Hormones
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MelatoninThis fascinating hormone is secreted by the pineal gland of the brain, otherwise known as the third eye. It has long been known to be responsible for controlling our diurnal rhythm and is given to help reduce jet lag and depression from seasonal affective disorder. |
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ProgesteroneThe other hormone that has master hormone functions is Progesterone. In the past, hormone control has emphasized oestrogen as the important hormone in HRT management, but in reality it is progesterone that is the master hormone. Progesterone is produced in the ovary after ovulation so that if you do not ovulate then you do not produce enough of it. It not only has its uses in influencing energy levels, mood levels, sexual function, stabilizing blood sugar, breaking down fat and protecting against endometrial and breast cancer, BUT it can also change into estrogen, testosterone, Cortisol and aldosterone as required! |
Hormone BalancingThis is a rapidly developing and hugely important field of modern health care. For practical purposes, it started 30 years ago with HRT for women and remained relatively unevolved for 20 years. The understanding was that when a woman hits menopause, then the hormones that she has lost should be replaced to give her the heart, bone and skin protecting effects of her own youthful hormones. |
Growth HormoneThe master hormone is the Human Growth Hormone (HGH). This is secreted by the brain (pituitary gland) and gives us our sense of well being, energy, vitality, helps control our moods, stops body fat from accumulating and keeps muscles and bones strong. It is seen as the hormone of youth and at the age of 20 we have a blood level (measured as the hormone IGF1) of about 450ng/ml (varies from 182ng/ml to 780ng/ml). |
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