Here is just a short list of what our hormones are responsible for.
Remember a decline in one or more hormones can cause a
disruption to any of the body's normal functions below.
| Function of Your Hormones |
Possible Problems if your hormones is unbalance |
| Controls our metabolism |
Slow, tired weight gain |
| Controls blood sugar levels |
Diabetes |
| Controls weight gain/loss |
Too thin or too fat |
| Controls fat distribution |
Unable to lose weight |
| Controls muscle mass |
Unable to build muscle |
| Control body temperature |
Too hot/too cold |
| Controls proper brain functioning |
Poor Memory |
| Controls sexual development |
Lack of interest in sex |
| Controls libido |
Frequent flu/ debilitating disease |
| Supports immune function |
Hot flushes, night sweats |
| Gives feminine qualities |
Arthritis |
| Relieves menopausal symptoms |
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| Reduces the risks of heart diseases |
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| Keeps joints healthy |
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| Fights fatigue |
Stress and tired |
| Improves memory |
Poor memory |
| Increases physical endurance |
Lack of energy and strength |
| Develops sexual desire |
Disinterested in sex |
| Prevents depression |
Depressed, anxious |
| Retards osteoporosis |
Brittle bones |
| Improves skin elasticity |
Wrinkled skin |
| Improves mood |
Gloomy predisposition |
| Controls menstruation |
Irregular painful periods |
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Our hormones are responsible for many critical functions of the body. They are the body's most important method of communication between the brain and the individual cells as well as between the cells themselves. Therefore, we cannot function optimally when we experience a decline in our hormone levels.
This not only affects 'old people'. Yet it is where we see the most obvious signs of our hormone levels declining. For example wrinkled or thinning skin, weak bones and muscles, loss of energy and vigour, loss of libido or sex drive, poor eyesight, frequent illness and disease, etc. It begins to affect us as early as our mid 20's where we can lose as much as 10-20% of our hormone production each decade following faster, in some cases, depending on how we treat our bodies.
If your goal is to stay young and healthy and to look good and feel great all through your life, you cannot ignore the information provided in this book. This will ensure your hormones are kept at your optimal level and you will feel comfortable and in control of your life.
More about this soon. ..first let's review the myths and politics that surround hormone replacement therapy.
