Endocrine System - Part 1

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Rodney and Karen talk about a complex system in your body that controls so many functions - the endocrine system. You will gain a foundation of what the different parts are and how each gland interacts in releasing the hormones you need to live a healthy and long life. This complex system uses many different ways of chemical signaling through the circulatory system. These glands send hormones - chemical messengers that transmit vital information to control:1) Sleep-wake cycle2) Heart rate - 3) Sexual function4) Blood sugarand more.Here are the glands in the endocrine system:1) Hypothalamus - regulates many functions that keep you alive. You could call it the boss of the rest of these endocrine glands.2) Pituitary - regulates growth and reproduction.3) Pineal gland - produces melatonin just at the right time.4) Thymus - shares in production of melatonin and puberty development along with the T-Cells.5) Thyroid - affects metabolism - weight loss and gain.6) Parathyroid - regulates calcium and magnesium levels in the body.7) Adrenals - produce cortisol and adrenaline. They also regulate blood pressure. They interact with the thyroid and the liver.8) Pancreas - controls blood sugar levels9) Testes and ovaries - promotes sexual reproduction.Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stanceforhealthFollow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stancechiropracticWebsite: https://www.stancechiropractic.com