"Dr. Plechner's Corner" is a compilation of veterinary and animal research articles by
Al Plechner, DVM. Some of the articles found in this section are also co-authored with other colleagues as well.
Obesity: Why Has Dieting and Exercise Not Helped?
May 11, 2017
OBESITY: WHY HAS DIETING AND EXERCISE NOT HELPED? Many Americans and their pets have been facing obesity problems for many years. Strict dieting with special nutritional programs and special exercise programs seem to be of little value for many people that are trying to lose excess weight. Many people have consulted their physician for themselves […]
A Simple Enzyme That May Add to a Patient’s Estogenic Overload
April 23, 2017
That simple enzyme that can induce catastrophic diseases for patients is called aromatase. According to Wikipedia, aromatase is an adrenal enzyme. It is also called estrogen synthetase or estrogen synthate. Aromatase has the ability to transform androstenedion into estrone and testosterone into estradiol. Aromatase is therefore responsible for aromatization of androgens into estrogens. This enzyme […]
Increased Adrenal Estrogen May Have Been Identified as One of the Causes For…
April 22, 2017
Increased Adrenal Estrogen May Have Been Identified as One of the Causes for Developing Allergies, Autoimmunity and Uncontrolled Tissue Growth (Cancer) in Canines, Felines, Equines, and Humans. Over the past 50 years in veterinary practice, I have found that an adrenal imbalance in cortisol can result in the production of elevated amounts of adrenal […]
Have You Ever Wondered Why Your Dog Scratches It’s Ears and Licks It’s Feet?
April 21, 2017
There is definitely, a simple answer to this question. I am sure your veterinarian has checked all the possibilities that might be causing this and if nothing has helped, this may be new information that will help. Many years ago, I completed a study regarding the location and concentration of mast cells. Mast cells contain […]
Adrenal Estrogen’s Vicious Cycle
April 20, 2017
ADRENAL ESTROGEN’S VICIOUS CYCLE The medical world is concerned with the medical effects that occur with elevated levels of estrogen and the catastrophic effects that elevated estrogen will cause. However, standard medical practices only measure three ovarian estrogens in woman, which includes, estradiol, estrone, and estriole, while in men and animals, they usually only measure […]
Balance Your Hormones for Longer Life
April 17, 2017
An Excerpt from the August 2015 issue of Dr. Brownstein’s Natural Way to Health Newsletter In this month’s issue of Natural Way to Health, I’d like to tell you an interesting story about a patient I was very close to. This patient was an 84-year-old female who was suffering from severe arthritis in her hips […]
Scientific Facts About Nutritional Clay
April 16, 2017
There are many types of nutritional clays that may perform different functions and that it why it is very important to choose a nutritional clay that will fit the needs for you, your family and your family pet. Going to the internet, you should be able to find a company that carries the nutritional clay […]
