What is an Endocrinologist?
An endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in treating the hormone-producing glands of the endocrine system. The endocrine system plays a major role in the way the body responds to both internal and external stimuli. Endocrinologists undergo advanced training...
When is it time to see an Endocrinologist?
If you suffer from thyroid disease, diabetes or other hormonal condition, then you may be referred to an endocrinologist. You may be wondering why you need to see an endocrinologist. There are several reasons that you will need to see an endocrinologist. An...
Making Sure Your Hormones are Balanced
Hormones play an important role in your body. Growth, behavior, fertility, mood, sleep, tissue function, and digestion are some of the physiological and biological processes that are controlled by hormones. This web page will look at some of the roles of hormones, the...
Important Things to Know About Your Hormones
Hormones are widely misunderstood and are mostly associated with issues such as teenage acne and most certainly PMS, among other symptoms that come with menopause and perimenopause. However, after critical thought, it is easy to realize just how much these “annoying”...
Food Preservatives Might Be Disrupting Our Hormones Responsible for Appetite
Are chemicals added to your breakfast cereal and other foods making you fat? Researchers from Cedars-Sinai are saying, "Yes." Many have suspected that obesity could be linked to food preservatives, but until now, no one had confirmed this theory. The Obesity Epidemic...
Skin Care Products that Affect Our Hormones
Most of us are well-aware of the fact that the chemicals in their drinks and food can harm their health. That is why we are diligent about reading labels. However, many of us still put chemicals on our skin. Even though skin care products are applied topically, they...
Metabolism and Weight
Metabolism is a biological phenomenon that converts whatever food we intake into suitable energy. A good metabolic rate indeed affects the body weight, but it is not the only factor on which our weight gain/weight loss depends. Everyone at some point or another has...
Reusable Plastic Water Bottles and Their Affect on Our Hormones
Reusable plastic water bottles have been infiltrating people’s lives for quite a few years now. As people become healthier and realize the benefits of drinking water and want the convenience of drinking water on the go, more and more people are turning to one-time use...
Interesting Endocrine System Facts
The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce hormones. The body has eight major glands that regulate metabolism, growth, sleep, and reproduction. Hormones each have a unique purpose and act as the system's chemical messengers. Here are five facts about the...
Hormones that Contribute to Exercise Pt. 2
Let’s take a look at some more hormones that are secreted during workouts, along with their physiological effects of our body. If you missed part one, go back and check it out! Glucagon Glucagon is another peptide hormone which is produced in the pancreas. It is...