Hormones

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

What Is 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 ... Read More

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

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

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

Testosterone is a steroid hormone mainly found in male testes which produces male characteristics; therefore, it is also classified as an androgen (male hormones). The onset of puberty increases testosterone in boys which is the normal adolescence growth pattern. However, ... Read More

Adrenal Fatigue These are all signs of adrenal fatigue and chronic stress that occur with increased cortisol levels, adrenal dysregulation and over-stimulated ACTH: Is your child stressed out, anxious, fearful, impulsive and unable to cope very well with small everyday ... Read More

What Is Oxytocin? Most likely you have already heard of the "love hormone" oxytocin because of its role in female birthing and breastfeeding processes. This hormone also has some pretty important neurological and hormonal properties. Oxytocin is a hormone produced ... Read More