How's About A Hormone?

Hormones have a tendency to take the blame when things go wrong with our bodies. Is that fair? We investigate…

We all have them. We all need them. We couldn't survive without them. But hormones have a tendency to take the blame when lots of things go wrong with our bodies.

- You are in a bad mood - it's my hormones

- You are putting on weight - it's my hormones

- I'm not sleeping - could be your hormones

- I'm going bald - thought about hormones?

- I can't cope anymore - say no more!

HORMONES

When taken seriously, the slightest imbalance in hormone production can upset our whole system. Considering the effects of poor nutrition, stress management and also hereditary factors, hormones do not have it easy.

Hormones are made by certain glands in our bodies and released directly into the bloodstream. They target their 'organ' with chemical changes which cause chain reactions to get an end result. The main gland responsible for control of ALL others is the pituitary gland. It is situated deep inside your brain and is known as the Master Gland. This should be in control of all hormonal functions all the time. It is perfectly capable if doing a good job - but often has to compete with other external factors.

When we find ourselves in a stressful situation, the adrenal gland is told to produce (amongst others) adrenalin to either give us strength in our muscles to FIGHT the stress or RUN away from it. When you are faced with an angry boss, a 15 mile traffic jam on the M25 or a stormy relationship…you can really do neither. So the adrenalin is suppressed and floats around, unused by the body. The next stressful situation comes along and more adrenalin is produced and a vicious circle ensues, until the poor adrenal gland is uncertain what to do and when to do it. So it does it's own thing and does not connect with the Master Gland. How many of us suffer with broken sleep and then can't get up in the morning? Heading for adrenal failure?

Many reflexology clients will tell you how sensitive the adrenal gland reflexes are on the feet when we try to balance them. If they can be balanced, then the thyroid, ovaries/testes and pancreas often fall in line, such are the effects of adrenalin in the body. Naturally, the calming effects of the reflexology EVENTUALLY sends the message to the brain that the Master Gland can be in control and the adrenals do not need to have a mind of their own. Stress control.

At BHM, we have the means to test your hormones on the B.E.S.T. system. It is a simple procedure that will provide you with information on how balanced your hormones are and where the imbalances could be leading to health issues. We can analyse the results and support your system with natural herb products specifically designed to compliment the test and YOUR body. If we feel reflexology or any other therapy would be called for to help eliminate toxins and start to manage the stress levels, then we will advise accordingly.

Please do not think that this is comprehensive. The adrenal gland is one of many glands which we test to see whether it is doing its job effectively. Other hormones responsible for skin and hair condition, mood swings, appetite, sexual dysfunctions are also tested and given the same importance.

A male client once told us that his problem couldn't be hormonal because only ladies have periods! He stood corrected, but as often the case, people categorise and label everything without all the facts. Get the facts. Call to book an appointment and let us see what we can do for you. You have suffered long enough!

Wednesday, 4 April 2001

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