So what? Why do hormones even matter? What part do they play in my everyday life? I can tell you if some of your hormones didn’t exist you would be in a vegetative state right at this very moment. As an example, if we didn’t have thyroid hormones, we would be an “unconscious organism” (Hertoge, pg. 18, 2010) and wouldn’t even be human. So having hormones and having them balanced makes you healthier and able to live in this world to our maximum potential.
Every one of us have our own natural level of balance to our hormones. From the teenage years to the thirties, forties and fifties; we begin to see a decrease in our balance of hormones. One hormone becomes out of balance, then another, then we find ourselves with several physical and even sometimes psychological issues. It is important to start with a primary care provider that provides testing for most of the major hormones that impact our lives, so there is a clear plan to correct the deficiencies and move you toward a healthier life.
What do hormones do?
The word hormone comes from the Greek language meaning “to set in motion”. Hormones are made in the endocrine glands, enter the blood stream and then carried to all parts of our body. Some hormones act upon every cell in the body, such as thyroid hormones. Some only act on one or two parts of the body. Hormones ensure proper functioning of the body’s cells. When we have hormone deficiencies, your body’s cells cannot function as well. Hormones are interactive, they help speed up some hormones or slow down the action of others.
So what to do?
Take action. Reach out to your provider. Have labwork to determine what your hormone levels are. Listen to your provider and take the appropriate replacement hormones so that you can have balance back into your life. Eat a healthy diet, exercise at least three to four time per week, and most importantly follow the advice of your provider in taking hormone replacement to provide the balance needed to move you back to the balance you had when you were a teenager. Take the step. Join me in reaching the healthy balance for a better life for yourself and your family.
Reach out to me with questions.
I’m available to read your questions and provide answers. Take the step. It certainly can’t hurt. You are aging every day. Your endocrine glands are functioning at a a lower level as you age and have a negative impact upon your life. Take the step to have a healthy hormone balance in your life and live you life to the highest level possible. Please reach out and let me know how you are doing? Ask me questions. Thank you for reading and taking action.
Warm Regards,
Dr. Mike
References:
Hertoghe, T. (2002). The Hormone Solution. Three Rivers Press.