Hormones work as the body’s chemical messengers, essentially giving our cells the impetus to function rather than just sitting there. Our hormones travel through our bloodstream to tissues and organs, and they work to affect different processes – such as metabolism, reproduction, mood, sexual function, and even growth. Our hormones therefore play an essential role…
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What Is Gestational Diabetes? Ask Miami’s Finest Endocrinologist
A lot of people know about the two types of diabetes that commonly occur, type 1 and type 2 diabetes. However, a lot of people are unaware of gestational diabetes. This condition refers to diabetes that develops while a woman is pregnant. It’s crucial for expecting mothers to know about this disease and how to…
Common Endocrine Disorders Explained by Dr. Lurie
The endocrine system is a collection of major glands that produce and regulate hormones which aid in controlling important bodily functions. The system includes the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, pineal gland, hypothalamus, adrenal gland, pituitary gland, and ovaries or testes. The endocrine system influences and has partial control of your metabolism, growth, sexual functionality, and general…
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Hormonal Imbalance: Signs, Symptoms and When to Treat It
Hormones are the body’s messengers, sending chemical signals throughout your body. Traveling through the bloodstream, these chemicals have a lot of clout, telling your tissues and organs what to do and how to react. Some of the activities that are regulated by hormones include your metabolism and reproductivity. When things become off-balance, meaning that there…
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What Is Hypothyroidism? A Talk with Dr. Lurie of Miami Beach
Of late you have been feeling tired and sluggish. Your muscles may be feeling weak and perhaps you have noticed your hair thinning on top. You are trying to eat well, yet you seem to be gaining weight. Of course, you blame these symptoms on getting older and your hectic life. “Chalk it up to…
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