Hormones, Emotions and Immune System, They are All Interconnected.
June 10, 2011 07:40
The human body consists of multiple systems that communicate to maintain homeostasis and health. The coordinated interconnectedness of the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems is often overlooked when considering patient care. Nevertheless, our health is hinged on the existence of ne...
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Hormones and Emotions, How Are They Connected?
June 10, 2011 07:27
Estradiol and Serotonin
At optimal levels, estradiol (E2) supports serotonin in several ways:
E2 increases tryptophan hydroxylase, the rate-limiting step in serotonin synthesis
E2 receptor (E2β) simulation upregulates the expression of serotonin receptors (5-HT2A)
E2 acts as a sero...
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Integrative Medicine
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Spontenous Healing by Dr. Andrew Weil www.drweil.com
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The Adrenal Fatigue Diet
November 14, 2009 16:56
Even in the best of times, you need food to survive and be healthy. When your adrenals respond to stress your cell metabolism speeds up, burning many times the number of nutrients normally needed. With adrenal fatigue, the cells have used up much of the body's stored nutrients, creating a nutr...
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