by Dr. Gregory Ellis
We are all hard-wired with a protective stress response system and the parts are:
* the part of the brain called the hypothalamus (part of the brain)
* the pituitary gland (the master gland)
* the adrenal gland which lies on top of the kidneys
These parts of the stress response system are collectively called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis). They act in concert to protect the body when it’s exposed to stressful experiences.
Each part releases chemicals specific to its function that act throughout the body. In the aging body, the adrenal gland’s output of DHEA and its sulfate form, DHEAS,…
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by Richard H Ealom
INTRODUCTION: Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when menstruation stops permanently, signifying the end of her ability to produce children and is diagnosed when a woman has gone without a period for 1 full year. It is considered premature if it happens before the age of forty, or artificial if radiation exposure, chemotherapeutic drugs, or surgery induces it. Menopause is something that happens to every women as they get older.
HOT FLASHES: Hot flashes are probably the most bothersome symptom associated with approaching menopause and are experienced by a majority of females during the transition period…
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by Peter Hilford
Menopause can be a boon or a bane depending on how you view the condition. But for most women, it’s a terrible thing to go through — what with all the symptoms and discomfort that go with it. If you’re wondering whether you’re already going through menopause, then check this list of common symptoms.
#1 ” Irregular periods. This is more pronounced in healthy women who have experienced regular periods in their youth. Some periods are much heavier than usual while others are nonexistent. The duration of periods may also experience some irregularity ” while a period usually lasts…
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