Is Stress in Your Life Causing Adrenal Fatigue?
The adrenal gland is found just above the kidneys and is part of the human endocrine system. This gland produces cortisol among other hormones. Cortisol, a steroid also known as the stress hormone, determines and influences how the body responds to stress. Under intense, stressful conditions the likelihood of insufficient production of this important hormone […]
Why Should You Have Your Hormone Levels Checked?
What is a hormone? The first thing to know is what hormones are. Hormones are natural substances which are essential for people’s health. As time passes, hormone production decreases in the body. This reduction in hormones leads to many age-related conditions and diseases. Hormones act on the cellular level. Maintaining the proper hormonal balance allows the […]
How to Tell if Your Hormones are Balanced
When day-to-day bodily functions show significant lagging, people start to worry about their health. Under such circumstances, it is common to wonder if hormone levels are balanced. Adrenal hormones, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone are among the well-known hormones that influence everyday bodily functions. There are two standardized ways to conduct hormone testing; blood testing and saliva […]