HORMONAL IMBALANCE AND HPA AXIS DYSFUNCTION What is HPA Axis dysfunction and why is it important? HPA Axis or hypothalamus-pituitary axis is located in the brain, it acts as a hormone regulator and controls a lot of vital organs in the body. The HPA Axis plays a very important role when it comes to stress […]
Hormones are chemicals produced by glands in the endocrine system and released into the bloodstream. An imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little of a hormone. Hormones regulate many different processes in the body such as appetite and metabolism, sleep cycles, reproductive cycles and sexual function, body temperature, and mood. What happens […]
Insulin resistance is the name given to when cells of the body do not respond properly to the hormone insulin. The role of insulin is to allow cells of the body to take in glucose to be used as fuel or stored as body fat. It also means that glucose is more likely to build […]
Yes, it is true that males also experience menopause. But why it is still not discussed so commonly? Let us go a little deeper into this topic. Male menopause or andropause is the term used when males have reduced level of hormone testosterone due to hormonal changes because of aging. However, this is a completely […]
Hormonal Imbalance is a quite common condition in adults, which is overlooked most of the time. However, it is important to know that hormonal imbalance is treatable. If you can identify your signs and symptoms in time, it is easier to treat. That is why early detection and prevention is the key. When we […]