The Human body needs more than 50 hormones daily, these are chemicals present in small amounts that transport messages from one part of the body to another, they are produced in specialised glands called the Endocrine glands. They consist of The pituitary, the thyroid and parathyroid, the adrenal glands, the pancreas, and ovaries. The hormones are manufactured and stored in the glands and when required circulated by the lymphatic system to certain body receptor cells where they act accordingly. These glands play a vital role in women’s health at the time of hormonal change. The amount of hormones secreted can be affected by a number of factors including illness, stress, age and change in chemical activity. At the time of hormonal change these imbalances control more of your health and well being than any other system.

The Pituitary gland is the leader, with each of the other glands playing a vital role in the finely tuned balance of activity within the body. This balance dictates the pace, fast or slow, on how each individual performs. The pituitary gland is the size of a peanut and attached to the hypothalamus gland in the brain, and manufactures specific releasing hormones that trigger the flow of hormones from other glands. These are the growth hormone, anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) regulating the volume of urine, follicle stimulating hormone (FLS) and luteinising hormone (LS) producing the growth of an ovarian follicle and egg, also oxytocin that stimulates uterine contractions and milk production.

The Importance of a Healthy Endocrine System

The Thyroid Gland found in the neck manufactures the three essential hormones Triodothyronine (T3) Thyroxin (T4) Calcitonin (CT) which controls our basal metabolic rate, the rate at which chemical reactions occur, affecting our heart and metabolism. Too much is known as Hyperthyroidism and too little Hypothyroidism, so essential balance is vital.

The Parathyroid glands are four tiny glands producing parathyroid which affects bones through its control over the metabolism of calcium and phosphorous. It acts with vitamin D to help strengthen our teeth, bones and in the clotting of our blood.

The Pancreas, in the abdominal cavity is a complex organ, producing Insulin, which helps our bodies maintain blood sugar levels and metabolise carbohydrate. If this does not happen, or the amount is too small then diabetes occurs. Glucagons are another hormone that stimulates the liver to produce insulin. recommend

The Ovaries, in the pelvis maintain the female characteristics. These hormones, produce oestrogen and progesterone throughout the monthly cycle, its when these levels fall and fluctuate, that cessation of menstruation occurs. The essential maintenance of the Endocrine system may be aided by supplements. The Chinese approach is in preventative medicine with Herbal formulations, these recommend supplements will maintain good health and balance, combat disease and result in the slowing down of the aging process

Reference:- Audrey Choules. The Endocrine system