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What Are the Endocrine Glands?
Proper functioning of the body relies on specific glands that produce hormones which move through the circulation and effect tissues distant from where they were made.
what are endocrine glands • what does the pituitary make • what does the pancreas make • where is insulin made • where are the adrenal glands
Proper functioning of the body relies on specific glands that produce hormones which move through the circulation and effect tissues distant from where they were made.
what are endocrine glands • what does the pituitary make • what does the pancreas make • where is insulin made • where are the adrenal glands
Autoimmune Endocrine Diseases
This article describes the autoimmune endocrine disorders and their effects on hormone levels.
polyglandular • polyendocrine • autoimmune • endocrine • autoimmunity
This article describes the autoimmune endocrine disorders and their effects on hormone levels.
polyglandular • polyendocrine • autoimmune • endocrine • autoimmunity
The Endocrine System - Glands and Hormones
The endocrine system and the central nervous system provide homeostasis to the body by controlling, coordinating, and regulating all of the other body systems.
male and female reproduction • sex education • proliferation of life • thyroid • parathyroids
The endocrine system and the central nervous system provide homeostasis to the body by controlling, coordinating, and regulating all of the other body systems.
male and female reproduction • sex education • proliferation of life • thyroid • parathyroids
The Human Kidney Structure and Function
The anatomy and physiology of the human kidney, evolved over millennia, enable this organ to excrete waste, regulate homeostatic processes and produce important hormones.
human kidney structure and function • anatomy and physiology of kidneys • the role of nephrons • filtration and reabsorbtion in kidneys • tubular secretion in kidneys
The anatomy and physiology of the human kidney, evolved over millennia, enable this organ to excrete waste, regulate homeostatic processes and produce important hormones.
human kidney structure and function • anatomy and physiology of kidneys • the role of nephrons • filtration and reabsorbtion in kidneys • tubular secretion in kidneys
Brow Chakra Basics
By learning the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the brow chakra, students increase their awareness of their mental abilities and visualisation skills.
problems with the third eye • brow chakra problems • stimulate the brow chakra • wakening the third eye • imbalances in the brow chakra
By learning the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the brow chakra, students increase their awareness of their mental abilities and visualisation skills.
problems with the third eye • brow chakra problems • stimulate the brow chakra • wakening the third eye • imbalances in the brow chakra
Thyroid Disease and Neuropathy Symptoms
Thyroid disease can present with symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and other neurological problems, which may not fully resolve with hormone treatment in all patients.
peripheral neuropathy • neurological symptoms • thyroid neuropathies • hypothyroidism • myxedema
Thyroid disease can present with symptoms of peripheral neuropathy and other neurological problems, which may not fully resolve with hormone treatment in all patients.
peripheral neuropathy • neurological symptoms • thyroid neuropathies • hypothyroidism • myxedema
What is Hyperthyroidism?
Because of their widespread effects on body function, excessive production of thyroid hormones gives rise to symptoms in almost all body systems.
hyperthyroidism and women • metabolism • pituitary gland • signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism • goitre
Because of their widespread effects on body function, excessive production of thyroid hormones gives rise to symptoms in almost all body systems.
hyperthyroidism and women • metabolism • pituitary gland • signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism • goitre
How Emotions Can Upset the Glands
The glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they release influence almost every cell, organ, and function of the body. Good emotional health is in the glands.
emotions • glands • endocrine system • emotion • hormones
The glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they release influence almost every cell, organ, and function of the body. Good emotional health is in the glands.
emotions • glands • endocrine system • emotion • hormones
The Pancreas - an Overview
The pancreas is a complex organ. It controls blood glucose levels, directs the liver to produce glucogon when glucose levels are low, as well as other functions.
molecular endocrinology • pancreas • islets of langerhans • alpha cells • beta cells
The pancreas is a complex organ. It controls blood glucose levels, directs the liver to produce glucogon when glucose levels are low, as well as other functions.
molecular endocrinology • pancreas • islets of langerhans • alpha cells • beta cells
Autoimmune Connection
Graves’ Disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis, the most common causes of thyroid disease, are both autoimmune diseases. In both disease processes, the thyroid is under friendly fire.
autoimmune • thyroid • graves disease • hashimotos • thyroiditis
Graves’ Disease and Hashimotos Thyroiditis, the most common causes of thyroid disease, are both autoimmune diseases. In both disease processes, the thyroid is under friendly fire.
autoimmune • thyroid • graves disease • hashimotos • thyroiditis
Heart Chakra Basics
By learning the physiological, emotional and spiritual layers of the heart chakra, practitioners hold the key of health, happiness and purpose in life within their grasp.
heart chakra • more about heart chakra • fourth energy centre • asanas and heart chakra • heart chakra sanskrit
By learning the physiological, emotional and spiritual layers of the heart chakra, practitioners hold the key of health, happiness and purpose in life within their grasp.
heart chakra • more about heart chakra • fourth energy centre • asanas and heart chakra • heart chakra sanskrit
Identifying Sources of Chronic Pain and Fatigue
Diagnosing fibromyalgia can be challenging as it affects so many areas of the body and has transient symptoms. Knowing what to look for is the biggest key in diagnosis.
fibromyalgia • chronic fatigue • fms • cfids • myofascial pain
Diagnosing fibromyalgia can be challenging as it affects so many areas of the body and has transient symptoms. Knowing what to look for is the biggest key in diagnosis.
fibromyalgia • chronic fatigue • fms • cfids • myofascial pain
Pituitary Gland Tumors
Tumors of the pituitary gland can present in various ways. Their clinical manifestations and treatment can easily take a toll on a patient.
pituitary gland • pituitary gland tumors • pituitary adenoma • cushing's disease • prolactinoma
Tumors of the pituitary gland can present in various ways. Their clinical manifestations and treatment can easily take a toll on a patient.
pituitary gland • pituitary gland tumors • pituitary adenoma • cushing's disease • prolactinoma
Root Chakra Basics
By exploring the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the Muladhara chakra, students can reveal a helpful system to enhance harmony and well being.
first chakra • about root chakra • fundamentals of root chakra • problems of root chakra • information about root chakra
By exploring the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the Muladhara chakra, students can reveal a helpful system to enhance harmony and well being.
first chakra • about root chakra • fundamentals of root chakra • problems of root chakra • information about root chakra
Sacral Chakra Basics
By exploring the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the swadhisthana chakra, students can reveal a helpful system to enhance harmony and well being.
sacral chakra • second chakra • swadhisthana chakra • unhealthy chakras • balancing the sacral chakra
By exploring the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the swadhisthana chakra, students can reveal a helpful system to enhance harmony and well being.
sacral chakra • second chakra • swadhisthana chakra • unhealthy chakras • balancing the sacral chakra
Solar Plexus Chakra Basics
By learning the physiological, emotional and spiritual layers of the manipura chakra, practitioners discover a system designed to help direct the self into harmony.
negative solar plexus chakra • manipura sanskrit • sanskrit third chakra • asanas for solar plexus • problems with third chakra
By learning the physiological, emotional and spiritual layers of the manipura chakra, practitioners discover a system designed to help direct the self into harmony.
negative solar plexus chakra • manipura sanskrit • sanskrit third chakra • asanas for solar plexus • problems with third chakra
Throat Chakra Basics
By learning the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the throat chakra, students gain insight into their communication and self expression skills.
identifying throat problems • chakras and communication • enhancing speech • yoga vibration • plough pose and chakras
By learning the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the throat chakra, students gain insight into their communication and self expression skills.
identifying throat problems • chakras and communication • enhancing speech • yoga vibration • plough pose and chakras
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin disease defined by abnormally increased discoloration (hyperpigmentation) and "velvety" appearance (hyperkeratosis) of the skin.
acanthosis nigricans (an) is a skin disease • (hyperkeratosis) of the skin • acanthosis nigricans as a disease • groin and neck and the underarms (armpits) • dermatological expression of insulin resistance
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin disease defined by abnormally increased discoloration (hyperpigmentation) and "velvety" appearance (hyperkeratosis) of the skin.
acanthosis nigricans (an) is a skin disease • (hyperkeratosis) of the skin • acanthosis nigricans as a disease • groin and neck and the underarms (armpits) • dermatological expression of insulin resistance
Aligning The Chakras With Meditation
Meditation can align the energy centers of the body known as chakras.
meditating on chakras • aligning the chakras • what are chakras • where are the chakras • meditation and chakras
Meditation can align the energy centers of the body known as chakras.
meditating on chakras • aligning the chakras • what are chakras • where are the chakras • meditation and chakras
Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Until 1995, when autoimmune pancreatitis was first described, pancreatitis was considered a disease induced exclusively by alcoholism.
pancreas • pancreatitis • autoimmune • autoimmune pancreatitis • alcoholism
Until 1995, when autoimmune pancreatitis was first described, pancreatitis was considered a disease induced exclusively by alcoholism.
pancreas • pancreatitis • autoimmune • autoimmune pancreatitis • alcoholism
Causes of Flushing
Flushing is the intermittent redness in the blush area of the face, neck and chest; causes being physiological, food, drugs, hormonal and certain internal malignancies.
causes of flushing • blushing • hot flushes • hot flashes • wet flushing
Flushing is the intermittent redness in the blush area of the face, neck and chest; causes being physiological, food, drugs, hormonal and certain internal malignancies.
causes of flushing • blushing • hot flushes • hot flashes • wet flushing
Causes of Night Sweats
Night sweating is unpleasant and can affect daily life. There are many causes so it's important to get checked out if you are a sufferer.
causes of night sweats • nocturnal hyperhidrosis • menopause and night sweats • infection and night sweats • cancer and night sweats
Night sweating is unpleasant and can affect daily life. There are many causes so it's important to get checked out if you are a sufferer.
causes of night sweats • nocturnal hyperhidrosis • menopause and night sweats • infection and night sweats • cancer and night sweats
Crown Chakra Basics
By learning the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the crown chakra, students have the opportunity to connect to the divine, unleashing their potential.
healthy crown chakra • problems with the crown chakra • crown chakra basics • asanas for the crown chakra • more about the crown chakra
By learning the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the crown chakra, students have the opportunity to connect to the divine, unleashing their potential.
healthy crown chakra • problems with the crown chakra • crown chakra basics • asanas for the crown chakra • more about the crown chakra
Dealing with Chronic Pain and Fatigue
Fibromyalgia can seem like an overwhelming condition to deal with. Proper understanding is the first step in taking control of this condition.
fibromyalgia • chronic fatigue • fms • cfids • myofascial pain
Fibromyalgia can seem like an overwhelming condition to deal with. Proper understanding is the first step in taking control of this condition.
fibromyalgia • chronic fatigue • fms • cfids • myofascial pain
DHEA Deficiencies in Autoimmunity
DHEA is a prohormone naturally produced by the endocrine glands. Levels of DHEA decline with aging, a time when the incidence of autoimmune diseases increases.
dehydroepidandrosterone • dhea • dhea sulfate • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
DHEA is a prohormone naturally produced by the endocrine glands. Levels of DHEA decline with aging, a time when the incidence of autoimmune diseases increases.
dehydroepidandrosterone • dhea • dhea sulfate • autoimmune • autoimmune disease
Hypothyroidism Glossary
You know you have hypothyroidism. You understand some of the basics, right? Well, let's continue our exploration into this topic with some definitions and descriptions of terms that relate to this and other thyroid conditions.
hypothyroidism • suite 101 • deanna goodson • thyroid health • thyroid disease
You know you have hypothyroidism. You understand some of the basics, right? Well, let's continue our exploration into this topic with some definitions and descriptions of terms that relate to this and other thyroid conditions.
hypothyroidism • suite 101 • deanna goodson • thyroid health • thyroid disease
Is Iodine a Safe Thyroid Supplement?
Iodine is an essential element needed for proper thyroid function. In some thyroid disease cases however, iodine supplementation may be contraindicated (risks involved).
iodine deficiency • hypothyroidism • thyroid autoimmunity • autoimmune thyroiditis • endemic goiter
Iodine is an essential element needed for proper thyroid function. In some thyroid disease cases however, iodine supplementation may be contraindicated (risks involved).
iodine deficiency • hypothyroidism • thyroid autoimmunity • autoimmune thyroiditis • endemic goiter
Menopause and Hair Loss
Hormonal hair loss is a problem for nearly 50% of menopausal women. Non-estrogenic herbs for menopause may help prevent or reverse this common complaint.
menopause and hair loss • estrogen hair loss • hair loss in women • hormonal hair loss • female hair loss
Hormonal hair loss is a problem for nearly 50% of menopausal women. Non-estrogenic herbs for menopause may help prevent or reverse this common complaint.
menopause and hair loss • estrogen hair loss • hair loss in women • hormonal hair loss • female hair loss
Mild Adrenal Insufficiency in Thyroid Disease
Adrenal Fatigue is experienced in thyroid patients before treatment but the inflammatory effect of thyroid autoimmunity may also contribute to an ongoing adrenal problem.
adrenal fatigue • exhausted adrenal glands • low cortisol level • hypoadrenia • mild adrenal insufficiency
Adrenal Fatigue is experienced in thyroid patients before treatment but the inflammatory effect of thyroid autoimmunity may also contribute to an ongoing adrenal problem.
adrenal fatigue • exhausted adrenal glands • low cortisol level • hypoadrenia • mild adrenal insufficiency
Spiritual Menopause--Opportunity to Transform
Creative energy, or kundalini, rises in the spine naturally twice in a lifetime - once at adolescence, and again during menopause when creativity blossoms.
know menopause • menopause • spiritual treatment • menopause symptoms • night sweats
Creative energy, or kundalini, rises in the spine naturally twice in a lifetime - once at adolescence, and again during menopause when creativity blossoms.
know menopause • menopause • spiritual treatment • menopause symptoms • night sweats
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Basic Facts
There are basically four types of lupus erythematosus (LE). The disease is also considered to be of the inflammatory and rheumatic type.
lupus erythematosus • discoid lupus • autoimmune disease • inflammatory illness • connective-tissue disease
There are basically four types of lupus erythematosus (LE). The disease is also considered to be of the inflammatory and rheumatic type.
lupus erythematosus • discoid lupus • autoimmune disease • inflammatory illness • connective-tissue disease
The First Chakra: Muladhara
The root chakra contains the energy of materialism and physicality; this energy creates the solidity of our physical being and our sense of individuality.
muladhara chakra • root chakra • yoga and chakras • yoga for the root chakra • chakra yoga and hatha yoga
The root chakra contains the energy of materialism and physicality; this energy creates the solidity of our physical being and our sense of individuality.
muladhara chakra • root chakra • yoga and chakras • yoga for the root chakra • chakra yoga and hatha yoga
The Physiology of Sleep Deprivation
In a culture where productivity and play are encouraged, sleep is often curtailed to meet expectations. Unfortunately, the price for dedication may be worsening health.
health effects of sleep deprivation • shortened sleep and illness • diabetes and sleep • weight loss and sleep • obesity and sleep
In a culture where productivity and play are encouraged, sleep is often curtailed to meet expectations. Unfortunately, the price for dedication may be worsening health.
health effects of sleep deprivation • shortened sleep and illness • diabetes and sleep • weight loss and sleep • obesity and sleep
The Various Tissues Of The Human Body
A layer or group of cells that collectively perform a specific function forms tissues. These are the main types of tissues found in the human body and their functions.
tissues of the human body • function of connective • epithelial • muscular & nervous system tissue • function of connective tissue
A layer or group of cells that collectively perform a specific function forms tissues. These are the main types of tissues found in the human body and their functions.
tissues of the human body • function of connective • epithelial • muscular & nervous system tissue • function of connective tissue
Treating Thyroid Disease in Cats
Thyroid disease is a common ailment in senior cats but there are several treatment choices that can allow cats and their families many happy and healthy years.
thyroid • disease • hyperthyroid • hypothyroid • medication
Thyroid disease is a common ailment in senior cats but there are several treatment choices that can allow cats and their families many happy and healthy years.
thyroid • disease • hyperthyroid • hypothyroid • medication
Water -- A Healthy Way to Keep the Fat Away
The wonders of water.
water • health • diet • dance • weight loss
The wonders of water.
water • health • diet • dance • weight loss
Women's Menstrual Period Cramps
Simple natural solutions for women suffering from PMS (premenstrual syndrome), menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding, or other discomfort during their period.
ease reduce menstrual cramps • pms • women’s hormone balance • pain during period • calcium
Simple natural solutions for women suffering from PMS (premenstrual syndrome), menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding, or other discomfort during their period.
ease reduce menstrual cramps • pms • women’s hormone balance • pain during period • calcium
Conditions that Merit Thyroid Removal
There are a number of conditions that may result in a treating doctor referring a patient for thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine ablation of the thyroid gland.
total thyroidectomy • lodectomy • subtotal thyroidectomy • thyroid removal • radioactive iodine ablation
There are a number of conditions that may result in a treating doctor referring a patient for thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine ablation of the thyroid gland.
total thyroidectomy • lodectomy • subtotal thyroidectomy • thyroid removal • radioactive iodine ablation
Herbal Allies for Post-Menopausal Women - Pt 2
Susun Weed discusses her favorite herbs for post-menopausal women: here seaweed and nettles.
menopause • herbs • herb • susun • susan
Susun Weed discusses her favorite herbs for post-menopausal women: here seaweed and nettles.
menopause • herbs • herb • susun • susan
Is Nervous Breakdown a True Medical Term?
A "nervous breakdown" can mean that a person has become chronically stressed-out, is experiencing an emotional disorder or burnout. Effective treatments are available.
nervous breakdown • neurasthenia • nervous exhaustion • emotional disorders • mood problems
A "nervous breakdown" can mean that a person has become chronically stressed-out, is experiencing an emotional disorder or burnout. Effective treatments are available.
nervous breakdown • neurasthenia • nervous exhaustion • emotional disorders • mood problems
Long-term Detrimental Effects of Cancer Treatments
The traditional cancer therapies of radiation, chemotherapy and surgery can have permanent adverse effects on the patient. The scientific community is now aware of these problems, and has published a large body of studies on the subject. An ongoing study of cancer survivors seeks to establish programs for the prevention and early detection of long-term effects of cancer treatments.
cancer treatment effects • radiation • chemotherapy • adjuvants • cisplatin
The traditional cancer therapies of radiation, chemotherapy and surgery can have permanent adverse effects on the patient. The scientific community is now aware of these problems, and has published a large body of studies on the subject. An ongoing study of cancer survivors seeks to establish programs for the prevention and early detection of long-term effects of cancer treatments.
cancer treatment effects • radiation • chemotherapy • adjuvants • cisplatin
Resolving Chronic Pain and Fatigue
This section gives practical steps for controlling and curing fibromyalgia and the related conditions of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and chronic fatigue (CFIDS).
fibromyalgia • chronic fatigue • fms • cfids • myofascial pain
This section gives practical steps for controlling and curing fibromyalgia and the related conditions of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and chronic fatigue (CFIDS).
fibromyalgia • chronic fatigue • fms • cfids • myofascial pain
The 1953 Yankees
The 1953 Yankees had a well-balanced team that is underrated compared to many other great Yankees teams.
yankees • 1953 stengel • mantle • berra • rizzuto
The 1953 Yankees had a well-balanced team that is underrated compared to many other great Yankees teams.
yankees • 1953 stengel • mantle • berra • rizzuto
The Body Chakras
The science and philosophy of yoga emphasize the oneness of all beings and energies. The chakra system illustrates the reflection of the universe within each of us.
chakra yoga • chakra system • chakra science • shat chakras • body chakras
The science and philosophy of yoga emphasize the oneness of all beings and energies. The chakra system illustrates the reflection of the universe within each of us.
chakra yoga • chakra system • chakra science • shat chakras • body chakras
The Fifth Chakra - Vishuddha
Vishuddha chakra connects us to the world through sound, ideas, exploration, and expression. It is attuned to the vibrating electromagnetic energy of the universe.
fifth chakra • vishuddha chakra • chakra yoga • yoga for the fifth chakra • fish pose
Vishuddha chakra connects us to the world through sound, ideas, exploration, and expression. It is attuned to the vibrating electromagnetic energy of the universe.
fifth chakra • vishuddha chakra • chakra yoga • yoga for the fifth chakra • fish pose
The Fourth Chakra - Anahata
Anahata chakra is the center of the body's vital forces: the origin of the breath, the heart beat, its healing energy, and its inner wisdom and music.
chakra yoga • fourth chakra • anahata chakra • yoga for fourth chakra • yoga for anahata chakra
Anahata chakra is the center of the body's vital forces: the origin of the breath, the heart beat, its healing energy, and its inner wisdom and music.
chakra yoga • fourth chakra • anahata chakra • yoga for fourth chakra • yoga for anahata chakra
The Mysterious Pineal Gland
The Pineal Gland, a connection between the physical & spiritual and a source of ethereal energy initiating supernatural powers. Discover more about this mysterious gland.
pineal gland a connecting link between spiritual a • pineal gland activated by light • pineal gland a powerful source of ethereal energy • symptoms of an under-active pineal gland • tap into your higher mind
The Pineal Gland, a connection between the physical & spiritual and a source of ethereal energy initiating supernatural powers. Discover more about this mysterious gland.
pineal gland a connecting link between spiritual a • pineal gland activated by light • pineal gland a powerful source of ethereal energy • symptoms of an under-active pineal gland • tap into your higher mind
The Parathyroid Glands
The parathyroid gland is an essential part of the human anatomy, regulating the crucial calcium supply to the entire body.
parathyroid glands • thyroid gland • endocrine system • hyperparathyroidism • ivar sandstrom
The parathyroid gland is an essential part of the human anatomy, regulating the crucial calcium supply to the entire body.
parathyroid glands • thyroid gland • endocrine system • hyperparathyroidism • ivar sandstrom
The Seven Chakras
In addition to the network of nerves and sensory organs inside every human being , there resides a subtle system of channels (nadis) and centers of energy (chakras) - on the subtle level - which look after our physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual being.
chakras • kundalini • muladhara • svadistana • manipura
In addition to the network of nerves and sensory organs inside every human being , there resides a subtle system of channels (nadis) and centers of energy (chakras) - on the subtle level - which look after our physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual being.
chakras • kundalini • muladhara • svadistana • manipura
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