Plateroti Center Offering Cutting-Edge Approach to HORMONE REJUVENATION
We have been focused on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and have treated more than 2,800 patients during that time. Our approach can best be described as “Precision Medicine”: each patient deserves a comprehensive evaluation and an individually-tailored treatment regimen that must be continually optimized. We don’t subscribe to the “one size fits all” philosophy followed by most physicians when treating hormonal imbalance. Every patient is different and every body responds differently to the same dosage. We believe the path to optimized health consists of natural hormone rejuvenation, balanced bioidentical hormone replacement, anti-oxidant therapy and proper nutrition & exercise. The hormone rejuvenation system we call "Functional Hormone Rejuvenation" developed by Dr. Carmelo Plateroti, D.O. and Dr. Aracely Plateroti, O.M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Carmelo Plateroti brings more than 18 years of clinical experience with Hormone Therapy. Dr. Aracely Plateroti adds the Functional Bioenergetic Model she has been using in clinical experience for the past 15 years. The synergy between these two Doctors creates a New Paradigm into Hormone Rejuvenation...
It is important to understand that all hormones, even bio-identical ones need to be used judiciously, with attention to creating balance in the whole person. Not only do we need to evaluate estrogen levels but also thyroid and adrenal function, assess gastrointestinal function, and understand how all areas are influenced by nutrients, diet, stress levels, personal history, environmental toxicity and psycho-spiritual well-being.
This global approach is called the "functional medicine" model which uses biological systems theory (i.e. it's all connected!!) — an approach that we began learning and using over 8 years ago and now get to teach to other physicians and healthcare practitioners as a faculty member with the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Functional Hormone Rejuvenation was developed due to the need/demand of women and men wanting a Holistic approach to hormone rejuvenation. At the Plateroti Center we approach the Endocrine system from a Functional Medical Model utilizing Functional Endocrinology and Functional Immunology to rejuvenate and stimulate the production of natural hormones in the human body, combining twenty-first century technology with the Ancient Wisdom of Chinese Medicine. The Plateroti Center Functional Hormone Rejuvenation system incorporates individual patient assessment from a bio-medical and bioenergetic prospective. Some of the tools we use are blood, saliva or urine testing, hormonal homeopathics, neuro-emotional assessment, bioidentical and nutritional and dietary modifications.
Homeopathy is a system of medicine that was founded in the early 19th century by a German physician, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. Homeopathy is a system of medicine that is based on the Law of Similars. Samuel Hahnemann described this principle by using a Latin phrase: Similia Similibus Curentur, which translates: “Let likes cure likes.” It is a principle that has been known for centuries. The truth of this law has been verified experimentally and clinically for the last 200 years
The effect of homeopathic medicines is strengthened upon successive dilutions as long as the medicine is succussed (shaken) between each dilution. Medicines are typically used in very high dilutions such as 30C (1 part in 10^-60) or 200C (1 part in 10^-400).
Combining homeopathic remedies for a broad healing effect is essential when addressing hormone rejuvenation.
Homeopathic medicines are drug products made by homeopathic pharmacies in accordance with the processes described in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States the official manufacturing manual recognized by the FDA.
A plant substance, for example, is mixed in alcohol to obtain a tincture. One drop of the tincture is mixed with 99 drops of alcohol (to achieve a ratio of 1:100) and the mixture is strongly shaken. This shaking process is known as succussion. The final bottle is labeled as “1C.” One drop of this 1C is then mixed with 100 drops of alcohol and the process is repeated to make a 2C. By the time the 3C is reached, the dilution is 1 part in 1 million! Small globules made from milk sugar are then saturated with the liquid dilution. These globules constitute the homeopathic medicine. Homeopathic remedies are found in liquid, globules, suppositories or topically applied gel. Alcohol is used to hold the frequency of the substance stable according to HPUS.
The clinical experience of homeopathy shows that the infinitesimal dose works on unconscious people, infants, and animals.
HOMEOPATHIC INGREDIENTS FOR ENDOCRINE REJUVENATION
Homeopathic remedies can improve the progesterone uptake and metabolism and will not interfere with the normal shift from progesterone to estrogen dominance during the month. One fascinating factor in healing with homeopathy is that it does not have any side effects.
Homeopathy can be effectively utilized for hormone rejuvenation by stimulating production of natural hormones in the human body. The homeopathic substances that are used to treat hormonal and endocrine symptoms may be made from botanical and mineral substances in addition to healthy tissue or secretions of the body such as hormones.
A homeopathic remedy whether applied topically or administered orally stimulates a healing response in the organ that you are treating, thus stimulating the normal function of that organ.
Sarcodes are made from healthy tissue or secretions. Extracts from free range organic Bovine is the normal source. (Also called organ preparations). A sarcode acts as a subtle amplifier of the natural function of an organ by giving off an electromagnetic signal that attaches itself to a similar signal and imprint. Each remedy contains a blueprint and program of a healthy organ, gland, or hormone. Within seconds of administration, the hypothalamus translates a picture of how the healthy organ or gland should normally function.
RE-EDUCATING GLANDS AND ORGANS
First, Saliva Testing
* Saliva collection is simple, non-invasive, and can be performed in the privacy of one’s home.
* Plateroti Center salivery test uses the Five Elements, which means you will get a personalized program to balance the meridians and organs which show abnormal testing times.
* Saliva testing is not nearly as accurate if the collection time of the saliva does not correlate to the TCM Five Element Theory. Having a patient give a saliva specimen at any convenient time will not yield specific and accurate measurement of hormones related to meridians, organs and glands that are producing hormones.
* Saliva testing measures the levels of circulating hormones available to body tissues.
* Saliva is considered a better indicator of biologically active hormone levels than serum – more accurately reflecting the body’s functional hormonal status.
* Over 20 years of research has proven the effectiveness of using saliva (instead of serum or urine) as a diagnostic medium to measure the “free” (unbound) bioavailable, biologically active fraction of circulating hormone. These concentrations are independent of saliva flow rate.
* It is also an accurate method of evaluating how HRT, topical hormone creams, sublingual drops, diet; herbal therapy and exercise influence these levels.
THE ANCIENT WISDOM OF CHINESE MEDICINE
Plateroti Center Saliva Testing and hormone ratio interpretation according to biological age, not chronological age is crucial for creating the patients program.
The target collection times need to be performed according to the “Chinese Medicine Body Clock”.
A comprehensive 24-hour circadian endocrine profile will reveal hormone levels and the health of corresponding organs and glands. In addition, this interpretation includes a suggested dietary regime to cleanse and rejuvenate endocrine function.
