Understanding the Glandular System: Adrenal Glands and their Impact on Thyroid, Pancreas, Pituitary, Hypothalamus, and S

1. Welcome! The Glandular System How the adrenal glands affect the thyroid, pancreas, pituitary, hypothalamus and sex hormones. Rachel Rauch July 9th, 2013 This NSPWebinar will begin at 11:00 am MDT

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4. Rachel Rauch • Doctor of Naturopathy • Master Herbalist • Personal Health Consultant • Over 20 years of experience in the Natural Health Field

5. The Endocrine System • Adrenals • Thyroid • Pituitary • Hypothalamus • Pancreas • Ovaries (female) • Prostate (male)

6. Adrenals Two small glands that sit on top of the kidneys and secrete hormones such as: Adrenal Gland • Cortisol • DHEA • Estrogen • Progesterone • Testosterone • Epinephrine Kidney

7. Adrenals Adrenals play a role in: • Energy • Stress Response (flight or fight) • Maintaining fluid and mineral balance • Supporting the immune system • Maintaining normal blood sugar • Inflammation control • Hormone production The Women’s Hormone Guide by Kimberly Balas & Janet DeVoogd

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9. Adrenal Stress

10. Adrenal Exhaustion Signs: • Difficulty getting up in the morning • Fatigue not relieved by sleep • Salt cravings • Increased effort to do everyday tasks • Decreased libido • Decreased ability to handle stress • Mild mood changes

11. Adrenal Exhaustion (continued) Signs: • Increased PMS • Fuzzy thinking • Poor memory • Increased time to recover from illness, injury or trauma • Feeling light-headed when standing up quickly Adrenal Fatigue by James L. Wilson, pg. 27-44

12. Support for the Adrenals • Adrenal Support • Nervous Fatigue TCM • DHEA-F • Mineral-Chi Tonic • Licorice Root Extract • Distress Remedy • Stress-J • B-Complex

13. Pituitary • Growth Hormone Production • Production of hormones that act on other endocrine glands

14. Pituitary • Production of hormones that act on the muscles and kidneys • Regulates overall endocrine system • Stores hormones produced by the hypothalamus

15. Hypothalamus • Maintains balance in the endocrine system • Communicates with the pituitary gland • “Sleep-wake” cycle regulation • Food & water intake regulation

17. Support for the Hypothalamus & Pituitary • Alfalfa • Master Gland • Combination Potassium

18. Pancreas • Controls blood sugar balance • Produces insulin • To lower glucose levels • Produces glucagon • To increase glucose levels

19. Pancreas • Secretes lipase, amylase, trypsin & chymotrypsin for carbohydrate and fat digestion. • Insulin Resistance is a result of the cells no longer allowing insulin to bring sugar into the cells to keep the blood sugar balanced.

20. Insulin Resistance Cell receptors are not working to let insulin or glucose enter the cell. Signs: • Elevated triglycerides • Low levels of HDL • High blood pressure • High blood sugar • Abdominal obesity • Waist circumference of >35” for women and >40” for men receptor glucose insulin cell www.webmd.com

21. Support for the Pancreas • Sugar-Reg • GTF Chromium • Pro-Pancreas • Super Omega-3 EPA • Target PS II • Nopal

22. Thyroid • Regulates metabolism and body weight • Helps energy levels and sleep cycles • Plays a role in fertility and menstruation • Aids memory and concentration When Your Thyroid Needs “Kelp” Herbal Hour by Steven Horne

23. Thyroid • Helps regulate cholesterol • Aids health of skin and hair • Helps strengthen the bones When Your Thyroid Needs “Kelp” Herbal Hour by Steven Horne

24. Thyroid Imbalances Underactive Thyroid • Menstrual irregularities • Infertility • Hair loss • Depression • Cold hands & feet • Elevated cholesterol • Irritability • Fatigue • Weight gain Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by David Brownstein, M.D, page 34 Overactive Thyroid • Menstrual disturbance • Nervousness • Heart palpitations • Weight loss • Weakness • Hyperactivity • Heat intolerance • Goiter • Fatigue Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by David Brownstein, M.D, page 117

25. Measuring the Basal Body Temperature • The night before, shake down the thermometer (an oral glass thermometer only), and set it on the night stand next to the bed. • Immediately upon waking, without raising your head from the pillow, place the thermometer under the arm. • Leave thermometer under arm for 10 minutes. • Move as little as possible in this process; you must remain flat on your back during this entire time otherwise the thyroid gland will be activated and you will get a false reading.

26. Measuring the Basal Body Temperature (continued) • After 10 minutes, remove thermometer and record temperature. 6. The test is invalidated if you expend any energy just before recording the temperature, i.e. getting up for any reason, shaking down thermometer, etc. 7. Do this every morning for five days. Add all 5 temperatures and divide by 5. • An average temperature between 97.8 and 98.2 is considered normal. Brilliant Body Glandular System by Julie DeVisser

27. Support for the Thyroid • Thyroid Activator • Kelp • Dulse • Target TS II • Thyroid Support • Black Walnut, ATC • HSN-W

28. Ovaries • Estrogens • Estriol • Estrone • Estradiol • Progesterone • Testosterone

29. Estrogen Low Estrogen • High cholesterol • Brain fog • Vaginal dryness • Hot flashes • Vaginal pain • Night sweats • Insomnia • Low libido • Insulin resistance • Weepiness Estrogen Dominance • PMS • Irritability & mood swings • Endometriosis • Low libido • Uterine fibroids • Increased risk of breast cancer • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome • Headaches • Low thyroid function • Sore or swollen breasts • Fatigue • Water retention The Women’s Hormone Guide by Kimberly Balas & Janet DeVoogd, page 18

30. Progesterone Low Progesterone • Painful/swollen breasts • Infertility • PMS • Weepiness • Weight issues • Early miscarriage • Insomnia • Heavy periods • Headaches during menstruation • Mood swings High Progesterone • Insulin resistance • High cortisol • Fat storage • Carbohydrate cravings • Bloating • Constipation • Leg aches • Sore hips • Increased appetite The Women’s Hormone Guide by Kimberly Balas & Janet DeVoogd, pg. 24

31. Support for the Ovaries • Super GLA • Pro-G-Yam 500 • Flash-Ease • FCS II

32. Prostate • Male gland that sits below the bladder. • Has receptor sites for hormones like testosterone

33. Support for the Prostate • Korean Ginseng • DHEA-M • Men’s Formula • Saw Palmetto • Zinc • Men’s X-Action Reloaded • Cordyceps • Stimulates testosterone release (J.Life Science 2004; 75:1051)

34. Cholesterol’s Role in the Endocrine System “Your adrenal glands will manufacture the cholesterol needed to produce all the adrenal steroid hormones” Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome, p. 151 Cholesterol Pregnenolone DHEA Estrogen Testosterone

35. Nutrients to Nourish the OverallEndocrine System Master Gland Formula • Multiple vitamin for the hormones Essential Fatty Acids • Super Omega-3 EPA, Flax Seed Oil, Black Currant Oil, Borage Oil, Krill Oil, Super GLA

36. Nutrients to Nourish the Overall Endocrine System Calcium Supplement • Calcium with Vitamin D, Skeletal Strength, Herbal CA, Calcium-Magnesium Fiber • Psyllium Hulls or Everybody’s Fiber • Fiber helps absorb excess hormones and toxins from the body • Supports blood sugar levels already in the normal range

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