The adrenal glands also producecortisolandDHEA, which enable the short or long term stress hormone responses, and must be in balance with each other, which I’ll address below. In his book,Outstanding Health: The 6 Essential Keys To Maximize Your Energy and Wellbeing, hormone expert Dr. Mich...
Estradiol levels are measured via a blood test either at the request of a physician or through services like InsideTracker.What is estradiol? Estradiol primarily comes from the ovaries, adrenal glands, and fatty tissues. This hormone plays a crucial role in the development of female sex cha...
Secondary adrenal insufficiency is caused by a lack of the hormone adrenocorticotropin (ACTH). ACTH is the hormone your pituitary gland sends to your adrenal glands to tell them to produce more cortisol. It can be caused by long-term use of certain steroids or damage to the pituitary gland. ...
In addition, in fetal life there is a backdoor pathway in the fetal adrenal glands which allows the formation of dihydrotestosterone (the active form of testosterone) via androsterone. All steroids are derived from cholesterol which is metabolised through a series of enzyme steps to form the ...
(See Life Extension’sGlucose Tolerance Test with Insulin (8 specimens) Blood Test) How Well Is Your Pancreas Functioning (Know the Symptoms)? Let’s review a host of symptoms that might indicate you’ve got a poorly functioning pancreas that you need to strengthen. ...
I’m excited to share with you everything I’ve learned to support weight management and Hashimoto’s. You’ll be surprised by just how big of a role your thyroid, adrenal, and nutrient levels play in unexpected weight gain! In the following article, you’ll discover: ...
Just 10 seconds after a cigarette smoker inhales, nicotine is absorbed through the skin and the mucosal linings in the nose, mouth and lungs, and travels through the bloodstream to the brain. It stimulates adrenal glands to produce epinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter you also know as ...
Vitiligo affects people of all skin types, but it may be more noticeable in people with brown or black skin. This disorder is not lethal or infectious and though considered an autoimmune disorder can be rarely associated with disorders in other endocrine organs like thyroid or adrenal glands. Ho...
To learn more about the various aspects of memory, see: How to Test Your Memory How to Improve Your Memory How Your Brain Works How Human Memory Works Contents Improving Memory: Lifestyle Changes, Stress and Memory Improving Memory: Lifestyle Changes, Exercise and Memory Improving Memory: ...
If you’re wondering how you can test for thyroid nodules, there are several options you can pursue: 1.Conduct a physical self-exam.I created an infographic that details how to perform a simple self-check at home: 2.Check your thyroid hormone levels to ensure they’re in the optimal rang...