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Hormones and Obesity

Written by Dita Faulkner on November 12, 2009 - 11:23am

Obesity is defined as a chronic medical condition in which an individual has too much body fat. There are many reasons a person can be obese.

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Learning About Our Hormones

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on November 3, 2009 - 8:59am

According to Merriam-Webster’s medical dictionary the endocrine system is a group of body organs or structures that together perform one or more vital functions. The endocrine system releases secretions from glands into the bloodstream so they can act on specific organs to support the vital functions of the body. The secretions that are released from the glands are called hormones. Hormones are chemical substances produced in the body that regulate or modulate activity of the target cell or organ.

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Hormones, Hypertension and Headaches

Written by Dita Faulkner on October 29, 2009 - 10:19am

As we all should know by now, everything we do affects our bodies – how active we are, how much stress we undergo, and even the weather we live in. So, if outside elements affect us in such a manner, it is no surprise that inside elements affects us all the more so.

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Adrenal Gland Disorders – Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Written by Dita Faulkner on September 23, 2009 - 10:22am

What is it?

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a name for a group of related genetic conditions that affect the adrenal glands. Adrenal glands are a pair of walnut-shaped organs near the kidneys.

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Is Soy a Cancer Fighter or Enabler?

Written by Lynette Summerill on September 8, 2009 - 8:02am

We’ve all hear the adage, “You are what you eat,” but when it comes to soy, is that good or bad?

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Dr. Carrie Jones: Stress And Your Adrenal Glands - Do You Have The Energy?

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on December 1, 2008 - 9:36am

Your life - and how you live it - matters. Did you know that? Do you believe that? Do you surround yourself with people who believe it too?

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Fatigue, Adrenals and Hot Flashes

Written by CharlotteSal on July 21, 2009 - 10:50pm

Nearly my whole adult life, I allowed myself to be stressed. In college I stayed up late studying and worried about financial aid. When I left college, got married and moved to another country, well... need I say more?

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