Hormonal Balance

Did You Know?

 

+ There are more than fifty known hormones released into the body, all of which need to work synergistically to preserve a balanced and thriving system

 

+ The hypothalamus manufactures hormones that promote other glands and systems to begin working or inhibit them in doing so.

 

+ The adrenals are vital in secreting cortisol, DHEA, estrogen and/or testosterone in response to stress. Poor adrenal health in women destabilizes the body’s ability to transition through the changes in a female’s life span and over productive adrenals lead to an excess of cortisol levels

 

+ Persistent high levels of cortisol can raise levels of estrogen which hinder the uptake of thyroid hormones and leads to a decline of DHEA.

 

+ Cortisol is essential in stabilizing glucose metabolism, cardiovascular functions, and immune system hormones.

 

+ Ovaries produce progesterone which assists in thyroid function and in bone building.

 

+ Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol are all regarded as libido hormones.

 

+ Too much estrogen will lead to low levels of testosterone which decreases a woman’s sex drive.

 

*Sexy Hormones authors Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe, MS & Alvin Pettle, MD.