Do you know your Glands and Hormones ?
Hormones are chemical messengers that tell organs or glands in our body to start or stop doing something. Hormones are released into our bloodstream by various glands located throughout the body. The Glands function is to secrete specific hormones. Consequently Hormones are essential about every life process : development of metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, growth etc…
Illness, drugs, stress, aging and chemicals that are endocrine disruptors, can disrupt the glands function. Also lifestyle and environmental factors can affect the hormones function.
Different Hormones have different effects on the body.
We have 3 categories of Hormones :
- Steroids —— sex hormones and adrenal hormones, come from cholesterol.
- Peptides —— Human growth, Insulin, Melatonin.
- Amines —— Adrenalin.
Endocrine System Hormones ——are thyroid, ovary, testes, pituitary, adrenal, pancreas etc.
What happens to the body when these hormones are too much or too low ?
It’s can cause a hormone imbalance leading to various consequences in the body. Bloating, fatigue, irritability, mood swings, problems with blood sugar, trouble concentrating and infertility are just a few symptoms of imbalance.
Let’s look at the major hormones that make our bodies function :
Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
Thyroid Gland secrete and releases basically 2 hormones to increase energy . 
T 3 Triiodothyronine (composed with 3 iodine atoms)
T 4 Thyroxine ( 4 iodine atoms)
These hormones have a direct effect in controlling metabolism of our body, regulates weight, internal temperature, energy levels, skin, hair etc.. They need Iodine to function properly. In our body , iodine is combined with an amino acid to form these hormones.
Hypothyroidism is a condition which means low thyroid function. As a result it may causes constipation, low heart rate, weight gain, hair loss etc..
Excess Hormones is called Hyperthyroidism, which may cause loose weight, fast heart rate, diarrhea, etc…
Calcitonin — is the other hormone released by the thyroid, which blocks the breakdown of bone. It is an important player in the life cycle of bone cells and tissue.
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) is released by parathyroid gland, and it has the opposite effect of calcitonin, because causes the breakdown of bone.
Thyroid -Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is the hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4.
Sex Hormones : (Steroids)
Estrogen — is a female hormone which the ovaries, placenta, liver, adrenal glands and fat cells release. It is responsible for the reproduction, menstruation, menopause, bones health, pregnancy, memory and anti aging.
Excess : increase the risk of breast cancer, uterine cancer, depression, goodness etc.. 
Low levels : can cause acne, skin lesions, thinking skin, hair loss, vaginal dryness etc..
Estrogen in males — help in development of sperm and a healthy sex drive.
Progesterone — the ovaries and adrenal glands produce. Responsible for pregnancy, sexual desire and menstrual cycle. In menopause the production of progesterone diminishes and may cause abnormal bleeding.
Low levels : can cause headaches or migraines, irregular menstrual cycle, mood changes, anxiety and depression.
Testosterone —- male hormone which the testes produce. It’s function is to develop masculine characteristics, such as facial and body hair, deep voice, muscle strength, bone mass, sex drive and sperm production.
Females also produce testosterone by the ovaries and adrenal glands. 
DHEA from Adenal Glands
(Dehydroepiandrosterone) Is the most abundant circulating hormone in the body. It comes from the adrenal glands , gonads and brain. It is a precursor hormone, and has a powerful effects when is converting into others hormones such as testosterone and estradiol. DHEA is produced from cholesterol mainly by the adrenal glands, and also for the testes and ovaries. In woman is an important source of estrogens in the body. It provides about 75% of oestrogens before the menopause and 100% of estrogens after menopause in the body.
Function: heart health, bone strength, body mass, immunity and resistance for stress.
Low levels : have been linked with shorter lifespan in man but not in woman. It has a link with an increase risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In woman low levels cause low libido, reduction in bone mineral density and osteoporosis.
Pregnenolone —- the body produces naturally by the adrenal gland. It is also made from cholesterol, and is the starting material in the production of testosterone, progesterone, cortisol, estrogen and others hormones. It is responsible for memory.
Cortisol —- from the adrenal glands, is responsible for energy production, anti inflammatory, resistance to stress and mood stability. Also manages how your body uses carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Also regulates your blood pressure, increases your blood sugar, controls your sleep and wake cycle.
Vitamin D —- our skin produces throughout the sun, liver and kidneys. It is responsible for bone and muscle health, metabolism, immunity, brain development, heart health and others. 
Peptide and Protein Hormones :
Are a class of proteins which are bound by receptor proteins and enable or disable a biological pathway. Peptide hormones consist of short chains of amino acids. Protein hormones are longer polypeptides.
Insulin —- Is the most commonly know peptide hormone. The Pancreas releases insulin and it is responsible for glucose and fat regulation . Insulin is often known as a Key, which unlocks the cell to allow sugar to enter the cell and be used for energy.
Glucagon —- The Pancreas secretes and is responsible for the liver releases glucose in the body.
ADH —- Antidiuretic hormone , is a pituitary hormone, important in fluid balance, and atrial-natriuretic peptide, which the heart produces and helps to decrease blood pressure.
Growth Hormone —- (GH) or somatotropin, which the pituitary gland produces. It’s function is stimulates growth, cell reproduction and cell regeneration. It is important in human development.
Leptin —- Fat cells produce and promote fat regulation. It is known as a satiety or starvation hormone, because alter long-term food intake and energy expenditure.
Ghrelin —- The stomach and pancreas releases it, which it’s function is to regulation of the appetite.
Prolactin —- The uterus, prostate, fat, skin and immune cells release prolactin. It has a reproductive function, lactation, metabolic, etc.
FSH —- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, helps stimulate the maturation of eggs in the ovaries and sperm in the testes.
ACTH —- Or Adrenocorticotropic. The pituitary gland secretes and releases cortisol.
TRH —- Thyrotrophin-releasing hormone. Come from the Hypothalamus to stimulate the thyroid gland to release TH.
Amines :
The amino acids Tyrosine and Tryptophan synthesize amines.
Melatonin —- The Pineal Gland secretes and helps regulate circadian rhythm (sleep/wake), Brain health, Immune system etc…
Epinephrine, Norepinephrine —- The Adrenal Medulla secretes and play a role in the fight-or-flight response.
Dopamine —- The hypothalamus secretes and inhibits the release of certain anterior pituitary hormones.
Adrenalin —- The Adrenal Gland produces and it is responsible for dilates blood vessels, release glucose and increase heart rate.
How we balance our Hormones ?
As we age naturally we have an imbalance. Menopause for woman and Andropause for man.
Lifestyle, diet, environmental factors and others, may influence hormones production. You should to keep your hormones levels at a young level. From 25 years old the decline of several hormones begins. It is necessary to restore to the body what is missing to always maintain the body in balance.
Why to use bioidentical Hormones?
To restore the missing hormones.
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy or Natural Hormone Therapy acts in the body just like the hormones we produce. Technically, the body can’t distinguish bioidentical hormones from the ones your ovaries produce. It is more safe than the conventional Hormone Replace Therapy.
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy is known one of the most effective treatment for symptoms like:
hot flashes, sleeplessness, vaginal dryness, mood changes, weight gain, and other menopausal symptoms for woman and many problems due low testosterone for man. Many doctors advise for hormone therapy as an anti-aging treatment. We can prevent osteoporosis, loss of muscles, skin problems, depression as well as slow aging and prevent disease.
You should talk to your doctor and discuss what is best for you.
Naturalize Yourself !
ref:
Endocrine web.com
Healthharvard.com