Estrogen: the Story behind Alpha and Beta Receptors

Webinar Summary:

Many health care practitioners lack awareness regarding the complexities mediating estrogen functions in the body. Patients hear cautionary and confusing language from the media about how certain “estrogenic” foods and plant compounds are potentially dangerous because they stimulate estrogen receptors. Understanding the biochemical mechanisms supporting estrogen interactions with estrogen receptors is critical to effectively differentiate the safe vs. potentially problematic roles of estrogen. This webinar will examine the two types of estrogen receptors, alpha and beta, and how estrogen interactions with its receptors in diverse tissues result in varied effects throughout the body.

At the conclusion of this webinar participants will understand:

• The differences between estrogen alpha and beta receptor location and function in the body
• The role of estrogen receptors in various health processes

Presenter Bio

Joel M. Evans, MD

Dr. Evans, a board-certified OB/GYN, is the Founder and Director of The Center for Women’s Health, where hepractices integrative obstetrics and gynecology. A frequent lecturer on holistic health care, Dr. Evans is an Assistant Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He was honored as a Founding Diplomat of the American Board of Holistic Medicine, and is recognized as the first physician in Connecticut to be board certified in both holistic medicine and obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Evans utilizes a wide variety of complementary and alternative therapies that blend the best of modern medicine with the wisdom of traditional healing.

Dr. Evans serves on the editorial advisory board of Bottom Line/Women’s Health and as a peer reviewer for Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. His most recent accomplishment is the publication of a chapter in the textbook Integrative Gastroenterology entitled “Premenstrual and Menstrual Exacerbation of IBS: An Integrative Medicine Analysis of the Bi-Directional Connection between Female Hormones and Gut Health”. Having pursued studies in spirituality, metaphysics, and personal transformation for many years, Dr. Evans has recently created a core curriculum designed to share ancient spiritual wisdom with others in order to help bring health and happiness into their lives.