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Understanding
the complex interactions
of hormone metabolism is the first step to bringing balance
to the functions of our body. With
effective nutritional
management, education of the patients, and proper selections
and interpretations of laboratory tests,
maximum benefits
can be realized with this therapy regimen.Functional
endocrinology is a natural approach for dealing
with the complex
interconnections
of hormone dysfunctions within human metabolism and physiology,
such as adrenal fatigue
from stress, PMS,
menopause, male
andropause, and other hormonal imbalances.
The endocrine system
hormones are classified
in three major
categories:
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Steroids: Cortisol, Aldosterone,
Androgens (DHEA and others), Estrogens (three-Estradiol, Estrone and
Estriol), Progesterone,
and Testosterone. |
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Amines: Thyroid hormones- Thyroxine
(T4), and Triiodothryonine (T3)
Adrenaline hormones- Norepinephrine and Epinephrine |
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Peptides and Proteins:
Insulin, Glucagon, Somatostatin, Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Calcitonin,
ACTH, Thymosin, Follicle
Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Leutenizing Hormone (LH), Growth Hormone (GH),
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Prolactin, Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH),
Oxytocin, Melatonin |
Symptoms that may indicate hormonal imbalances may be many and varied:
Weight gain, chronic pain, fuzzy thinking, food cravings, food binges, insomnia,
anxiety, panic attacks, depression, personality changes, allergies, autoimmune
diseases, fatigue, digestion problems, hot flashes, night sweats, impotence,
lack of libido, headaches, memory loss, blurred vision, acne, swollen feet and
hands, to name a few.
The society we live in today places extreme pressures on the function of our
endocrine system. It becomes imperative that we take every step to maintain
its health.
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