The endocrine system consists of ductless glands. By ductless, it means that the endocrine glands emit their secretions directly into the blood stream. These secretions are actually hormones that help regulate the body in myriad ways – including the moods, growth and development, tissue function, metabolism, and also sexual function and reproductive processes. This article ...
High blood pressure afflicts many in our modern day society. It your over 40 it seems theres more of a chance than not that you will be touched by this condition. Many times it is a result of the heart disease process. As the arteries become plaqued with fat and cholesterol the blood that moves ...
If exhaustion is disrupting your life and you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning and function properly all day, you may be experiencing adrenal fatigue. According to Dr. James Wilson, who first recognized adrenal fatigue as an actual health condition in 1998, nearly 80 percent of people living in industrialized ...
Glucose is the body’s fuel. Our brains require it to function properly and our muscles require it to move. It is the food for all of our cells. Therefore, it is important to maintain normal blood glucose levels for our bodies to function properly. A normal blood sugar level is between 60-100 mg/dl. Your level ...
Feline adrenal glands are part of the endocrine system, a three-gland system that produces hormones controlling most of the major functions in your cat’s body. Feline adrenal disease is also known as Cushing’s disease or Addison’s disease, which is rare in cats and usually affects the older felines. Cushing’s disease is described as the overproduction ...
Are you tired all the time, regardless of how much sleep you get? Do you have difficulty sleeping through the night and/or getting up in the morning? Are you stressed out? Do you rely on caffeine, sugar, or salty snacks to keep you going? Do you have unexplained muscle weakness or pain? Are you often ...
Cushing’s Disease(hyperadrenocorticism) is a major metabolic disorder and is relatively common in dogs. Certain breeds of dogs are more prone to Cushing’s Disease than others especially Beagles, Boston Terriers, Boxers, Dachshunds, Poodles, and Yorkshire Terriers. This is generally a disease of older pets. Gender doesn’t seem to matter much. Cushing’s Disease( hyperadrenocorticism) affects the adrenal ...
It seems like such an obvious answer to fatigue and exhaustion. Yet, sleep as a remedy for adrenal fatigue is a simple – and not to mention free – but, often overlooked solution. For many women in perimenopause, adrenal fatigue is a common issue brought on in part by fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels. But ...
Do you have a type “A” personality? Do you feel that you never do enough although everyone tells you to slow down and smell the roses? Do you eat a poor diet, have too much stress or get inadequate sleep? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be suffering from adrenal ...
Indium is an exciting new discovery that somehow has fallen “under the radar.” But there’s even a book about it – cleverly titled “Indium” – in with author Dr. Robert Lyons states, “Let Indium turn back your biological clock.” Researchers believe Indium may help you look and feel years – even decades – younger. Lyons ...
