Radiation for brain tumors
Constine et al. evaluated the endocrine function of 32 patients who had received radiation for brain tumors, including gliomas, medulloblastomas and ependymomas, from 2 to
Saliva tests
DHEA can be measured anytime during the day. Cortisol, on the other hand, is the highest in the morning (helping to wake up) and lowest
Stress, Adrenal Fatigue
Most people are aware of the obvious forms of stress that affect the adrenal glands: constraining work schedules, driving in traffic, financial problems, marital problems,
Autoimmune reaction, trigger
In some autoimmune diseases, bacteria or virus triggers an immune response, and the antibodies or T cells can attack certain cells of the body because
THE THYROIDITIS
● Amiodarone is an iodine-rich drug widely used for management of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. It is a benzofuranic derivative with a structural similarity to
Drugs and T3 measurements
● Drugs that can increase T3 measurements include: birth control pills, clofibrate, estrogens, Methadone. ● Drugs that can decrease T3 measurements include: amiodarone, anabolic steroids,
Reverse-T3
T4 can be compared to a key that has not yet been cut by a locksmith to fit in the lock (the thyroid receptor site).
Estrogen Dominance, low progesterone, Fibromyalgia
Some health care professionals are beginning to make a connection between low progesterone levels and symptoms of fibromyalgia. Go Back
Thyroid, progesterone, zinc, potassium, copper
Progesterone aids in the retention of zinc and potassium in our cells. Zinc and potassium allow the thyroid hormone to enter the cell and then
Half-life of a medication
What means half-life of a medication? In pharmacology, a medication’s half-time is the time it takes for the plasma concentration of a drug to reach