the possible toxicities accumulated over 40-50 years of living their lives. Those that have been under lots of stress with poor diets and exercise regimens are not supporting their bodies to detoxify and de-stress, therefore they are going to be disappointed with simple hormone replacement.
      
          For a hormone program to work, one must incorporate a very healthy lifestyle as well. On the other hand I have seen many people who do live a very healthy life style but the hormonal piece has been the missing link. 
       
          I believe the beauty of integrative medicine is to really support the body with good nutrition, good life-style, good spiritual, and emotional support. By rejuvenating and re balancing hormones we can truly produce an age-less and vibrant life forever!
 

 


 

With infinite love and gratitude,

Shanhong Lu MD, PHD

Mt. Shasta Integrative Medicine


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At Mount Shasta Integrative Medicine (MSIM) we work as a team and encourage you, our readers, to become part of our community. We hope you enjoy our series of interviews inviting you to meet this team.
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Nov 6-9,
Age Management Medicine Conference
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Nov. 10, 3-5 pm @ Sereni Tea
Tea Talk: Love, Sex, Belly Fat & our Hormonal Symphony
319 N Mt Shasta Blvd
Mt Shasta, CA 
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Nov 12, 1-2 & 6-7 pm
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Chico, CA
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Testimonial of the Month

         Hi, my name is Robyn Carpenter and I am 33 years old and a Physician Assistant. I have always been a high energy and healthy individual but five years ago I was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. We were able to get it under control with medications but then three years ago I lost my health completely and ended up in the hospital three separate times. I was flown to a specialty center where they still couldn't figure out what was going on. I was sent home after a week's stay and had to be on IV nutrition. I was bed bound and truly felt like I was dying. My blood pressure was very low, my heart rate was fast and I couldn't eat. I couldn't even get out of bed and was sleeping 15 plus hour days.
         I was later found to have adrenal insufficiency and was again put on more medications but still have never regained my energy or stamina. I have been struggling for three years for answers as to why I am not responding to treatment like my doctors all thought I should. My endocrinologist has even told me there is nothing more she can do for me. I have seen a few alternative medicine practitioners and tried several nutritional products and supplements. I have even gone gluten free and have been eating very clean. I did improve but still have not made it back even close to my regular self.
         In May 2014 I was introduced to Dr. Lu who I feel is changing my life. I am finally starting to see light at the end of a very dark tunnel. I am on Orenda's Ultimate Pack, Clean, and Oki Juice and have started iodine and a little thyroid despite being told by my endocrinologist (who specializes in this) that my thyroid was just fine. I FINALLY feel better with Dr. Lu's help. She actually treats the patient and not the labs. I wish I would have found her five years ago so I could have started healing and balancing my body then.
        I do have more consistent energy now and have finally seen improvements in my labs and all from natural products! I have even been able to get out and ride my horse again which is my passion. I love that Dr. Lu focuses on the root of the problem and is a great investigator as well as brilliant. I am so excited about my progress and feel so fortunate to have been blessed with Dr. Lu's healing hands. She is so compassionate and truly cares for her patients as her own family. She should be the example for all practitioners out there. I look forward to my complete healing through Dr. Lu's guidance and being able to get back to the outdoor activities and life I love.
        Thank you Dr. Lu for getting me headed back on the right track, my family and I are forever in your debt.

 

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