Daily thyroid hormone production is less than 0.001 of an ounce, yet it profoundly affects all of our bodily cells. Thyroxine (T4) is the primary hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. It regulates the rate of metabolism of most bodily … Continue reading
The adrenal glands are two busy little hormone factories that sit atop the kidneys. They produce epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline), dopamine, glucocorticoids (cortisol, cortisone, corticosterone), mineralcorticoids (aldosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone), and sex hormones (androgens, estrogens, progestins). This spectrum of hormones regulates “fight … Continue reading
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a swelling of the prostate gland that results in urethral obstruction impeding urination. The prostate is a walnut-sized, doughnut-shaped gland that lies below the bladder and surrounds the male urethra. It secretes a milky, alkaline fluid … Continue reading
In women susceptible to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), the menstrual cycle brings on mood changes – such as depression, anxiety, emotional reactivity, sadness, hopelessness, tension, tearfulness, anger, withdrawal, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, insomnia, food cravings, binge eating, feeling overwhelmed or out of … Continue reading
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism characterized by high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and excess glucose in the urine (glycosuria). Diabetes can occur either when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin – or when the cells of the … Continue reading