Hormones

Learn how imbalances of hormones affect metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, response to stress and chronic health symptoms.

Hormones Articles

Neurotransmitter Imbalances

Neurotransmitter Imbalances Main Info Page

What Are Neurotransmitter Imbalances? Neurotransmitter imbalances are common in mood and behavior disorders such as: Bipolar disorder Depression Anxiety Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Pyrrole disorder Eating disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ADHD/ADD Schizophrenia Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Addictive behaviors Many ... Read More
Cholesterol

Cholesterol

Most doctors will not be concerned if your child’s cholesterol levels are low because of the current (misguided) medical thinking about high cholesterol and heart disease. However, low cholesterol is definitely a red flag for many children and adults who have ... Read More
Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine disruptors have been defined by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences as chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine (hormonal) system. They also produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological and immune effects on both humans and wildlife. Not ... Read More
DHEA

DHEA

The body uses DHEA to make male and female hormones. DHEA is the precursor of testosterone, estrogen and corticosteroids. Most of the body’s DHEA is produced in the adrenal glands and some in the brain and the skin. DHEA is ... Read More
Melatonin

Melatonin

Melatonin as a supplement has now become a household word with so many children experiencing sleep issues. However, most of us are not too familiar with melatonin, the hormone. Melatonin the hormone is produced in every cell in our body, ... Read More
catecholamines

Catecholamines

Catecholamines are naturally occurring amines that function as hormones and neurotransmitters in the body. In chemistry these hormones have a benzene ring with two OHs (hydroxides), hence the odd name. Catecholamines are produced by the adrenal glands, which are located ... Read More
Thyroid Gland

Thyroid Gland

What Does the Thyroid Gland Control? The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that has two lobes situated on either side of the windpipe (trachea). It is located in the front of the neck just below the Adam’s apple (larynx) ... Read More
The Hypothalamus, Pituitary and Pineal Glands

The Hypothalamus, Pituitary and Pineal Glands

Three glands of critical importance to the body, the hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal glands, are all located in the brain. These glands work synergistically to control many functions in the body. Many children today experience symptoms because their hormones are ... Read More

Hormones Webinars

Environmental Medicine for Healing Children with John Green MD
Thyroid Health with Jill Grunewald HNC

Hormones Stories

Anthony: Autism and Apraxia

Anthony: Autism and Apraxia

Anthony was 3-1/2, and he still had no words. That's how this story always starts out... He had been in speech therapy since he was 18 months old, and he started occupational therapy when he was 2. He was diagnosed ... Read More

Hormones Books

Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Syndrome