The endocrine system of the body includes all of the glands and organs that are responsible for creating and utilizing messenger molecules known as hormones. These hormones are primarily responsible for regulating our mood, growth and development, and our metabolism.
Glands such as our pituitary, adrenal and thyroid send these chemical messengers through our blood stream to create a physiological effect on either the same gland or a different gland or organ.
Various stresses to your body can significantly impact the delicate balance of the endocrine system and the hormones regulated by it. These can include:
Men can be equally affected as women from hormonal changes. Furthermore, women who have not reached menopause and men who have not reached andropause (male menopause) are also likely to be affected by hormone changes or imbalances.
When these hormonal changes or imbalances exist, an individual can exhibit a vast array of symptoms that may include, but are not limited to:
At Health Within Chiropractic, we use your history and functional health evaluations to determine the need for further testing or nutritional recommendations. If further testing or diagnostic work is needed, we work with a medical doctor who offers saliva-based and blood-based hormone testing. The hormones being evaluated determine the type of testing performed. Both options are convenient, safe and accurate. Ask Dr. Epeneter for more information on these hormone-testing procedures. Also, please check out the other links that describe various hormones, their role in the body and conditions associated with hormone imbalances.
Health Within Chiropractic
Dr. Jason Epeneter
7040 Avenida Encinas Suit 101
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: (760) 431-0536