Tag: hormones
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Cortisol – What it Does and How to Maintain Healthy Levels
What is Cortisol? Cortisol is a hormone (chemical messenger) produced by the adrenal glands (at the top of your kidneys) which is always present in your bloodstream in small quantities and plays an important role in your body. Its uses include regulating blood pressure, maintaining glucose levels in the bloodstream, controlling your metabolism and keeping…
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9 Signs Your Hormones Are Out of Whack
Although hormonal imbalance usually shows up as we age, the factors that relate to the modern world like chemically processed foods, environmental pollution, synthetic estrogens in the skin care products, and vitamin deficiencies, leave both women and men of all ages prone to frequent hormonal spikes. The worst thing about it is that hormonal imbalance…
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Testosterone Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Testosterone deficiency is one of the biggest problems men face these days. The latest studies have suggested that men without enough of testosterone have a higher risk of many serious diseases and illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes. The blood test is usually the quickest way to find out the level of this…