Insulin Resistance for the Herbalist
90 Minutes   
 
Hyperinsulinemia secondary to insulin resistance is now viewed as a major contributor to a constellation of illnesses including obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, impaired glucose tolerance, and Type II diabetes B collectively labeled the Metabolic Syndrome. By secondary effects, this syndrome can affect clinical depression, liver detoxification, immunity, male or female reproductive dysfunction, adrenal exhaustion, and other disorders. This syndrome of insulin resistance is for the most part a 20th century phenomenon and attempts to treat patients with the underlying disorder using the methods of traditional herbalism or natural medicine from previous eras are likely to fail unless the insulin resistance has been addressed.
 
Materials
The audio lecture
Lecture Notes
A 2024 Update on Herbs for Insulin resistance covering recent research
Journal article: Herbs for Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
 
This lecture is offered as Continuing Education by the NAIMH but has not been pre-approved for CE credits by any professional board.
 
Related Continuing Education Lecture
Therapeutics for Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
 
Related Course
Insulin Resistance: Pathophysiology and Natural Therapeutics