Welcome! The Glandular System How the adrenal glands affect the thyroid, pancreas, pituitary, hypothalamus and sex hormones. Rachel Rauch July 9 th, 2013 This NSPWebinar will begin at 11:00 am MDT A recording of this webinar will be available at www.nspwebinars.com A phone recording will be available at 1 712 432 0453 PIN 8626 (not a toll free call) Type in Your Questions! 1
Rachel Rauch Doctor of Naturopathy Master Herbalist Personal Health Consultant Over 20 years of experience in the Natural Health Field Adrenals Thyroid Pituitary Hypothalamus Pancreas Ovaries (female) Prostate (male) The Endocrine System Adrenals Two small glands that sit on top of the kidneys and secrete hormones such as: Cortisol DHEA Estrogen Progesterone Testosterone Epinephrine Adrenal Gland Kidney 2
Adrenals Adrenals play a role in: Energy Stress Response (flight or fight) Maintaining fluid and mineral balance Supporting the immune system Maintaining normal blood sugar Inflammation control Hormone production The Women s Hormone Guide by Kimberly Balas & Janet DeVoogd Lack of or Excessive Exercise c Adrenal Stress 3
Adrenal Exhaustion Signs: Difficulty getting up in the morning Fatigue not relieved by sleep Salt cravings Increased effort to do everyday tasks Decreased libido Decreased ability to handle stress Mild mood changes Adrenal Exhaustion (continued) Signs: Increased PMS Fuzzy thinking Poor memory Increased time to recover from illness, injury or trauma Feeling light headed when standing up quickly Adrenal Fatigue by James L. Wilson, pg. 27 44 Support for the Adrenals Adrenal Support Nervous Fatigue TCM DHEA F Mineral Chi Tonic Licorice Root Extract Distress Remedy Stress J B Complex 4
Pituitary Growth Hormone Production Production of hormones that act on other endocrine glands Pituitary Production of hormones that act on the muscles and kidneys Regulates overall endocrine system Stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus Maintains balance in the endocrine system Communicates with the pituitary gland Sleep wake cycle regulation Food & water intake regulation Hypothalamus 5
Support for the Hypothalamus & Pituitary Alfalfa Master Gland Combination Potassium Controls blood sugar balance Produces insulin To lower glucose levels Produces glucagon To increase glucose levels Pancreas 6
Pancreas Secretes lipase, amylase, trypsin & chymotrypsin for carbohydrate and fat digestion. Insulin Resistance is a result of the cells no longer allowing insulin to bring sugar into the cells to keep the blood sugar balanced. Signs: Elevated triglycerides Low levels of HDL High blood pressure High blood sugar Abdominal obesity Insulin Resistance Cell receptors are not working to let insulin or glucose enter the cell. receptor glucose insulin Waist circumference of >35 for women and >40 for men www.webmd.com cell Support for the Pancreas Sugar Reg GTF Chromium Pro Pancreas Super Omega 3 EPA Target PS II Nopal 7
Thyroid Regulates metabolism and body weight Helps energy levels and sleep cycles Plays a role in fertility and menstruation Aids memory and concentration When Your Thyroid Needs Kelp Herbal Hour by Steven Horne Helps regulate cholesterol Aids health of skin and hair Helps strengthen the bones Thyroid When Your Thyroid Needs Kelp Herbal Hour by Steven Horne Thyroid Imbalances Underactive Thyroid Menstrual irregularities Infertility Hair loss Depression Cold hands & feet Elevated cholesterol Irritability Fatigue Weight gain Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by David Brownstein, M.D, page 34 Overactive Thyroid Menstrual disturbance Nervousness Heart palpitations Weight loss Weakness Hyperactivity Heat intolerance Goiter Fatigue Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by David Brownstein, M.D, page 117 8
Measuring the Basal Body Temperature 1. The night before, shake down the thermometer (an oral glass thermometer only), and set it on the night stand next to the bed. 2. Immediately upon waking, without raising your head from the pillow, place the thermometer under the arm. 3. Leave thermometer under arm for 10 minutes. 4. Move as little as possible in this process; you must remain flat on your back during this entire time otherwise the thyroid gland will be activated and you will get a false reading. Measuring the Basal Body Temperature (continued) 5. After 10 minutes, remove thermometer and record temperature. 6. The test is invalidated if you expend any energy just before recording the temperature, i.e. getting up for any reason, shaking down thermometer, etc. 7. Do this every morning for five days. Add all 5 temperatures and divide by 5. 8. An average temperature between 97.8 and 98.2 is considered normal. Brilliant Body Glandular System by Julie DeVisser Support for the Thyroid Thyroid Activator Kelp Dulse Target TS II Thyroid Support Black Walnut, ATC HSN W 9
Ovaries Estrogens Estriol Estrone Estradiol Progesterone Testosterone Low Estrogen High cholesterol Brain fog Vaginal dryness Hot flashes Vaginal pain Night sweats Insomnia Low libido Insulin resistance Weepiness Estrogen The Women s Hormone Guide by Kimberly Balas & Janet DeVoogd, page 18 Estrogen Dominance PMS Irritability & mood swings Endometriosis Low libido Uterine fibroids Increased risk of breast cancer Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Headaches Low thyroid function Sore or swollen breasts Fatigue Water retention Low Progesterone Painful/swollen breasts Infertility PMS Weepiness Weight issues Early miscarriage Insomnia Heavy periods Headaches during menstruation Mood swings Progesterone The Women s Hormone Guide by Kimberly Balas & Janet DeVoogd, pg. 24 High Progesterone Insulin resistance High cortisol Fat storage Carbohydrate cravings Bloating Constipation Leg aches Sore hips Increased appetite 10
Support for the Ovaries Super GLA Pro G Yam 500 Flash Ease FCS II Male gland that sits below the bladder. Has receptor sites for hormones like testosterone Prostate Support for the Prostate Korean Ginseng DHEA M Men s Formula Saw Palmetto Zinc Men s X Action Reloaded Cordyceps Stimulates testosterone release (J.Life Science 2004; 75:1051) 11
Cholesterol s Role in the Endocrine System Your adrenal glands will manufacture the cholesterol needed to produce all the adrenal steroid hormones Adrenal Fatigue: The 21 st Century Stress Syndrome, p. 151 Cholesterol Pregnenolone DHEA Testosterone Estrogen Nutrients to Nourish the Overall Endocrine System Master Gland Formula Multiple vitamin for the hormones Essential Fatty Acids Super Omega 3 EPA, Flax Seed Oil, Black Currant Oil, Borage Oil, Krill Oil, Super GLA Nutrients to Nourish the Overall Endocrine System Calcium Supplement Calcium with Vitamin D, Skeletal Strength, Herbal CA, Calcium Magnesium Fiber Psyllium Hulls or Everybody s Fiber Fiber helps absorb excess hormones and toxins from the body Supports blood sugar levels already in the normal range 12
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