A primitive part of the brain may control autonomic nervous system
Controls blood pressure, hunger, gastrointestinal function, the feeling of fullness (after eating), thirst, water retention, bladder contraction, decreases heart rate, body temperature, sweating, sleep, wakefulness and alertness
Initiates the Anterior Pituitary to secrete TSH 9Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Operates much like a coach on a team sport where the coach gives signals to the other glands particularly the pituitary
Considered to be in the sixth chakra (third eye)
Anterior
Balanced, it will improve weight loss
Secrets Human Growth Hormone (hGH) and Somatostatin (Growth Hormone Inhibitory Hormone)
Mobilizes fat into the cells for fuel
Enhances protein assimilation in the body
Uses fat stores instead of glucose reserves
Helps with sleep patters (staying asleep) and falling asleep in the afternoon
Acts indirectly on cartilage and bone growth
Causes the adrenals to release cortisol and is influenced by stress (ACTH)
Helps form the pigment melanin, to much may cause skin blotches (MSH)
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, causes the thyroid to release T-4 and T-3 which is essential for normal well being
Follicle Stimulating Hormone, causes ovulation and promotes the formation of sperm
(PRL) helps with the development of the breast and milk production
(PIF) stops the production of milk
Posterior
Involved in water balance and kidney function, high concentrations cause high blood pressure and frequent urination, protects against water loss
Helps in the childbirth process by causing the uterus to contract and milk to flow
T-4 simulates the metabolism in most body tissue, think of it as the energy bank
The thyroid needs iodine to function properly
Helps to increase the metabolic rate
T-3 helps keep cholesterol in balance
When deficient weight may increase
Increased heart rate and irregular heart beat
Problems cause exhaustion
Low sex drive
Calcitonin, increases the amount of calcium in the bone and decreases the calcium in the blood
Hypothyroid=low metabolic rate, weight gain, cold hands and feet, PMS, constipation, brittle nails, poor memory, headaches and migraines, fibrocystic breasts and dry skin
Hyperthyroid, over active metabolism, anxiety, can’t shut your mind down, weight loss
Goiter, enlarged thyroid
Under-active thyroid brings estrogen levels up and progestone levels down
An under-active Thyroid may indicate a need for the mineral Zinc
Deficiency of parathyroid hormone decreases calcium and phosphorus from the bones and increases blood calcium levels
Deficiency may lead to muscle twitching, numbness and tingling of the extremities
Excess of parathyroid can cause excess calcium to accumulate in various parts of the body including the joints, muscles, bones tendons, ligaments, kidney stones, heal spurs, osteoporosis
Over active Parathyroid brings up estrogen levels, progestone levels down
Under-active Parathyroid may indicted a deed for the mineral Copper
Thymus Gland Not represented on the graph:
Helps with growth until puberty
Important part of the immune system
Cortex (outer portion):
Regulates salt-to-potassium, regulates carbohydrate metabolism, regulates sexual function- SEX-SALT-SUGAR
Cortisol- anti inflammatory, pain regulation, converts food into sugar, protein metabolism and reactions from allergies
Can cause high blood pressure
Problems with protein absorption
Ketosis will not occur unless cortisol is available (fat burning)
To much Cortisol can cause obesity
Excessive Cortisol may cause, high blood pressure, increase insulin
Decrease of Cortisol shows up as osteoporosis (due to a lack of protein), changes in posture, dizziness when rising from a seated position
Aldosterone
Decreases the amount of salt released by the kidneys (body holds more water)
Increases the amount of potassium released by the kidneys (electrolyte problems can cause death) you lose your electrical charge or cellular dehydration
Increase Aldosterone levels increases the salt in the boy tissue which increase fluid retention, weight gain, edema and high blood pressure
Androgens
Promotes masculinity and has the same effects as testosterone
In women, it causes the growth of pubic hair
A deficiency or excess it could lead to baldness or a deep voice
In excess of this hormone, excessive growth of facial hair can occur
Medulla (center portion)
Epinephrine
Increase the activity of the heart in extreme stress situations
Increases glucose levels for the muscles so they can respond to an emergency
Constricts blood vessels, increases heart activity and shuts down digestion
Most powerful form of flight-or-fight response
Needed for short durations only
Activating Epinephrine to much or to often can cause problems such as, blood pressure problems, sweating, heart palpitations, inability to lose weight and headaches
Norepinephrine:
Norepinephrine will have a similar affect on the body as Epinephrine with a slight difference. It causes a stronger constrictions of blood vessels, increases blood pressure but is does not increase the metabolism as much as epinephrine
All the blood goes to the large muscles and away from digestion
Feels as though you are being chases by a lion
To much of these hormones may cause high blood pressure, difficulty sleeping, poor digestion and problems handling stress
Insulin:
Insulin decreases blood sugar and increases storage of glucose into fat cells
Stable and/or lower levels of insulin help with weight loss
Syndrome X=high insulin levels
High insulin stops the action of LIPASE (an enzyme that breaks down fat) in the liver, muscles and adipose tissue
High insulin cause problems with brain function and energy levels
In the presence of insulin we can not burn calories
Glucagon:
Glucagon releases Glucose from the liver into the body and helps the body utilize fat
Glucagon is activated when we eat protein
Excursive enhances the concentration of Glucagon in the blood enhancing fat burning
The brain needs only water and Glucose!
Estrogen
Contributes to the famine body shape
Starts ovulation and menstrual cycle
Estrogen is needed to protect the vaginal area against dryness
Estrogen has an effect on bones
Excessive Estrogen has been noted to create side effects such as fibroids, breasts disease, diminished sex drive, headaches, water retention and weight gain in the buttocks, thighs and stomach. Other sources of Estrogen are in non-organic beef, chicken, dairy products and eggs.
Progesterone
This hormone is the building block to estrogen, testosterone and the adrenal hormones
Helps to protect against fibrocystic breast disease
Uses fat as energy (weight loss), normalizes blood sugar
Natural antidepressant
Helps to release excess fluids
Builds bones and protects against osteoporosis
Maintains sex drive
Normalizes zinc and copper levels
During menopause the outer portion of the ovaries stops working. The inner portion of the ovaries does continue to work. The adrenal glands are designed to take over production of the female hormones. If they are to tired to then symptoms may occur including hot flashes, depression, irritability, sleep problems and weight gain.
Testes:
Testosterone
This hormone simulates the growth of male sex organs and male characteristics
Excess of the hormone can cause lack of hair growth on the top of the head and acne
Improves athletic performances, sex drive and increased metabolism
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Hormone:
Promotes the growth of the corpus luteum and the release of estrogen and progesterone, aids in the development of fetal tissue and the mothers breasts
Gastrin
This hormone is released by the stomach in response to food relaxing the ileocecal valve (the connection between the stomach and the small intestine)
Initiates the releases of stomach acid and empting of the stomach into the small intestine
Problems with this hormone causes incomplete empting of the stomach, back up of acids into the esophagus causing heart burn as well as increased or decreased stomach acid production
Secretin
This is released from the small intestine in response to stomach acid
It also increases bile secretions for several hours
Cholecystokinin
This is released from the small intestine in response to fat
Its main purpose is to block the effects of Gastrin by slowing the emptin gof the stomach
Causes the gallbladder to contract and release bile to breakdown fats
Causes the pancreas to secrete its enzyme
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