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Hyperestrogenism by Dr. Plechner, DVM

by Terry on December 15, 2009

An article from the University of Tennessee signals that my esteem fellow professionals are finally beginning to understand what this old Vet’s been saying for many years now. They are beginning to realize the dangers of excessive adrenal estrogen. They are close, but alas…no cigar. It seems they are attempting to reduce the production of [...]

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WHAT DETERMINES THE BALANCE OF GOOD HEALTH?

by Terry on December 9, 2009

The balance of good health comes from a proper balance of active cortisol from the middle layer of the adrenal cortex and the estrogen that is produced from the inner layer adrenal cortex.

When these two hormones are in a proper balance both the hormone producing system and the immune system regulate the effects of good health.

When an imbalance occurs, the immune system may not protect the body with their functions and can lose recognition of self tissue allowing for destruction of the host.

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ANTI-AGING

by Terry on November 16, 2009

Supplements, good nutrition, and exercise are extremely important in slowing down the aging process, but no more important than are the homogeneity of the endocrine system, and its regulation of the immune cells, which hopefully will protect the body as it relates to anti-aging.

When an imbalance occurs between natural, active cortisol, and total estrogen, not only are the thyroid hormones bound, but a total, slow down of metabolism can occur. When this happens, breakdown products, toxins etc, are not decreased or properly broken down within a 24 hour period, but remain in the body, to kill vital cells needed for healthy maintenance of the body. This is where aging and not anti-aging begins.

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DIGESTIVE ENZYMES

by Terry on November 11, 2009

Digestive enzymes are produced by the pancreas to normalize proper digestion of nutrients for you and your pet.

Many times these enzymes are not present due a genetic defect occurring at birth, due to illness of the pancreas that reduces the production of that digestive enzyme called trypsin. This deficiency is mainly seen in dogs

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WHY DOES MY DOG AND OR CAT HAVE CHRONIC FLEAS?

by Terry on November 5, 2009

Have you ever experienced a situation where there were multiple pets in on house hold and only one or two of the pets experienced a heavy flee infestation? What is the basic difference between the pets with heavy flea problem and those that do not have this problem?

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