Hormones – What are they?
Hormones are chemical messengers that are released from specific organs or glands in the body. They travel through the blood stream to send messages to other cells. All cells in our bodies have specific hormone receptors.
What do hormones do?
Endocrine glands secrete their products directly into the blood stream rather than through ducts. These hormones are responsible for much of the body’s functioning, including the complex reproductive system. The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal, pituitary gland, thymus, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands. Other hormones are produced and released for local effect, most commonly in the digestive tract.
The list of problems people seek help for seems almost endless, and includes, but is not limited to: mood swings, irregular menstrual cycle, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) infertility, weight gain and slow metabolism, menopause, hormone resistance, acne, stress, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, headache, depression, and insomnia.
This is not an exhaustive list and for many of these and other problems, the medical profession offers little help.
What causes Hormonal Imbalance?
Our bodies undergo changes which affect the way our endocrine systems work. Some of the factors that affect endocrine organs include stress and other emotions, ageing, chronic diseases and conditions, the environment, and genetics.
A poor diet and unhealthy lifestyle choices can cause symptoms to become worse and increase subsequent health risks.
Studies show that less than 7 hours of sleep per night can cause increased ghrelin, a hormone that stimulates appetite, and that leads to weight gain.
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