Metabolic Syndrome / Syndrome X

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Hello all,

Any thoughts on treatment protocols for Syndrome X / Metabolic Syndrome please?

Now that the triumvirate of hyperlipidaemia, hypertension and insulin

resistance/diabetes II have been linked and associated, it is clear

that the underlying problem is really in the endocrine system.

When a Px comes to see me with two or all of these together, I will

always ask about other endocrine markers, especially reproductive

health and thyroid health.

I am no longer surprised to hear that the GP has not asked about

other hormone problems in the Px.

Indeed, GPs seem to be either unaware of Metabolic Syndrome, or

reluctant to treat the three conditions (hyperlipidaemia,

hypertension and insulin resistance/diabetes II) as symptoms of an

underlying condition. I think perhaps they simply don't know how to

treat the endocrine system as a whole, and so revert back to habit

and treat the three manifestations as separate conditions. Simpler,

perhaps, for the GP, but it often leads to polypharmacy, with no

treatment for the underlying problem.

So, what can we do as herbalists?

Obviously, we must address the three manifestations, and other

hormonal problems too; and we must also address the diet and

lifestyle. But I'm interested in thinking about supporting and

treating the endocrine system itself.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Cristina