Bioidentical Hormone Training for Naturopaths

Bioidentical hormone training for naturopaths is approved for continuing medical education credits (CME) and more and more physicians are embracing this patient-customized alternative to the mass doping with synthetic Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) of the past.

Where To Go for Training and Test Kits

• Training and seminars are offered for CME credits

  The Bio-Identical Initiative is a nonprofit group funded by physician experts in the field. It offers training, seminars, a digital library and referral to doctors. The BodyLogicMD and the Bio-Identical Hormone Society are other sources for training, seminars and information. For scientific articles and updated news on bioidentical hormones, check out Virginia Hopkins Health Watch website. Hopkins is co-author with John R. Lee, M.D. of widely acclaimed natural hormone therapy books.

Fundamentals of Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

• Plant and animal extracts are the medicines of bioidentical hormone therapy

  In the view of its proponents there are two basic tenets behind the bioidentical hormone treatment: Each patient is an individual who needs a customized approach; and only natural hormones can treat hormonal imbalances without harsh adverse effects.

How Is Bioidentical Hormone Taught?

• A regular bioidentical hormone course will include testing and diagnostic methods in blood and saliva; introduction to natural plant hormones and extracts and methods of administration; treatment approaches to most common conditions such as hypothyroidism, male and female menopause, impotence, and adrenal exhaustion.