Join us to uncover the truth behind stress, cortisol function, adrenal health, nutrients & herbs and their impact on your body, weight, mental ability and overall health.

Start feeling better now!

Cost: $10. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP Required: (204) 488-1819 or info@cinden.com
Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2011-11-30
End Time: 20:00

Weight Management

Join us to discuss the multiple metabolic factors affecting the ability to lose weight and keep it off:

Food Allergies
Cortisol
Inflammation
Detoxification
Gut health
Body fat %
HCG
Hormone Balance
Neurotransmitters
Nutrition

Date: Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Place: Canad Inns Fort Garry. 1824 Pembina Hwy.
Cost: $10

RSVP required: tiffany@cinden.com or (204) 488-1819

Refreshments will be served.

Sign-up at the event for your personal bio-impedance analysis, a personal consultation and more!

In Good Health,

The CD Whyte Ridge Pharmacy Team.

Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2011-08-11
End Time: 20:00

A Conversation with CD Whyte Ridge Pharmacy

Come and meet with us to discuss:

Bioidentical Hormones
Weight Loss
Stress Management
HCG
Detoxification
Food Sensitivities
Thyroid Issues
Anti-aging
Specialty Testing
Navigating your health care

And More!

Join us for an informal Q&A and get your questions answered.

Refreshments will be served.

RSVP Required to (204) 488-1819 or tara@cinden.com

Start Time: 18:30
Date: 2011-07-21
End Time: 20:00

Here are a few videos from ZRT Laboratory to assist you in your preparing for your testing process with blood spot or saliva samples.

An engaging educational seminar presented by renowned consultant pharmacist:

Dennis Wong, B.Sc. Pharm., FAARFM, CCN, ABAAHP

Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Time: 6:30 pm

Place: Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Avenue

Cost: $10 – plus a chance to win a book draw!

RSVP: (204) 488-1819 or info@cdwhyteridgerx.com

** RSVP required in advance **

Join leading-edge consultant pharmacists Dennis Wong, Tara Maltman-Just and Garth Yelland to uncover the truth behind stress, cortisol function, adrenal health, nutrients and herbs impact on your body, your weight and your overall health.

Start the year off right. Start feeling better now.

- Mood disorders and depression
- Increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases
- Osteoporosis
- Dementia/memory loss
- Sleep disorders
- Insulin resistance/diabetes
- Reproductive disorders
- Premature aging

The adrenal glands are involved in the “fight or flight” response. One of the body’s initial responses to fear or stress is the release of hormones such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and cortisol that initially help us to react or adapt to a stressful situation. Cortisol raises blood sugar and blood pressure, and increases the breakdown of protein while inhibiting protein synthesis. Cortisol interferes with thyroid hormone action and stimulates visceral fat deposition, which can lead to metabolic syndrome. Medical literature has confirmed the correlation between high levels of cortisol secondary to chronic stress (hypercortisolism) and disease development, including:

- Cardiovascular disease
- Immune suppression
- Impaired thyroid function
- Decreased kidney function
- Exacerbation of skin conditions (acne, psoriasis, eczema)
- Gastrointestinal problems (GERD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Over time, the body may no longer be able to produce the needed amounts of cortisol and patients can ultimately end up with low cortisol levels (hypocortisolism).

Factors which influence the development and progression of adrenal dysfunction:

- Duration and severity of stress
- Previous exposure to chronic stressors
- Individual coping mechanisms
- Gender (females are more likely to develop adrenal dysfunction than males)
- Personality (introversion)
- Low self-esteem

Treatment of Adrenal Dysfunction

- Stress reduction techniques –Gentle exercise, Tai Chi, yoga, Pilates, meditation
- Sleep hygiene – Regular sleep-wake cycle, avoid third shift work. The following supplements may be helpful: 5-HTP, Melatonin, Phosphatidylserine, L-Theanine, Calming herbs (Valerian root, Chamomile, Hops, Passion flower)
- Lifestyle modification – Delegating responsibilities to eliminate stressors, regular meals, avoid caffeine and alcohol
- Vitamins and minerals – Magnesium Glycinate or Citrate, B Vitamins, selenium, zinc, calcium, manganese, Vitamin E with mixed tocopherols, Vitamin C (Ascorbate)
- Adaptogens – Ashwaganda, Rhodiola, Holy Basil, Siberian Ginseng, American Ginseng, Cordyceps
- Pharmacologic therapy – Low doses of hydrocortisone (by prescription, and closely monitored) have been found to help when the body fails to produce sufficient amounts of cortisol.

Our pharmacist will work together with patients and their physicians to treat adrenal dysfunction.

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