Hormones And Their Effects On The Body
Dr. Nathan Goodyear
People ask me all the time for more information about hormones and why we need them. Hormones are the communication tools of the body. They deliver messages. So here is a list of a few hormones and what they contribute to your body.
Estrogen
- Protects against osteoporosis, heart disease, memory loss, colon cancer, incontinence and tooth loss
- Enhances sleep, emotional well-being, mental acuity and focus, memory, attention span, communication ability, vision, hearing, taste, touch, smell, digestion, libido and skin tone.
- Relieves menopausal symptoms and depression
- Increases tolerance to pain
- Has a calming effect and enhances mood
- Regulates fluid balance
- Increases blood sugar, thyroid function and mineral balance
- Relieves menopausal symptoms
- Decreases risk of endometrial cancer and may help protect against breast cancer and fibrocystic breast disease
- Protects against osteoporosis and heart disease
Testosterone
- Builds muscles and promotes muscle tone
- Increases energy and libido
- Enhances sense of well-being
- Helps strengthen bone
- Helps protect against heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, memory loss, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis
- Can increase and enhance energy levels, libido, memory and immunity
- Protects against the effects of stress
- Aids weight loss and healing of burns
- Helps to prevent wrinkles and dry eyes
Cortisol
Balance
- Helps in responding and coping with stress, trauma, and infection
- Increases energy and metabolism
- Helps regulate blood pressure
- Enhances the integrity of blood vessels
- Reduces allergic and inflammatory response
Balance of each of these hormones is a key element of optimal health and absence of disease. Proper testing, a customized treatment plan for out-of-balance hormone levels, and follow-up testing are all important for achieving healthy hormone levels in your body.
