A Special Health Report on Hormones & the Brain

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Here's a quick look at the function of the primary hormones in the human body. As you peruse the list, you'll see that many are engaged in proper functioning of the brain, something many people don't even think about. Below this list, you'll find a list of books you might wish to consult for further information. Also Visit J Bartell's Site for more general health info articles.

CORTISOL - stress hormone

* Responsible for responding to stress
* Helps protect you against your environment (allergens)
* Mobilizes energy, improves fatigue
* Increases your appetite for sugar
* Decreases bone mass, muscle mass, and slows down your metabolism

DHEA - the mother hormone

* Improves neurological function
* Increases sense of well being
* Improves immune function
* Improves stress tolerance
* Increases metabolism

ESTROGENS - primary female hormone

* Protects against heart disease, stroke
* Decreases cholesterol
* Lowers incidence of Alzheimer’s
* Improves memory
* Alleviates symptoms of menopause: headaches, mood swings, bloating, hot flashes, fatigue, waning libido

HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE - the growth hormone

* Decreases body fat
* Increases muscle mass
* Improves tissue healing and protein synthesis
* Increases bone density
* Quicker illness recovery
* Increases capacity to exercise
* Increases skin hydration and elasticity
* Improves sense of well being
* Decreases incidence of illness

INSULIN - storage hormone

* Responsible for getting blood sugar into all cells
* Increases fat storage
* Increases risk of diabetes, hypertension and stroke

MELATONIN - sleep hormone

* Responsible for maintaining sleep
* Helps alleviate “jet-lag”
* Improves mood
* Improves the immune system (by decreasing cortisol)

PREGNENELONE - gateway hormone

* Promotes formation of other hormones
* Repairs brain and nerve tissue
* Enhances many brain functions
* Reduces aging skin
* Improves sense of well being
* Increases energy and mobility
* Improves sleep quality
* Reduces harmful stress effects
* Reduces aging brain deficiencies

PROGESTERONE - primary female hormone/pregnancy hormone

* Protects against breast and uterine cancer
* Protects against fibrocystic disease
* Helps fat metabolism
* Helps normalize blood sugar
* Helps reverse osteoporosis
* Helps thyroid hormone function
* Acts as a natural antidepressant
* Protects against nervousness
* Protects against anxiety and irritability

TESTOSTERONE - primary male hormone

* Improves brain function
* Increases energy
* Increases strength
* Increases bone density
* Increases libido
* Improves sexual sensitivity
* Improves sexual function
* Improves HDL and LDL levels
* Improves cardiovascular health

THYROID - metabolism hormone

* Increases energy
* Increases fat burning, and controls weight
* Increases your heart rate
* Increases your appetite
* Aids cognition
* Protects against depression and dementia

Books About Hormones and General Health Care

DHEA: A Practical Guide - Ray Sahelian, M.D. ~ New York: Avery Publishing Group, 1996.

Depression & Your Thyroid: What You Need To Know - Gary Ross, M.D., Peter J. Bieling, Ph.D. ~ California: New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2006.

The Estrogen Alternative - Raquel Martin & Judi Gerstung ~ Healing Arts Press, 2000.

From Hormone Hell to Hormone Well - C.W. Randolph, Jr., M.D. & Genie James, M.M.Sc. ~ The National Hormone Institute of America, Inc., 2004.

From PMS To Menopause - Ray Peat

Hormone Heresy - Sherrill Sellman ~ Getwell International, 2000.

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Yes or No? - Betty Kamen, Ph.D. ~ Forrest Publishing, 2005.

The Hormone Solution - Erika Schwartz, M.D. ~ Warner Books, 2002.

The Hormone Solution - Thierry Hertoghe, M.D. ~ Three Rivers Press, 2002.

The Hormone Survival Guide for Perimenopause - Nisha Jackson, Ph.D. ~ Larkfield Publishing, 2004.

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Yes or No? - Betty Kamen, Ph.D. ~ Forrest Publishing, 2005.

Hormones, Health, and Happiness - Steven F. Hotze, M.D. ~ Nutrition Encounter, 1996.

Hypothyroidism: The Unsuspected Illness - Broda Barnes, M.D./Lawrence Galton ~ Harper & Row, 1976.

Hypothyroidism Type 2: The Epidemic - Mark Starr, M.D. ~ New Voice Publications, 2005.

The Miracle of Bio-Identical - Michael E. Platt, M.D. ~Clancy Lane Publishing, 2007.

Miracle of Natural Hormones - David Brownstein, M.D. ~Medical Alternatives Press, 1998.

Natural Hormone Balance for Women: Look Younger, Feel Stronger, and Live Life With Exuberance - Uzzi Reiss, M.D./Martin Zucker ~ Pocket Books, 2001.

Natural Hormone Replacement - Jonathan Wright, M.D./John Morgenthaler ~ Smart Publishing, 1995.

Natural Progesterone - John Lee, M.D. ~ B.L.L. Publications, 1997.

Overcoming Thyroid Disorders - David Brownstein, M.D. ~ Medical Alternatives Press, 2002.

The Perfect Menopause - Henry Hess, M.D., Ph.D. ~ Westfall Park Publishing Group, 2008.

Progesterone In Orthomolecular Medicine - Ray Peat

Safe Estrogen: Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk By 90% - Dr. Edward J. Conley ~ Vitality Press, 2003

Safe Uses of Cortisol (3rd Edition) - William Jefferies, M.D. ~ Thomas Books, 1981.

The Superhormone Promise - William Regelson, M.D. & Carol Colman ~ Pocket, 1997.

The Testosterone Syndrome - Eugene Shippen, M.D./William Fryer ~ New York: M. Evans and Co., Inc., 1998.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause - John Lee, M.D./Virginia Hopkins ~ New York: Warner Books, 1996.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause - John Lee, M.D. ~ New York: Warner Books, 1999.

The Wisdom of Menopause - Christiane Northrup, M.D. ~ Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing, 2001.

Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing - Christiane Northrup, M.D. ~ Bantam Books, 1994.


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