American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)

24th Annual Convention and Exposition, “Physicians, Heal Thy Planet”

August 19-22, 2009
Tacoma, Washington

Abstract Submission
1) Contact Information
a) Carrie Louise Daenell
b) Carrie Louise Daenell, ND and Holly Lucille, ND, RN
c) 165 Cook Street #203, Denver, CO, 80206
d) Day time telephone: (303) 399-8050
e) Fax: 303-399-8052
f) Email: doctorcld@aol.com
**please do not publish personal information

2) The abstract is being submitted for: a) Oral Presentation (90 minutes)

3) Presentation Title: “Restoring Hormonal Balance: Realizing Relief while Reducing Risk”

4) Description: Hormone imbalance, in particular, has been implicated in many conditions

plaguing women today. This lecture will discuss the naturopathic approach to restoring
hormone balance and resolving discomfort. Drs. Lucille and Daenell will share how natural
options can be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to hormone replacement.

5) Abstract: Women’s health is profoundly affected the body’s ability to maintain hormonal
balance. And today, hormonal imbalances are increasingly prevalent, especially the condition
of estrogen dominance, an imbalance involving too much estrogen with corresponding lower
levels of progesterone. Not only is this imbalance implicated in stubborn weight gain and
obesity, it is associated with increased risks of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers and
cervical dysplasia – a precancerous condition marked by changes in the cells of the cervix.

Optimal treatment for symptoms associated with hormone imbalance is still widely debated
in the medical community, with therapies ranging from hormone replacement to herbal
support. In addition, patients are struggling with the mixed media messages regarding the
safety and efficacy of both options. “Restoring Hormonal Balance: Realizing Relief while
Reducing Risk” will address patient concerns and discuss the practice of safe, effective
treatment options. Drs. Lucille and Daenell will share nutritional therapies that can ease
symptoms of hormone imbalance and discuss how these natural options can be used in
conjunction with or as an alternative to hormone replacement therapies.

a) Educational objectives:
• Review fluctuation and interaction of hormones affecting symptoms during transition
• Define estrogen dominance; assess underlying causative factors and disease
associations
• Understand the role of Naturopathic Principles in the restoration of hormone balance
and resolution of transitional symptoms
• Review phases of estrogen metabolism, the key reactions and pathways; discuss
natural therapies for optimizing metabolism of hormones to restore health
 b) Presentation outline:
I. Introduction
II. Mixed Medical Messages: Addressing Patients’ Perceptions & Realities
a. HRT
III. Using Naturopathic Principles to Address and Resolve Hormonal Imbalances
a. Natural hormonal fluctuations
b. Estrogen dominance
i. Definition
ii. Underlying causes
iii. Associated conditions
c. Current culture
d. Medicalization of women
e. Use of Naturopathic Principles in symptom resolution
i. Treating the cause
IV. The Hormone Dilemma: Understanding Estrogen Dominance, Deficiency, and
Metabolism
a. Women’s health statistics
b. Estrogen dominance vs. deficiency
c. Estrogen metabolism
i. Pathways and problems
d. When HRT is right choice
e. Natural support
i. Dindolylmethane
ii. Calcium D-Glucarate
V. Conclusions

c) No pharmacy discussion will occur

d) Target audience: Medical practitioners, students, and general audience

6) Biographical sketch: Carrie Louise Daenell, ND

Dr. Daenell is a naturopathic physician in private practice at Natural Health & Science,
Inc., in the Cherry Creek area of Denver, Colorado, where she specializes in women’s
health, digestion, inflammatory support, surgical support, and Hepatitis C. Dr. Daenell
earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. Her practice
produces revenue that places it in the top 1% nationwide. Previously the editor of the
Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Daenell speaks and writes locally and
internationally for physicians and the public on the topic of natural health. She is the co-
author of Better Breast Health for Life, past president of the Colorado Association of
Naturopathic Physicians, and has served on the Board of Directors for the American
Association of Naturopathic Physicians. You can visit her website at www.drdaenell.com.

Biographical sketch: Holly Lucille, ND, RN

Dr. Holly Lucille is a nationally recognized licensed Naturopathic Physician, author and
educator. She graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe,
AZ where she received the prestigious Daphne Blayden Award and is the past president
of the California Naturopathic Doctor’s Association. She has worked with the LA Free
Clinic and recently was awarded the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
Legacy Award for her “contribution to the advancement and development of the field of
Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Lucille is on the clinical staff of Renaissance Malibu, an
 addiction and recovery center, and on the faculty of the Global Medicine Education
Foundation. Dr. Lucille maintains her private practice, Healing from within Healthcare,
in Los Angeles.

Dr. Daenell and Dr. Lucille’s presentation will be sponsored by Integrative Therapeutics, Inc.